The art of Al Fresco dining, elevated by the Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba and Aruba Trading Company with a wine-pairing 5-course dinner.
Few places in Aruba still offer you that feeling of peaceful retreat like Fresco does. Nestled in the Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba garden, It feels like you've gone away from the crowds and traffic jams of the popular streets in Aruba. For a quiet and intimate occasion, it is the perfect place.
Aruba Trading Company in partnership with the F&B, and Marketing Team at the Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba, put together this unique occasion where food and wine enthusiasts gathered for sips and bites of their finest offerings. A 5-course menu accompanied by Tuscan wines took us to an Italian patio on a hot summer night for a few hours.
Glasses of prosecco on everybody's hands and the first bite of the night hit the tables:
A twist to the classic "Prosciutto e Melone" which is the perfect Italian appetizer if you ask me. This one was interesting with some other fruit additions. Surprised the eye and the palate.
The Antipasti was effective. a deconstructed salad with poached pear, sliced on a bed of bitter greens, a dollop of goat cheese, and toasted nuts. It all worked to open up your appetite. Accompanied by a fresh Bottega Vinaia, Piniot Grigio.
I appreciated the chilled plates for salads considering the hot weather and the outdoor setting, things could lose temperature quickly, and there is nothing worse than a warm salad.
Primo.
A well-rounded dish that included different textures, colors, and flavors, of course. The ravioli had that perfect al dente bite and the roasted pistachios added that nuttiness that went so well with the cheese and pumpkin filling.
Secundo.
A tender short rib never disappoints. Their interpretation: served with braised red cabbage, spiced sweet potato purée, apples, bacon, and chili was spectacular, and very of the season. I would have left the green peas out since I feel they added an old-school vibe.
Dolce.
It is true that after a couple of hours of indulging, there is no space for dessert (or desire to even have it). In a creative move, that certainly was very appreciated by all, the team presented us the dessert ready to go. Boxed chocolate and strawberry eclairs, roasted peanuts, meringues, and chocolate sauce. Have it in bed when you get home or the next day with your afternoon coffee. Brilliant.
Not only that
It is nice to see The Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba back in the dining event game! Who can forget their pop-up events a few years back? I am looking forward to the next one! and you should too!
Great menus crafted by Chefs Derrick Falconi and Gerard Carolina, with beyond pairings by ATC's Melissa Geerman. Kudos to the F&B team for a remarkable service.
You should follow Fresco on Facebook as of NOW to be made aware of the next dining event, here: Fresco Aruba
Special thanks to Zugheila Giel and Diasil D'aguiar for being the perfect hosts.
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