FOOD
rench sincerityF
superbly executed and displayed as a of atmosphere to pervade proceedings. Manchester,Winchester and Milton
main course.Taste-wise it was difficult With local asparagus and Old Spot Keynes.An exciting expansion plan is in
to know if it could be bettered. sausages sold out, going full French was place with openings planned later this
But the steak frites is always a good the option and it was the right one - but year in Bristol’s Cabot Circus complex
yardstick of simple French cuisine and still cooked from local and seasonal and Bath and Portsmouth next year.
a favourite with what the French call ingredients. In Cheltenham you are left knowing
the English, ‘roast beufs’, when With a vodka infused sorbet and a trio that despite all the fuss and furore about
abroad. of French cheeses - log-shaped goats Italian cuisine overtaking the Gallic,
You can choose from a selection of cheese with chives,classic cows Chantal French cuisine is very much alive and
cuts but there is only one way to eat a and the blue veined cows bleu du queryas very well indeed, especially here.
steak, in this instance a Glen Fyne from the Provence,Alps border - the
Estate 8oz Sirloin, and that’s bleu. evening was complete. Brasserie Blanc,The Promenade,Cheltenham
The wine was an incisive 2003 Over the years Raymond Blanc has GL50 1NN.Tel: 01242 266800. Fax:01242
Pommard, Pinot Noir that suited both built upon his success and reputation with 266801. Email:
cheltenham@brasserieblanc.com
dishes.All the wines are the opening of his cookery school in 1991
www.brasserieblanc.com
predominantly French sourced which is widely regarded as one of the
directly from wine makers across the best in the country.
Reader Offer:country. Then, in 1998 Raymond opened his
Relax & Enjoy a Complimentary Bottle ofBut this was a bon viveur ballet in first Brasserie,Le Petit Blanc, in Oxford.
Wine* at Raymond Blanc's Brasseriefour courses and chefs Muyur and Offering simple and authentic French
Blanc. Offer valid Mon-Wed. ApplicableMark appeared to dance through cooking.His aim? To be the best within
to a la carte menu only (min twotheir orders in full view of an the Brasserie scene in England, serving
courses when all guests dine). Validexpectant audience eager to play their quality,seasonal freshly prepared food at
until the end of October 2008 and not inown role in the evening’s affordable prices.He has done more than
conjunction with any other offer.entertainment. that. He has created a very special place
*Bottle of house red/white wine only.
One bottle of wine per couple, up to sixWith the kitchen and service area with a very special atmosphere.
persons. Please quote Cotswoldopen plan you can see what’s going on Brasserie Blanc has recently undergone
Essence when making your reservationbehind the scenes.It complements the a re-branding and refurbishment
and bring this offer coupon with you.main dining room, the specials menus programme.The Brasseries’ success has
Visit
www.brasserieblanc.com for morehang by butchers’ hooks and continued to grow,with restaurants in
information.low key lighting allows the gentle hum Oxford, Tunbridge Wells,Leeds,
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