Curated dinners and exceptional gastronomical delights at 'Colombo Gourmet Week 2017'

The Colombo Gourmet Week by The Epicurean will take place August 29  to September 3  for the second year in a row.

 ‘Colombo Gourmet Week 2017’ is an elegant week-long food festival in celebration of food, wine and produce. Organized by The Epicurean together with WineWorld.lk and the Galle Face Hotel, the festival offers you a taste of Old World culture: packed with a number of cuisines and delightful ambience, a statement from the organisers said.

In this year’s Colombo Gourmet Week, food and wine connoisseurs can expect their platters to be filled with exceptional gastronomic delights encompassing the timeless elegance of the Old World with traditional Italian, French and Spanish themed evenings.

The culinary fiesta week will kick off with a dinner  held on 29th August conducted by the Chairman of Rockland Distilleries at a sit down dinner while enjoying a specially curated dinner by Chef Adam Gaunt-Evans as he shares his ‘Adventure with Arrack’ to celebrate the much-loved local spirit.

Another highlight of the gourmet week will be delectable home style French dining experience on 30th August at Ward7, Jetwing Colombo. At this elegant evening, diners can enjoy comforting warmth of a traditional French supper while taking in the spectacular views with a robust red in hand.

The 31st of August is a day to chant Viva Italia! as guests enjoy the wine and culture of Italy together with tastefully designed tapas by Chef Massimo Zampar from Il Ponte. The event will be themed in typical Italian market style ambiance while feasting on traditional Italian cuisine and vino.

The 1st of September will witness Spanish Chef Joan Gomez in action as he descends on Sri Lanka to join the culinary team at the rustic 1864 of Galle Face Hotel to create a tempting Spanish feast.