There’s a theory that eating cheese before bed can cause you to have bizarre, vivid dreams. You know, ‘cheese dreams’. But why wait till sleep for the cheese-induced fun to begin? Start living the dream.
The nightmarish reality might be that the sun currently sets at 3.30 pm, and also that you’re cranking the radiator to a setting that will eventually bankrupt you. However, the arrival of winter also brings with it a spread of soul-warming treats and festive delights.
All across London, venues are rolling out dreamy pots of gooey, bubbling cheese. Truffle-infused, mushroom and boozy variations abound. Here’s our pick of fondue to melt your heart.
For fire
Boundary Rooftop, Shoreditch
Boundary’s Fondue Savoyard is a dreamy concoction of Beaufort chalet d’alpage, mountain-aged Comte d’estive, and Emmental, the Swiss classic, along with a bold dash of Hennessy V.S. and white wine. It’s a perfect alchemy.
In the name of the chilly season, you can sip hot cocktails including warm cider with apple juice, Monkey Shoulder whisky, Pernod anise and the Snow Queen blend, featuring Havana Club 3 rum, Frangelico, Cointreau, and white chocolate. And it’s all to be enjoyed by the crackling fire pit, along with a panoramic East London vista.
For raclette and boozy cheese
Après 23 at Hilton London Metropole, Paddington
Make your way to the West End and ascend to the top of the 23-storey Hilton London Metropole. The highest level has been transformed into a snug winter space, Après 23, which features alpine décor and warming brews like mulled wine and spiced gin flowing from the ski-themed bar.
The real party-starter is the cheese, of course. Dip into cheese fondue and subtly hover around the raclette bar, where you can have molten-cheese scraped over pickles and roasted potatoes. To top it all off, there’s a boozy milk and white chocolate fondue waiting for you at the finish line.
For views
The Rooftop at Trafalgar Hotel, St. James
The Trafalgar’s winter chalet returns with toasty blankets, heaters, and a breath-taking view of London. Oh, and a whole lot of fondue and champagne see you through the evening.
For vegan fondue
Tibits, Mayfair
From its heated terrace, Tibits Mayfair is serving up a traditional Swiss cheese fondue this December with homemade bread and vegetable sides. For the vegans, there’s also a delicious plant-based fondue available.
For action
Fortnum’s Lodge, Somerset House
Cut a figure eight at the Somerset House ice rink and then cosy up with your special someone – i.e. whoever will let you wolf down most of the fondue – at Fortnum’s Lodge.
This year, the venue is serving up a rich, creamy mushroom cheese fondue with a paired wine. The fondue is made up of a gooey trio of Comte, Raclette and Gris Bleu, as well as sautéed mushrooms for a bit of earthiness and texture.
For charcuterie
The Cheese Bar, Camden
Choose between three kinds of fondue, Mayfield, Coolea and Kingham, and goats’ cheese at Camden Market’s church of cheese: The Cheese Bar.
You’ll also be served up a charcuterie plate to start, as well as sides for your fondue including crunchy pickles, steamed cauliflower, Brussel sprouts, and chipolatas. Brace yourself, and your gut, for the baked meringue dessert to follow.
For truffles
Dalloway Terrace, Fitzrovia
Escape to a wintry bliss of snow-speckled pine garlands and traditional Swiss cow bells in Dalloway Terrace. Drink away your winter woes with warm cocktails and cheese fondue layered with shaved truffle.
For dippable Yorkshire puddings
Heritage, Leicester Square
Heritage is kicking off the festive season with their own take on Christmas: Swiss-mas. The seasonal menu comes with a Swiss twist, including cauliflower cheese and Perigord truffle fondue served with beef fillet, parsnips, pigs in blankets, and mini Yorkshire puddings.
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source https://metro.co.uk/2019/12/09/londons-best-cheese-fondue-where-to-indulge-this-winter-11411730/
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