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- | An evening dedicated to a degustation of smoke and vapour - the etherial phases of water and fire, infused in a select [[[[smoke_vapour_menu|seasonal cuisine]] drawn from garden, forest and sea. An synaesthetic experiment where eating and breathing, food and sound commingle and dissolve. What does a smoked mushroom taste like when served on a cloud of rustling polyphony? What sound does a herbal infusion make while evaporating from a hot stone? In Smoke & Vapour, we explore sound composition and live improvisation as an integral part of a vegetal menu. | + | An evening dedicated to a degustation of smoke and vapour |
While one might be used to conversation being a key ingredient at a dinner party, in Smoke & Vapour we leave words behind to immerse ourselves in the rich experience of eating and listening. We guide the guests through a flowing sequence of tasting environments, | While one might be used to conversation being a key ingredient at a dinner party, in Smoke & Vapour we leave words behind to immerse ourselves in the rich experience of eating and listening. We guide the guests through a flowing sequence of tasting environments, | ||
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+ | //The chefs at work in the kitchen.// More visual impressions from Smoke & Vapour can be found on [[https:// | ||
- | Two head chefs at work in the kitchen. [[https:// | + | === Arrival and Descent === |
- | |More visual memories and photos from Smoke & Vapour can be found on FoAM's flickr pages]] | + | |
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- | ===Arrival and Descent=== | + | |
The guests arrive, mill and chat in the foyer of the space. On a low table there is a glass bowl of water scented with mixed herbs and flowers for people to wash their hands. Drinks are served by a jovial barman. Bite-sized finger food arrives on sonic trays served by the gracious waiters and the two chefs. [[Arrival and Descent|Read more...]] | The guests arrive, mill and chat in the foyer of the space. On a low table there is a glass bowl of water scented with mixed herbs and flowers for people to wash their hands. Drinks are served by a jovial barman. Bite-sized finger food arrives on sonic trays served by the gracious waiters and the two chefs. [[Arrival and Descent|Read more...]] | ||
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One by one the guests are led by the waiters into the solitary space. When seated, they receive a herbal water palate cleanser and are left to enjoy the dim lighting and incense smoke. Once everyone has taken their places, the lights go out; the solitary space is dimly illuminated with twelve candles. [[Solitary Immersion|Read | One by one the guests are led by the waiters into the solitary space. When seated, they receive a herbal water palate cleanser and are left to enjoy the dim lighting and incense smoke. Once everyone has taken their places, the lights go out; the solitary space is dimly illuminated with twelve candles. [[Solitary Immersion|Read | ||
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=== Silent Convivium === | === Silent Convivium === | ||
- | + | The small sounds migrate | |
- | The sound migrates | + | |
=== Sweet Emergence === | === Sweet Emergence === | ||
+ | The doors to the kitchen are opened with the announcement that dessert is served. The guests walk into the kitchen, where the dishes have been prepared and presented. On the presentation table, still covered in notes and instructions the dessert spread is spiced with sound emanating from the table and around the room. [[Sweet Emergence|Read | ||
- | The doors to the kitchen are opened and it is announced that the dessert is served. The guests walk into the kitchen, where the dishes were prepared and presented. On the presentation table, still covered in notes and instructions the dessert spread is spiced with sound emanating from the table and around the room. [[Sweet Emergence|Read | + | ---- |
+ | A reflection on [[http:// | ||
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- | + | //Flow of the Smoke & Vapour | |
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- | * [[smoke_vapour | Home page]] | + | |
- | * [[smoke_vapour_menu | Smoke & Vapour | + | |
- | * [[smoke_vapour_recipes|recipe collection]] | + | |
- | * [[smoke_vapour_notes| Work in progress]] | + | |
- | * [[smoke_vapour_inspirations| Inspired by...]] | + | |
- | * [[smoke_vapour_sound|sound and technical setup]] | + |