The ‘Must’-Have Valentine’s Cuisine of 2018

Godfreys T-Bone Florentine steak and a jar of La Maison Maille black truffle mustard are a true match made in heaven to share with your lover this Valentine’s Day, as the extravagant dine-in meal launches in London, Picadilly.

Lovers rejoice this Valentine’s Day as cupid’s arrow has struck La Maison Maille and Godfreys butchers to create a pairing of culinary perfection. The gourmet French mustard brand and premium quality master butchers have created the ‘Be Maille’ Valentine package, which boasts one of the finest cuts of 60-day dry aged beef T-bone Florentine steak that has been sumptuously paired with a jar of hand pumped Maille black truffle mustard with Chablis white wine.

Renowned worldwide for its craft of luxury gourmet mustard and over 270 years of expertise, Maille firmly believes that the right condiment can truly define a meal. What’s more, the ‘Be Maille’ Valentine package steak isn’t just any steak; a free-range dry aged beef T-bone Florentine is exceptionally rare, and finding one that is 60-day dry aged is almost unheard of. Consequently, the expert husbandry and impeccable provenance lovingly contributes to the Florentine’s nickname as the ‘jewel of the steak world’.

Due to its extra depth of flavour and tender butter like texture, the T-bone steak may be quickly grilled or fried and most importantly for lovers, its extra thick cut creates an enormous double portion that is perfect to share with your partner. To top off the decadent show stopping meal, the Maille black truffle mustard will get your taste buds singing as its impeccable flavour notes harmonise beautifully with the magnificent steak. The French black truffles are sourced from Provence and are rich and intense in flavour and are perfectly balanced with the fruitiness of Burgundy’s elegant Chablis wine which creates a unique and mouth-watering flavour.

Furthermore, the French Dijon mustard seeds are cut, not crushed, to give the mustard its exceptionally fine texture that will quite simply make your steak sing. The luxurious mustard is flecked with shavings of black truffle and is presented in an exclusive Valentine’s Day inspired red puce stoneware jar within sleek, black La Maison Maille boutique packaging.

Harry Lalousis, the world’s only mustard sommelier, said: “La Maison Maille use the highest quality and innovative ingredients to create astonishing flavours that help make meals memorable. The earthy and rich flavour of the black truffle mustard and its intense yet delicate aroma brings out a decadent flavour combination against the tender Florentine T-bone steak. Dijon is synonymous with the finest mustard you can buy, proving that this marriage of flavours is a true culinary love.”

Chris Godfrey, owner of Godfreys premium quality master butchers, said: “The 60 day dry aged Florentine is the embodiment of luxurious taste – making it a perfect partner for La Maison Maille mustard. Owing to its large size and its coupling of two of the most prized cuts of beef, the short loin and the tenderloin, the dry aged cut is one of the rarest and highest quality steaks available. Partnering the Florentine with the opulent flavour of the black truffle mustard creates a true culinary masterpiece that should be shared and enjoyed with the one you hold dearest this Valentine’s Day.”

For those who want a gastronomic evening like no other, and don’t want to compromise on luxury, expense or taste – cast aside overcrowded restaurants and supermarket deals this year and instead choose to spoil your other half with the ‘Be Maille’ Valentine package. Give in to your senses and succumb to this one-of-a-kind partnership that is available online and in-store at Godfrey’s until 14 February.

The limited edition Maille and Godfreys partnership is available on a first-come-first-served basis, with just 100 of the luxury packages available.