Friday, 12 July 2013

L'Autre Pied

TASTING MENU AT L'AUTRE PIED RESTAURANT

Ceviche of Hand Dived Scallops with Black Quinoa, Creme Fraiche, Radishes, Fennel and Dill
2012 Bodega Loxarel ‘Cora’, Penedes, Spain

Salad of Heritage Tomatoes with Dried Olives, Onion Jam, Balsamic and Belper Knolle
2011 Klein Constantia, Sauvignon Blanc, South Africa

Grilled Mackerel and Tartare with Hazelnuts, Apple Tapioca, Celery and Miso
2008 Château Béla, Riesling, Slovakia

Poached Megrim Sole with Gem Lettuce, Broad Beans, Peas and Mint
2012 Gaia ‘Wild Ferment’ Assyrtiko, Santorini, Greece

Roe Deer cooked in Cocoa and Juniper, Black Pudding,
Beetroot and Watercress
2000 Massaya ‘Gold Selection’ Bekaa Valley, Lebanon

Gariguette Strawberries with Coconut, Yoghurt and Passion Fruit
Staete Landt, Riesling Auslese,New Zealand 2009


Superb meal, attentive service, current menu as above.  L'Autre's excellent sommelier Renato Della Corte chose the wines for me. We decided on adventurous. I was particularly impressed with the 2000 Massaya. A wine that I would never have considered on my own. 

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