Les
Trois Garcons, I've seen the name mentioned a number of times and is
supposedly a favourite celebrity haunt.
I
arrived with Ms. Chocoholic for dinner and were greeted with a décor
that is just opulently rich and luxurious. I love the vintage hand
bags hanging at different lengths from the ceiling and could see
myself coming here just to soak in its luxurious surroundings.
We
opted for the tasting menu which started with an amuse bouche of
cauliflower & truffle puff. It was a savoury burst in the palate,
awakening the taste buds.
The
second half of the amuse bouche was a sweet potato and ginger soup.
The ginger did not sing through at all and sadly played a very
underwhelming role.
The
first course was home-cured foie gras with pear & golden raisin
and toasted brioche
The
foie gras had a mid creamy texture yet a light flavour with the taste
only hitting you midway before it disappears. The toasted brioche was
everything it should be, buttery and moist.
Next
to be served was the crab tortellini with a lemongrass sauce.
The
crab tortellini was lovely though I could not taste any lemongrass in
the sauce.
I
was looking forward to the seafood dish of sea bass with seared
scallop and mussels in a shellfish sauce and it didn't disappoint. It
was clean with a good balance that really brought out the taste of
the sea. A surprising dish where each component when in combination
works to enhance each other.
The
Herdwick lamb cutlets failed to impress with a very heavy gamey taste
and the accompaniments did not harmonise.
Sadly
it was the same with the dessert, it didn't help that the presentation came across
as if not much care went into the making and assembling of it. The
Mille feuille and champagne poached pear was just underwhelming.
By
this point we were not that interested to even have the petit fours. What started out seemingly promising crashed unexpectedly and ending a
meal on a bad note just leaves this bitter aftertaste that lingers in
your mind.
Will
I recommend: No
Will
I come back: No
Have
I had better: Yes
Howdy! This blog post could not be written any better! Reading through this article reminds me
ReplyDeleteof my previous roommate! He always kept preaching about this.
I most certainly will send this article to him. Fairly certain
he will have a great read. Thanks for sharing!
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It's a shame the food let this place down as the decor looks brilliant! I'd probably expect some entertianment there too - it looks so dramatic perhaps a burlesque show woudl start up in between courses? Either way, I might pop in for a drink but thanks for warning me off the food!
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