Mark has kindly given me the menus for Christmas and New Year at the fabulous Los Laureles. So pin your reading ears back, take note, and book early or be disappointed:
Christmas 2009 Menu – €25
Mulled Wine
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Beef & vegetable consommé
Cured Rainbow trout, celeriac remoulade, beetroot fritters
Braised pork belly, Stuffed baby squid spiced aubergine puree
Stilton, apple and walnut salad mustard dressing
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Roast Baby chicken grilled Asparagus, rosemary potatoes
Slow braised shank of lamb, Fondant potatoes, glazed carrots
Grilled Cod French beans toasted almonds romesco dressing
Roast Bream (boned) basil mash, tomato & olive salsa
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Christmas pudding, Brandy Sauce
Chocolate and orange mousse, citrus syrup
Apple crumble, vanilla custard
Cheese plate, homemade pickle
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New Years Eve menu – €60
Glass of Cava on arrival
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Consommé de bogabante
Consomme of lobster
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Carpaccio de ternera, cubitos de paté, rucula, vinagreta de balsamico
Carpaccio of beef, foie gras cubes (pate) rocket leaves, balsamic dressing
Or
Atun a la pimienta, brandade, espárragos
Peppered tuna, brandade, asparagus tips, spiced tomato dressing
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Pan fried halibut Spinach, clams, bacon & cider
Or
Roast Sirloin of Venison, braised lentils, roast celeriac & plum jus
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Strawberry sorbet, champagne merenguie
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Bailey´s and coffee mousse pistachio biscuits
Or
Tube of chocolate mousse, lemon syrup & sorbet
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Cava & Grapes
Looks absolutely fantastic, as you would expect… So make sure you book straight away, as they are already getting bookings for both meals!
Los Laureles, La Ribera Baja 14, Almuñécar. Tel 958 06 91 32 or 691 90 92 67.