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

CONFIT DE CANARD $29.00
- duck leg confit with lentils, orange, red cabbage & french beans
ASSAGGIO $56.00
- a tasting from the deli prosciutto, salami, cheese, marinated vegetables & olives
QUATRO STAGIONI $20.00
- tomato, mushrooms, salami, olives, artichokes, mozzarella
ORTOLANA $19.00
- tomato, artichokes, red peppers, mushrooms, onion, mozzarella
ROSSA $18.00
- tomato, mozzarella
HOUSE MADE FOCACCIA $14.00
- with olive oil, balsamic & pesto
CHORIZO RED PEPPER & TOMATO $14.00
- with potato croquetas
ROMANA $19.00
- tomato, anchovies, oregano, mozzarella

PRAWN SAAG $10.50
- Prawn Cooked In Cumin Seed, Onion, Ginger, Garlic, Tomatoes, Spinach, Cream & Spices.
ALLO GOBI $9.99
- Potato And Cauliflower Cooked With Cumin Seeds And Spices.
MIXED VEGETABLES
LAMB JALFREZEE $10.50
- Boneless cube of lamb cooked with green capsicum, coconut milk , tomato and fresh coriander
CHICKEN DO PAYAZA $10.50
- Boneless Chicken cooked with Diced Onion, Ginger, Garlic, Tomatoes with Dry Roasted Spices and Cashew Nut Gravy
CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA $10.50
- Succulent tender chicken roasted in tandoori oven then cooked in spicy gravy and onions
LAMB BIRYANI
MIXED PICKLE $3.50

Bacon Corn Pattie $2.20
Extras $1.00
Deep Fried mMoro Bar $3.80
Half scoop chips, 3 chicken nuggets, 1 hot dog, crab stick, 2 mini spring rolls $6.00
Potato Fritter $0.80
Deep Fried Snickers $3.80
2 chips, 3 fish, 2 plain donuts, 4 crab sticks, 6 chicken nuggets, 12 mini spring rolls, 2 hot dog $26.00
Mushroom $4.20

Mushrooms 4 For $ 2.80
Potaito FrItters 4 For $ 2.80
Curry Roll $2.80
chicken $ 2.00
Chicken kebab Honey Soy, Satay or Plain $ 3.00
Mixed Grill $9.50
Wontons 6 For $ 4.50
Bacon $1.20

Vegetarian Chow Mein $10.00
Steak with Oyster Sauce $12.50
Fish Bites $0.80
Sweet and Sour Wonton $10.00
Pottle Noodles $6.00
Fried Mushroom $0.60
1/2 Chicken and Chips $10.00
Steak Tomato on Fried Rice $11.00

Chocolate Donuts $2.20
Oysters dozen (Bluff) $29.00
Jam Wraps $2.20
Steak & Onion Patties $2.20
Fish $2.40
Crumbed Tarakihi $4.90
Mushroom $4.40
Bacon & Corn Patties $2.20

Mushroom Dopayaza $15.00
- Mushroom cooked with chunks of onion and tomato, topped with ginger, garlic and spices
Tandoori Mushroom (8 pieces) $9.00
- Mushrooms dipped in garlic and yogurt marinadethen cooked in tandoor
Mattar Paneer $13.50
- Homemade cheese cooked with fresh green peas in a tomato based sauce
Palak Paneer $15.00
- Homemade cheese cooked with fresh spinach and spices
Anari Kebab (5 pieces) $14.00
- Lamb marinated in pomegranate, ginger, garlic and spices - grilled in the tandoor, served with mint chutney
Vegetable Samosa (2 pieces) $5.00
- Triangular pastry stuffed with mashed potatoes, peas and cumin seeds, fried to a golden brown, served with tamarind chutney
Shahi Paneer $8.50
- Homemade cheese cooked in creamy cashew-nut based sauce with almond paste and spices
Vegetable Samosa (2 pieces) $6.00
- Triangular pastry stuffed with mashed potatoes, peas and cumin seeds, fried to a golden brown, served with tamarind chutney

