Last New Year’s Eve we had the pleasure of experiencing the Molitor's first NYE celebration. When deciding where to see in the New Year, you have to pick carefully. But having stayed and dined at the Molitor Hotel before, we were pretty confident it was going to be a night to remember.
Hosted in the Molitor restaurant, the evening kicked off around 8pm with a live Jazz band. There was a set tasting menu as part of the evening's dining, and we were unsure of what to expect. However, we I can honestly say the quality and finish of each dish was superb, and the presentation was beautiful. Each course was paired perfectly with a wine selected by their sommelier, giving a complete dining and taste experience.
The highlight is obviously Molitor's outdoor swimming pool which stayed open through the early hours of the New Year. The atmosphere was electric and full of fun festivities, for anyone looking for a night to remember with a Parisian feel, this is the place to be.
First up we were served Osetra Caviar and Quail Egg in Aspic, paired with Champagne Lallier Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru. A wonderfully presented dish, we we're more than happy to return a clean plate.
“The food was excellent and the atmosphere was outstanding.”
The next dish was Roasted Langoustine, served with Royal of Lettuce and Granny Smith Apple, and Bread Melba, paired with Meursault 2007 David Butterfield. A rich tasting French wine with a well-integrated oak flavour and long lasting taste a perfect accompaniment for seafood. The food and wine were a perfect balance together, very palatable.
The third dish was Scallops and Grated Truffle 'in all their glory', paired with Cote Rotie La Germine 2011. I personally love scallops, and as you probably know it's easy to get them wrong. But they were cooked to perfection, and the fruity wine with aromatic spices was a delight.
Our forth dish was Salers Cantal AOP, Black Chocolate Cherries and Espelette Chili et Piment d'Espelette, followed by a dessert of Pure White, Almond Milk and Hazelnut Sorbet, Tonka Bean, and Molitor 100% Caribbean Cocoa with a Frozen Heart. Paired up with Champagne Lallier Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru. A wonderful end to a wonderfully divine culinary experience.
The food was excellent and the atmosphere was outstanding. This is a New Year's Eve we will not forget in a hurry.
