Dangerous Liaisons in the Kitchen, Thor Vantek’s menu

6 courses, 6 recipes developed through 6 short stories. (From: THE "JAIPUR", first course) Peter. I introduced myself as Peter. It's a new restaurant on the banks of the river Po and its name is "Jaipur". It serves mostly Indian cuisine. While Saro and Rafael explain the meaning of the word 'percentage' to the owner, I go into the kitchen. The smell of spices fills the air. Dark faces stand out against white uniforms. Bright eyes, shy and tentative smiles. I sneeze several times in succession. Someone laughs. "Brings good fortune," says a voice. It's a boy with short hair and a beautiful smile. "Pardon?" "Sneezing several times, like you did." He moves towards me with his hand outstretched. I shake it. I feel his warmth and sensuality. "Would you like to taste something?" he asks. "Why not?" "What's your name?" he asks me, as he skilfully sautés the spaghetti in a pan. "Peter." He stops smiling. "I don’t believe you." "Why not? "Your eyes tell me otherwise." …