Denis B.
Yelp
Two words: foie gras! I had it procured from 16 regions, I had it hand cured, slow heated, I had it poured, pureed: devoured in every fashion one can think of. There is NOTHING like the ginger crusted seared foie gras Christian Constant makes. Perfect bite, balance, it elevates your sensory signals straight to heaven. One word: Bravo!
The new, available from tomorrow pre fix menu, which has the aforementioned pan seared foie gras, is nearly divine!
Off the menu slices bites of herring on crusted bread went well with the a glass of brut rose.
The baby peas soup over with a cucumber slice peel over what tasted like the vinegar treated mozzarella di buffalo (but in fact was a sheep's cream cheese) was nothing short of a 3 star Michelin experience.
The soft boiled egg made washed with a glass of rose. How one can make a soft boiled eff a masterpiece? Simpler than your finest tamago, it's an art that truly differentiates if not defines a master chef from an amateur. The precise timing, the gentle touch, the dash of truffles make it simply perfect.
Cabbage stuffed with lobster and scallops. Perhaps my least enjoyed dish. While the cabbage had been treated with the softness of the royalty treatment, the dish was a surprising lack of texture that I personally so much appreciate in both the sea creatures that should have been celebrated more in the dish. But then, monsieur Constant seem to be more interested in poultry and creatures you find in the farm, not sea.
Pigeon roasted with shallots French style: another HUGE win. Definitely the best pigeon I've tried in my life. The thigh was nothing short of divine. Fantastic dish, and I am happy that it took a well deserved spot in the pre fix menu vs. the lamb which used to be there. Not that the lamb is a bad choice, but there are other masters that know well how to make lamb dishes vs. not so many that can concoct a perfect pigeon.
I had it paired with Medoc, though, on a hindsight, should have selected a lighter red.
The mascarpone with rasberries and honey was also very balanced and lightweight.
Then came the Chocolate Tart. OH MY!
For the 110 ex drinks it was definitely the best value I've experienced!
The service was very good. AND very English friendly. Funny, attentive without being overly uptight.
Finally, the selection of Isley bruisers won't leave any chance of finishing the dinner without a dash of peaty smoke-infused to solidify this night in your memory as nothing short of fabulous!
Bravo!