Now at 37 years old, he has become a Chef open to all new and innovative ideas in the modern gourmet scene, but always with a firm grip into traditions.
Beautystyleandco ask Chef Ivan Nonis:
- Chef Ivan Nonis, you’re coming for two weeks to Lebanon especially for the opening of Pasquale at Grand Hills, from what background are you coming?
Born in 1979, in a lovely village of Friuli Venezia Giulia (north east of Italy), I am specialized in authentic Italian cuisine. My house, located in Concordia Sagittaria, Veneto, is a little city founded in 42 A.C. by the Roman Empire. In my birthplace and thanks to the influence of my grandmother first, then my mother after, I have learnt the passion of the good traditional Venetian food and wine. As a natural consequence for my passion, I attended the Hotel Culinary Institute, then worked across Italy and many European countries.
- What influenced your career and where have you worked till now?
The discovery of other cultures and traditions influenced my style and my recipes. Some of the most famous places where I have spent my culinary journey, are: “Restaurant Villa dei Dogi” (Caorle, Venezia), “Antico Martini” (Venezia) , “Club resort Villa del Mare” (Livorno), “La coltellerie” (Avignone France, with Pietre Pomel), till the present Crown Plaza Hotel in Milano.
Now at 37 years old, I have become a Chef open to all new and innovative ideas in the modern gourmet scene, but always with a firm grip into traditions.
I personally believe that in order to achieve the greatest goals in life, you must always have firm foundations on solid grounds.
- Why did you choose Broumana as a destination to execute your gastronomic chef-d’oeuvre?
Beirut is a culinary landmark in the Middle East and the region and I am very happy to have visited Grand Hills and Broumana that left me amazed by its heritage and atmosphere.
- What characterizes your visit to Pasquale?
I came to Pasquale to prepare new dishes mixing the Italian fine gastronomy with the Lebanese summer vibes, giving customers an unforgettable experience. For the opening and for two weeks, I will be giving special live cooking sessions where I will execute the finest Italian dishes, giving food lovers a glimpse of the world of Italian pasta.
In addition to that I chose Pasquale situated in Grand Hills, in the heart of Broumana village, for its décor that features a design leaving guests immersed by its vibrant interior, as well as its exterior garden and trained personnel’s courteous and warm welcome.
- Do you have special recipes that you can share with us?
Of course, the selection that I will give you is pure traditional Italian gastronomy.
Bresaola salad
Bresaola con fichi, parmigiano e insalata mista
Air dried beef with figs, parmesan & spring mix
Ingredients:
Bresaola sliced 80 gr
Mesculin mix salad 40gr
Parmesan cheese sliced 20gr
Extra virgin olive oil 5ml
Salt 1gr
Black pepper 1gr
Seafood selection
From the sea:
Marinated anchovies 30 gr
Tuna carpaccio 30gr
Octopus 70gr
Rucola salad 15 gr
Iceberg salad 15gr
Shrimps 16/20 tail on 30gr
Squid U5 IQF 50gr
Semola 10gr
White mushrooms 50gr
Extra virgin olive oil 10ml
Garlic 3gr
Parsley 3gr
Mussels 50gr
Clams 50gr
Lemon juice 5gr
Ossobuco
Ossobuco
Beef ossobuco, porcini mushrooms, orange, saffron risotto
Ingredients:
Beef shank 450gr
Celery 30gr
Carrot 30gr
Onion 30gr
White mushrooms 30gr
Porcini mushrooms 30gr
Leeks 30gr
Carnaroli rice 80gr
Red wine 20ml
Rosemary 3gr
Thyme 2gr
Garlic 3gr
Extra virgin olive oil 10ml
Butter 30gr
Flour 20gr
Tomato paste 10gr
Beef stock powder 5gr
Salt 3gr
Black pepper 1gr
Risotto ai Porcini
Risotto ai Porcini (V)
Creamy Carnaroli Italian rice, flavored with porcini mushrooms
Ingredients:
Carnaroli rice 100gr
Dry porcini 40gr
White wine 20ml
Rosemary 3gr
Butter 30gr
Parmesan cheese 30gr
Onion 20gr
Parsley 5gr
Salt 3gr
Black pepper 1gr
Tiramisu
Tiramisu
Lady’s finger biscuit layered with coffee flavored mascarpone cheese
Ingredients:
Savoiardi biscuit 20gr
Coffee 10ml
Mascarpone cheese 50gr
Cream 35% 25gr
Vanilla beans 1
Sugar 20gr
Pasteurized egg yolk 10gr
Jelly sheets 1
Cacao powder 5gr
