Events
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September Events
| Theme |
Cote Brasserie |
| Venue |
4-12 St. Mary`s St |
| Location |
Manchester M3 2LB |
| Date |
Sep 28, 2015
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| Time |
18:30 |
| Registration |
Closed on Sep 20, 2015
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This event has capacity limit of 30 people.
Registered: 0, Slots Available: 30
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Dinner at CȎTE
Deansgate, Manchester
Monday 28th September 2015
On a sunny September evening members gathered at Côte Brassiere in central Manchester for a French themed evening. We were warmly welcomed by the young enthusiastic staff, especially Zsolt and Nikita, with a glass of Kir Royale made with Blanc de Blancs Brut and a splash of cassis to perfection.
A rustic French onion soup with sourdough croûte and melted Comté cheese was our starter. It was full of flavour and accompanied by a glass of St.Chinian 2013, Domaine du Barres, whose blackberry and cherry notes worked well with the sweetness of the onions.
Next, a delicious Breton fish stew packed with mussels, clams, prawns and squid, topped with a perfectly cooked fillet of sea bass. The cooking liquor of tomato, white wine and chilli was very delicate and full of unique flavours. This was paired with Saumur Blanc La Cabriole 2014 Cave de Saumur. Opinion was divided about the merits of this crisp, fresh apple, tasting wine being a good match, but as the wine flowed opinions changed!
Finally, a classic tarte au citron with Normandy crème fraîche and raspberries, this had a delectable zesty filling with perfect sweet crisp pastry and rounded off a most enjoyable, fun French dining experience
Ronnie Costello. 20.10.2015