{"id":8027,"date":"2021-07-08T22:24:16","date_gmt":"2021-07-08T20:24:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.esplanade.hr\/?p=8027"},"modified":"2022-04-15T11:08:08","modified_gmt":"2022-04-15T09:08:08","slug":"gourmet-summer-sensations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/esplanade1925.hr\/en\/gourmet-summer-sensations\/","title":{"rendered":"New and Exciting Gourmet Summer Sensations"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Healthy, fun, creative, light, and summery \u2013 let the selection of flavours from famous Chef Ana Grgi\u0107 Tomi\u0107\u2018s new menu win you over\u00a0<\/b>
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\nZucchini blossoms filled with cream of ricotta and prawns, tartare of salted sea bass, goose liver terrine with strawberry jam, shrimp tails on young pea and mint cream, roasted octopus with asparagus, flamb\u00e9ed nectarines with basil ice cream \u2013 these are just some of the enticing summer dishes at Le Bistro\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

This summer, look for refreshment in the natural shade of the picturesque terrace of the\u00a0iconic Esplanade Le Bistr<\/b>o, in the heart of Zagreb. Indulge in the charming atmosphere, professional service led by\u00a0Restaurant Manager<\/i>\u00a0Ivan Trbu\u0161i\u0107<\/b>, a selection of chilled wines and sparkling wines, and treat yourself to a dose of French chic. Inspired by summer and fresh local ingredients, famous\u00a0Chef Ana Grgi\u0107 Tomi\u0107<\/b>\u00a0brings a\u00a0new creative\u00a0\u00e0 la carte<\/i>\u00a0menu<\/b>\u00a0which will draw you in with its seductive colours, harmony of textures, and irresistible combinations.<\/p>\n

“I am happy to once again be working with my colleagues and creating new flavours. Summer is my favourite time to design a menu, because it brings with it an abundance of fresh and delicious ingredients. As usual, I gave preference to locally grown and seasonal ingredients, as well as herbs. For example, the new menu brings aromatic Istrian truffles, Adriatic sea scorpion fish, while the cottage and goat cheese come from a local family farm, and the nettles are from nearby forests. I tried to round off almost every dish with fragrant and fresh herbs from our hotel garden. In addition, in creating the menu, I made sure that the ingredients were healthy and rich in nutrients. In order for the body, and health in general, to function well, a proper, balanced, and quality diet rich in vitamins, minerals, fibre, and antioxidants is necessary. I use very little fat, work with extra virgin Istrian olive oil, and almost the entire menu is based around fresh and quality vegetables, fish and seafood, meat, and seasonal fruits. I appreciate the authentic taste of the locally grown, I try to support small producers, while also thinking about environmental sustainability. And given the short seasonality of certain foods, slight modifications to the menu during the summer are also planned. I have adapted the dishes to the upcoming hot days, when we need fewer calories and more refreshing and exciting combinations,”\u00a0<\/i>said the\u00a0Head Chef of the Esplanade\u2019s kitchens Ana Grgi\u0107 Tomi\u0107<\/b>.<\/p>\n

So let Ana’s appealing dishes \u2013 like shrimp tails on young pea and mint cream with cucumbers marinated in lime juice and olive oil \u2013 delight you, and be sure to try the\u00a0raviolo<\/i>\u00a0with turkey confit in bone and maple syrup sauce, as well as the salted sea bass tartare with basil aioli, tomato juice, and olive oil. For your main course, choose roasted octopus with asparagus, served with creamy potatoes with wild garlic and lemon, red scorpion fish in bisque with saffron, served with white polenta with olives and basil, or a delicious lamb fillet with a shallot ragout and artichokes in rosemary sauce. Fans of French cuisine will come into their own as the menu also brings some tried and tested specialties like foie gras terrine, this time with strawberry and leaf celery jam, French onion soup, and\u00a0cr\u00e8me br\u00fbl\u00e9e<\/i>\u00a0of elderberry and vanilla with fresh raspberries. In addition, the\u00a0Esplanade’s team of pastry chefs<\/b>, led by\u00a0Mirjana \u0160poljar<\/b>, has created irresistible desserts tinged with the magical summer flavours of coconut, nectarine, strawberry, raspberry, pine nut, vanilla, and mint, which you will hardly be able to resist.<\/p>\n

In its new\u00a0\u00e0 la carte<\/i>\u00a0offer, Le Bistro is still offering its verifiably good\u00a0collection of indispensable classics<\/b>\u00a0such as steak tartare, Caesar salad, and the famous Wiener Schnitzel with creamy potatoes. In addition, this iconic Zagreb bistro is known for its legendary oven-crisped\u00a0Esplanade\u00a0\u0161trukli<\/i><\/b>, which have been tasted by some of the most famous names from the world showbiz scene over the past years. Therefore, be sure to stop by and indulge in this divine dish, which also comes in a\u00a0gluten-free version<\/b>, and enjoy the ultimate comfort food feeling. For daily fresh dishes chosen by the Chef, we recommend the\u00a0Daily Menu<\/b><\/i>, which consists of three courses and includes a glass of premium Krauthaker wine, and excellent coffee or tea for only\u00a0HRK 185<\/b>. Le Bistro also offers an enticing selection of\u00a0breakfast dishes<\/b>, including crispy toast with fine avocado cream, poached egg and fried bacon, vegetable omelette, the best eggs Benedict in town, served on a brioche with butter, freshly squeezed juice, French toast with honey and orange jam, and delicious pancakes with berries and maple syrup – for the perfect start to the day.<\/p>\n

For those with certain dietary preferences, allergies, or an intolerance to any of the ingredients, the menu includes\u00a0specially marked dishes<\/b>\u00a0that should not contain\u00a0gluten<\/b>, those suitable for a\u00a0vegetarian<\/b>\u00a0diet, as well as dishes according to\u00a0halal standards<\/b>. In addition,\u00a0Le Bistro<\/b>\u00a0is probably the first restaurant in town which has, for years,\u00a0offered the delicious traditional oven-crisped\u00a0\u0161trukli<\/i>\u00a0made with gluten-free flour<\/b>.<\/p>\n

Recognisable for its relaxed ambience and charming service, Le Bistro is once again becoming a place where life\u2019s small pleasures meet innovative flavours. A relaxed atmosphere, a young and charming team of chefs and waiters, a refined vibe, and the liveliness of the shaded terrace, with just a touch of street theatre, make Le Bistro a trendy gourmet destination without equal, offering real refreshment in the coming summer days and your ideal escape from everyday life.<\/p>\n

Le Bistro is open every day from 9 am to 11 pm. You can book a table via telephone (01 4566 6119) or email at\u00a0lebistro@esplanade.hr<\/a>,\u00a0www.lebistro.hr<\/a><\/p>\n