The term fine dining brings to mind many images, from crisp white tablecloths to waiters in tuxedos.....
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The term fine dining brings to mind many images, from crisp white tablecloths to waiters in tuxedos. Fine dining, just as the name suggests, offers patrons the very best in food, service, and atmosphere. Fine dining is nothing new for Pakistan. The dining scene here comprises restaurant’s specialising in a variety of international and fusion fares, with a number of fine dining restaurants garnering particular attention. Now, we there is another addition to the list.
SCAFA, a culinary brand name with an international footprint, recently launched its new Scafe Express brand with its first outlet at Gulberg, Lahore. SCAFA is Dubai-based, multi-award winning culinary and finishing arts institute that provides a complete array of basic and advanced culinary art courses. Its campus in Lahore was established by Zaigham and his daughter Alisha Haque in 2012 to help aspiring students become professional chefs. It has produced more than 3,000 successful alumni, many pursuing careers in renowned restaurants and hotels across the world.
Renowned for its Chef’s Table and innovative dining at the established Scafe Bistro, SCAFA’s management are setting out to widen the exciting food experience with Scafe Express that is associated with its fine brands in a way that is more casual and informal to engage with Lahore’s younger audience that is looking for a cafe’s comfort while offering excellent dining. The restaurant offers an authentic international experience ranging from fresh, hand-cut sandwiches to order, including their unmatched London Salt Beef sandwiches, a choice of classic pizzas to a full repertoire of bakes and viennoiseries. There’s even a choice of local favourites for the home souls. Driven by the talents of its cast of international chefs including Rob Burns, Micaela Pacheco, Shahnawaz Khan and Shine Mateo, Scafe Express strives to continuously refresh its menu and express the seasons. Using the highest quality ingredients and internationally recognised cooking techniques, including bakery and patisserie delicacies which are planned and prepared fresh every day, this place plans to delight the increasingly sophisticated Lahori palate.
“People are increasingly looking for gourmet food experiences that were previously only available at fine dining establishments. With Scafe Express we want to offer quality dining but accessible in a much friendlier environment - that the Lahore craves and is more than ready for,” said Zaigham Haque.
Fine dining requires a great attention to detail ranging from decor to choice of cuisine, but it pays off in the end. If you’ve ever been in a situation where you’re trying to make dinner plans but can’t decide which restaurant to go to, here is a suggestion for you.
–– A. Jafri
