Photos by Michael Reiss
The CIA at Copia continues to be a ground- breaking experimental site for all that is new and culinary. The latest ?happening? is a 3D-Dining Evening with Le Petit Chef introducing the ?Spice Trail of Marco Polo.?
At communal tables, a global six course tasting menu unfolds before your senses. Each place setting evolves into an ever- changing digital panorama of the vast swath of the world which is transversed by the famous explorer.
We all become adventurers ready to experience the spice trail. The current menu includes 6 courses with optional wine pairings that introduces the diner to the cornucopia of sights, sounds, scents and tastes with Le Petit Chef, as our animated guide.

click to enlarge ? press your browser?s back button to return to article Among our favorites was a Piquillo Tartine Gougere and Tomato Soup, a course that included Lamb Meatballs with Apricot Chutney, Goat Cheese Blinis, Black Tea, Lentil Stew, Sumac, Plums and Candied Hazelnuts. Another favorite was the Halibut Masala and Indian Eggplant.
One of the most memorable parts of the evening was the opportunity to chat about gustatory preferences with fellow explorers on this journey. We encountered chefs, doctors, pilots and a private investigator all of whom shared our passion for all things culinary. The staff introduced each course with great precision so that we could discuss our experience with a common point of reference.
Photos by Michael Reiss
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