A day before we visited the European restaurant, we got an email from Bhalchandra B Kumbharkar, the maitre d’ at Cesky. He sent us the menu set by Italian masterchef Christian Cillia, asking us whether we were satisfied with the chef’s selection (were we vegetarian? Were we willing to eat veal?). Extremely particular about serving up fresh ingredients, the chef wanted to be well prepared — no last minute changes would be entertained.

Torchon Of Foie Gras, Maraschino Cherries