At the Hôtel Métropole Monte-Carlo, winter is experienced with indulgence and generosity. Until spring, Executive Chef Christophe Cussac, Pastry Chef Patrick Mesiano and Head Barman Mickaël Bellec have imagined Chocolate Time, an invitation to savor chocolate in all its richness and sensuality.
Set within the intimate ambiance of the Lobby Bar, this true chocolate bar reveals a selection of creations designed for sharing, featuring pastries and childhood classics prepared exclusively in the Hotel’s in-house chocolaterie. To be enjoyed time and again, shared or savored solo depending on the mood: the utterly irresistible Chocolate Fondue; the Chocolate, Caramel and Peanut Bar, a deliciously crunchy treat; the Cookie with Vanilla Ice Cream, filled with nostalgic memories; and the soft, delicate Brioche Crème Brûlée with Chocolate Chips.
The pastry menu unveils the Guanaja Chocolate Finger, both vibrant and deep; the Milk Chocolate Crispy Tart with harmoniously contrasting textures; and the Dark Chocolate Mousse, offering enveloping intensity. The Soufflé Chocolate and Praline Tart, a true pastry icon and signature creation, captivates with its light, almost airy indulgence. To revive the comforting spirit of afternoon tea, the Cocoa Marble Cake stands as an obvious choice, simple and nostalgic, yet crafted with the precision of a grand maison. The “Caraïbe” Chocolate Flan highlights the subtlety of single-origin cocoas, while the Cappuccino Brioche delicately blends coffee and chocolate.
Mickaël Bellec, Head Barman of Hôtel Métropole Monte-Carlo, has created a selection of drinks that elevate chocolate in all its forms. Among them are the powerful balance of the Noir Intense cocktail, with notes of Macallan Harmony V, Phoenix Honey Orchid tea honey, tonka bean and Angostura; the generous sweetness of the Chocolate Cascade, combining vanilla-infused gin, Amaretto, Kahlúa and chocolate; and the Choco-Delight, a vibrant mocktail of apple juice, cocoa-spiced caramel and ginger ale. Comforting infusions and hot chocolates, traditional or delicately scented with cinnamon, extend this chocolate-filled interlude.
With Chocolate Time, Hôtel Métropole Monte-Carlo unveils a true chocolate bar, where indulgence and conviviality are fully enjoyed with family or friends, at the heart of the Monegasque winter.
