Par Margaret Kemp
From May 24th-June 7th 2009, Stade Roland Garros is not only a location to watch the fabulous French Open, it's an opportunity to catch up with super-chef Jacques Maximin as he creates RisottoMania, not only for the happy few but also for the grand public in the Jardins de Roland Garros, look for the logo
RisottoMania. It's mad Max's folie gourmande éphémère, a vivre absolument.
L'Affiche, located in the shadows of the legendary Stade, is the handsome restaurant "officiel" of the Internationaux de France. Open all year, there's a terrace and garden for warm days, a clubhouse style dining-room, with fireplace, when it gets chilly. During the French Open L'Affiche shuts, makes way for more informal dining.
Following the wild success of "Saga Pasta" last year, Maximum decided on a Risotto theme this year. "
As a cereal grain it's the staple food for a large part of the world's population, the most important grain with regard to human nutrition. You're going to re-discover rice from starter to dessert, with nine unique dishes I've created", promises Maximin, popping out of L'Affiches' kitchen. "
There's nothing more delicious than a good risotto".
... Lire la suite
