• One night pairing dinner explored Indian vegetarian flavours through crafted Paragon beverages
• Seventeen course Avatara menu met bespoke cocktails and thoughtful mocktails
• Botanical cordials mirrored spice, warmth, and balance across each course
• Collaboration blended modern beverage craft with rooted Indian culinary philosophy
On 12 February, Avatara will transform its dining room into a quiet stage for flavour, hosting a one night Paragon Pairing Experience that brings together Indian vegetarian fine dining and contemporary beverage craftsmanship. In collaboration with globally respected beverage innovator Nana Sechere, the evening will unfold as a carefully paced exploration of balance, texture, and restraint, where food and drink speak the same language.
At the heart of the experience will be Avatara’s seventeen course Experience Menu, already known for its nuanced approach to Indian vegetarian gastronomy. Rather than simply complementing the dishes, Nana’s bespoke cocktail and mocktail pairings are designed to move alongside the menu, amplifying specific notes while allowing each course to retain its identity. The result promises a conversation rather than a contrast, with flavours rising and softening together across the evening.
Drawing from Paragon’s botanical cordials, the beverages are built with precision and intention. Spice is lifted without overwhelming, acidity adds clarity, and gentle bitterness or warmth creates moments of pause between courses. Each pairing functions as an extension of the dish it accompanies, reinforcing Avatara’s philosophy that dining is as much about rhythm as it is about taste.
The collaboration reflects a shared commitment to ingredient integrity and thoughtful craftsmanship. Avatara’s culinary approach, rooted in tradition yet expressive in execution, aligns seamlessly with Nana Sechere’s ability to translate complex flavour ideas into accessible yet elevated experiences. His global background in beverage innovation brings a modern lens to the pairing, while remaining respectful of the menu’s cultural foundation.
Guests will be offered two pairing options, allowing the experience to remain inclusive and considered. The cocktail pairing is priced at AED 495, while the non alcoholic mocktail pairing stands at AED 390, both designed to deliver depth without compromise. The Avatara Experience Menu itself is priced at AED 750, positioning the evening as a curated gastronomic journey rather than a standard tasting.
Beyond technique and presentation, the dinner celebrates flavour as a universal language. The collaboration demonstrates how food and drink can coexist without hierarchy, each enhancing the other through shared intention. It is an evening that rewards attention, inviting diners to slow down and notice how subtle shifts in aroma or texture reshape the experience of a dish.
With this one night pairing, Avatara reaffirms its place as a destination for diners seeking more than a meal. The Paragon Pairing Experience stands as a moment of quiet innovation, where tradition, creativity, and restraint meet in perfect balance!
