There's nothing like a mid-week restaurant launch to perk up your hump day!! Last week I got an email off the lovely Victoria inviting me down to the VIP launch of the new Cote Brasserie in Chester.
I've been getting more and more invites from brands in Chester/on the Wirral which I'm so happy about, it's been really lovely to get away from the city centre (as much as I love Liverpool) and try out some new brands in new areas! So my mother and I decided to take the drive down to Chester for champagne (or orange for me) and canapes versions of their delicious dishes. It was really nice to have the chance to take my mother along to a blogger event, normally she's working most evenings/weekends or it's something she isn't interested in so it isn't something she can get involved in even though she loves coming to events.
In typical me fashion, we were literally the first people to arrive at the launch. It was actually quite nice to be the first people there as it wasn't a blogger-specific event (it was mroe of a press and business launch), I was able to get a bunch of pictures without having to do the weird skirt around people (and I didn't have to try and avoid catching a million and one people in my pictures) and I was able to have a discussion with Victoria about the launch and the recent extension they had completed.
If you didn't know Cote Brasserie has been around since 2007. Starting off in London, from the beginning it's gained in popularity with glowing reviews from the beginning. The restaurant is their take on a modern French brasserie and the interior is gorgeous with marble countertops, beautiful wooden tables hidden away under original brick arches. During the evening, the entire restaurant has amazing mood lighting with candle lit tables and small downward scones. Offering everything from french toast and Croque monsieur to sirloin steak and chocolate fondant, there's something for any time of the day that you pop in!
After talking to Victoria and having a mooch/taking a ton of pictures, everyone started to arrive and mingle. Now as my mum put it I'm "normally really confident", however I was the only blogger in a room full of press and businesses.....it was slightly overwhelming. Once the food started coming round, all was forgotten as me and my mum got to try out several canapes versions of their meals which looked incredible in miniature form whilst having a good gab. I loved the mini calamari and the desserts (I have a massive sweet tooth!).
With continuous top ups of champagne throughout the night, I was able to get my mum to try out some new things that she wouldn't normally try without a bit of alcoholic support (we're not the most adventurous eaters!). I must say the chocolate mousse and creme caramel were definitely my winners of the evening.
I had such a fun night, the restaurant looks amazing and the food is to die for! I can't wait to head back for a bloggers breakfast brunch very soon.
Have you ever tried Cote Brasserie?
Speak to you next time!
*I was invited down to Cote Brasserie for the launch of their Chester branch. All opinions and views are 100% my own and honest.
Cote is one of my favourite places! I always brunch there of a weekend and just love it! If the Liverpool one fancies doing a blogger night, then please, drop me a line! I love their breakfasts, the salmon is always delicious!
ReplyDeleteSarah :)
Saloca in Wonderland
I love it, the food delicious! Definitely want to pop in for breakfast/brunch very soon. Haha I'd love to visit the Liverpool one xx
Deletewow that food looks incredible! sounds like you had a lovely time
ReplyDeleteThank you, the food was delicious. Definitely worth a visit! xx
DeleteYum! I love reading posts about food almost as much as eating the food myself! Looks like you had a great evening :) x
ReplyDeleteHaha me too! I definitely want to start featuring more food blog post as I love writing them xx
DeleteI've never tried cote brasserie before, the food does look good! I'd have to get there first as well so I can take pictures without having to try and dodge other people
ReplyDeleteTasha x
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Haha that's the only thing with being the only blogger at a press event! The food is delicious, I loved the puddings. Really want to go back for their breakfasts xx
DeleteYou're photos are amazing! The food looks sooo yummy too😍
ReplyDeleteAww thank you, I'm really trying to improve my photography for my blog! It was super yummy, the puddings were gorgeous! xx
DeleteThe food looks so good! I've never been myself, might have to check it out x
ReplyDeleteOlivia / describingolivia.com
It's definitely worth a try, I can't wait to go back for breakfast/brunch! xx
DeleteThis post made me so hungryyy 😍 Everything looks so good ❤️ Awesome post ✌️
ReplyDeleteIt was all so yummy, it made me hungry writing the post! xx
DeleteI love the fact you blog place by where I live so I can actually go and try them! Sounds fab and the photos are fab too, made me hungry reading this post!
ReplyDeleteI had no idea that you lived in the North West! They are definitely worth a visit Helena, I can't wait to go back for breakfast xx
DeleteI've never tried here but it's very close to where I live so I'm definitely going to go and check it out! great post lovely!
ReplyDeleteLove, Melissa x
http://www.lovemelissax.co.uk/
Definitely worth a visit, I can't wait to go back for breakfast! xx
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