Finally, we were able to use the vouchers for the 11-Course Modern European Degustation at The Establishment. I bought it for P995 (valued at P1,998) via Deal Grocer just in time for my birthday two months ago. But sickness and other important matters happened which is why it took us this long to use it.

I was very excited and had my hopes up (mainly because we were starving) so I was a little disappointed that the dishes were too small (I know it’s just a sampler but I was hungry!), some are cold while the others can be skipped altogether. Still, for the price we paid, I could say it’s still very good. I grabbed some photos from this blog post (please visit his blog for detailed info) since my iPhone didn’t stand a chance on the too dark Crystal room. We loved the goat cheese and truffle mousse so much we ordered a regular size because the sampler barely reached my throat. :D

Degustation is a culinary term meaning a careful, appreciative tasting of various foods and focusing on the gustatory system, the senses, high culinary art and good company.

11-Course Modern European Dégustation

by Celebrity Guest Chef Hylton Le Roux

Starters

Goat Cheese & Truffle Mousse with Tomato Jam & Aged Balsamic

Seared Foie Gras with Almond Puree and Poached Cherries

Salad

Warm Salad of Sweet Potato Gnocchi, Crispy Pancetta, Oyster Mushrooms, Parmesan & Pesto Oil

Seared Tuna Nicoise Salad

Soup

Roast Butternut Soup with Asparagus Spears and Truffle Oil

Broccoli and Watercress Soup with Poached Egg and Crispy Bacon

Main Course

Seared US Angus Beef Tenderloin with French Beans, Confit Leeks, Onion Jam, Jus and Brown Onion Puree

Roast Chicken Breast with Wild Mushroom and Parmesan Risotto and Olive Oil

Olive Oil Poached Salmon with Chorizo and Crushed Potato Tarragon, Buerre Blanc and Broccoli Puree

Dessert

Cinnamon Creme Brulee with Pistachio and Almond Biscotti

Dark Chocolate and Espresso Mousse with Whipped Cream and Toasted Almonds