In association with Asian Art House
by Suman Gupta
Mumbai, April 2019: Prego, The Westin Mumbai Garden City’s Italian Specialty restaurant, unveiled a new menu to enhance the restaurant’s fun-dining experience with authentic yet innovative gourmet flavours of Genoese cuisine. In association with the Asian Art House, the exquisite afternoon witnessed a camaraderie of like-minded guests who appreciate fine art and exquisite food.
The unique showcase titled ‘Shades of Asia’ juxtaposed a curated collection of Indian and Vietnamese art featuring 30 superlative artworks from renowned artists, alongside the newly introduced menu. The creations displayed include works by eminent names like MF Husain, Amit Bhar, Laxman Aaley, Sangeeta Babani, Thota Laxmanan, Bhaskar Rao Botcha, Rangoli Garg, Sujata Sah Sejekan and Gourishankar Soni.
Prego offers guests unique artistic flavours from the kitchens of Italy and brings to life a culinary art house where guests can enjoy a lively show kitchen while feasting on the most loved Italian classics including fresh pastas, homemade bread, and delicious hand-tossed pizzas. Inspired by the flavours of Genoa – Italy’s principal seaport, the cuisine is based on traditional Mediterranean cooking and very rich in ingredients and flavors. Executive Chef Rahul Dhavale along with Chef Antonello Cancedda, Chef de cuisine of Prego redefine gastronomic experiences with their proficient skills.
Commenting on the launch of the new menu, Antonello Cancedda, Chef De Cuisine at Prego shares, “As an Italian and a local of Italy’s ancient port city – Genoa, Genoese cuisine is ingrained in me since I was a child. The cuisine is authentic, flavorful and extraordinarily enticing. I was always fond of my mother’s cooking style & having one meal of the day together with the family was a tradition where Pizzas were a favorite amongst everyone.”
He further adds, “The new menu of Prego – our authentic Italian fun dining restaurant located at the Lobby Level is a tribute to Genovese cuisine. It offers a twist of authentic Italian culinary trends. The food specialties of Liguria has a notable inclusion of Genoa’s invention – Pesto & is enjoyed at all hours of the day. Some must haves from the menu include ‘Burrata A Calazione’, ‘Trofiette Al Pesto Della Rina’ and ‘Pollo Alla Cacciatora’.”
A sojourn of two exquisite artistic endeavors amalgamate with ease at Prego, The Westin Mumbai Garden City, commemorating an unforgettable and enriching afternoon of masterful artwork complemented with gourmet delights.
- About The Westin Mumbai Garden City:Located in close proximity to the International airport as well as business and shopping centers, The Westin Mumbai Garden City is the perfect combination of comfort and convenience for any traveller. The property lives by the brand’s signature ‘Let’s Rise’ program that communicates Westin’s commitment to its guests’ well-being before, during and after their stay. Conceptualized around the Six Pillars of Wellness – Feel Well, Work Well, Move Well, Eat Well, Sleep Well and Play Well, The Westin Mumbai Garden City offer guests a holistic wellness experience within the city. With an inventory of 268 spacious and well-appointed guest rooms & suites, the hotel houses distinct F&B outlets such as Seasonal Tastes, Prego, Kangan, Splash and Eighteen The Lounge, which serve an array of palatable flavors from around the world. Guests can also experience offerings such as the iconic award-winning Heavenly® Bed, the Heavenly Spa by Westin™ provides exuberant spa treatments integrated with natural therapies, the RunWESTIN™ that provides scenic three and five mile running maps to help guests stay fit and find the best route to explore the surroundings on foot, with the Run Concierge for group runs, Westin Gear Lending with New Balance® and more.