Chicken, Lamb or Beef Biryani $18.00
- Rice cooked in spices with your choice of meat and garnished with coriander
Kadai Paneer $13.00
- Homemade cheese cooked with tomatoes, capsicum, onions in a tomato based sauce
Malai Kofta $13.00
- Cottage cheese dumplings cooked in a creamy sauce
Mixed Pickle $4.00
Pasanda $14.00
- Meat cooked in a tasty nutty gravy
Served With Basmati Rice
Kashmiri Naan (raisin, coconut, nuts) $5.00
Shahi Paneer $13.00
- Home made cheese cooked in a creamy sauce with almond paste and spices

Panzanella $17.00
Suppli $14.50
- Porcini mushrooms with arborio rice, proscuitto & served with aioli
Bambini (kids) $17.00
- Spaghetti - or - penne with a choice of bolognese sauce & napoli sauce - or - burro e formaggio
Fondente $16.00
- A hot chocolate fondant cake served with vanilla gelato & chocolate sauce
Insalata Calamari $18.00
- Grilled squid with chorizo sausage, beans & mixed greens
Dolce Del Duca $16.00
- Our own handcrafted Tiramisu
Agnello $36.00
- Braised lamb shank in a chianti vino sauce on a potato mash
Veal Portafoglio $37.50
- Crumbed veal scallopine served with mozzarella, proscuitto & red pepper salsa

Pottle Of Fried Rice N/A
Bacon & Egg Fried Rice N/A
Giant Burger N/A
Sliced Beef & Vegetables With N/A
Corn & Bacon Patties N/A
Prawn Rolls $0.80 Ea Or $9.00 Doz
Tomato , Lettuce , Onion , Beetroot , Chowchow N/A
Paua Patties N/A

Sweetie $11.80
- Streaky Bacon And A Free Range Egg In A Warmed Joe’S Roll
Spinach $4.80
Gorgeous george (gf vo) $15.80
- Joe’S Hash Topped With Streaky Bacon, Two Grilled Free Range Eggs And Hollandaise
M1( v) $11.80
- Mushrooms, A Free Range Egg And Rocket In A Warmed Joe’S Roll
Autobahn $18.80
- Crumbed Beef Schnitzel With Lemon Wedges, Gravy And Chips
- Streaky Bacon, Maple Syrup And Banana $13.80
Porridge(v) $10.80
- With Chopped Nuts, Fruit And Brown Sugar
Fruit crumble( v) $10.80
- Warm Rhubarb, Apple, Plum, Crispy Oats And Coconut With Natural Yoghurt Or Cream

Classic American Pancakes $10.90
- Served with maple syrup and cream
Pasta Carbonara $16.50
- Fresh cooked pasta tossed with bacon and mushroom sauce, finished with parmesan cheese
Asian Spicy Chicken Noodle Salad $19.00
- Asian slaw with cashews, fresh berbs, rice noodles and Asian vinaigrette
Cake $7.50
- Our staff will advise you of today's selection
Beer Battered Fish n' Chips $18.50
- Served with lemon wedges and tartare sauce
Fish of the Day P.O.A
- Our staff will advise you of today's fish
Classic Chicken Caesar Salad $20.00
- Cos lettuce, croutons, bacon, a poached egg, parmesan and Caesar dressing
Mosaic Grand Breakfast $18.90
- Two eggs any style on buttered toast, a hash brown, streaky bacon, sausage, grilled tomato and mushrooms

Hash Brown $3.00
Eggs Benedict $18.00
- Poached free range eggs on an English breakfast muffin, topped with hollandaise, served with Tomato, Mushroom and Spinach
Waffles $17.00
- Light, crispy waffles served with maple syrup and cream with your choice of streaky bacon or berries and banana
Verge Traditional Breakfast $22.00
- Grilled streaky bacon, free range eggs, hash brown, breakfast sausage, tomato and mushroom with your choice of white or rye toast
Beef Nachos $20.00
- Corn chips layered with beef and chilli beans, served with salsa and sour cream
Toast $3.00
Chicken Burger $22.00
- Crumbed chicken, avocado and seasonal slaw on a toasted bun, served with wedges
Bacon (2) $3.00