{"id":36937,"date":"2024-12-29T00:07:22","date_gmt":"2024-12-29T00:07:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/?p=36937"},"modified":"2024-12-29T00:09:51","modified_gmt":"2024-12-29T00:09:51","slug":"monumental-dinner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/en\/monumental-dinner\/","title":{"rendered":"Monumental Dinner at Le Monument"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-24.jpg\" rel=\"mfp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36982\" src=\"https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-24-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-24-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-24-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-24-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-24-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-24-450x675.jpg 450w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-24-225x338.jpg 225w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-24-900x1350.jpg 900w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-24-20x30.jpg 20w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-24-64x96.jpg 64w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-24.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>There is something nostalgic about crossing the doors of Maison Albar \u2013 Le Monumental Palace. Perhaps it is simply my tendency to romanticize historical buildings with Art Deco traces, or maybe it&#8217;s the hope that, behind these doors, lies a piece of a Porto that no longer exists. A Porto that still knew how to slow down and appreciate the details.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p> An essence that the Porto-based studio Ointoemponto captured with a singular perspective. This time, however, we weren&#8217;t mere spectators of this historical stage but participants in a celebration: the &#8216;Monumental&#8217; dinner, crafted by chefs <strong>Julien Montbabut<\/strong> and <strong>Louise Bourrat<\/strong>, to celebrate the hotel&#8217;s 6th anniversary. French technique and accent, Portuguese ingredients, and just the correct dose of emotion were the promises of the evening.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>For us, who already know Julien&#8217;s cuisine well \u2014 we&#8217;ll soon write about our last visit to Le Monument \u2014 this dinner was also a long-awaited opportunity to discover Louise Bourrat&#8217;s work, whose career we&#8217;ve been following closely, not only for her work in Lisbon at her restaurant Boubou&#8217;s but also for her heroic achievement in winning \u00a0Top Chef France.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>The Beginning: Champagne and Anticipation <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The evening began in the hotel&#8217;s library, with the timeless elegance of the space serving as the backdrop for a relaxed moment of introductions and conversation among guests. The usual snacks, served with Cattier champagne, subtly whetted the appetite with technical precision and refined aesthetic care, already hinting at the rigor and creativity that would define the dinner.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-2.jpg\" rel=\"mfp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36938\" src=\"https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-2-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-2-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-2-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-2-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-2-144x96.jpg 144w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>With the Champagne paving the way for a special evening, we descended to the restaurant. Seeing the room full was, honestly, a relief. Porto is a city that is growing rapidly, but when it comes to fine dining, the general public still views it with suspicion. It&#8217;s not that people don&#8217;t like to eat well \u2014 we all know the &#8220;francesinha&#8221; or &#8220;tripas&#8221; dishes are institutions \u2014 but the idea of small, expensive dishes with complicated names still provokes defensive reactions. Fortunately, this evening proved otherwise: a group of people willing to experiment, converse, laugh, and especially pay attention to each chef&#8217;s unique flavors and personal touches.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Menu: A Journey Through Ideas and Flavors<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>At the table, we started with <em>Ma\u00e7anita <\/em><em>Gouveio by Joaninha 2023<\/em>, a wine that beautifully expresses the Douro grape variety, awakening the palate with its minerality for food.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_36942\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-36942\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-4.jpg\" rel=\"mfp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-36942\" src=\"https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-4-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-4-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-4-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-4-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-4-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-4-144x96.jpg 144w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-4.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-36942\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Crab, rhubarb, geranium<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">We began with a &#8220;folar,&#8221; a nod from Julien to Tr\u00e1s-os-Montes \u2014 excellent in texture and addictive in taste. The first dish,\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Crab, rhubarb, and geranium<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0(Louise Bourrat), seemed like a playful game: simple to the eye but explosive to the palate\u2014 a starter to eat with our hands that played with contrasting textures and elements. The softness of the Crab found a vibrant partner in the fermented rhubarb, while the geranium brought a subtle floral and citrus touch. It was a fresh and surprising start, leaving us eager for more, knowing the dinner had just begun.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_36946\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-36946\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-6.jpg\" rel=\"mfp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-36946\" src=\"https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-6-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-6-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-6-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-6-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-6-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-6-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-6-144x96.jpg 144w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-6.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-36946\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Langoustine, passion fruit, lemon balm<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Moving on to Julien Montbabut&#8217;s creation, we stayed with chilled seafood dishes with\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Langoustine<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, passion fruit, and lemon balm<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. A dish that exemplarily balanced sweetness and acidity. The succulent <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">langoustine<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> showcased its natural sweetness, paired with the fruity acidity of the passion fruit and the aromatic freshness of the lemon balm. A magnificent dish!