THE ESSENCE OF TUSCAN AT BENE, SHERATON GRAND BANGALORE HOTEL AT BRIGADE GATEWAY | AN EXPERIENCE

Are you yearning for a taste of Italy? Do you fancy Italian cuisine beyond the staid pastas and pizzas? If you are hunting down the city to indulge in an authentic Italian gastronomical affair, then all that you gotta do is head to Bene at Sheraton Grand Bangalore Hotel At Brigade Gateway. There is yummy food and then there is food that transports you to the land that it comes from. That's the kind of a culinary experience Chef Roberto Apa has curated for his guests at Bene. Yup! The Essence of Tuscan is all that I am gonna talk about in this blog post. 

Listen up, foodies! You got time till the 31st of May to indulge in the Tuscan renditions. The menu offers a range of Tuscany zuppe, antipasti, pasta's, varied meats and delicate Dolci's. Tuscan inspired cocktails are also a part of this thrilling menu. A visit to this beautiful place would definitely be worth it and there's something magical at Bene that will keep you wandering. 

Let's Go Tuscan...

We started off with a very Tuscany home-style antipasti Panzanella, an ideal summer dish, had soaked bread topped with onion, tomato, basil, ricotta cheese, bell pepper, and zucchini. The veggies were so fresh and it has retained that delicious crunch in it. 

The non-vegetarians unwinded themselves with the Gamberi In DolceForte, a prawn dish which had raisin, cinnamon, lemon, flour, and pepper. It was clearly a crowd pleaser. 

There isn't anything more comforting than a hot bowl of yummy soup on a balmy day. So, the chef bought to the table a very comforting Zuppe Minestra Garfagnina di Farro, soul-soothing yet packed with flavors. 

When they say Tuscan food, one of the first dishes that comes to mind along with the other legendary meat dishes like Bistecca Alla Fiorentina is this most wanted Pappardelle Al Raghu d' Anatra. Pappardelle is a very Tuscany pasta, that's very broad and flat.

This was made with subtle sauces and finely shredded lamb. The parmesan shavings that topped the dish added a nice glam to it and the densely sprinkled lamb shreddings were a joy to behold and satisfying to taste with every bite of it. The chef justified the fame of the dish perfectly. 

And then came the most awaited and an exclusive beef dish "Bistecca Alla Fiorentina", which the beef lovers went gagagaaa on. Chef Roberto was so sweet to show us the exclusive meat carefully sourced directly from Italy. It's a T-bone water buffalo served only rare with a weight of 1200g. 

The smokey aroma literally hit everyone's nostrils and tempted everyone to try it. Legit I say! their grilled meats are just exquisite and totally worth being on your plate. 

"Coniglio In Porchetta", a rolled rabbit dish added more fun to the lunch.  

The vegetarians also had equally mouth-watering dishes. I totally fell in love with this "Champignon Alla Fiorentina", a dish made with Champignon mushroom, butter, spinach, parmesan, and onion. Omg! what a preparation it was, the mushrooms blended very well with the perfectly made buttery sauce. 

Ended the Tuscan affair with delicate Dolci's like Tiramisu and Zuccotto, a classic Tuscan dessert. Can I tell that it was a spoonful of heaven? 

The Crumb Stash strongly recommends "The Essence of Tuscan" to all the foodies who love to explore Italian food beyond pizzas and pastas. If you are looking for a nice romantic place for your next date, then Bene is your answer. Rush before 31st May to enjoy a slice of Tuscan.