As part of the takeover series “The Culture Exchange”, Viajante87 is hosting the best bars and restaurants from across Latin America throughout the year – starting with a four-course evening courtesy of top Costa Rican chef Diengo Chou
If you love exotic and rare dining experiences, you’re in for a treat. Taking place on Tuesday 12th March, Notting Hill’s best bar Viajante87 will be bringing an unforgettable Costa Rican dining experience to the city of London for one-night only.
Diengo Chou, the iconic Costa Rican chef, sommelier and writer will be serving up a four-course sensation, complimented with drinks from one of the region’s best bars, Selvatica Social Club, notably on The World’s 50 Best Discovery list.
Part of a never before seen takeover series, The Culture Exchange, this is one of a select few dining experiences which Viajante87 will be hosting throughout the year to honour the time the team spent in Latin America which serves as the inspiration for the bar.
Featuring ingredients include Pejibaye, or “Heart of Palm”, which can only grow in incredibly humid regions, and is similar in texture to artichokes and water chestnuts, this rare fruit is juicy, tender and crunchy and will be called “Costa Rican Parmigiano” on the night.
During the evening, guests will also try a dish featuring Mirliton Squash, a variety of squash local to the region with mild flavours and crisp texture, as well as being dared to try a Beef Tongue plate.
Of course, don’t forget about dessert. To finish will be a Chocolate Flight, a trio of Costa Rican chocolates of 70%, 80% and 100%, which will showcase the different flavour experiences these rich and intense chocolates will provide when paired with a cocktail.
Alongside each of the dishes, guests will enjoy unmissable drinks from the Selvática Social Club and Viajante87 teams which have been designed to perfectly match the food on the night.
The dinner will run from 6:30pm to 8:30pm and will be followed by a full takeover of the bar from San José’s Selvática Social Club, a rooftop bar on The World’s 50 Best Discover list, dedicated to the art of mixing drinks to perfectly match incredible cuisine.
The series will continue throughout the year with bars such as Alquimico, Florería Atlántico, Sastreria Martinez and Hanky Panky, and restaurants such as Celele, Gustu and Casa Oaxaca.
The schedule for the rest of the year will include Florería Atlántico from Buenos Aires, which reached No. 30 in The World’s 50 Best Bars 2023 in early April, with chef Marsia Taha, a trailblazing chef from of highly acclaimed Bolivian restaurant Gustu, which reached No. 23 in Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2023, In May, Viajante87 will be hosting Colombian legend Alquimico, which reached No. 9 in 2023’s list of The World’s 50 Best Bars with restaurant Celele, also of Cartagena, which landed at No. 16 in Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2023.
The series will culminate in June with Lima’s Sastreria Martinez and Kjolle, which placed at No. 27 in Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2023.
Make it happen
When: Tuesday 12th March 2024, 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Where: 87 Notting Hill Gate, London W11 3JZ
How: Reservations are essential and can be made via opentable.com
