Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts serves vanilla-inspired dishes

MÖVENPICK Hotels & Resorts has rolled out its new vanilla-inspired savory menu at properties globally following the concept’s overwhelming success in Europe.

Discerning diners can sample the innovative “Vanille Salée” promotion from Feb. 21 to March 21.

Comprising of six one-of-a-kind vanillaenhanced dishes, the concept is now being made available at Mövenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu, as well as other properties across the Middle East, Asia and Africa.

In Mövenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu, this special culinary treat is offered in a 4-course dinner set menu at The Sails restaurant, featuring choices of savory vanilla creations. Menu also includes a serving of amuse bouche, petit fours, and dessert with Mövenpick Ice cream.

Traditionally used for desserts, vanilla produces exciting results when added to hearty savoury dishes: its mild flavour harmonizes to surprising perfection with white meats and fish. Subtly reinforcing roasting aromas and herbal scents, vanilla also transforms tomatoes, beetroot and even onions with an unexpected touch of the exotic.

This exceptional taste experience has been encapsulated in savory vanilla creations, championing the queen of spices at Mövenpick hotels worldwide.

The tempting entrées include “White onion velouté (soup),” “Sashimi of tuna and salmon” and “Goat cheese and figs salad,” while the main course menu features “Parrot fish fillet,” and “Veal tenderloin and Garden Vegetables.”

“These vanilla creations have been concocted by our talented Director of Food & Beverage Europe, Thomas Hollenstein, who has set out to surprise our guests with this interesting mix of flavours,” said Olivier Chavy, President and CEO, Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts.

“‘Vanille Salée’ is a real palate pleaser and we hope food enthusiasts dining at all of our properties around Asia, Africa and Middle East enjoy this new gastronomic experience.”

Fine Bourbon vanilla is used in all the dishes. Veracruz, a region of the Gulf of Mexico, is regarded as the global home of vanilla-growing.