Moules! Moules!

Petites moules de bouchot & autres plaisirs minuscules at La Terrasse (G/F 19 Old Bailey St, Central Mid-Levels, HK)  - merci Chef Rene!



Amuse-bouche 1: marinated green olives, Bayonne ham strips, unsalted cashews (the ham was REALLY good)

 



Amuse-bouche 2: smoked duck breast, céleri rémoulade

 

Smoked Herring with Asparagus - tasty steamed green asparagus, a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic vinegar dressing, thinly sliced red onions and some delish smokey fish (a bit on the salty side but very flavourful). Chef René should consider serving this fish cubed over a warm potato salad with the olive/balsamic dressing and the onions (and possibly some capers...)

 

Moules de Bouchot à la marinière (shallots, cream, white wine, parsley), with pan-fried potatoes to soak up the jus - awesome!! La Terrasse is receiving weekly deliveries of these mussels straight from France every Thursday for the next few weeks, check them out!!

 

Floating island - pretty good stuff. The crème Anglaise and caramel sauce tasted home-made and the almonds were freshly roasted. The island itself was light and fluffy as it should be and not too sweet.