Cocottine features a decor scheme that brings to mind the sparkling sea and sky of the Cote d'Azur in France. The new restaurant, which opened in July in Parkview Green mall in Beijing, has a distinctly southern French soul. According to its managing director, Jimmu Loh, the new concept aims to transport diners to a bistro in the south of …
The premise behind the French method of cooking en cocotte is to slow down the cooking process in order to concentrate flavor. Fish cooked for an extended period of time usually winds up dry, but a combination of low oven temperature, moist-heat environment, and the right cut of fish allows it to remain juicy and tender. The fresh Mediterranean flavors …