This November, Darkhorse the modern European restaurant in the East Village, Stratford, will be hosting a Racine pop up with industry legend Henry Harris. For one night only, Henry will take to the stoves to cook a specially designed menu recreating some classic dishes, from one of the capital’s best-loved French restaurants.
The three-course menu will be paired with wines carefully selected by Ian Goodman, co-founder of Darkhorse, the menu will include Seared Duck Hearts with Garlic Butter, Celeriac and Smoked Eel Remoulade with Fresh Horseradish, paired with a Jurancon Sec, Clos Lapeyre 2014; Duck Confit with Gratin Tarbais, paired with Château Le Roc Classique, Fronton 2012; and to finish Baked Plum Financier with Armagnac Créme Anglaise paired with Monbazillac, Jour de Fruit, Domaine de l’Ancienne Cure 2013.
Henry says, “I am delighted to be bringing Racine back for one night and to join forces with my good friends Ian and Lee. Darkhorse is the perfect home for Racine’s revival!” “We are thrilled to hosting Henry for the evening, we’ve always loved his dishes and are looking forward to an evening of good food and wonderful company” say Ian and Lee Glen, Co-Founders of Darkhorse