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Based on the concept of the ‘gastronomic takeover’ as an ephemeral intervention by a chef or culinary team offering their vision in the kitchen of a restaurant, Altered by We Crave is kicking off a new series in which it will not only collaborate with prominent chefs, but also with brands, companies, artists and outsiders to serve unusual experiences stimulated by gastronomic art.
The series begins with the experience ‘Wa: A Gastronomic Haiku’, co-directed by chef Chazz Titus and Vanessa Redondo, founder of design studio We Crave. This will be orchestrated around five passes in which to connect with emotions through the poetry of flavours.
This new limited edition format, which will serve around 12 diners in each ritual, will not be limited to the purely culinary, but also to creative unions with innovative brands or companies to create immersive experiences. A disruptive idea or concept devised by Vanessa Redondo to break away from traditional gastronomic experiences and open up a stimulating space in which to be inspired.
By designing these collaborations, each take over becomes a unique event and an opportunity for the public to explore new perspectives and proposals. These events are an invitation to explore the crossover between gastronomy, creativity and branding in a completely unique environment,’ they say.
Wa: A Gastronomic Haiku
Two Michelin-starred chef Chazz Titus and Vanessa Redondo have designed this first take over which will take place every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, subject to prior reservation through their website.
The Wa experience, which will explore the subtlety and elegance of Japanese culture from a New Nordic Cuisine perspective, will include foie gras foam, fortified consommé and black truffle, bluefin tuna noodles, yolk emulsion with Tosazu Marusho, Sake Dassai mist and Doburoku Mizumoto Mutenka, and marinated, smoked and glazed Iberian prey with coffee teriyaki sauce and Kyoto Yukl rice.
This will be followed by Horikawaya Nomura’s Akamiso aged duck breast, roasted vegetable and Sierra butter emulsion with Kasu Sake; and sweet potato brulée, orange glazee and hibiscus powder. The pairing will be carried out with exclusive sakes designed to enhance each of the dishes.