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-8.jpg\" rel=\"mfp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36950\" src=\"https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-8-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-8-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-8-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-8-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-8-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-8-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-8-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-8-144x96.jpg 144w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-8.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>After two meticulously presented dishes came the bread, which now insists on claiming its spot in the middle of the menu. Let&#8217;s be honest: I&#8217;m the kind of person who loses all composure when faced with good slow-fermented bread and artisanal butter \u2014 in this case, seaweed butter from the French producer <strong><em>Beillevaire<\/em><\/strong>. At this point, I seriously considered giving a thank-you speech to the chef for not being one of those chefs who gradually removed bread from the table.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_36952\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-36952\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-9.jpg\" rel=\"mfp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-36952 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-9-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Pargo, alho franc\u00eas, Champagne\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-9-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-9-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-9-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-9-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-9-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-9-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-9-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-9-144x96.jpg 144w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-9.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-36952\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Snapper, leek, Champagne<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">We moved to warm dishes with an elaborate plate of\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Snapper, leek, and Champagne<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0(Julien Montbabut). Delicate yet profound, as is typical of Julien&#8217;s cuisine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The snapper arrived with impeccable texture, almost melting at the touch. At the same time, the Champagne and leek velout\u00e9 enveloped the dish in luxurious smoothness, punctuated by the brininess of caviar, which found its perfect partner in the <em>2023 Terrantez do Pico<\/em> wine.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_36956\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-36956\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-11.jpg\" rel=\"mfp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-36956 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-11-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Cantarelos, nata fumada, fermento fresco, consomm\u00e9\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-11-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-11-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-11-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-11-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-11-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-11-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-11-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-11-144x96.jpg 144w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-11.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-36956\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chanterelles, smoked cream, fresh yeast, consomm\u00e9<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Louise Bourrat presented the most seasonal and vegetarian moment of the meal with\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Chanterelles, smoked cream, fresh yeast, and consomm\u00e9<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. Here, Louise brought autumn to the table with a comforting consomm\u00e9 served like coffee. It was an almost meditative dish, though perhaps too meditative. We missed an element that would wake us from the calm \u2014 or maybe Louise was asking for absolute silence at this moment?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Paired with this dish was <em>Crosta Calc\u00e1ria dos Profetas<\/em>, a wine from Porto Santo Island, whose iodized and slightly gunpowdery notes reminded us of the best whites from the Canary Islands.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_36962\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-36962\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-14.jpg\" rel=\"mfp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-36962 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-14-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Pombo, folha de sakura, beterraba, aipo\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-14-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-14-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-14-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-14-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-14-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-14-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-14-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-14-144x96.jpg 144w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-14.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-36962\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pigeon, sakura leaf, beetroot, celeriac<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Fine dining has its share of trends, and beef, once the queen of tasting menus, has been relegated to the status of a boring cousin, especially in menus featuring wagyu loin or entrec\u00f4te. Pigeon is the new star, and Louise Bourrat gave it a worthy stage. I often see skepticism around this bird \u2014 but I admit I don&#8217;t see much harm in eating an animal that might have spent summer on my balcony (with due irony)!<\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Thus, Louise convinced skeptics with\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Pigeon, sakura leaf, beetroot, and celeriac<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u2014 a dish of audacity and precision. The pigeon, perfectly cooked at a low temperature, was balanced by the aromatic lightness of the sakura leaf wrapping it and the sweetness of the beetroot. The celeriac added freshness and a vegetal touch to complete the composition. Everything culminated in the sauce, an essential link connecting the elements with precision. Very good!<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_36964\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-36964\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-15.jpg\" rel=\"mfp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-36964\" src=\"https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-15-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-15-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-15-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-15-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-15-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-15-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-15-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-15-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-15-144x96.jpg 144w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-15.