Well aware of its solid reputation among foodies in the know, Cuca is ready to once again take the island by storm with a new series of dishes that will not leave anyone indifferent!
Chef Kevin Cherkas, always loyal to his cause, continues to cheer on local produce in these new additions and set his sights on bringing the timeless classics like Caesar salad to Cuca’s tables. “I really wanted to play with the idea of recognised classics”, Kevin laughs, “to take such a revered dish and rework it seemed too good a challenge to pass up!” Instead of using the traditional ingredients, Kevin opted to reinvent the experience of a Caesar through texture, playing with the traditional form and taste of the salad to offer a truly unique interpretation named “Broccoli Caesar” with charred broccoli, whipped coconut and salted fish crumble.
With the new “Turkish Meatballs”, Cuca has taken an inspirational trip to the Middle East by evoking memories of home cooking, of food prepared with real soul and brought up to date with a healthy dose of Cuca creative flair. Lots of thought and technique go as well into “Snow White”, the new dessert in the menu: a triple tier frozen yoghurt cake on a shortbread base packs a hidden surprise inside. Crack open the yoghurt shell and a cascade of poached strawberries infused with mint are revealed.
Not forgetting the cocktail category, The Big Apple has already been picking up a buzz from the lucky few that have been given an advance tasting. The Big Apple is the result of three months’ worth of research to preserve the natural detoxing benefits of a healthy apple juice with the complexities of a well-balanced cocktail. The Big Apple effortlessly fuses vodka, cucumber and those awesome Malang apples into an audacious creation that will leave you wondering just how something so decadent can be so nutritional!
