FEAST Week - Day Three: Savouring the Symphonies at Droombos

Droombos set the stage for an enchanting evening on day three of the FEAST Restaurant Week as it unfolded in a dazzling array of flavours and culinary creativity. This vibrant event, made possible through a collaboration between FEAST, the United Nations World Food Programme (UNWFP), the Namibia Trade Forum, the US Embassy in Namibia, Droombos, and Namibia Media Holdings, drew food enthusiasts from far and wide.

Under the theme 'Savouring the Symphonies', five Droombos chefs teamed up with five international culinary maestros from the United States to craft a remarkable five-course meal each. The result was an exquisite fusion of international twists on local dishes, offering attendees a culinary experience like no other.

Among the evening's culinary delights were innovative creations such as soy-cured egg yolked ramen, elegantly topped with local biltong spice, and a tantalising Hungarian chicken paprikash prepared with local marathon chicken. These dishes not only celebrated Namibian culinary heritage but also showcased the art of reinventing traditional flavours in a contemporary context.

Local DJ Alba Nalo attended the event and said: "It has familiar flavours, and I was very impressed. I am hoping Namibians can try cooking our traditional foods a little differently because they really do taste great."

Her words echoed the sentiment of many, underscoring the event's mission to inspire culinary creativity and exploration within the community.

The event proved to be quite an experience for all in attendance.

American chef Linny Chen said: “It is my first time in Namibia and it has been nothing short of an amazing experience. The food is so rich and delicious, and it has been great working closely and sharing best practices with local chefs.”