Wealthy Gourmands

During 6 Feb to 9 Feb 2007, Bangkok will be hosting an event where food being served is fit for the king. The food fits me as well just that the price is way too high. This event is known as the Epicurean Masters of the World II.

If you were a famous food connoisseur or a wealthy person famed for visiting high class restaurants, you would have been invited as one of the 25 guests. Otherwise, you would have to pay up to 1m Thai Baht (about US$29,000 or £15,000) for a one-off meal!!!! So far 15 persons (who is rich and crazy about food) have reserved their place. The diners are coming travel from around Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the US, and include shipping, real estate and gaming magnates.

The venue is at the Dome Restaurant, 65th floor of the State Tower in Bangkok. Top Michelin Star chefs from France, Italy & Germany have been flown in to prepare the excellent dishes. Each dish will be accompanied with different vintage wine.

The menu:-
* Crème brûlée of foie gras with Tonga beans
Alain Soliveres (chef)
1990 Louis Roederer Cristal

* Tartar of Kobe beef with Imperial Beluga caviar and Belons oyster
Antoine Westermann (chef)
1995 Krug Clos du Mesnil

* Mousseline of pattes rouges crayfish with morel mushroom infusion
Alain Soliveres (chef)
2000 Corton-Charlemagne, Domaine Jean François Coche-Dury

* Tarte Fine with scallops and black truffle
Antoine Westermann (chef)
1996 Le Montrachet, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti

* Lobster Osso Bucco
Jean-Michel Lorain (chef)
1985 Romanée-Conti, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti

* Ravioli with guinea fowl and burrata cheese, veal reduction
Annie Feolde (chef)
1961 Château Palmer

* Saddle of lamb "Léonel"
Marc Meneau (chef)
1959 Château Mouton Rothschild

* Sorbet "Dom Pérignon"
* Supreme of pigeon en croute with cèpes mushroom sauce and cipollotti
Heinz Winkler (chef)
1961 Château Haut-Brion

* Veal cheeks with Périgord truffles
Heinz Winkler (chef)
1955 Château Latour

* Imperial gingerbread pyramid with caramel and salted butter ice-cream
Jean-Michel Lorain (chef)
1967 Château d'Yquem

Reading: Bangkok banquet beckons for rich - BBC News/Asia-Pacific
Reading: 10 courses, 18 Michelin stars and £15,000 a head - Guardian Unlimited
Tags: Lifestyle, Luxury, Food, Gourmand, Food Connoisseur, Bangkok, Thailand, Dome Restaurant, State Tower, Michelin Stars, Chef, Epicurean Masters, Vintage Wine, Travel