Laurent Cuisine at Hotel Casa Blanca
Laurent Cuisine at Hotel Casa Blanca
Chef Laurent DuPrat formerly of La Gasconade Café Restaurant in Ajijic has opened a new restaurant in the Casa Blanca Hotel in Ajijic on Calle 16 de Septiembre # 29 across from the Lake Chapala Society.
Their telephone # for reservations is 766-1500 and they can also be reached by email: laurentatcasablanca@gmail.com
Laurent is open Tuesday to Saturday from 12:30 pm – 10:00 pm and Sunday from 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm.
In a few days they are going to change their menu to include some cold weather favorites such as cassoulet but here is a sample of the current menu:
Soup and Salad
Caesar Salad (Deliciously prepared at your table.)
Chef Laurent Onion Soup
Tomato and Mozzarella Salad.
First Courses
Cassolette D’Escargots with Butter and Champagne
Crepes of Shrimp in Bechamel Sauce
Crunchy Rolls of Duck Confit with Blackberry Sauce
Blue Cheese Mousse
Bruschettas of Goat Cheese with Tomatoes
Foie Gras with Fruit Chutney and Duck Ham
Cheese Drip
Home Made Pate de Campagne (This is one of our personal favorite dishes.)
Second Courses
Fish
Salmon with Aioli and Chipotle Sauce
Filet of White Perch with a Red Sauce
Sea Scallops with Cauliflower, Capers ad Raisons
Vegetarian
Vegetable Tajine
Poultry and Meats
Marinated Chicken Breast Casa Blanca Style
Pork Loin, Apples, Tequila Flambe
Duck Confit Glazed
Lamb Loin, with Ginger, Raw Cashews and Mint
Filet of Beef with 4 Pepper Sauce
Tart of Rabbit with Tomatoes and Tapenade
There is also an extensive drinks menu and a lovely selection of French, Mexican, Chilean, Argentinean and US wines to pair beautifully with your various courses.
We were delighted to hear that Chef Laurent DuPrat was back in Ajijic as we thoroughly enjoyed all our lunches and dinners prepared for us by Chef Laurent at La Gasconade.
Hope to see you there. Bon Appetit o Buen Provecho!