Six by Nico Leeds, the conceptual culinary experience which rotates its themed menu every six weeks, is bringing a touch of childhood nostalgia with its latest innovative six-course tasting menu – available from 15th January to 25th February 2024.
Introducing the ‘Mad Hatters Tea Party’, a brand-new six-course dining experience handcrafted to bring to life Alice’s adventures in Wonderland through a series of edible delights.
The latest culinary masterpiece will be the sixth menu to be served up at the renowned restaurant and promises to transport guests into another dimension with its creative selection of courses, as snacks and aperitifs. This menu is set to offer an unparalleled dining experience, blending unique flavours, textures, and presentations that defy expectations within the Leeds foodie scene.
The menu includes the following:
1. Mad Hatters Tea Party
Mushroom Tea, Smoked Bacon Jam, Truffle Parmesan Royale and Pickled Walnut & Keens Cheddar Scone
Vegetarian option: Mushroom Tea, Pickled Walnut Jam, Truffle Pecorino Royale, Savoury Cheese Scone
2. The White Rabbit
Rabbit, Chicken & Date Ballotine, Beef Fat Roasted Carrot, Tarragon Pesto, Rabbit Bolognese and Carrot Ketchup
Vegetarian option: Roasted Carrot, Tarragon Pesto, Carrot Ketchup, Goats Cheese Mousse, Pumpkin Seed Dressing, Chervil
3. Paint the Roses Red
Goats Cheese Mousseline, Baby Beet, Garden Radish, Kalamata Olive Soil and Red Apple Caramel
Vegetarian option: Celeriac Rose, Baby Beets, Garden Radish, Kalamata Olive Soil, Red Apple Caramel
4. Eat Me, Drink Me!
Roasted Black Pollock, Miso Glaze, Bonito Emulsion, White Turnip Puree, Pickled Tokyo Turnip and Dashi Broth
Vegetarian option: Roast Aubergine, Miso & Yuzu Glaze, Leek Emulsion, White Turnip Puree, Pickled Tokyo Turnip, Turnip Broth
5. Off With Its Head!
Pork Belly, Choucroute, Apple Gel, Pig Head Croquette, Cauliflower & Sauce Charcuterie
Add-On: Roasted Scallop, Black Pudding, Pickled Celeriac & Lovage Emulsion
Vegetarian option: Charred Hispi Cabbage, Soy Glaze, Cauliflower, Choucroute, Apple Gel, Mustard Charcuterie Cream
6. Queen of Hearts
White Chocolate Mousse, Red Velvet Cake, Raspberries and Pecan Brittle
The six-course Mad Hatters Tea Party tasting menu is priced at £39 per person, with the option to indulge in an expertly selected wine pairing for an additional £30 per person. For those guests who want to enjoy everything the menu has to offer, there is the choice to add on themed snacks including: Ox and Comte Nuggets, or a vegetarian version consisting of Potato & Comte Nuggets, as well as Sourdough with Roast Chicken Fat Butter (meat-free alternative available).
Chef Nico Simeone spoke of the latest menu, “The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party is our ultimate celebration of creativity and taste. Our commitment to redefining food experiences is reflected in every dish, and we’re so excited for guests in Leeds to join us on a tasting menu adventure where gastronomy meets the whimsical and fun.
I am beyond proud of the success and growth that Six by Nico has had in Leeds and I’m keen that this new menu will receive the same incredible reception that its successors have.”
Six by Nico caters to dietary requirements, offering a full meat-free menu for each new menu concept. Alternatively, customers can swap courses from the meat menu to the vegetarian alternative. Other dietaries and certain allergens can also be catered to upon request, ensuring that everyone can enjoy the best possible dining experience.
To make a booking, visit the website: https://www.sixbynico.co.uk/leeds/booking/.
