Black and grey rice

Massimo Bottura is a poet whose cup runneth over with culinary idealism. Enthusiastic, exultant, rapturous… his state of mind comes through in his work, irradiating artistic dedication. Such confidence, insistence and even daring have propelled him, in only a few short years, to one of the icons of creative cuisine in all of Italy.
This black and grey rice, which is one of the less spectacular dishes on the menu, curiously enough, expresses erudition and intelligence–a truly doctoral dish. The sumptuous delicacy is tangible. The rice is soaked in oceanic flavors, with an intense flavor of oysters and, as if that weren’t enough, an inarguable addition:a spoonful of caviar.The staging, nothing short of a painter, eminently talented, makes one want to shut off the lights, close one’s eyes and taste with the soul.