{"id":69726,"date":"2023-12-20T11:32:42","date_gmt":"2023-12-20T11:32:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hotcelebon.com\/?p=69726"},"modified":"2023-12-20T11:32:42","modified_gmt":"2023-12-20T11:32:42","slug":"i-tried-cotes-christmas-menu-the-mountain-of-profiteroles-are-to-die-for","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hotcelebon.com\/lifestyle\/i-tried-cotes-christmas-menu-the-mountain-of-profiteroles-are-to-die-for\/","title":{"rendered":"I tried C\u00f4tes Christmas menu \u2013 the mountain of profiteroles are to die for"},"content":{"rendered":"
Looking for modern French dining without having to fork out for a trip across the channel? It\u2019s C\u00f4te, of course. The chain restaurant is often the go-to when you\u2019re feeling a little fancy but would rather not break the bank in the process. <\/p>\n
So when we were invited down to test out their Christmas menu, we jumped at the chance to see whether their three courses were up to scratch. <\/p>\n
So will Cote's French inspired festive grub be a match for your mum's roasties? That's often a tough challenge. But on glance, it looks like this menu might be able to knock your traditional Christmas dinner off its nostalgic pedestal. <\/p>\n
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For starters, a prawn thermidor. On first look I thought I\u2019d been served some sort of baked cheese dish so I was instantly intrigued.<\/p>\n
After having a nibble on the smoked salmon canape, I wondered if I wanted more fish with my Christmas meal going forward. It's not something I usually do, but it definitely feels like a nice treat. <\/p>\n
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The king prawns were cooked in a lobster mornay gratin with Comt\u00e9 cheese which created a smooth and warming texture. Again, I'm not one to pair cheese with fish \u2013 but it was a real winner. <\/p>\n
The starter came garnished with shreds of apple which put a sweet twist on the savoury starter, which was welcomed. It was a light yet flavoursome start to the seasonal feast.<\/p>\n
Now, I'm very passionate that turkey should be the only meat offered on Christmas dinner (bar the pigs and blankets of course). However, a 30-day-aged chateaubriand might just sway my hardcore festive dinner opinions. <\/p>\n
Despite turkey being an option on C\u00f4te's Christmas menu, I was served the juiciest looking steak. It was a 22oz fillet \u2013 a real melt in your mouth kind. <\/p>\n
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Often, the type of meat can suffer from either being too chewy or too tough, which ends up being some sort of awkward brawl between your teeth and the steak.<\/p>\n
But my beefy reservations, this was succulent and delicious. It looked as if it was pulled straight from a Christmas advert, and tasted as good as it looks. <\/p>\n
Even better, the steak came with dauphinois, broccoli and a whole other bunch of fancy French prepared veg. Definitely no chance of leaving hungry!<\/p>\n
When I hear the word profiterole, I get excited. When I see profiteroles, I get giddy. But, a mountain of hazelnut and white chocolate profiteroles finished with a dusting of sugar snow \u2013 I\u2019m immediately in a dessert heaven induced trance.<\/p>\n
Spoon to hand quickly turned to profiterole shakily balancing on spoon to mouth. They\u2019re as delicious as they look and sound.<\/p>\n
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The mini ball-like pastries are filled with white chocolate mouse and topped with chocolate and hazelnut sauce, raspberries, vanilla ice cream and of of course the theatrical sugar dusting.<\/p>\n
I\u2019m one who usually struggles to leave room for dessert, but promise me you\u2019ll want to keep a profiterole mound shaped space in your belly for your Christmas meal at C\u00f4te.<\/p>\n
So the verdict? Each course continually got better, one after another.<\/p>\n
For me, I\u2019m usually happy with a starter and main. But with a menu that looks and tastes as good as this, I\u2019m willing to pace myself to enjoy a Christmas themed course. Despite the weather, I\u2019m willing to put on a coat and head to C\u00f4te to feast with my eyes and belly again.<\/p>\n
The menu starts at \u00a334.95 per person, dependant on location. To see the full Christmas menu at Cote, access the website here.<\/p>\n
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