Michelin starred chef Shane Osborn hosts a pop-up in Bengaluru
About his cooking philosophy, he says, 'The food I cook is a reflection of my travels around the world. As I'm currently based in Hong Kong the food we serve at Arcane has subtle influences from China and Japan. We focus on promoting sustainability and all our menus have a strong offering of vegetarian and plant-based dishes.' At Le Cirque, guests can indulge in a specially curated eight-course menu that will be ingredient-led and technique-driven.
Since this is his first time in India, he will also explore the local markets in the city. 'This is a must for all chefs. Seeing and trying local ingredients gives us a better understanding the local food culture.'
The dinner is priced at ₹8,000 plus taxes. July 11 and 12. At Le Cirque Signature, The Leela Palace Bengaluru. For more details, call 8951974424
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