Chucs Review

Like many, I decided I wanted to start the new year by eating smarter not less, and consuming foods which are good for me. So, when I heard Chucs had launched a Detox Menu – I knew I had to go. The word detox can sometimes feel like you are skimming, for some, even missing out. However, at Chucs it was the exact opposite, I felt like I was gaining good nutrients and deliciously tasting foods.

We headed to Chucs Mayfair – nestled on the corner of Dover street. The restaurant itself is small and offers a cosy atmosphere. Its stylish décor is further enhanced by the photographs from the 1950’s beautiful Amalfi coast. Designed to help you feel relaxed, this restaurant is the perfect spot for catching up with friends, a business meeting or a date.

Those dining across any of the Chucs restaurants have the option of combining the new Detox Menu with the usual Chucs Menu- serving up Italian favourites, light salads, and divine desserts. To start, we opted for the freshly squeezed juices, mine was an invigorating cleanse made from lemon, grapefruit, and orange. My friend chose the Green B, a healthy balance of must have greens.

The detox menu offers a variety of healthy dishes. Those craving something warm will enjoy the vegetable minestrone soup. With a preference for fish – I went for the elegant poached salmon with chicory velouté and protein packed seed – amaranth. The salmon was soft, and filling. To accompany it, I also added the fresh quinoa tabbouleh as a side.

My friend was torn between the gluten free pasta and the seared tuna, she opted for the tuna and niçoise salad complete with broccoli, beans, quail eggs, with sesame seeds providing an extra punch, which she loved.
Those who need to round off with a dessert can dip into the signature Chucs menu. There are also several teas available including classics such as Earl Grey to popular herbal teas such as chamomile.

To create this special edition menu, Chucs Group Chef Alessandro Verdenelli, teamed up with the expertise of Private members health club KX nutritionists. You would be forgiven for thinking; a detox menu couldn’t fill you – but in this instance it definitely did.

Chucs has four locations throughout the city: Mayfair, Harrods, The Serpentine and Westbourne Grove. The new detox menu is available at all – a great way to start the new year right, for fellow healthy eaters.

Website: www.chucsrestaurants.com
Written by: Hena Husain