Bloggers Dinner at Le Cafe Anglais

Was pleased and proud to host hollowlegs, eatlikeagirl and londonelicious at Le Cafe Anglais last night. I promised the team I would post the bill of fare:

Hors d'Oeuvres
Anjou le Clos des Rouliers 2006 Richard Leroy

Parmesan Custard and Anchovy Toasts
Oyster Fritters, Thai Dipping Sauce
Mackerel Teriyaki, Cucumber Salad
Salsify Fritters

First Courses
Anjou le Clos des Rouliers 2006 Richard Leroy (2nd bottle)

Vitello Tonnato
Pike Boudin, Beurre Blanc
Warm Salad of Smoked Eel and Bacon
Spaghetti with Wild Garlic, Chilli and Parmesan

Spinach Mousse with Salsify and Morels


Fish Course
Steamed White Asparagus with Blood Orange Beurre Blanc
Steamed Halibut with Salsa Verde


Roasts
Dolcetto d'Alba 2006 GD Vajra (first bottle corked)


Chicken (Breast) with Garlic and Rosemary
Middle White Pork and Apple Sauce

Confit of Duck with Swiss Chard ‘Agro Dolce’

Creamed Spinach
Curly Endive

Cheese Plate
Bourgogne Rouge 2004 Caillot

Brie de Meaux ~ Chèvre St Maure ~ Duckett’s Caerphilly ~ Fourme d’Ambert ~ Lancashire ~ Montgomery Cheddar ~ Parmigiano-Reggiano ~ St Marcellin

Desserts
Vouvray Moelleux Cuvee 1990 Didier Champalou

Chocolate Soufflé, Pistachio Ice Cream
Custard Tart with Prunes