A classic French bistro in east London that does the small things well and serves a mousse of utter perfection
Petit Pois Bistro, 9 Hoxton Square, London N1 6NU (020 7613 3689). Meal for two, including drinks and service: £75
Not long after the Petit Pois Bistro opened in Hoxton Square, London, word began circulating about one of the desserts on offer. When he heard about this, the head chef apparently let out a howl of despair. “Is this what I’m going to become famous for?” Chris Smith asked. “A chocolate mousse?”
The chocolate mousse is a thing of beauty and soothing darkness. It is mousse as balm for the soul
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