Sauce Loves… National Chocolate Week
Hooray it’s National Chocolate Week! To celebrate we’ve compiled a round-up of top-spots in London to satisfy your sweet-tooth and get the ultimate cocoa fix. From indulgent desserts to wacky cocktails it’s time to give in to the cravings and treat yourself!
Cocktails & Truffles at Plateau
Exclusively for Chocolate Week, from 9th – 15th September Plateau in Canary Wharf are offering a special Sipsmith gin cocktail perfectly paired with Charbonnel Sipsmith gin truffles for £13.
http://www.plateau-restaurant.co.uk/
The Perfect Chocolate Éclair at Margot
The Éclair al ciccolato at Margot is no ordinary éclair. A delicate cocoa chou is topped generously with a light caramel mousse and a rich pistachio cream. It’s served with a fresh and fruity pear ice cream and can be found on the dessert menu for £8.50.
http://www.margotrestaurant.com/
The Game Bird’s Black Forest
This eye-catching dessert from the Game Bird’s Head Pastry Chef Magdalena Kubanska plays on the flavours of a traditional black forest gateau. A carefully crafted chocolate cylinder is filled with a bitter chocolate mousse, cherry jam, kirsch, and Chantilly cream. It’s perfectly paired with a cleansing cherry sorbet and is priced at £9.00.
https://thestaffordlondon.com/the-game-bird/
Treats from Tom’s Kitchen Delis
The Tom’s Kitchen delis at Canary Wharf and St Katherine’s Docks are always stocked with goodies perfect for a mid-morning snack or afternoon treat. This indulgent flourless chocolate cake, sold by the slice, is a particular favourite for satisfying those unrelenting chocaholic cravings.
Flavour Fusions from Lume
Ricoperto al cioccolato amaro – This indulgent dessert is the perfect example of Luigi Taglienti’s cooking style; ‘heritage meets evolution’. He combines peanut butter semifreddo, bitter chocolate, citrus fruits, dill and cream to create a wonderfully unique experience for the palate.
LIMA Fitzrovia
The menu at Michelin-starred LIMA Fitzrovia integrates both traditional and contemporary Peruvian cuisine, a beautiful example of which is the Avocado mousse made of 75% chocolate and Rocoto pepper. The creation of Executive Chef Robert Ortiz, this striking confection is a treat for the eyes and the palate.
Theo Randall at The InterContinental Park Lane
Named after its birthplace, Capri, a typical Torta Caprese combines chocolate with almonds or walnuts, while its calling card is a fine crust revealing moist cake. In typical style, Theo Randall applies fine Italian tradition with delicious aplomb for his Torta Caprese with roasted almond ice cream, serving a chocolate lover’s ideal Italian finish for £7.
Arabica Food & Spice – Luxury chocolate dates stuffed with almonds
Looking to satisfy your sweet tooth this chocolate week? Double dipped Chocolate covered Medjoul dates are the perfect guilt –free treat for chocolate lovers looking for something with a twist. You can find all the finest quality Levantine spices and exotic ingredients from our extensive range available at Selfridges food hall on London’s Oxford street or online.
Available to buy here: https://shop.arabicafoodandspice.com/collections/sweet
Jude’s Chocolate Ice Cream
Jude’s specialise in crafting utterly delicious ice cream for grownups. Located in a small dairy barn in the heart of the Hampshire countryside, Jude’s has created the perfect chocolate filled flavours. To celebrate chocolate week, dive into a decadent scoop of pure Colombian cacao Chocolate with a touch of sea salt for a sweet but savoury taste sensation. Peanut butter lovers can indulge in Jude’s peanut butter chocolate ripple, made with Belgian chocolate…who could resist?
Available to buy here: https://www.judes.co.uk/flavours/tubs
Billy and Jack’s Chocolate Beetroot Tart
Billy and Jack charmed viewers across the nation with their playful, quirky takes on classic British dishes during MasterChef 2016. Take their incredibly moreish beetroot and chocolate tart smothered in sweet and fluffy meringue resulting in a divine dessert, perfect for cold winter evenings, mornings and really any time at all.