The Bailliage hosted its first Annual General Meeting and dinner at L’Opera, the premier Italian restaurant in Yangon. “Bella Italia” was the theme of this celebratory event.

We had purposely chosen an idyllically situated setting. L’Opera occupies an old colonial building in the midst of manicured gardens on the romantic and enchanting Inya Lake. The location lent a most beautiful atmosphere to the evening as a delightful breeze revived guests after the heat of the day. After the meeting ended assorted canapés accompanied by sparkling wine were served before dinner.

The menu was created by Yangon’s only female top chef Cristiana Zera who uses the freshest local ingredients, meat products and extra virgin olive oil from Italy as well as quality imported wines.

MENU

“Greetings from the kitchen”
La Montina - Franciacorta Rosé DOCG 2015

“Parmigiana Fredda”
Cold grilled eggplant, cherry tomatoes
pesto sauce, stracciatella, Parmesan flakes
Bersano Gavi di Gavi DOCG 2015

Homemade ravioli with ricotta cheese
spinach in creamy walnut sauce
Lacryma Christi Rosso ‘Feudi di San Gregorio’ 2014

Lemon sorbet

Ossobuco
gremolata, saffron risotto
Rosso di Montalcino ‘La Togata’ DOCG 2014

Fruit tart
vanilla cream sauce, seasonal fruit
Romandiola ‘Contessa Armida’ Passito
Albana di Romagna DOCG 2007

Finally, Renato Buehlmann, our newly-elected Chancelier, gave a vote of thanks to L’Opera owner Giorgio Fedeli and presented Chaîne certificates to Chef Cristiana Zera and the entire kitchen and service brigades.

Aged Negronis, Illy coffee & pralines rounded up the evening which we enjoyed in the Garden Bar.

It was a gastronomic feast indeed! Great cuisine was complemented by well thought out table settings and decorations.

The excellent work by the staff plus a close cooperation with the management made this event a huge success. All the members and guests really enjoyed this fabulous evening!

Magnus Scherr
Chargé de Missions