Espresso pops the corks
Sunday brunch at the InterContinental gets bubbly to celebrate the arrival of new chefs
If the Sunday brunch at the InterContinental Bangkok’s Espresso is your weekly ritual, you’re in for a rare treat with free-flowing Veuve Clicquot Champagne and Chandon bubbly now accompanying the sumptuous buffet.
Executive chef Leslie Stronach brings you a selection of prime-quality ingredients such as French Fin de Claire oysters, Alaskan crab, New Zealand mussels, sashimi and caviar, Pacific snow fish, prawns and Maine lobster. Meat lovers get to enjoy freshly grilled Australian lamb cutlets, roasted Wagyu beef and prime rib, plus the chef’s signature foie gras dishes.
A native of Scotland, Stronach’s impressive pedigree includes leading roles in some of the finest kitchens in Norway, South Africa, New Zealand and China. Prior to coming to Bangkok he spent five years working in Dubai.
Make sure to save room for dessert prepared by new executive pastry chef Chris Busschaert. A native of Belgium, where the art of pastry adheres to the highest standards, it was there that Busschaert took his first steps towards becoming an accomplished pastry professional. His finely created seasonal desserts include such imaginative bites such as white chocolate mousse topped with wasabi, Thai mango dark chocolate, Thai lime white chocolate and spiced chilli bitter chocolate – all made from French luxury chocolate Valrhona.
Busschaert’s first job in the hospitality industry was at Hotel Villa Marquette in Kortrijk, Belgium. His international posts were at five-star hotel chains in Singapore and China. He was recognised as one of Singapore’s top three pastry chefs in 2004.
Enhance your dining experience with add-on bubbly packages. For an extra Bt3,500 you get an unlimited supply of sensuous, subtle and aromatic Veuve Clicquot – France’s luxury Champagne. Or, if you prefer something complex, refreshing and fruity, free-flowing Australian Chandon sparkling wine is available at Bt950.
Espress it
Espresso is at InterContinental Bangkok near the Chid Lom BTS station.
Sunday brunch is served from noon to 3pm and costs Bt1,869, excluding drinks. Add Bt3,500 for free-flowing Veuve Clicquot or Bt950 for free-flowing sparkling Chandon.
Make reservations at (02) 656 0444, extension 6907.
