The Lodhi, New Delhi  presents an exclusive pop-up with Goa's Cavatina

Amidst a never-ending sea breeze and on the edge of the shimmering ocean, Goa offers some of the finest culinary experiences in the country that one often craves once back home. This month, The Lodhi is bringing a slice of Goan paradise to the capital with an exclusive pop-up by one of India’s most celebrated restaurants, Cavatina.

Located in the heart of South Goa, Cavatina is a hidden gem for contemporary Goan food, showcasing the region’s local cuisine rendered with a bit of European love for the modern palate. The restaurant is the brainchild of Chef Avinash Martins who digs deep into the treasure trove of forgotten recipes from the Saraswat and Portuguese communities and presents them in a reimagined, farm-to-table format.

Awarded as one of ‘India’s Top 30 Chefs’ in 2022 by Culinary Culture, Chef Martins has worked with Michelin Star Chefs across the globe. As a Goan of Indo-Portuguese heritage, his endeavour has been to keep Goan cuisine intact, and at Cavatina, he recreates local flavours in a never before way through his inventive approach. Striking the right balance between contemporary sensibilities and traditional roots, Chef Martins offers a refreshing take on age-old recipes. To preserve the cultural flavours in the truest sense, he believes in using only locally sourced seasonal ingredients.

For this pop-up at The Lodhi, New Delhi, Chef Martins has curated an exquisite Tapas menu as well as a seven-course culinary journey that encapsulates a variety of Goa’s food cultures and transports diners to the tropical climes. The signature menu is a smorgasbord of flavour-packed Goan fare that includes the Pao De Queso (cheese stuffed pao), Mushroom Bisque, Tender Coconut & Water Chestnut Crudo, and Dehydrated Koyloleo Cannoli with Veg Caldin. For those who love Goan seafood, no meal can be complete without the Seafood Bisque, Prawn & Water Chestnut Crudo, and Squid Caldeirada. The main course features creations like Banana Leaf Wrapped Seabass, Stuffed Chicken Roulade, Duck Cabidel, Cashew Jalapeño Koji Mushroom Stir-Fry with Jasmine Rice, Smoked Eggplant Mousse with Mango Pickle Aioli, amongst others. To finish off the feast, guests can relish Cashew Chikki Topped with Vanilla Crème.

Come and get a true taste of Goenkarponn on a plate with Cavatina’s extraordinary fusion of flavours at Elan and unravel the stories of Goa that each dish tells.

Pop-up Venue: Elan, The Lodhi, New Delhi

Pop-up Dates: 15th to 23rd July 2022 (Lunch and Dinner)

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