Classic French

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Classic French Bistro – €190

The world ‘discovered’ classic French Cuisine in the fifties and sixties, through food that was served in countless bistros and roadside cafés all over France. Today there is a huge revival of these traditional dishes.  We are talking indiscriminately and un-apologetically RETRO! 

The Dishes…

Shall we make a traditional French Onion Soup?  Or gently poached Baby Leeks ‘Mimosa’ served with a Sauce Gribiche? Or how about a pretty slice of Jambon Persillé or Rillettes of Mackerel, to be served with a crispy baguette and a simple salad – perfect for a picnic or outdoor lunch.  Or how about the best-ever Country Paté with Prunes, Hazelnuts and Green Peppercorns? 

That’s just for starters. For mains we can suggest perhaps an elegant, perfectly cooked Duck Breast – with cherries or fresh figs or peaches or pears, depending on the season, and accompanied by oh-so-delicious and pretty Pommes Fondantes (fondant potatoes) or the most luscious, no-fail and super easy, Gratin Dauphinois? Alternatively, how about a traditional Coq au Vin or a Lapin à la Moutarde? To keep things local, we could try a classic gutsy Daube Provençale (a Boeuf Bourguignon with southern flavours) or a Broufado where we add orange skin, anchovies and capers.. And if the weather turns cold we could even contemplate a traditional Cassoulet !

And to finish? Perhaps a classic Tarte Tatin or fail-proof Fondants au Chocolat (little molten chocolate cakes). How about a traditional Tarte Amandine aux Poires or a traditional Crème Brûlée ?

We seriously encourage nostalgia and if you do too, write to us with your requests!

This course costs 190€ per person. We need a minimum of 6 people to run a course - maximum 8 participants. (Don't worry, we can usually find a few others to make up the numbers). Non-participating partners may join us for the meal afterwards - cost €40 per person.