CANTABRIAN CUISINE
PINK LADY ROOFTOP BAR: TUESDAY NIGHT PASTA NIGHT
At the top of The Muse Hotel, the Pink Lady Rooftop offers panoramic views of Christchurch. On Tuesday nights there is a special which any Italian food lover will enjoy. I popped my head into the server to see the chefs going for it. A busy well-ordered kitchen is a good sign things are going to be good.
You get to start with a crusty olive oil covered Focaccia delight. Followed by Strozzapreti Al Brasato. A beef cheek ragu, Gremolata, parmesan stunner that was just full of flavor.
I started my beverages with Mojito but after the beef cheek switched to a bottle of Mont Albano red. That’s a great wine to go with this Italian feast and I’m surprised by the variation on what’s available on the beverage menu. You can enjoy your meal and beverages either on the open-air rooftop or the intimacy of the indoor area.
Our wonderful food attendant, Holy, then brought forward the Penne All’Arrabbiatta. Quite the mouthful to say, quite the mouthful to eat. Tomatoes, chili, garlic, parsley and parmesan. I’ve attempted this at home but Pink Lady’s Italian chef obviously has outdone me here.
Last up came the Gorgonzola E Noci. I was looking forward to the creaminess of this one and with my last piece of Focaccia soaked up creamy blue cheese sauce with crispy walnuts covered in parmesan. This is where you get to choose if you want more. All you can eat is where I stopped. The meals were perfect sizes and full of flavor and variation. I couldn’t have another bite but my friend couldn’t resist going back for another plate of beef cheek.
You might think I should have finished with the Tiramisu, but I couldn’t honestly have one more mouthful. It was a wonderful warm night outside and the full moon and stunning view over the city just enhanced the experience. The booth-style seating was very comfortable and our service from Holy was enjoyable. Pink Lady was busy so I’d advise booking and we just squeaked in. All over I loved the experience. Theres plenty of time to work it off at the gym later.
Grazie
