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Ekka Celebrations at Belle Époque

For those seeking some refuge from the hustle and bustle of the Ekka, stroll down to nearby Belle Époque where we have mustered up our own Ekka celebrations.
 

Only a 4 minute walk from the RNA showgrounds, visit us today to indulge in a truly French Flamboyant experience.

For Further information or to reserve your table, contact Belle Époque on 3852 1500 or email info@belleepoque.com.au 

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Recipe from head chef - Sebastien Labbé

Each newsletter we will feature a recipe from head chef, Sebastien Labbé.

Soufflé d'asperges
Hot Asparagus Soufflé
Serves 6
Preparation time - 25 minutes
Cooking time - 20 minutes

Ingredients:
Egg  6
Unsalted Butter  40g
Plain Flour  150g
Ricotta Cheese  150g
Full Cream Milk  200ml
Grated Nutmeg  ½ Teaspoon
Asparagus  500g

Method:
1. Peel and cook the asparagus in salted water for 10 minutes. Refresh in iced water and dry.
2. Slice the tops in ½ cm size pieces and set aside.
3. Using a blender, process the remaining pieces of asparagus until smooth.
4. Preheat the oven at 200C. Separate the egg whites from the yolks.
5. To make a roux: melt 30g butter, add the flour, cook for 2 minutes while stirring without color. Add the milk and continue cooking over a slow heat until the mixture thickens.
6. Off the heat, add the ricotta cheese, the asparagus coulis and then the egg yolks and nutmeg. Season and add the diced asparagus and pour the mixture into a cold dish.
7. Butter a soufflé mould or individual ramekins from top to bottom. Whisk the egg whites into very firm peaks, fold them delicately into the egg-asparagus mixture in two goes.
8. Fill the soufflé mould a quarter or a third full, cook in the oven for 20 minutes and serve immediately.

NB: Do not open the oven door to check the soufflé; it will collapse.

First Tuesday Champagne Club

We would like to introduce you to the new Belle Époque First Tuesday Champagne Club. Hosted in conjunction with Bernadette O'Shea (Brisbane's Resident Champagne Consultant) the night provides you with an opportunity to try a selection of beautiful champagnes.

On Tuesday 4th August between 5.30pm and 7.30pm, we will be featuring four Vintage Louis Roederer Champagnes;

2003 Brut Vintage    
2002 Blanc de Blancs          
2003 Rosé Vintage
2000 Cristal Rosé  
2002 Cristal Brut

Bill and Jackie Stenson of Odyssey Oysters, Coffin Bay, South Australia have come to Brisbane for this special event. Live shucking at the Parisian oyster bar by our French chefs.

RSVPs are recommended, to secure your spot please email tess@belleepoque.com.au 

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Bastille Day 2009, Mater Foundation Raffle Winners - Congratulations!

Thank you to all who took part in our Bastille Day celebrations this year! Especially those who supported the Mater Little Miracles Foundation by purchasing tickets for the huge raffle we had on offer.
 

Mater Foundation have since announced the winners of the $25,000 raffle, so congratulations to the following winners:

1st Prize (Diamond Earrings)- Annette Barclay
2nd Prize (Belle Epoque Chef's Table) - Mike Wilkinson
3rd Prize (Jade Absinthe) - Melanie Dinjaski
4th Prize (BeBrave voucher) - Yasmin Rose and Paul Cooke
5th Prize (Emporium Voucher) - Marcel and Lila Poualion
6th Prize (French Lessons) - Paul Martyna
7th Prize (Sirromet)  - Michael Taylor
8th Prize (Absinthe Salon Pack)  - Tony Aveling
9th Prize (Veuve) - Tara Stringer
10th Prize (Nat Sui) - Shannon Arthy
11th Prize (Camera) - Margaret Caught
12th Prize (Alberts Flowers) - Glenda Ghidella

Thank you again to all who helped us celebrate Bastille Day and for making both nights a huge success!  We look forward to seeing you all again very soon and for next year's event.

Merci Boucoup!

Aperitif Evening

You are invited to come and share our passion for love, life, food and friends at our Aperitif Evenings.  

Every Friday evening from 5.00pm to 7.00pm, join us for our drink and cocktail specials.

Relax after a busy week and catch up with a friend for a drink or two, then reserve your table at our bistro and be introduced to an extraordinary range of flavours and textures synonymous with France and French cuisine.

To reserve your table please phone 3852 1500 or email info@belleepoque.com.au

Sunday Afternoon Gypsy Jazz

Come and join us at Belle Époque every Sunday afternoon to enjoy the sounds of 'Salon Rouge' the Swing Gypsy Jazz duo from 4.00pm - 6.00pm.

Recreating the sounds heard in 1930's of gypsy jazz, Salon Rouge combines French and gypsy music traditions with American jazz.  Guitarists Miranda Deutsch and Cam Ford perform a wide selection of this romantic and nostalgic music.

Relax and enjoy cocktail specials and European draught beers, and why not try something from our new French inspired bar menu.

Experience it, savour it, reminisce ... our passion for love, life, food & friends