In collaboration with legendary chefs and restaurateurs Alain Roux, and his father Michel Roux, O.B.E. Brasserie Prince by Alain Roux will has now opened in The Balmoral Hotel in the Scottish capital Edinburgh.
Brasserie Prince by Alain Roux completes a five year refurbishment plan for the iconic five-star Rocco Forte hotel which includes the renovation of signature suites including the Scone & Crombie suite; the hotel’s Michelin-starred restaurant Number One; Afternoon Tea Lounge Palm Court and the destination whisky bar, SCOTCH.
Alain Roux will take up the position of Signature Chef at Brasserie Prince which has replaced Hadrian‟s Brasserie and The Balmoral Bar. Alain currently retains three Michelin stars at The Waterside Inn, the only restaurant in the world outside France to have upheld this accolade for more than thirty years. At Brasserie Prince by Alain Roux, he will continue to showcase his heritage of sensational French cooking but will be inspired by Scottish ingredients.
The restaurant and bar will cater for 210, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as light bites and sharing plates at the bar, and seafood from the raw bar. Guests can expect a seasonal menu that will include hearty dishes featuring the highest quality produce, from Scottish côte de boeuf to Plateaux de fruits de mer. Diners may also choose from the daily ‘Grand-Mère’s Specials’ which will encapsulate this unique alliance of cooking. These daily specials will include Boudin noir aux deux pommes, a rich dish of black pudding with caramelised apple and potato purée and Côtelettes d’agneu, lamb cutlets with couscous, sorrel and mint sauce. Brasserie Prince by Alain Roux will bring to life dishes from throughout France and Scotland to showcase the diversity in cooking and produce from both countries.
Staying true to the brasserie‟s location, Martin Brudnizki has selected materials synonymous with Scotland: timber, soft leather and wool. Antique mirror and brass detailing ensures light is created within the space. A variety of seating options, including traditional banquettes and leather upholstered dining chairs, add to the feeling of comfort, warmth and conviviality; Martin Brudnizki has designed the brasserie with friends and family in mind. An adjoining bar and lounge area, a destination in its own right, offers beautifully and simply prepared classic cocktails and a food menu of French snacks and sharing platters, also created by Alain Roux. Guests can enjoy a pre-dinner aperitif, sit in the cosy library by the fire for an after dinner drink or sample a few cocktails at the long, marble bar counter for a fun night out. The ambience of Brasserie Prince by Alain Roux is relaxed yet convivial whilst offering delicious food using only the highest quality ingredients and warm, efficient service.
Taking residency at one of Scotland‟s most iconic hotels and recognised landmarks from 11th June, Brasserie Prince by Alain Roux will further establish The Balmoral as a culinary destination in the heart of Edinburgh, joining the hotel‟s Michelin-starred Number One restaurant led by Executive Chef Jeff Bland. It marks a unique alliance between the Fortes and Rouxs, two distinguished families committed to excellence.
The inspiration behind the collaboration between the Roux and Forte families came from Lydia Forte, Rocco Forte Hotels‟ Bar & Restaurant Development Manager. ”Michel and Alain Roux were my first choice when I thought of a new brasserie at The Balmoral,” says Lydia. “Michel was one of the first to revolutionise the UK dining scene at about the same time that my grandfather was making his strides in hospitality. Michel and Alain run a family business like us and as such we have the same ethos. The experience of our guests is so personal to us because our names are on the door. ”
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