The Bailliage's September dinner was held in Pierre's Bistro headed by Michelin 3-star Chef Pierre Gagnaire and set on the waterfront of Dubai Festival City.

It was a spectacular event, with a carefully curated menu, highlighting the exceptionally skilled Executive Chef Mathieu Balbino and his kitchen brigade.

MENU

Poached langoustine
artichoke mayonnaise, langoustine mousse
2015 Riesling ‘lieu-dit Buchl’
Domaine Schieferkopf, Alsace

Grilled sea bass poached in olive oil
Thai and pink grapefruit, coco beans, Champagne sauce
2017 Landsborough Chardonay
Domaine Tournon, Victoria, Australia

Roasted rack of veal
caramelised onion with juniper
citrus jus, Dauphinoise potatoes
Crozes-Hermitage Rouge ‘Les Meysonniers’
M. Chapoutier, Rhône Valley

Chocolate parfait, pistachio
Pampelune’s velouté with golden raisins
Chantilly with red fruits, vanilla ice cream
2018, Banyuls
Domaine Bila-Haut, Roussillon, France

We appreciated the exquisite food and the excellently-paired wine selected by Quentin Possidoni, Area Sales Manager at M. Chapoutier.

The restaurant's ambience contributed to an elegant, joyful evening, which was heated up somewhat by a dramatic fire-eating display before the main course!

Congratulations to Herve Lorit, Restaurant General Manager and his service brigade who were efficient, friendly and kind.

Our great thanks are extended to the following and their respective teams, who made the evening so wonderful:

Thomas Schmelter - General Manager, Intercontinental Festival City
Mohamed Tayoun - Hotel Manager, Intercontinental Festival City
Herve Lorit - Restaurant General Manager
Mathieu Balbino - Executive Chef

Nicholas Kramer
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