The Chef’s Table…An Exquisite Experience

The Chef’s Table with Chef Franco Paterno and Sous Chef Chris Farrell is an experience in intimate dining like no other.  Imagine a warmly lit room with seating for 8 and your own personal chef for the evening. The perfect idea for a small intimate gathering…the kind where you can enjoy the food, drink, ambiance and the company you keep. Your entire party can revel in the moment together as Chef Franco Paterno and Sous Chef Chris Farrell of Bluefin Grille and Marriott Downtown Providence create a culinary experience  you will not soon forget.  Chef Franco holds distinct accolades in the culinary field, the food he creates is a testament to his well-deserved recognition.  Beyond the notable awards, there is a creative passion that can be seen as he cooks and tasted as you devour.  Each part of the meal is expertly prepared with your satisfaction in mind. From start to finish, from appetizer to dessert…you will have an experience in flavor and feast.  In fact, one entire meal is prepared at your table side. Not only will you be astonished by his flawless execution, you will also pick up a few tips to use in your own kitchen. Each menu features locally sourced items and fresh seasonal produce. From course to course and from bite to bite you will taste excellence.  Even more, each course is paired with a hand selected fine wine.  There are three sample menus to choose from which can be viewed here:

Sample Menu One
Sample Menu One Seven Course
Sample Menu Two
Sample Menu Two Seven Course
Sample Menu Three
Sample Menu Three Seven Course

If you are a DIY type of person, Chef Franco will assist you in customizing a menu to suit your occasion and palate.  These private dining experiences are available by reservation on designated nights.

Have a look at what awaits you:

For reservations and more information, please email ddiorio@marriottprovidence.com or call 401.553.0400

Now that you have the details you need, here is a bit about my experience at The Chef’s Table!

If I was giving out stars…it is a 5 out of 5 hands down!  To me, a meal should highlight the ingredients and their natural flavors.  Chef Franco created a dish “on stage” that allowed the George’s Banks sea scallops to shine.  The sweetness was was brought out by the perfect golden sear.  Tender and succulent, they were then placed atop homemade creamed corn and garnished with a fresh jicama slaw.  The crispness of the slaw was the perfect complement to the warmth of the creamed corn.  On the side, roasted tomatoes and fried green cherry tomatoes made for some seasonal sophistication.  The meal started out with oysters three ways.  I was delighted to find each oyster to be its very own experience. Raw, roasted and fried…all ensuing bivalve bliss.  From start to finish, each dish was superior in flavor, texture and presentation.  A perfect wine was introduced at the start of each course.  The wine was carefully selected to enhance the ingredients in each dish.  The final course was summer berries three ways. Paired with a Moscato, this course left you with the sweet taste of summer.  The service was stellar from the moment we all walked in.  Every need and request was met swiftly and with a warm smile.

If you seek an elegant, intimate venue for your next dinner event, The Chef’s Table is sure to impress.