Noite de Fado: An Evening of Fado Music and Portuguese/Indian food
Saturday, June 19th - An Indian-Portuguese Culinary and Cultural Adventure
Renowned singer Ramana Vieira and Chef Ranjan have combined their talents and passions to bring you a Noite de Fado: An Evening of Fado Music and Portuguese/Indian food.
Labeled "The new voice of Portuguese world music" by Mundo Portugues magazine, Ramana Vieira pulls traditional Portuguese fado music into the 21st century with her powerful vocals and unique stylings. Juxtaposing unconventional instrumental layers over fado's haunting melodies and melancholy stories of heartache and disappointment, she updates the old-world ballads while maintaining the integrity of this time-honored tradition.
Joined by Marcie Brown on cello, Jeffrey Luiz on classical guitar, Stephen La Porta on percussion, and Alberto Ramirez on electric bass, Ramana sings songs both traditional and original, some of them off her new CD, Lagrimas De Rainha (Tears of a Queen).
Cost is $50 a person, plus tax and surcharges, for dinner and performace.
$30 for performance only, including one drink.
Buffet will served from 9:00 to 10:30 pm, performance will be held from 10:00 pm to midnight.
In celebration of the combined history of Portugal and India, the menu will feature a fusion of Indian and Portuguese dishes.
Appetizers
Mini Samosas with mango chutney
Chili Cheese Pakoras with tamarind chutney
Achari Chicken Tikka
Barbecued spicy mustard & tangy mango chicken
Shammi Keebab
Mughlai lamb keebab
Entrees
Goan Coconut Prawn Curry
Chicken Cafreal
Traditional Goan chicken with mint cilantro marinade
Chili Paneer
A spicy Indian stir fry with house-made paneer
Lassan Rajmah
Punjabi style garlic flavored kidney beans
Lamb Vindaloo, Goan Style
Flavored with coconut feni (vinegar)
Served with saffron rice and hot naan bread
Sumptuous Desserts
Chilled Rice Pudding with Alfanso Mango Float
Warm Gulab Jamun
Milk Dumpling in warm Cardamom Syrup
Coconut Crepes
Masala Chai