Mumbai food: Enjoy 3-course Presto lunch at Botticino, Trident BKC

The weekend was well spent and after a long time I decided to cover something for the blog Donrsquot be mistaken itrsquos not like I am losing interest in blogginghellip Gosh I donrsquot think that day will ever come But Irsquove been going easy with the invites and posts because work yes for those who arenrsquot aware I keep a full time writing job too has been keeping me sincerely busyNow that I am back with another post here goes Botticino ndash the Italian restaurant at Trident BKC has recently launched a concept menu called Presto It means quick and in a quick tempo A set menu that has some of their most sought after preparationshellip All for a stunning price of Rs 990 taxes Now mind you this is you getting a chance to enjoy a 3 course meal at a 5 star restaurant Sounds like a good deal rightPS the bread basket was exceptionally lovely I believe if a restaurant serves fresh and beautifully baked bread you know they dont compromise on genuine qualityWhile I glanced through this well planned menu Udhav the restaurant manager was kind enough to share some insights into the concept Ideal for the innumerable corporate guests who seek a fussfree and quick meal in between work hours PrestoLunches is apt in so many ways Course 1 involves a choice of either a soup or salad Course 2 offers quite a variety of main course options and Course 3 has eggless options for the vegetarians while the non vegetarian menu has sweet indulgences that involve eggs A well thought out menu I think this is a major plus point since the diner is bound to be comfortable with hisher choice of menu preferenceHey hey Look whos here to give us company at TridentBKCs Botticino Say hi to Antonio ethAcircAcircAcircu00c2u009fAcircAcircAcircu00c2u0098AcircAcircAcircu00c2u008a PrestoMenu pictwittercomlFffFOMtO1mdash The Potpourri Girl TaariniNB June 19 2016Udhav then surprised us with the most adorable guest who joined us at our lunch table Apparently the restaurant makes sure solo diners have company while dining at Botticino A fish of the opposite sex is placed on the table and they all have the most adorable names Such a simple yet amazing idea isnrsquot it I was genuinely impressed Even though I wasnrsquot alone Antonio ndash our fish turned out to be such great companyNow moving on to the meal we hadhellipWe kickstarted the afternoon with some freshly made sangrias that were perfectly potent to taste Our meal began with the Beetroot Tartare with Orange Spheres Beetroot Macarons which was exceptionally lovely and preserved Lemon Gel served with fresh leafy greens the salad was light and made for a pretty picture too The vegetarians are sure to love it while I savoured it too after all it was healthy I requested for a small tasting portion of the chef recommended Country Style Pork Soup since the preparation description looked quite interesting on the menu it has borlotti beans and rosemary And boy was I glad because it was simply soulful and perfect to complement a rainy afternoon A hint of those beans in the soup along with the meat brought about a flavoursome combo thatrsquos hard not to loveThen the Parmesan and Black Pepper Chicken with Cream Potato Mash in a Grape Reduction arrived and thatrsquos when I realised everything I was about to eat this afternoon was definitely going to be a visual treat if not anything else The art of presentation is when you can eat with your eyes too and yet look at it with a whole lot of admiration The chicken wasnt overcooked while the grape reduction brought about a zesty finish to this preparationSo I usually end up ordering a pizza in an Italian restaurant because who doesnt want a slice of perfection right Having not eaten a good Pepperoni Pizza for the longest time I decided to give the one on their menu a shot They were gracious with the meaty topping the crust was perfect guess there was no reason to not love itUp next our main course arrived If yoursquore a fish fanatic then the Poached Red Snapper is for you Cooked in a glass jar with vegetables and orange butter nage the preparation is served in the most fascinating manner around a bed of crushed baby potatoes minced olives and basil added an amazing flavour to it With a piquant sweet flavour this dish not only tasted wonderful but also proved to be a healthy affair Check out the way it was presented belowLove the poached red snapper with orange butter nage vegetables amp crushed baby potatoes PrestoLunches TridentBKC pictwittercomzXESPGpCjSmdash The Potpourri Girl TaariniNB June 19 2016On the other hand the vegetarians can make a hearty meal out of the Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Ravioli with Pine Nuts and Basil Cream as every bite makes you fall in love with the amalgamation of varied flavours The basil cream further adds to the rich aftertaste If youre a vegetarian and a fan of goat cheese then this is the dish for youNow that we were done gorging on these beautifully plated dishes it was time to move on to sweeter thingshellip literally Having been to Botticino earlier I remember the sorbets wersquod got a taste of which did not disappoint This time I saw it on their presto menu and I knew I wanted to revisit that long but not totally lost memory An assortment of guava chilli raspberry and orange sorbets arrived and they made for not only a pretty sight but also worked as healthy desserts palate cleansersUdhav recommended us to try the Chocolate Feuillant Belgian Chocolate Mousse and Rice Crisp Crunch as itrsquos an Oberoi classic recipe Glad I gave in because this beauty is what sinful chocolate dreams are made ofhellip Bitter enough to keep you hooked every bite was worth it And oh not like I need to mention it but how photogenic is this stunnerThats how perfect my Sunday afternoon looks at Botticino TridentBKC ethAcircAcircAcircu00c2u009fAcircAcircAcircu00c2u0092AcircAcircAcircu00c2u0095 PrestoLunches pictwittercomGIldz6YUxNmdash The Potpourri Girl TaariniNB June 19 2016We also met Chef Sushil ndash the ldquoartisterdquo behind these photogenic preparations who was nice enough to visit our tableThe whole idea of having a set menu to get you through a quick work lunch is what the Presto menu is all about The pricing is apt and works in favour of those who seek a 5 star experience without burning a major hole in their wallets Being a business hotel the restaurant targets the working professionals of BKC and otherwise and I dont see why it isnt a fabulous concept Drop by and let me know what you think No better way to end my meals A good cup of strong coffee can do wonders ethAcircAcircAcircu00c2u009fAcircAcircAcircu00c2u0098AcircAcircAcircu00c2u008a Thank you TridentBKC PrestoLunches pictwittercom0TQbOSYGjfmdash The Potpourri Girl TaariniNB June 19 2016