Nico at Urban Escargot in Christchurch City Menu

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Spoon of scallops and bok-chow topped with crystallized ginger -
King prawns cocktail with saffron aioli -
Escargots- Snails cooked in garlic butter -
Porcini and duck risotto balls with a melting mozzarella heart -
Terakihi and tequila cevice served in a red chicory nest -
Bacon wrapped new-Zealand scallops with chilli and lime salsa -
Smoked beef fillet and tapenade on garlic croutons -
Roulade of Kikorangi blue cheese and spinach crêpes -
Te Matuku Bay Oysters with fried leeks julienne and Balsamico dressing -
Goat cheese and caramelised shallots tartelettes with sweet basil pesto -
New Zealand green-lipped mussels drizzled with a mustard velouté -
Frittata of salmon and coriander with a dash of sweet chilli sauce -
Smoked venison fillets thinly sliced, served with crostini and fig -
Grilled Lamb cutlets with a rosemary and French mustard crust, -
Chicken thighs skewers marinated with ginger and fresh chilli paste -
Pissaladière – caramelized onion and pesto mini pizzas -
Diabolo beans – Green beans log wrapped in streaky bacon -
Marinated chicken bites crumbed in spicy corn chips -
Pecorino sheep cheese filled crumbed mushrooms -
Mussel, lemon grass, coriander and ginger fritters -
For the sweet tooth! -
Éclairs & choux a la crême-Choux pastry filled with French custard -
Chocolate and Coffee Pyramid coated in Belgium milk chocolate -
Fresh fruit skewers marinated with mint and rum -
Berry sorbet shots & crème de cassis liqueur -
Chocolate and Cointreau truffles -
Mini crême brulée -

Les Amuses-Bouche To start the soirée, Nico will whet your appetite with an assortment of hors d’œuvre to choose from the canapés menu. -

Soupe de Moules et Saint-Jacques Mussels and scallops steamed in a rich leek and saffron broth topped with a puff pastry crust -
Pavé of Akaroa Salmon Salmon Fillet served with crayfish bisque and a julienne of fried leeks -
A Goaty Rendez-Vous Duo of roasted goat cheese and butter-pear relish served between fine pastry layers and drizzled with a port wine glaze -
Crayfish Bisque Creamy crayfish broth served with garlic croutons and rouille Provençale -
Escargots Vol-au-Vent Vol-au-vent of snails braised in a Burgundy style sauce served with sautéed spinach and fried garlic -
Lamb de Paris Seared tender marinated lamb fillets served on a medley of char-grilled vegetables, French grain mustard dressing -
Tequila Cured Salmon Des Amoureux Cured Akaroa salmon finely sliced with a dash of lime and tequila infused olive oil, served with fresh asparagus and crostinis -

Orange wine and lime sorbet with a dash of Zubrowska vodka -
Mixed berries sorbet with a dash of crème de cassis -

Filet de Bœuf aux morilles Aged beef fillet, served with a Morels sauce, sautéed potatoes and capsicums farcis -
Terakihi & Seafood Meli-Melo Fillet of terakihi served with a seafood medley creamy broth rice pilaf au saffron and braised bock chow -
Venison Jolie Venison fillets wrapped in streaky bacon served with a caramelized poached pear and Sichuan pepper jus de viande -
Chicken Romeo & Juliet Chicken breast wrapped in prosciutto ham on a nest of summer vegetables and gourmet potatoes served with a creamy mushroom sauce -
Le Canard à l’Orange – A Quacky Feast Moist & tender confit of duck slowly braised in a tangy jus, green bean log and potatoes Landaise -
Saumon Au Pistou Fillet of Akaroa salmon served with a sweet basil pesto sauce sautéed asparagus and coriander rice timbale -
Lamb Provençal French rack of lamb served with a char-grilled ratatouille Provenale and gratin dauphinois lemon thyme jus -
Coq au Vin A French favorite of corn fed chicken pieces marinated in red wine, braised with mushrooms, bacon and baby onions -

Crêpes Façon Suzette Crêpes served with an orange and Cointreau coulis, topped with homemade vanilla bean ice cream -
Croquant au Chocolat A dark chocolate parfait with a chestnut cream heart and a chocolate coat, Baileys crème anglaise -
Crème Brulée à la Vanille A silky custard like French classic topped with a crunchy toffee and fresh marinated berries -
Moulin Rouge Pears poached in red wine served with chocolate sauce and French liquorice ice cream -
Chocolate Marble Cheesecake Belgium white and dark chocolate cheesecake, served with an orange and Cointreau coulis -
Mini Croc-en-bouche Choux pastries each filled with alternatively café, dark chocolate and baileys patissière, served with strawberries and a dash of crunchy caramel -
Strawberries on the Hot Side Caramelized strawberries and Sichuan pepper served in a crêpe with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce -
Grand Croc-en-bouche (French Wedding Cake) A tower of choux pastries each filled with alternatively café, dark chocolate and Baileys patissière, drizzled with a crunchy caramel and served with strawbe -

