Tasca by José Avillez invites couples to experience love, Portuguese style, this Valentine’s Day. On February 14, the Michelin-starred restaurant will host ‘Segredos do Amor’ – ‘The Secrets of Love’, an evening that promises to whisk you away on a journey across Portugal with live music, mesmerizing views, and a five-course menu of Tasca’s culinary delights.
Honouring the spirit of Valentine’s Day, Tasca will revive the traditional Portuguese custom of Cantarinha of Guimarães, a unique handmade creation which will be gifted to every couple dining at the restaurant. According to tradition, a cantarinha made of red clay and sprinkled with Guimarães embroidery, was gifted by a man to the woman he intended to marry. If the gift was accepted, the private proposal was then formalised by the parents and the cantarinha was used to store the gold pieces gifted to them. Although they no longer serve as a symbol of proposal, cantarinhas are assumed to be guardians of love stories and secrets.
Situated atop Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai Tasca offers a breathtaking setting that brings together unobstructed views of the Arabian Sea with sweeping views of Dubai’s spectacular skyline – the perfect backdrop for Chef José Avillez’s award-winning creations. A five-course menu, comprising of eleven delicacies from Tasca’s culinary repertoire will evoke the senses, whilst smooth, expressive tunes from a live duo will set the mood.
Priced at AED1500 per couple, the culinary experience brings together a mélange of flavours and traditions that are certain to delight and indulge. For gastronomes looking to further elevate their dining experience, a special wine pairing option priced at AED700 per couple, will also be available.