The Spice Routes | A Gastronomic Journey Through Time

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Join Katie Caldesi as she describes the race for treasured nutmeg between the Spanish and Portuguese across the Maritime Spice Routes to the Malucca islands, with the help of her 3D architectural model. While you are enjoying the time travel back to the 1500s Chef Afsoon Alborz and Giancarlo Caldesi will be serving an enticing Persian four-course banquet.

Hear about the incredible journeys, through treacherous waters, that both sides of the race encountered in order to find spice and riches.  Learn about the beginning of global trade powered by the European desire for cloves, nutmeg and pepper, how a few jars of jam saved lives on board, and how one man’s determination won against the odds.

Guests will be seated at communal tables (unless you request otherwise). A selection of paired wines will be available on the evening by the glass as well as our usual wine list.

The Menu

Dolmeh e barg e mo
Stuffed Vine Leaves Filled with Rice, Pomegranate, Nutmeg and Cloves

Ash Reshteh
Bean and Persian pasta soup

Khorak e Barreh Ba Zerohk
Lamb with Barberries, Saffron Rice, Mint and Cucumber Yoghurt

Nan Khameie
Choux buns with cardamom and rosewater cream