Homefront Entertains

Mediterranean Lunch

By Sebastien Centner
@sebcentner @eatertainment

When you think of outdoor summer dining, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Many people have great memories of celebrating the warm weather and entertaining outdoors, and we’re no different! While we’re always eager to welcome the start of summer, in our books it doesn’t officially start until we are able to entertain in the traditional southern French style with a Mediterranean Lunch!

In the south of France, the main attraction of this type of gathering is the farm-to-table aspect of the meal. While this menu can be enjoyed as lunch or dinner, we like to combine the two with “linner”, and let the meal move slowly and indulgently.

So, grab those fresh ingredients, and have guests clear their afternoon, because this is all about taking it all in and enjoying slowing down a bit!

 

Rosé Floater

For our Med Lunch we like to offer beverages that are a bit lighter and brighter. Like this Rosé Floater ready to refresh guests on a hot summer day.

 

Prosciutto & Melon Florets

Quick and easy to prepare, these are a staple in restaurants along the Mediterranean. And this is definitely the most beautiful way to present them.

 

Grilled Loup de Mer

Although any whole white fish will work well, if you have the opportunity to get a whole Loop de Mer, branzino, or sea bream—definitely grab them!

 

Fruit Tart

After a meal with so many courses, we like to finish with a simple fruit tart. Our recipe is stone fruit focussed, but feel free to use the fruit of your choosing!

 

Find these recipes and more in Eatertainment – a guide to effortless entertaining by Seb & Sheila Centner! www.sebandsheila.com/eatertainmentbook

 

Photos: Bruce Gibson
Food styling by
@eatertainment
www.eatertainment.com

Get our newsletter

Get monthly updates with unique HomeFront updates and stay up to date with tips and trends

The joy of play

Often framed as the territory of childhood, the magic of play doesn’t have to expire when adulthood comes around. At any age, play can foster new energy, new interests and new connections. Especially true in a world of deadlines, work

The art of letting go

There are places in the world that impress more than the eyes—they soften the shoulders, quiet the mind, and slow everything down to a kinder pace. Villa d’Este, resting gracefully on the shores of Lake Como, is one of those

Bella Cucina turns up the heat

A kitchen marriage In a harmonious blend of innovation and tradition, Florense, Brazil’s premier high-end furniture brand and Pininfarina, the legendary Italian design studio come together in the kitchen. arcokitchen.com Too many cooks may spoil the broth so stake your

Bella Cucina turns up the heat

Best of Italy Kitchen designs that bridge old and new worlds with innovation and timeless quality thanks to Renzo Rastelli. rastelli.com Too many cooks may spoil the broth so stake your claim and make sure the kitchen is your most

The Dylan

Housed in what was the city’s first stone theatre, designed in 1638 by Jacob van Campen, The Dylan Amsterdam is a 41-room canal district boutique hotel nestled along the Keizersgracht. Led by Amsterdam-based Studio Linse and Format Furniture, the Dylan’s

The fine art of “Grilling and Chilling”

There’s something timeless about the sound of a grill sizzling on a warm afternoon. The smell of the barbecue drifting through the air, stylishly-iced cold drinks and laughter bouncing across a patio spells summer. Whether, it’s a long weekend, a