Lobster with mushroom pesto risotto, drizzled with garlic butter sauce and topped with Alfala sprouts<strong> (Photo: GARFIELD ROBINSON)</strong>
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January 24, 2017
Video: ALL THE KRAVE!
We arrive at Krave, which now enjoys the reputation as a two-time best brunch recipient of the Trinidad & Tobago Table Talk Food Awards. The restaurant acquired their second nod in the category, two Tuesdays before — thanks to the leadership of director Damion Persard and executive chef Dominique Beens. Thursday Life, with a hankering for seafood and more, settles in for an interlude at the ‘modern chic dining’ digs of this Tarouba Plaza haven, which begins fittingly with delicate clinks of Dom Pérignon champagne.
Spinach & mushroom crêpe<strong> (GARFIELD ROBINSON) </strong>
The spinach & mushroom crêpe was brought table-side by Krave Breakfast Chef Anslem Allette (<strong>GARFIELD ROBINSON)</strong>
Krave Executive Chef Dominique Beens, a Belgium native<strong> (GARFIELD ROBINSON)</strong>
Filet mignon steak in a port reduction with brussel sprouts and baby potatoes<strong> (GARFIELD ROBINSON)</strong>
For dessert, a trio of a (clockwise from left) Napoleon mousse — chocolate & caramel; wildberry cheesecake; and homemade Dulce de Leche ice-cream<strong> (GARFIELD ROBINSON)</strong>
Krave director Damion Persard’s restuarant was again awarded best brunch spot at this year’s Trinidad & Tobago Table Talk Food Awards held on Tuesday, January 17. Persard was presented with this latest accolade by Scotiabank Senior Vice-President & Head of the Caribbean, South & East Anya Schnoor at Estate 101. (<strong>GARFIELD ROBINSON)</strong>
Krave director Damion Persard (second right) checked in with oenophiles (from left) 21st Century Insurance owner Wayne Gosine, Fen Mohammed Stores owner Fen Mohammed, and Paramount Transport & Trading Managing Director Ansel Lutchmansingh as they sipped Castello Monaci Piluna Primitivo.(<strong>GARFIELD ROBINSON)</strong>
A Sorrel & ginger beer norito. Non-alcoholic mojitos are nicknamed ‘noritos’’ at Krave.<strong>(GARFIELD ROBINSON)</strong>
(From left) Krave Events Manager Akilah Reece (left), Restaurant Manager Afiya Walker, and Operations Manager Cherryann Jaisarie (<strong>GARFIELD ROBINSON)</strong>
Krave director Damion Persard (second right) checked in with oenophiles (from left) 21st Century Insurance owner Wayne Gosine, Fen Mohammed Stores owner Fen Mohammed, and Paramount Transport & Trading Managing Director Ansel Lutchmansingh as they sipped Castello Monaci Piluna Primitivo.<strong> (GARFIELD ROBINSON)</strong>
Salmon with mushroom pesto risotto, drizzled with garlic butter sauce and topped with Alfala sprouts<strong> (GARFIELD ROBINSON)</strong>
Jalapeno (foreground) and cobblestone breads were teamed with butter infused with roasted red bell pepper<strong> (GARFIELD ROBINSON)</strong>
Krave’s ‘modern chic dining’ menu (at left) features appetisers, burgers & sandwiches, and mains along with steak and vegetarian selections. At right: The beverage menu is split between cocktails and vino and includes virgin piña coladas (pictured). <strong>(GARFIELD ROBINSON) </strong>
The foyer of the Marabella-based restaurant<strong> (GARFIELD ROBINSON)</strong>
Krave’s lobster tank is accessible on the restaurant’s dining floor.<strong> (GARFIELD ROBINSON)</strong>
A previous plaque for best brunch at the Trinidad & Tobago Table Talk Food Awards sits in the foyer of the Tarouba Plaza eatery<strong> (GARFIELD ROBINSON)</strong>
Krave’s ‘modern chic dining’ menu (at left) features appetisers, burgers & sandwiches, and mains along with steak and vegetarian selections. At right: The beverage menu is split between cocktails and vino and includes virgin piña coladas (pictured).<strong>(GARFIELD ROBINSON)</strong>
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Sustain pours of Dom Perignon champers opened and closed the Tuesday afternoon brunch.<strong> (GARFIELD ROBINSON)</strong>
Krave hostess Jamila McLean<strong> (GARFIELD ROBINSON)</strong>
Krave director Damion Persard (left) raised Dom Pérignon toasts with the ‘brunchers’ (from second left) Meiling menswear designer & Caribbean Airlines purser Anthony Reid, Jamaica Observer Senior Associate Editor — Lifestyle & Social Content & Trinidad & Tobago Table Talk Food Awards Founder Novia McDonald-Whyte, and business development & restaurant consultant Leslie St John.<strong> (GARFIELD ROBINSON)</strong>
All The Krave! (<strong>GARFIELD ROBINSON)</strong>
