Lunch at Chaud

Spontaneity sometimes results in brilliant experiences, such as it did this week when my sister, brother and I decided to have lunch at Chaud. Chaud (as most of us already know) is a fine dining restaurant located on the corner of Dundonald Street and Queen's Park West. Khalid Mohammed has indeed made a name for himself in Trinidad and Tobago, and other parts of the world. He is often well received and with good reason. Dining at Chaud (and Chaud Cafe) is always a grand experience, and I will definitely be returning again and again. I am yet to try Chaud Creole, but rest assured, I will be there soon.
For lunch, along with their a la carte menu, they also have a prix fixe menu with numerous selections, and quite affordable. My brother, sister and I each had something different, all of which were incredible.

STARTERS:

Tarte Flambe
Tomatoes, Olives, Onions, Fines Herbes, Sauce Mornay

Seared Scallop & Crispy Pork Belly 
Shaved Brussels Sprout, Pear Chutney, Honey-Sherry Wine Gastrique

Soup: Mushroom Veloute, Parmesan Panna Cotta, Basil Oil

MAIN COURSE:

Chicken Fried Steak
Pan Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Slow Cooked Greens, Sweet Corn Succotash

Pinot Noir Braised Duck Legs
French Lentils, Roasted Butternut Squash, Beets, Cippolini Onions Agro Dolce

Seafood Jambalaya
Shrimp, Fish & Mussels with Andouille Sausage, Sweet Peppers & Rice

DESSERT:

Peanut Butter Pecan Pie
Salted Caramel, Honey Ice Cream

Apple Beignets
Cinnamon-Sugar, Butter-Bourbon Sauce

Chocolate-Espresso Mousse
Phyllo Crisps