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Situated
on Albemarle Street, in the heart of Mayfair,
Chor
Bizarre has been attracting praise for its excellent
cuisine
ever since it opened in 1997.
It's
clientele remains one third Indian - a testimony to the authenticity
and Chef Manpreet's skills. The restaurant offers a selection of
menus in addition to the new a la carte menu.
Charles
Metcalfe has created wine pairings to go with the special Thali
tasting menus, priced between £74 - £34.50 per person for
five courses paired with wines.
Earlier
this year, Chor Bizarre had a new interior, including a newly
refurbished gallery space downstairs, where many Indian artists have
been given the opportunity to show their work. Chor Bizarre, India's
Art is currently exhibiting Truck Art, From Khyber to Karachi, an
exhibition of Pakistani folk art, where objects are also available
for sale.
Chor
Bizarre, 16 Albemarle Street, W1S 4HW, Tel. 020 7629 9802 www.chorbizarre.com
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New
a la carte menu and wine pairing by Charles Metcalfe
As part
of its tenth birthday celebrations this year, Chor Bizarre, India's
Restaurant in Mayfair has announced a new menu and wine list as well
as some inspired food and wine matches. Acclaimed wine expert,
Charles Metcalfe has collaborated with Chor Bizarre's Head Chef,
Manpreet Singh Ahuja and together, they have produced wine matches
for each of the dishes on the menu as well as some very special food
and wine tasting menus.
Chor
Bizarre's interior is an eclectic collection of objects and
furnishings inspired by India's street bazaars from which the
restaurant takes its name. This is echoed in the authentic Indian
cuisine on offer. Chef Manpreet's new dishes showcase the abundance
of flavours present in different regions of India. Charles Metcalfe
has worked with Manpreet to produce at least two wine suggestions for
each dish, allowing diners to experiment and find something that
suits their own taste. All of the wines suggested for food pairings
are available by the glass.
Red
Snapper Bhopali-Harra Masala - a dish
from Central India, the fish is marinated in fresh green coriander
and grilled in the clay oven.
Wine matches:
General BIlimoria's Terret Sauvignon Blanc or Saam Mountain Paarl
Sauvignon Blanc
Prawns
Tak-A-Tak - combine Punjabi tak-a-tak
style of cooking with South Indian spicing and are served with North
Indian spiced gram flour bread.
Wine matches:
Kloovenburg Shiraz Rose or Sancerre Blanc Grand Chaille
Paanch
Mirchi Ka Paneer - chunks of paneer
cheese flavoured with five mirchis (peppers): black pepper, white
pepper, bell peppers, green and red chillies.
Wine
matches: Spy Valley Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, Knappstein
Handpicked Riesling or Sancerre Blanc Grand Chaille
Salli
Jardaloo Murgh - chicken cooked Parsi
style in a sweet and sour sauce flavoured with apricots, toasted
cumin and cinnamon, served topped with crisp fried straw potatoes.
Wine matches:
Wolf Riesling Pfalz or Alamos Torrontés, Mendoza
Methi Gosht
- tender chunks of lamb steeped in a fresh fenugreek and spinach
sauce flavoured with ginger.
Wine matches:
St Hallett Faith Barossa Valey Shiraz, Spy Valley Marlborough Pinot
Noir or General Bilimoria's Merlot
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