GLOSS Volume 1, Issue 3 - 2017 | Page 59

FOOD
The Calamari Tuscan Salad was a little sour for our taste buds ; one possible reason is that being a ‘ desi ’ we have always loved meat cooked in a lot of spices . However , the Pesto Salad seemed to be the right balance of sour and fresh greens .
The wait staff at the restaurant was well informed as we asked questions about every other dish , which automatically gave them bonus points for their overall service , well before the main course .
Being in an Italian restaurant , we thought it was best to try their Italian specialities and we ordered the Pollo Tuscan Chicken , Grilled Chicken in Lemon Butter Sauce and Lamb Chops . Upon the arrival of food , we were amazed by the perfect presentation of the dishes placed in front of us . As most of us know that simplicity is central to Tuscan food , we could not help but decide to share our main courses , so we could try the different entrees .
Let ’ s talk about the main course now , starting with the Lamb Chops , which was medium well cooked leaving a hint of pink in the meat and had just the right amount of spices . The Pollo Tuscan Chicken had chicken breast pieces filled with herbs and coated with spinach and cheese . Served with white sauce , the dish was cooked perfectly and the serving was very filling . It had a balanced taste and the right amount of sauces . The sides included sautéed vegetables and rice along with crispy potato and boiled carrot strips on the chicken . The only issue was the rice served alongside the dish made the taste a little too bland , it was the spicy tinge of the creamy sauce that made it special for us .
Next was the Grilled Chicken in Lemon Butter Sauce , which had our heart . Served on a puff pastry coating , the sour lemon tastes along with the herbs was immensely appetising . Not only that , the white sauce along with mashed potatoes made the dish appealing and we could not get enough of it . This definitely had to be our favourite dish that was cooked to perfection by the chef .
GLOSS talked to the Chef Imran Malik at Tuscany Courtyard asking the process of making a new recipe to which he said that they make sure to experiment with new things and new products rather than sticking to the traditional recipes . However , their most popular dish remains the Pollo Tuscan Chicken .
Coming all the way to a new restaurant , we could not leave without having tasted the dessert . We ordered the
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