Here is a selection of what can be done from the truck: -
Escargot Snails cooked in their shells with garlic butter -
Crayfish Chowder Crayfish and Seafood cooked in a creamy fish and saffron broth -
Mussel fritters Coriander, ginger, garlic and chili mussel fritters -
Lamb Shanks Marinated, braised then chargrilled lamb fore shanks -
Venison Burger Venison patties, fresh mango salsa, gourmet lettuce and artisan bread -
Sirloin Ciabatta Prime sirloin thinly sliced with Chumichurri sauce in ciabatta bread -
Bacon and Egg Burritto Free range egg, bacon and black beans in home-made tortillas -
Berry Smoothie Berries, banana, yogurt, honey and milk smoothie -
Crème Brulée Silky French dessert with a crunchy caramel top -

Nearby Sample Menus

Cashew Nuts $3.50
Chicken Corn Soup $5.50
Chicken $6.00
Pineapple Ring $2.30
Steak with Tomato on Fried Rice .$10.30
Roast Pork with Tomato on Fried Rice. $10.30
chips (scoop) $2.30
Roast Pork Fried Rice $10.00

Mixed ice cream $4.90
Teriyaki chicken on rice $13.50
Canterbury angus beef ribeye steak $25.50
Vanilla ice cream sundae $9.00
Prawn cutlet burger $13.90
Apple juice $3.50
Kid's mixed fried curry rice $9.00
- Beef curry rice, veg croquette, crumbed prawn
C special kid's meal car $10.00
- Furikake rice, kara- age chicken, crumbed prawn, French fried

Pork with Pickled Cabbage Fried Rice Noddles $10.00
Egg & Seafood on Rice $10.00
Roast Pork (hot) $10.00
Pork Tripe With Soy Sauce $8.00
Preserved Egg & Pork Porridge $5.00
Chinese steamed cake $3.00
Dong Po Pork on Rice $12.00
Spicy Chicken Kidney $8.00

Chicken Nuggets $0.60
Potato Fritter $0.60
Lemon Chicken $12.50
Spring Roll/Curry Rice $2.50
Chicken Wing $1.50
Steak with Oyster Sauce $12.50
Pineapple $2.50
1/2 Chicken and Chips $10.00

Mini Hot Dog $1.20
Lasagne Topper $3.20
Corn Pattie $2.00
Potato Fritters $0.80
Cheese $4.00
Wontons (1/2 dozen) $4.70
Groper $6.00
Vegetable $5.50

7am – 2.30pm
Grilled haloumi / bacon / Akaroa salmon $5.00
Full breakfast with eggs, bacon, spicy sausage, hash, mushroom, tomato and toast $20.50
Grilled haloumi / bacon / Akaroa salmon $5.00
Fresh fruit salad with natural or gourmet yoghurt $11.00
Chickpea, lentil and herb burger on a ciabatta bun with mixed herbs, greens, pickled beetroot and mayo $16.00
we only use free range eggs and chicken.
-with Akaroa salmon $18.50

Mozza Chips $11.00
- Crumbed mozzarella with tomato sugo
Bistecca (400g) $36.00
- Grilled sirloin steak served with your choice of brandy & green peppercorn, mushroom - or - gorgonzola sauce
Panna Cotta Al Miele $16.00
- Honey panna cotta with sticky vincotto
Mixed Leaves $10.50
- With tomatoes, cucumber, olives & avocado
Gamberoni Alla Griglia $22.50
- Butterflied prawns served with roasted garlic & herb sauce
Suppli $14.50
- Porcini mushrooms with arborio rice, proscuitto & served with aioli
Fettuccine Con Polpette $24.50
- Homemade Italian fettuccine pasta with chicken meatballs in a fresh tomato -or - basil pesto sauce
Contadina $28.00
- Homemade sausage meat, capsicums, mushrooms & olives

Vegetarian Falafel
Double $13.00
Double $12.50
Lamb
Single $11.00
Vegetarian Falafel
Lamb
Double $12.50

Prawn or Shrimp Malabari - Sautéed with onions and capsicum. Cooked in a cashew and coconut sauce $19.50, Shrimp: $15.90
Prawn Saagwala - Prawns cooked with spinach, tomatoes, garlic and spices $19.90
Tandoori Chicken - Whole Chicken - Exotic chicken barbeque – Indian style $19.50
Raita - Classic cooler with cucumber and organic yoghurt $2.50
Vegetable Korma - A delicate creamy curry with coconut, sultanas and cashews $14.50
Mushroom Sabji - Button mushrooms with crisp capsicum and diced onions in a tangy masala sauce $14.50
Palace Platter - A tempting selection of entrees – 2 Samosas, 2 Bhajees, 2 Pakora & 2 Chicken Tikka, 2 Reshmi Kebab served with chutney $15.00
Kerala Fish - Tasty fillet pieces tempered with curry leaves & mustard seeds simmered in a light coconut cream sauce and homestyle spices $15.50

