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

Bowl of shoestring fries with relish and mayo $7.00
Honey maple roasted muesli, coconut yoghurt, saffron poached pear, seasonal fruit, passionfruit $13.00
Smoked tomato chilli beans $3.50
Tomato relish $1.50
Little Pom's Benny, smoked bacon, poached eggs, cheddar buttermilk biscuits, corn, avocado, coriander, smoked jalapeno lime hollandaise $25.00
Blueberry hotcake, caramelised banana, ricotta vanilla cream, strawberries, toasted nuts, pure maple $21.50
Potato rosti $2.50
Eggs your way on sour dough toast with tomato relish $9.50

Stir Fried Vegetables $10.00
Pork or Chicken with Curry Paste $13.50
Red Curry Seafood $17.50
Pad Thai Noodle and Vegetables $10.00
(B) Chicken $8.00
Green or Red Curry Tofu and Vegetables $11.00
Tom Kha Talay (Mixed Seafood) $17.50
Sweet and Sour Pork $13.50

PASTA PUTTANESCA $25.00
- tomato, anchovies, chilli, olives & capers
AGLIO E PEPERONCINO $19.00
- tomato, garlic, chilli, mozzarella
MARGHERITA $20.00
- tomato, basil, buffalo mozzarella
NAPOLITANA $19.00
- tomato, anchovies, capers, mozzarella
BIANCA $18.00
- parmesan olive oil, mozzarella
ROSSA $18.00
- tomato, mozzarella
ROMANA $19.00
- tomato, anchovies, oregano, mozzarella
BRUCHETTA $14.00
- with mushrooms, taleggio, & balsamic figs

Palak Paneer $15.00
- Homemade cheese cooked with fresh spinach and spices
Roti $3.00
- Whole wheat flour
Tandoori Mushroom (8 pieces) $9.00
- Mushrooms dipped in garlic and yogurt marinadethen cooked in tandoor
Fish Amritsari Tikka (5 pieces) $16.00
- Ling fish marinated in garlic, ginger and spices- grilled in the tandoor together with onions, capsicum and tomatoes, 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
Aloo Kulcha $4.50
- Potato and pea filling
Raita $3.00
- Cucumber in yoghurt
Madras (Chicken or Lamb) $14.50
- Meat cooked with coconut cream, mustard seeds and spices

Cucumber N/A
Thinly Cut Ready Salted N/A
Flatbread N/A
Roast Beef N/A
Thousand Island N/A
Subway Seafood Sensation N/A
Avocado Toasties N/A
Steak and Cheese N/A

Large $10.90
Mozzarella Cheese $2.00
Large $10.90
Combo
- Souvlaki of your choice + fries + can of drink.
Triple $13.50
Large $10.90
Fries $4.00
Triple $17.00

Burger du jour (GF/Vegan available) $11.00
-Add eggs or hash $15.50
● Shroom Room Shrooms $17.50
- Muhsrooms cooked in a creamy garlic sauce served with pesto on wholegrain toast
Polenta Fries $8.50
- + Eggs or Hash $21.50
● Beans on Toast (GF/Vegan available) $11.50
- Smoked housemade beans on wholegrain toast served w/ aioli our sour cream
Hash Breakfast (GF +DF) $17.50
- Housemade hash, fresh baby spinach, poached eggs and hollandaise
Toast & Spreads $7.50

Bacon Comn Pattie
Steak onion Pattie
Chicken Fried Rice $9.50
Sweet & Sour Pork $11.00
Cashew Nuts $3.50
Pork Fried Rice $9.50
Chicken Chow Mein $9.50
Steak Onion on Rice $9.50

Chicken Pack $9.00
- 2 Chicken Burgers, 1/2 Chips
Bacon, Egg, Mushroom, Tomato $1.00
Donut / 3 Fish Bites $2.00
Steak & Cheese $6.90
Meat $1.60
Spring Rolls / Curry Rolls $2.50
$14 Pack $14.00
- 2 Chicken Burgers, 2 Chicken Nuggets, 1 Fish, 1 Hot Dog, 1 Chips
Chocolate Donut / Jam Donut / Battered Sausages $2.20

Smoked Chicken Salad $18.00
- sliced chicken breast with mesclun & iceberg, tomato, cucumber, red onion & croutons topped with a Caesar dressing
Fish Bites (6) and Chips $10.00
Salad – small bowl $5.50
Children under 10 years old. Meals followed by an ice-cream sundae with a choice of topping – chocolate, caramel, banana or strawberry
Platter – Large $35.00
- (fried) six of the "Small Platter" with larger portions of wedges & fries
Battered Onion Rings $6.00
Nachos (vegetarian option available) $15.00
- spiced infused beef and kidney bean mix, corn chips, cheese, salsa with sour cream and chilli
Pork Spare Ribs (9) $23.50
- served with a sweet smoky BBQ sauce

Large $3.00
Bacon & egg $5.90
Savouries $2.10
Meat Pattie $2.80
Medium $6.50
Breakfast $6.20
Lasagne topper $3.30
Pork Riblets

BEER BATTERED FRIES $10.00
- served with garlic aioli
CHICKEN NUGGETS AND CHIPS $6.50
- served with tomato sauce
FISH BITES AND CHIPS $6.50
- served with tomato sauce
MINI PIZZA AND CHIPS $6.50
- served with tomato sauce
OPEN BEEF SANDWICH WITH FRIES $16.00
- served on lightly toasted ciabatta with mesclun salad tomato red onion aioli and beef strips with a side of mint yogurt
BURGER AND CHIPS FISH 16.00
- Hoki fillet onion rings lettuce tomato cheese and tartare
SHARE PLATTER $22.50/$45.00
- squid rings, Hoki bites crumbed prawns onion rings spring rolls vegetable samosas and crinkle cut fries with a selection of sauces, sweet chili, tartare and tomato sauce
WEDGES $11.00
- with cheese and bacon served with salsa and sour cream

Goat Cheese & Green Bean Salad $22
- served with semi dried tomato, Kalamata olives, red onion, mesculin lettuce and bread croutons
Avocado and Feta Smash $19
- add bacon
Caesar Salad $21
- add chicken
Bread and Dips $14
- lovely selection of bread and dips
Chicken Breast with ham, cheese and peach (Kureci prso se sunkou, broskvi a syrem) $25
- mouthwatering chicken breast combined with ham, cheese, and peach served w- fresh salad and potato dauphinoise
Bagel $12
- house smoked salmon & cream cheese
Soup of the day $12.50
- please ask our friendly staff
Bohemian Breakfast $20
- Bramborák (Czech savoury potato pancake), spinach, bacon free range poached eggs