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Kenya Gala Dinner

Bailliage of Nairobi, Kenya
Nairobi, July 2, 2022

'Night at the Oscars'
" The evening commenced with a photo session on the red carpet "

Nairobi’s exclusive Capital Club sixth floor was the setting for our second formal dinner of the year.

The evening commenced with a photo session on the red carpet as each glamorously-attired guest arrived and was ceremoniously awarded “The Oscar”.

Roget Goulart Organic Cava was enjoyed in the cocktail lounge which quickly filled with the chatter and laughter of 55 guests. Academy Award-winning tunes played in the background.

The main event of the evening was the sumptuous seven-course paired dinner in the Club’s banquet room. Chef Caleb Odera had named his dishes after Oscar-winning movies. These were served in synchronized style by the Capital Club service team. Although everyone present was a winner in their own right, the “true stars of the show” were aromatic duck, succulent lamb, and decadent chocolate dessert, beautifully elevated by the Remy Martin VSOP Cognac digestif.

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Midsummer Night’s Dream
Poached crayfish
white onion custard, mango jelly, pickled white onion
artichoke crisps, asparagus shoots,
micro greens, candied walnut crumb
Montes ‘Classic Series’ Sauvignon Blanc - Chile

Spotlight
Cured red snapper fillet
Champagne and caviar beurre blanc
pommes Anna, pickled green grapes, cucumber
garden peas and black olives tartare relish
Cune Rosado Palido - Spain

The Sting
Cognac and carrot sorbet
rhubarb and lemon granita

Life is beautiful
Hay-smoked duck breast
honey and orange glaze, braised rolled red cabbage
blackcurrant ketchup, duck fat cooked butternut squash
carrot doilies, orange and vanilla duck jus
Montes ‘Limited Selection’ Pinot Noir - Chile

As good as it gets
Confit lamb loin
celeriac puree, fermented raisin ketchup
mascarpone and saffron risotto, Brussels sprouts petals
pickled shallots, beetroot butter
coffee and rosemary sauce
Cune Rioja Reserva - Spain

Fatal Attraction
Caramelised white chocolate and hazelnut custard tart
dark chocolate fudge, dark chocolate and strawberry mousse
strawberry jelly, crunchy vanilla sponge
strawberry and apple compote

Digestif
Rémy Martin Cognac VSOP

Selected wines from Dion Wines and Cognac from Rémy Martin made the evening even more enjoyable.

At the close of the evening, Bailli Ashe Ahluwalia extended our sincerest gratitude to the Capital’s staff and management as well as to our generous wine sponsors.

A beautiful start to July with the allure and charm of being a member of the Chaîne fraternity clearly forging of new and long-lasting friendships. All made easier by our shared appreciation of fine food and wine.

We look forward to many more exciting events in the Chaîne calendar.

Wangeci Gitobu
Vice-Chargée de Presse

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