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-36964\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">B\u00edsaro pork, cabbage, chestnuts<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The final savory dish was in Julien&#8217;s hands, with\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">B\u00edsaro pork, cabbage, and chestnuts<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0for the closing act, accompanied by a surprising sauce. The pork was perfectly cooked, even giving my often-dreaded Brussels sprouts a deserving place. It was a testament to the chef&#8217;s commitment to understanding and valuing local products and traditions, which has marked his journey since arriving in Portugal in 2018.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The wines concluded here with another side of Alentejo: a<em> 100% Tinta Carvalha<\/em>, open, with good acidity, elegant, and free from the region&#8217;s typical excesses.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_36970\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-36970\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-18.jpg\" rel=\"mfp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-36970 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-18-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Grand Dessert da Joana\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-18-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-18-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-18-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-18-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-18-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-18-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-18-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-18-144x96.jpg 144w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-18.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-36970\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Joana\u2019s Grand Dessert<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The evening concluded with a final touch from Joana Th\u00f6ny Montbabut, the hotel&#8217;s pastry chef and Julien&#8217;s wife, who presented her <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Grand Dessert<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.\u00a0The dessert, or rather the desserts, explored contrasting textures with a remarkable balance between sweetness and freshness. It demonstrated her technical rigor and aesthetic sensitivity, whether working with quince and pear, the freshness of lemon and cardamom, or the inevitable chocolate. The name truly suits the dessert!<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_36976\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-36976\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-21.jpg\" rel=\"mfp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-36976 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-21-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Os vinhos Ma\u00e7anita que acompanharam o jantar\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-21-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-21-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-21-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-21-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-21-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-21-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-21-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-21-144x96.jpg 144w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-21.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-36976\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Ma\u00e7anita wines that accompanied the dinner<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It was evident that Julien and Louise shared great synergy, having recently collaborated at Boubou&#8217;s. Their hurried visits to the dining room, knowing smiles, and exchanging jokes broke the seriousness of a usually formal space, adding lightness to an experience that can often become dull. It was a reminder that, even in a starred restaurant, food should connect rather than intimidate.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_36974\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-36974\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-20.jpg\" rel=\"mfp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-36974 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-20-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-20-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-20-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-20-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-20-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-20-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-20-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-20-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-20-144x96.jpg 144w, https:\/\/flavorsandsenses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lemonument24-20.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-36974\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tea and Petit fours<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Conclus<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">ion: A Dinner to Remember<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>This dinner wasn&#8217;t just a celebration of Le Monumental Palace&#8217;s 6th anniversary. It was a reminder of what makes fine dining special: the courage to explore, the willingness to step out of the comfort zone, and the connection among people who, despite distinct approaches, found common ground in respecting the essence of ingredients and a coherent thread in menu organization.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Fine dining isn&#8217;t for everyone \u2014 not because the public doesn&#8217;t understand it or want to, but because it often forgets who&#8217;s on the other side. This evening was different: Julien and Louise managed to create something that was both technical and relaxed, accessible and sophisticated. Perhaps this is what Portuguese fine dining needs: less pedestal, more curiosity, and, above all, more moments like this.<br \/>\nJulien Montbabut reaffirmed not only the maturity of his cuisine, once again showing the delicacy and balance of his compositions, but also his commitment to understanding Portugal, its products, and its producers \u2014 something he could have bypassed in favor of purely French cuisine.<br \/>\nEvery dish he serves shows respect for the country that welcomed him.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Louise Bourrat, on the other hand, confirmed her talent and showed us why she&#8217;s one of the most interesting figures of her generation in Portugal. Her humor, boldness, and ability to turn simplicity into fine dining left us even more eager to visit Boubou&#8217;s and explore her creative universe in Lisbon.<\/p>\n<p>It was inspiring to see a full house, proof that, with well-organized events and intriguing menus, fine dining can find its place in a Porto that increasingly discovers and values experiences that challenge, inspire, and create memories.<\/p>\n<p>Perhaps even Porto, with its practical and skeptical soul, can learn to embrace (and adore) the beauty of a monumental dinner like this.<\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There is something nostalgic about crossing the doors of Maison Albar \u2013 Le Monumental Palace. 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