A dinner inspired by a book will bring together Indian and French cuisine

On April 9, Cascais FoodLab, at Mercado da Vila, hosts "A Viagem dos 100 Passos" ("The Hundred-Foot Journey"), an experience that brings together food and literature with little formality, but plenty of flavour.

Inspired by the book by Richard Morais, the event takes the story of an Indian family settling in a small French village as the starting point for a dinner that doubles as a journey. On the table, that translates into a menu blending two seemingly distant traditions: the aromatic intensity of Indian cuisine and the classic elegance of French cooking.

One of the evening’s highlights is the concept of “duelling stews” – a face-off between two classics: an Indian curry and a boeuf bourguignon. The aim isn’t to pick a winner, but to explore how two cultures meet (and connect) through food.

To round off the experience, Richard Morais himself will be there to share stories. The event runs from 7.30pm to 11pm and costs €50. Places are limited, so it’s best not to wait. Booking is via email (info@cascaisfoodlab.pt).