International chefs galore at Mumbai's Olive

Updated On: 21 April, 2013 04:29 AM IST | | Phorum Dalal

It's raining international chefs with chef Sergi Arola, chef and international brand ambassador of California Pizza Kitchen, Justin Parras, and chef Stephane from Le Bistro du Parc for Olive in the city. What are they here for, Phorum Dalal finds out

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International chefs galore at Mumbai's Olive

Sergi Arola
He’d pass of as a wannabe tourist — aviators, denim shorts, cap and tattoos, 13 of them — as he walks into the restaurant.u00a0That’s Michelin two star chef Sergi Arola for you. He is down to ‘stay in touch’ with Arola, his restaurant at JW Marriott, Juhu. “I like visiting my restaurants, which gives me a chance to introduce new dishes, interact with the guests and to stay connected,” says Arola, adding that every restaurant serves a version of the dish. “For example, Patata Bravas in all my restaurant will have the same ingredients. But, if it is being served in Paris, it will have only 10 per cent of chilli while in Mumbai it will be 100 per cent,” says Arola who loves the Indian Thali. “I eat almonds to protect my stomach from all the spicy food,” he smiles, as he excuses himself to change into his formal apron.

Chef Sergi Arola plates up Patata Bravas. Pics/Pradeep Dhivar