{"id":286248,"date":"2017-04-18T14:50:45","date_gmt":"2017-04-18T13:50:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/funzine.hu\/?p=286248\/"},"modified":"2017-04-18T14:53:42","modified_gmt":"2017-04-18T13:53:42","slug":"gastro-diplomat-sprinkle-kindness-gundel-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/funzine.hu\/en\/2017\/04\/18\/gastro\/gastro-diplomat-sprinkle-kindness-gundel-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"The Gastro Diplomat: Sprinkle it with Kindness &#8211; The Gundel Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"dropcap\"><strong>It\u2019s always a special feeling, to step into a restaurant. Every place has its own atmosphere, its own history, colours and scents. This applies, above all, to one of the most famous restaurants of the city: as you walk through the beautifully carved wooden door of world renowned Gundel, even time seems to stop for a bit. Entering the palatial hall, I found myself marvelling at a precious collection of photographs hanging on the wall: pictures of politicians, notabilities and famous people who decided to consume a memorable meal here. Among others, Queen Elizabeth II smiles back at me as I silently enjoy the splendid atmosphere.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A distinguished place comes with its very own characters, too. Looking around, Wes Anderson\u2019s movie, The Grand Hotel Budapest came to mind and I started wondering how can such a traditional place adjust itself to the modern gastronomic trends?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/p>\n<p>Although <a href=\"https:\/\/gundel.hu\/en\"><strong>Gundel<\/strong><\/a> is considered to be one of the most traditional places in the Hungarian capital, innovation has always been part of its life. The founder, K\u00e1roly Gundel placed Hungary on the global map of gastronomy, by mixing the authentic flavours of the region with the newest technologies of his age. But his legend does not only lie in his remarkable achievements: he was also known to be an extraordinarily generous and mindful person. Many artists could be found among the regular guests, and when a painter ran out of money, K\u00e1roly accepted a painting instead of cash. There is a famous story about how he created the so called Pal\u00f3c soup for K\u00e1lm\u00e1n Miksz\u00e1th, just to amaze the writer. \u00a0And this kind of treatment still lingers around the historic halls: every time the waiters emerge with a newer round of meals, their graciousness and humbleness fill the air.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/p>\n<p>At first, a set of soups arrived to our table with three samples, steaming elegantly from the white china cups: a portion of the well-known goulash, Fisherman\u2019s soup and quail soup. I have to say that I belong to the group that regards such traditional meals as real calamities. But I thought it was the perfect place to give it a chance, finally and with their timeless essence and harmonious tastes, they did manage to win me over. The next mouth-watering compilation was the Goose Liver Quartette consisting of Goose Liver Smoked on Cherry Wood with Prunes poached in Red Wine, Gundel\u2019s Goose Liver P\u00e2t\u00e9 with Golden Raisins, Grape Jelly and Grape Seed Oil, Black Truffle Dusted Goose Liver Pat\u00e9 with Cherry Chutney, Hot-smoked Goose Liver with baked Apple and Lavash Bread. Many people are sceptical about goose liver and they\u2019re quite right to do so as it\u2019s not easy to prepare it with such fine texture and characteristic flavour as it is presented at Gundel. My personal favourite was the one with baked apple and lavash bread. For the main course, we tasted two of the most traditional dishes: Pan-fried Pike-perch \u00e0 la Charles Gundel with saut\u00e9ed Spinach and Asparagus Velout\u00e9 and Saut\u00e9ed Strips of Beef Tenderloin Gundel Style 1910 \u2013 both made exactly the way the famous founder formulated it in his original recipe. By the time we got to the much praised Saut\u00e9ed Strips of Beef Tenderloin, I kindly warned our waiter that I might not be able to finish the meal as I was already feeling full. But owed to the gently seducing scent circling above my bowl, I soon had to realize that the temptation was completely irresistible! And last but not least, let me introduce you the dessert that bears the founder\u2019s name and makes any ordinary day into an extraordinary one: the Classic Walnut Cr\u00eape \u00e0 la Gundel with Bitter Chocolate Sauce. If that would have been the only thing introduced by the gastro dynasty, I think we\u2019d still be absolutely satisfied.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also worth noting that I am lactose intolerant, but still managed to taste whatever I laid my eyes on, so if you\u2019d also suffer from some sort of food allergy, inform the waiter who\u2019ll offer you a wide range of suitable options. At the end of our visit I asked myself again: How can a traditional place like this one make its way through the whirl of always changing gastronomic trends? Well, the reason is hidden in every spoonful of rich soup and forkful of classic dish as they are all made and served in an exclusive manner, sprinkled with kindness and seasoned with the wisdom of a mythic figure.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Street Food Picnic in Gundel Garden<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>29 April &#8211; 1 May<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/p>\n<p>Hungary&#8217;s most famous restaurant opens its fabulous garden for the rolling gastronomy, and awaits guest not only with special bites spiced with spring&#8217;s fresh flavours but with street musicians and plenty of programs for kids, as well.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s always a special feeling, to step into a restaurant. 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