PUBLISHED July 23rd, 2014 06:40 am | UPDATED May 9th, 2018 03:13 am
Did you know that Tajarin is the Piedmontese dialect for tagliatelle? An egg pasta that’s ubiquitous in Piedmont, Italy, as the name suggests.
In celebration of Italy’s famed Piedmont region, Truffle Gourmet is launching the San Maurizio Festival at its restaurant from now till 31 August. Casting the spotlight on black summer truffles and famous reds like the Barolo and Babaresco from the Langhe locale in Piedmont, the first-ever festival is a tribute to its parent company, Relais San Maurizio—a five-star luxury hotel.
For the San Maurizio Festival, Executive Chef Takashi Okuno and Chef de Cuisine Felix Chong of Truffle Gourmet have put together a list of exclusive dishes including the Tajarin Pasta with Summer Truffle, Red Prawn and Lemon Zest; and Braised Wagyu Short Ribs Piedmont-style served with Truffle-based Polenta to offer guests a taste of Piedmont classics. For two nights only—22 July and 7 August— gourmands are invited to make reservations for a special wine dinner featuring similar Piedmont classics paired with highly-regarded San Maurizio wines.
If you’re keen to find out more about the San Maurizio Festival and why Truffle Gourmet is launching it for the first time, Chef Takashi who has undergone a month’s exchange programme in Relais San Maurizio is happy to share his knowledge and experience. Interviews can be arranged.
To the delight of home-cooks, Relais San Maurizio has created its own line of products called San Maurizio Gourmet* with bestsellers including the Truffle Cavier ($50), Parmigiano Reggiano Cream with Truffle ($36), and Truffle Honey ($25) available only in Relais San Maurizio and Truffle Gourmet restaurants worldwide.
San Maurizio Gourmet products are retailing at Truffle Gourmet with a 15 percent discount during the San Maurizio Festival (22 July till 7 August).