Rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber, and excellent options for vegetarians and as side dishes. For those who don't know, these are some of the aspects of mushrooms, which have thousands of species spread throughout the world, and are the highlight of the gastronomic festival at Clementina Bar e Ristoranti. The 'Autumn Festival: Mushroom Special by Chef Tyales Veiga' offers various mushroom dishes, and Center Convention is present once again.

Check out the menu, dates, table reservations, and some interesting facts about mushrooms in today's content!

The festival offers a variety of mushroom dishes for the public to enjoy.

The 'Autumn Festival: special mushrooms by chef Tyales Veiga' starts next Friday (19) and runs until May 28. The complete menu – starter, main course and dessert – was created by the restaurant's Food and Beverage team, which is also responsible for catering at the Center Convention.

The three-course dining experience can be purchased for R$140, and prior reservation is required through [website/platform name]. clementinabareristoranti.com.br. Clementina is open every day from 5 PM onwards and is located in the Mercure Hotel Plaza Shopping.

The mushroom dishes that will be presented at the Festival have been created to guarantee a true journey through the flavors of these foods. There will be different types of mushrooms, with varied textures, accompanied by meats, vegetables, and pasta. There are two appetizer options, three main course options, and two desserts, including entirely vegetarian dishes.

Check out what's on the menu for the 'Autumn Festival: Mushroom Special':

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Threshold – As the first appetizer option, the dish features a delicious free-range chicken egg served on a sauté of mushrooms with different textures, seasoned with Jerez, a fortified wine produced in Spain.

Arrow Croquette Now, a 'relaxed' starter that appeals to a wide audience. The delicious homemade croquettes come in a version with dried porcini mushrooms and shiitake mushrooms topped with black garlic aioli.

Main courses

Crossing the Forest – For main courses featuring mushrooms, one option is a creamy mushroom risotto – with Lambert, Pearl, and Shiitake mushrooms – served with Parmesan cheese, green asparagus, and aromatic herbs.

From the Sea – a delicate handmade salmon cannelloni served with shrimp sauce, garnished with seasonal mushrooms – button mushrooms, grey oysters, and salmon hiratake mushrooms. Finally, the dish is finished with crispy sweet potato strands.

From the Pasture – a mushroom dish that offers a combination with red meat. A succulent filet mignon prepared with a sauce of shimeji mushrooms, brown oysters, and porcini mushrooms – and accompanied by parmentier truffled.

Desserts

Sweet Land Finally, for dessert, the delicious Sacher torte, made with chocolate and very famous in Vienna, is served with whipped cream and hazelnut liqueur.

Intxaursalsa The last dessert option is prepared with walnut cream, milk, sugar, lemon, and cinnamon. It's worth noting that it's one of the most well-known sweets in the Basque Country.

Check out some interesting facts about mushrooms.

Now, at a food festival brimming with mushroom dishes, it's interesting to share some fun facts about this food, isn't it?

First, it's important to emphasize that mushrooms are fungi, and There are approximately 22,000 species spread throughout the world., However, only a small part of it is edible.

In gastronomy, for example, the best known and most used are the Paris, Shiitake, Shimeji, Portobello, and Eryngii mushrooms. Furthermore, truffles, which are widely used in haute cuisine, are also mushrooms, usually found in some regions of Europe, mainly in France and Italy.

Due to their more neutral flavors, it's possible to create a variety of dishes with mushrooms that can be paired with pasta, white or red meats, leafy greens, and more.

Besides their rich flavors, mushrooms 'hide' some interesting facts. Check out some facts you may not know about them:

• In Brazil, the most commonly cultivated species are Paris, Shiitake, and Shimeji mushrooms;
• They contain high biological value proteins, carbohydrates, fiber, B vitamins, minerals, and a low amount of fat.;
• In cooking, the recommended method is to clean them one by one with a damp dish towel or paper towel. 

Host your event with us.

Get inspired by this incredible gastronomic festival and host your event with us! You can choose the Center Convention area, or the event space at Clementina.

Furthermore, our team is ready to welcome you and support you in developing a unique event, featuring the best of gastronomy.

Contact us at (34) 3239-8300 or comercial@centerconvention.com.br

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