“Pot-au-feu”, which means “pot on the fire”, is a traditional beef stew from the south west of France and is the epitome of French family sharing cuisine. The menu showcases the main elements of the classic dish, deconstructed with Hélène’s personal flair and a few select luxury ingredients.
“Le Pot-au-feu du Dimanche” is available at Hélène Darroze at The Connaught every Sunday for lunch from noon-3pm and dinner 6.30pm-9pm, and priced at £75 per couple (the menu is designed for two to share). The menu must be pre-booked as availability is limited.
A Gourmet affair
Roasted bone marrow with a parsley crust, caviar, capers, pickled shallots, Meyer lemon, gem lettuce and a salad of fine herbs; charred leeks with saucisson Lyonnais, leek velouté, and Périgord black truffle and a salad of light gêlée of beef consommé, confit terrine of brisket and oxtail, young vegetables, horseradish and grain mustard.
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