The ninth edition of the anticipated Goût de/Good France initiative was held this week at The Seafood Market Grill, continuing its tradition of bringing the quintessence of French cuisine to all corners of the globe – including Malta.
More than a culinary event, Goût de/Good France is a global mission that showcases the ingenuity, passion and ethos of chefs from over 150 countries, across five continents, all united by a reverence for French gastronomy, registered as humanity’s intangible cultural heritage by Unesco in 2010.
Goût de France/Good France is the world’s biggest event that celebrates French gastronomy in more than 150 countries. Participating chefs proposed to French embassies and consulates their vision of a French-style dinner in an extensive programme celebrating sustainable cuisine.
This year’s event saw The Seafood Market Grill in Gżira collaborate with the French Embassy in Malta. Together, they presented a French dining experience that was created using the sea’s finest offerings.
Head chef Adam Demanuele, alongside his skilled team, unveiled an eight-course gastronomic journey that was as innovative as it was respectful of tradition, with dishes composed with both precision and artistry.
Each course was a celebration of flavour, meticulously crafted to reflect the season’s best ingredients, and complemented by paired wines.
Fabien Etienne, French sommelier and international wine consultant, paired each dish with a meticulously selected wine, offering a harmonious marriage between the plate and the glass.
On the plate was anything from oysters to scallops and sea urchins, with the stand-out and mind-blowing langoustines tartare with foie gras, an exquisite combo of cuttlefish cake, Gruyère and Bouchot mussels, and the Armorican lobster cappuccino, ending up with a traditional café gourmand with a twist.
Guests also enjoyed the convivial and inviting surroundings of The Seafood Market Grill, where attention to deatail and service – in red berets and a smile – were second to none.
The seafood and fish-based restaurant celebrates the sea’s bounty with each meal, combining this with the charm of casual dining in a friendly atmosphere.
Following the French night, the family-run restaurant will host a Spanish-themed evening in May – the final in a series of monthly events before resuming in October.