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If the thought of truffle makes you shiver in anticipation, you should plan on coming to The Mistral this autumn as the white truffle season gets underway. It was observed more than a century ago that the white truffle is a delicacy of the highest order and throughout October. These culinary white diamonds that command fantastically high prices due to their scarcity value, taste and incredibly short shelf-life make for a frenzy season. Still, with the texture and taste something likes grated hazelnut, but far softer, earthier and sexier, the white truffles is by no means all hype. Chef Claudio of The Mistral at InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong is set to ride the impending 2007 hype as he sets to race for the first jetfresh shipments from the forests of Piemonte, Italy, the legendary home of the finest white truffles. His annual homage to the white truffle is due to start in October as he presents a special menu to showcase this delicacy which will last until December. Dishes include Porcini Salad with Apple, Garden Salad and Parmesan Flakes; Porcini Mushroom Risotto with Mascarpone Cheese and Truffle Essence, where the porcini and truffle robustly complement each other. You could try one of our white truffle main course - Roasted Cod Fillet with Sautéed Vegetables, Spinach and a Truffle Potato Sauce or Beef Sirloin Tagliata with Rocket Salad, Caper-Mashed Potatoes and Truffle Sauce. For reservations, please call The Mistral on 2731 2870. (information provided by the pr company)
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