La Cocina Pop-Up

Here's just a few snaps from a very spontaneous night in La Cocina last night.  Brainchild of former colleagues, big foodies & friends of mine - Alfredo & Liam -  La Cocina did two nights in the bowling club in Grosvenor Sq this weekend. And boy did they and their team do a great job! 

Parmesan Bowling Balls & Curried Cauliflower Fritura 

With a Spanish focussed no-choice-4-course-plus-petit-fours menu, I took particular pleasure in the curried cauliflower fritura in the Aperitivos. My ingredient of the year 'Samphire' made a starring appearance alongside organic Clare Island salmon en papillote.  However, the highlight for the night was the slow cooked beef cheeks (carrilleras) which melted in the mouth with braised leeks on the side. More please! 

Carrilleras by candlelight

Liam talking us through the Carne

I am definitely not doing justice to all the extra little touches that made the food and the night so fantastic.  I will be keeping an eye on La Cocina's facebook page though in the hope it pop's up again!

Hazelnut pralines & pastry crisps

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