PORK BELLY $32.50
- Twice roasted belly, marinated in hoisin and. spice. Comes with roast potatoes, some chargrilled bok choy and a mango and peach chutney. Now the chefs pile this high, so I hope it's earthquake proof, or you could be missing some when you get it!
LAMBS FRY $23.80
- Now this ain’t how your gran cooks it. It’s better!! well better than how my gran did it anyway (no offence gran!). Tender pieces of lambs fry pan-seared and served on toasted garlic bread, with a beauty mushroom and pepper sauce finished off with crispy streaky bacon and horseradish onion jam.
VANILLA BRULE
- Yip this is another one of our famous desserts, our vanilla bean Brulee made to perfection.... It comes with homemade vanilla bean ice cream and some kinda biscuit. I would even go as far as saying ladies this is better than sex.
PRAWNS & SCALLOPS $15.70
- Grilled black tiger prawns & scallops drizzled with a creamy vermouth & tarragon sauce. Just a hint of spice to tantalise your taste buds!
CHOCOLATE OVERLOAD
- A rich moist chocolate brownie smothered in baileys chocolate sauce and homemade chocolate ice cream (told ya it was choc madness!)
VENISON RIBS $16.50
- Succulent ribs glazed with a homemade barbeque kinda sauce.
CAJUN FISH & PRAWN SALAD $26.50
- Fillets of today’s fish coated in a yummy Cajun spice pan-seared to perfection and plonked on a salad of mandarins, snow pea shoots, cucumber, red onion and baby spinach and maybe some other goodies if you're lucky. finished with garlic aioli and grilled prawns. Yummo!
CHICKEN BACON AND CASHEW SALAD $22.50
- Lettuce leaves mixed with julienne vegetables, cashews, herby croutons and some other goodies all tossed in an Italian vinaigrette and finished with marinated chicken, bacon and there’s a bit of smelly cheese too. Now there is a truckload of lettuce so f you don’t like rabbit food. Don’t order it.

Chicken B.L.T Open Sandwich $15.50
- Toasted focaccia bread with chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato, mango peach chutney & aioli. Served as an open sandwich
Angus Beef Burger $15.50
- Angus beef pattie topped with Swiss cheese, lettuce, beetroot relish & creamy aioli encased in a toasted ciabatta bun
French Toast $15.50
- Sourdough bread served with bacon, grilled banana and maple syrup
-With Salmon $17.50
Robert Harris Big Breakfast $18.50
- Free range eggs any style served with bacon, breakfast sausages, hash browns, tomatoes, mushrooms and toast
-With Bacon $15.50
Crumbed Chicken Caesar Salad $16.50
- Made with crumbed chicken, cos lettuce, premium middle bacon, poached egg, focaccia croutons, parmesan & anchovies
Muesli with Fruit and Yoghurt $10.50
- Toasted Muesli served with fresh fruit and yoghurt

PORK CURRY ON FRIED RICE $11.00
VEGETABLE EGG FOO YOUNG $11.00
PRAWN WITH BLACK BEAN SAUCE $12.50
DONUT $2.20
STEAK CHOW MEIN $11.00
JAM RAP $2.20
BACON $4.50
CHICKEN NUGGET $0.70

Rustic Fries and Aioli $7.00
Affagato $8.00
- Vanilla bean ice cream coated in espresso coffee. Add half a shot of Frangelico or Tia Maria for $4.00
Spicy Wedges with Sour Cream $7.00
Angus Prime Ribeye Steak 200gm $32.00
- Locally raised Angus steak served alongside rustic chips and coleslaw. Finished with your choice of garlic butter, jus or mushroom sauce. Add crumbed prawns $8.00
Crayfish Bisque $13.00
- Nelson crayfish roasted and reduced into a flavoursome liquor then blended with cream. Served with toasted ciabatta
Pancakes $13.50
- Fresh fluffy pancakes served with fruit salad, fresh yoghurt and passionfruit coulis
NZ Green Lipped Mussels $15.00
- Mussels sourced from the Marlborough Sounds, steamed in garlic, cream, white wine and our own garden herbs. Topped with toasted ciabatta
Panko crumbed prawns (5) with garlic aioli $8.00

Iced chocolate, Iced coffee $6.0
Puttanesca pasta $14.0
- Traditional southern Italian pasta. Fettucine tossed in a tasty tomato sauce with anchovies, olives and capers
Cola $4.0
Italian sodas $4.5
- Limone, Aranciata, Chinotto
Mitchelli’s speciale $16.5
- A tasty mix of chorizo, cannellini beans and tomato topped with a poached egg and drizzled with sage brown butter. Served with garlic yoghurt and crusty bread
Mushrooms, Roasted tomatoes, Baked beans, Spinach $4.0
Salmon rosti $15.5
- Potato rosti with hot smoked salmon and dill mayo
Banana bread $6.5
- served with walnut butter