It's time for one of the world's most famous cuisines to take center stage at another gastronomic festival at Clementina Bar e Ristoranti. Thus, in the month celebrating Valentine's Day, the 'French Cuisine Festival by chef Tyales Veiga' takes place, brimming with delicious French dishes, and the Center Convention is also present at this edition.

This gastronomic experience takes place from June 9th to 18th, a period chosen to allow couples to celebrate Valentine's Day, which is celebrated on the 12th, while enjoying the festival. As in previous editions, the public will be able to savor a complete menu with appetizer, main course, and dessert. 

Interested? Table reservations can now be made through... clementinabareristoranti.com.br. Clementina is open daily from 5 PM and is located in the Mercure Hotel Plaza Shopping. The full menu costs only R$160 per person.

Now, check out which recipes from the famous French cuisine will be on the menu created by the Clementina team, as well as a bit of the history of this gastronomy.

The menu for the French food festival

Classic ingredients, renowned techniques, and great flavor. These are three elements that the public will find on the French food menu at the Festival.  

At the Clementine Festival, lovers of fine cuisine will have two appetizer options, three main course options, and two dessert options. To please different tastes, the dishes feature fish, prime cuts of meat, a selection of vegetables, and expertly prepared sauces. Check out the full menu:

The tickets 

Terrine de Saumon: A delicious and refreshing terrine of smoked salmon with garden greens and raifort sauce.

La Betterave: A great option for vegetarians, the second course is a beetroot and Fuji apple tartare, with sprouted leaves and herbs, accompanied by a Dijon mustard sorbet.

Main course options

Pavé de Saumon Grillé Au Sauce Beurre Blanc et Jardin de Légumes: Without a doubt, a delicious, refined, and delicate dish. Composed of baked salmon fillet, served with a smooth sauce. beurre blanc and accompanied by seasonal vegetables.

Duck Confit with Orange: The dish features one of the most commonly used meats in French cuisine: duck confit served over a creamy butternut squash purée and orange sauce.

Filet Mignons and Brie Fondant: Finally, the last main course option is a grilled filet mignon with baked apple slices, accompanied by... Brie fondant and drizzled with port wine sauce.

Finally, dessert.

Crème BrûléeOne of the most famous desserts in France and the world. It's delicious because it's light, has a touch of vanilla, and has a tempting crispy crust on top. To elaborate further, it's a dessert made with cream, eggs, sugar, and vanilla, with a crust of caramelized sugar achieved with a blowtorch.

Religious:  Choux au Craquelin – a cream puff covered with a crispy pastry – filled with dark chocolate mousse with fleur de sel and raspberry.

Learn a little about the history of French food.

French cuisine not only boasts a wide variety of recipes, but it also offers some interesting curiosities. This is because it represents years of history, reinventions, and revolutions in the kitchen. 

For example, did you know that in addition to the renowned culinary techniques and recipes that form the basis for many other cuisines, France is also responsible for introducing one of the most classic forms of... buffetThis is what we still call French service today, in which the meal is divided into stages: appetizer, main course, and dessert. 

Speaking about the origins of this cuisine, many researchers believe that... French cuisine began to be 'built' when Catherine de Medici (1519-1589) married Henry II (1519-1559), King of France. During this period, the way the French ate was changing and consolidating into what we know today as French cuisine. 

Since then, this cuisine has been evolving, incorporating other cultures and becoming one of the powerhouses of world gastronomy.

Clementina Space at the Center Convention will host a special dinner.

And since 'love' is in the air during the month of June because of Valentine's Day, and French cuisine perfectly complements this atmosphere, a special evening was planned. The Clementina Space at the Center Convention,  On June 12th (Monday), you will receive a dinner featuring options from the French Cuisine Festival menu, with live music in a specially decorated setting. 

The event was such a success that reservations are already sold out, but those who want to enjoy the delights of French cuisine have until June 18th to check out the Festival. Make your reservation! 

 Host your event with us!

Inspired by delicious French cuisine and looking to host a gastronomic event – or another type of gathering? Have 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

Want to schedule your event with us? Book a date by clicking here. HERE.