Sunday, February 01, 2015

Hibiscus

On Saturday evening we went to Chef Claude Bosi's restaurant for dinner to celebrate a little anniversary. It was everything one would expect from a two Michelin starred establishment with several extra delicious surprises among our six course surprise tasting dinner along with matching wines.

Along with a glass of champagne we were served cashew and peanuts with sea salt and vinegar powder, but before we had too many, some canapés arrived - choux pastries filled with oozing cheese, and savoury biscuits and little cups filled with tasty creams.
Then came a tiny biscuit cone filled with truffle ice-cream sprinkled with crushed sesame and topped with a sherry reduction. Just a little taste, but intense.
This was our menu, which was only given to us as we left - so every course was a complete surprise before it was served.  One course missing from the images is the Goosnargh Duck, which was eaten before I realised we hadn't taken a photo! Also missing is the little shot glass filled with Meadowsweet Panna Cotta topped with a Golden Delicious apple jelly.


Cabbage Royale, coconut and curry en cocotte

Norwegian King Crab, Smoked Haddock, Granny Smith Apple

Scottish Scallop, Black Radish, Almond and Truffle

Line caught Sea Bass "à la Grenobloise"

Roasted Adour Foie Gras, Nashi Pear and Liquorice

Goosnargh Duck, Pumpkin and Passion Fruit

Chocolate Millefeuilles, Indonesian Basil Ice Cream, Star Anise.

Nougat with pistachio, cranberry, carrot and beetroot
































































































Hibiscus Restaurant, Mayfair, London