By Denis Sheehan, Publisher, H&C News: Georges Auguste Escoffier inspired Restaurant 1890 by Gordon Ramsay opens today at The Savoy.
Restaurant 1890 by Gordon Ramsay opens today at The Savoy, London, seating only 26 diners.
With views over the iconic entrance to The Savoy, the restaurant offers a tasting menu, served for dinner only, which is seasonal modern French with European influences. The dishes are prepared by Executive Head Chef James Sharp and his team.
Gordon Ramsay says that the luxurious menu is his homage to the culinary titan Georges Auguste Escoffier who joined The Savoy in 1890. “Nearly every top chef around the world today has been influenced at some time in their career by Escoffier’s legacy, however diverse their cuisine, and 1890 by Gordon Ramsay will offer a very fresh and contemporary experience.”
The nine-course launch menu features Native Lobster Vol-au-Vent Fine Herbs, with Sauce Americane, the classic Escoffier espellete pepper-spiced lobster bisque. Turbot Veronique, Champagne and Caviar Beurre Blanc is based on Escoffier’s Sole Veronique. Confit turbot adds a modern touch, allowing the fish to shine, alongside contemporary additions of sea herbs and verjus gel.
Aberdeen Angus Shortrib, Artichokes, Alliums, Sauce Bordelaise uses Escoffier’s Bordelaise sauce, which is the classic, bone marrow-enriched accompaniment to grilled red meat. The dish is served with artichoke purée, pickled smoked baby onions and a panko breadcrumb crust.
Blood Orange Parfait, Chocolate and Cardamon is based on a traditional Escoffier parfait, with the addition of blood orange gel, confit blood orange skin, and a dark chocolate sauce infused with black and green cardamom.
“The finest ingredients are sourced from all corners of the world, and the tasting menu may change from day to day to ensure the best produce we can find is always featured,” says James Sharp.
Restaurant 1890 perfectly complements the existing Gordon Ramsay restaurants at The Savoy, including the glorious Savoy Grill, which was taken over by Gordon Ramsay in 2003, and the recently opened River Restaurant, offering one of the finest fish and seafood menus in London.
The exclusive tasting menu is priced at £110 per person, with two levels of wine pairings available at £90 or £210.
Restaurant 1890 is open Wednesday to Saturday with two dinner sittings, at 6.30 pm and 7.30 pm.
Restaurant 1890 by Gordon Ramsay
The Savoy, Strand, London,
WC2R 0EU
Tel: 02074990124
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