CHIC Eats was asked my preferences as to how they should be cooked and they delivered accordingly. No queuing, no delays. ‘Pasta and More’ is certainly an understatement. The Cavatappi Pasta ‘Mac & Cheese‘ was a triumph of all things ‘comfort food’ . It was indulgent, creamy and the pasta even retained some bite. The bolognaise was not simply ‘bolognaise’ but Veal Bolognaise accompanied by the best Parmesan Cheese obtainable. Every element was constructed of the best ingredients and to a standard that can only be enjoyed here at CUT. ‘Chef Wolfgang’s Favourites’ are now not only Chef Wolfgang’s favourites but mine too. The prime steak tartare was rich and almost creamy in texture with accents of sharpness and acidity in all the right places. It was a festival of flavours in the mouth. On this occasion I decided to challenge myself and order a dish which I never would consider under these circumstances. Buttermilk Fried Chicken, synonymous with down home cooking surely couldn’t be gourmet, could it? My gamble certainly paid off as this wasn’t just home cooking, it was home cooking at Wolfgang’s house! The chicken was unfeasibly moist and sweet which was offset by the sourness of the buttermilk. The coating was spicy and had an unbelievable ‘crunch’. Each dish in this section of the menu was one
which your mother or grandmother may have cooked for you and this familiar, homely feeling added to our sense of enjoyment. It was the best-timed pause in proceedings that I have ever experienced before ‘The Sweets’ were delivered to us. We mourned all that had gone before, wishing we could repeat every single course but our spirits were lifted by the encore. Decadence in the form of salted caramel brownie with Dulce de Leche ice cream and Medjool Date Cake were complemented by the unexpected in the form of Banana Sorbet and Apple Lemongrass Mille-Feuille. It was in this area that the brilliance of the minds of those behind this menu most impacted upon us. There is no way that I would hesitate to recommend Brunch at CUT by Wolfgang Puck unreservedly but I do feel it necessary to issue a warning with this. Visit once and you will be certain to return.
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