A delightful celebration at Odette; the Terre & Mer Lunch Menu ($298/Pax) had a great mix of flavours. Delicately presented, the dishes had a great play of textures. The elegant serveware also oozed finesse and the service was exceptional as well as friendly.

Starting strong with the Grignotages, my favourite snacks were definitely the cheesy two-bite Comte Goujere, fragrant Onion Tartelette, and the belly-warming Mushroom Tea. Boosting a robust and earthy flavour, the wild mushroom broth was really umami and aromatic. The frothy layer of Cep sabayon also matched perfectly with the toasty walnuts found at the bottom of the cup and the light pastry served on the side with finely shaved black truffle.

Followed closely behind was the sweet Normandy Brown Crab. The chilled dish coupled the fresh-tasting crustacean with a balanced avocado mousse, ebiko, cubed Nashi pear with a bright coriander sorbet, and delicate coriander jelly cap. Next, a bit of an acquired taste in my opinion since I am not a fan of the vegetable, the Heirloom Beetroot Variation still had the distinct grassy-vegetal aftertaste. However, the textural experience and varied flavours from the (meringue, candied, smoked, and sorbet) beets were relatively enjoyable when paired with the creamy Stracciatella 'artigiana’.