Shangri-La’s
Le Touessrok Resort & Spa, Mauritius is delighted to announce a new
culinary partnership with one of London’s leading Parisian-style bistros, Blanchette.
Launched in 2013 by French brothers
Maxime, Malik and Yannis, who have restaurants in London’s Soho and Brick Lane,
Blanchette is lovingly named after their mother. Blanchette will launch its first international
outpost at Shangri-La’s Le Touessrok Resort & Spa, Mauritius from 17 April to
19 May 2019.
The
culinary pop-up will showcase a specially curated menu serving up its simple,
classical and innovative French dishes, with a Mauritian twist. This
exciting collaboration will see the Republik Beach Club & Grill, one of the
resort’s five dining destinations, transformed to recreate the intimate and
exclusive Blanchette atmosphere. From thesignature décor and table displays to
music from DJ Malik, guests can enjoy a true Blanchette experience on Mauritius’s
pristine shoreline.
Established
as one of the leading lifestyle destinations in the Indian Ocean andfamed for its lively entertainment
scene and exquisite dining experiences, Shangri-La’s Le Touessrok Resort &
Spa, Mauritius’ Blanchette pop-up further cements the property’s reputation as
a sought-after hotspot on the island. During
this one month pop-up, diners can expect to sample the French cuisine which has
made Blanchette a firm favourite on London’s culinary scene.
“We’re
thrilled to be collaborating with Shangri-La’s Le Touessrok – like Blanchette,
the resort was launched by a family, and shares our appreciation of relaxation
and conviviality, centred around delicious food enjoyed in a beautiful setting,”
said Blanchette founder Maxime Alary about the upcoming pop-up.
In
the true spirit of families dining together, Blanchette’s menu is based on the
concept of sharing, and will be available for lunch and dinner at Republik
Beach Club & Grill. The Blanchette
pop-up menu showcases a range of its innovative adaptations of traditional
French dishes, adapted to make the most of fresh, locally sourced seasonal
ingredients in line with Blanchette’s sourcing ethos and Shangri-La’s “Rooted
in Nature” programme.
The
chefs behind the pop-up menus areBlanchette’s chef
director, Tam Storrar, and Republik Beach Club & Grill’s chef de cuisine, Jean-François
Ladine. Signature dishes will include
Cheese Beignets with Onion Confit; Merguez Sausage Roll; Monkfish with Roasted Pumpkin,
Truffle and Sundried Tomato Sauce; Braised Lamb Shoulder with Anchovy, Rosemary
and Soubise Sauce; Green Bean Salad with Foie Gras, Shallots and Walnut Dressing.
For dessert, guests will be able to
enjoy Blanchette favourites, such as Passion Fruit Vacherin, Crème Diplomate
and Crêpe Suzette flambéed at the table.
Maxime,
Malik and Yannis, founders of Blanchette, will be at Shangri-La’s Le Touessrok Resort
& Spa, Mauritius to orchestrate this collaboration between two icons of hospitality
and gastronomy. Alongside seasonal
French ingredients, other vital elements of the Blanchette experience will be imported
to the resort, including playlists carefully curated by Blanchette’s very own
Malik Alary, who is also founder of sound design company La Musique du
Faubourg. Malik’s eclectic signature
style blends elements of nu-disco, funk soul classics and new wave to ensure a
buzzing and lively atmosphere. Along
with the live DJ sets from Malik, DJ Jade de Lavareille will be performing from
17 April to 1 May 2019, playing her infamous sets daily during the happy hour through
to dinner at Republik Beach Club & Grill.
Ethnic,
cosmic, funky or old school, DJ Jade’s music will take guest on a mystical
journey through time and space. Jade has performed her multicultural music
around the world, from the legendary Burning Man festival to party hotspots,
such as Ibiza, Tulum, New York and Mykonos. She will also be the highlight of a specially
curated event inspired by Burning Man festival, alongside one of Mauritius’
most talented DJs, taking place on the resort’s private island, Ilot Mangénie.
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