Renaissance Porto Lapa Hotel Prepares Themed Dinner to Celebrate Halloween With Guests

Source: Briefing

On October 31, the spirit of Halloween finds a new home. While tradition calls for knocking on doors in search of candy, Renaissance Porto Lapa Hotel invites guests to reserve a seat at the “Witches’ Table,” a dinner featuring a selection of themed flavors created exclusively for the occasion.

The buffet promises a journey through different courses, beginning with a selection of appetizers that includes traditional savory bites, cured meats from Bísaro pigs, homemade pickles, Serrano ham with cantaloupe and pink peppercorns, Portuguese cheeses accompanied by jams, and mini quiches. Among the hot dishes, classics such as fava beans with chorizo, chicken gizzards, and Iberian pork pica-pau will also be served.

Creativity takes center stage in the salad selection, with combinations such as tomato, corn, lettuce, and cucumber “pumpkins,” octopus salad with roasted peppers and red onion, and smoked turkey salad with mushrooms and chestnuts. Cheese lovers can enjoy a combination of smoked beets, pomegranate, and feta cheese, as well as a salad featuring roasted pumpkin, goat cheese, caramelized walnuts, and arugula.

One of the evening’s highlights is the “Witches’ Cauldron,” a steaming beef stew cooked in red wine, accompanied by black herb-crusted salmon as the main courses. Side dishes include sweet potato gratin, pilaf rice, and roasted vegetables. The experience also features a live cooking station, where free-range chicken galantine stuffed with game alheira sausage will be prepared.

Younger guests also have a place at this celebration, with a Kids Corner offering children’s favorites such as mini Margherita pizzas, mini burgers, spaghetti Bolognese, fish nuggets, and vegetable cream soup.

The arrival of the meal’s most anticipated course is marked by unexpected names and presentations, such as the “Enchanted Pumpkin,” a pumpkin and walnut entremet; the “Ghostly Meringues,” a meringue tart featuring ghost-shaped meringues; or, for those who enjoy miniature treats, the “Pumpkin Pops,” pumpkin and spice cake pops, and the “Eternal Flame,” mini carrot cakes shaped like candles. Other creations include the “Stuffed Mummies,” creamy vanilla éclairs, and the “Bewitched Cake,” featuring themed decorations and a cream cheese and blackberry filling. For those who cannot resist chocolate, the “Forbidden Bite,” a macaron filled with dark chocolate and raspberry, is a recommended choice, along with the “Lost Heads,” mini cocoa cupcakes, and the “Chocolate Resting Place,” a chocolate and Oreo mousse shaped like a tombstone. Seasonal fruit will also be available for those wishing to finish their meal with a refreshing touch.

The special Halloween dinner at Renaissance Porto Lapa Hotel begins at 7:00 PM and costs €56.00 per person, including a selection of beverages such as red and white wine, draft beer, soft drinks, juices, and water. Children between the ages of 5 and 12 receive a 50% discount, while children up to 4 years old dine as guests of the hotel.

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