Review

Ms.Jigger tells the story of a young woman with a passion for travel, showcasing her journeys across Italy. Located in the Kimpton Maa-Lai, and tucked behind cream-coloured curtains. Inside, modern décor in white and brown creates a pleasing visual harmony, transforming into an intimate setting at night. Begin with thinly sliced beef carpaccio, dotted with lemon sauce and aioli. The tanginess stimulates the palate, lifted by the aroma of truffle and peppery rocket leaves. Carnaroli rice cooks to a soft, tender texture in a clear broth, raised by the aromatic intensity of truffle paste, while burrata cheese adds creamy depth. Pizza starts with tomato sauce, layered with shredded buffalo mozzarella and creamy burrata, then crowned with 24-month Parma ham for tender, salted notes. Fillet mignon–style slice main is enriched with foie gras to enhance the beefy flavour with sautéed spinach and creamy mashed potato, while a red wine sauce accentuates the meat’s natural richness. Dessert layers ladyfingers with mascarpone and rich cream to build an intense creaminess, contrasted by the bitterness of coffee, rounded with a soft hazelnut cream. Panna cotta is dissected into three quenelle-like shapes, with chocolate and berries layered in between creating a bittersweet contrast that brightens the creaminess. The wine list ranges from lesser-known bottles to indigenous grape varieties such as vereca, susumaniello and picudo.