OK, What's For Lunch or Tea Today?

[Marco]

Setting the scene first...





Can you spot the Brabster below



And the grub...

Del's starter of Goat's Cheese Mousse with Beetroot Meringue:



And mine - Salmon Rillette with a Dill Mayonnaise, Capers and compressed Cucumber:




Del's main course of Cauliflower Steak with a Cashew Nut and Pumpkin Seed Sauce with Diced Potato:




And mine - Breast of Chicken with Pommes Anna, wilted greens and a Tarragon Emulsion:



Different angle:



It was washed down with a bottle of Mâcon-Péronne - Chardonnay, Domaine du Bicheron, from the restaurant's cellar.

We were too stuffed to have any puds! But it was a lovely meal in convivial surroundings, and best of all just great to get out again into the big wide world!

Marco.

[Roy S]

Tarragon Emulsion

Think that's what I did my lounge in?

All looks lovely but I'd have had room for dessert (no surprise there then )

[Alex_UK]

Looks great Marco, we’ve not yet ventured to eat out, but have a cheeky week booked next month in North Norfolk and have a few favourite eateries we’re hoping to visit.


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[guy]

Yes, home made mash using Albert Bartlett potatoes (they seem to be a good 'all rounder') with plenty of butter, whole milk (Cravendale) & seasoning.

Only ate one of the pies & didn't enjoy that, meat pies are off the menu for a bit after that experience.

Chips & mash would've been preferable!

Really sorry that you have been put off pies by that experience.

I love a pie and mash and have never been disappointed by "Capel pies"- available in several village stores around here. I have looked them up and they do mail order (I hadn't realised that they do such a range - only tried the chicken and ham, and their beef with Broadside ale ).
Buy a stock for the freezer and the p&p isn't too bad.

http://www.countrypies.co.uk/pages/o...rmREVISED.html

highly recommended

[guy]

Just seen your lunch out Marco - looks wonderful. One of those places where I would be tempted to have several starters and forget about the main course.

[Marco]

Think that's what I did my lounge in?

All looks lovely but I'd have had room for dessert (no surprise there then )

Lol - the 'emulsion' was the wee green blobs! The whole dish was gorgeous... Standards certainly haven't dropped since we were last there, and pretty good value for £19.90 (each) for 2 courses, considering the quality of the food

Yeah, we mulled the puddings, but decided to go for a coffee and ice-cream later in Chester town centre! Plus, what I didn't picture was the artisan breads with balsamic vinegar, and basil and olive oil dips we had with our pre-lunch drinkies, so that filled us up, too!

Marco.

[Roy S]

Really sorry that you have been put off pies by that experience.

I love a pie and mash and have never been disappointed by "Capel pies"- available in several village stores around here. I have looked them up and they do mail order (I hadn't realised that they do such a range - only tried the chicken and ham, and their beef with Broadside ale ).
Buy a stock for the freezer and the p&p isn't too bad.

http://www.countrypies.co.uk/pages/o...rmREVISED.html

highly recommended

Thanks for that Guy.

I like a drop of Adnam's Broadside, would imagine the pie to be delicious.

With a nod to Lennon maybe I'll 'Give pies a chance'

[Marco]

Looks great Marco, we’ve not yet ventured to eat out, but have a cheeky week booked next month in North Norfolk and have a few favourite eateries we’re hoping to visit.

Cheers, mate. We're fortunate to have a lot of quality eateries near us - fortunately still trading! Hope you really enjoy yourself in Norfolk when the time comes - I'm sure you will

Marco.

[Barry]

"Tarragon emulsion" - don't you just love the pretentious 'foodie speak' of restaurants.

Otherwise it looks very nice Marco.

[Marco]

Just seen your lunch out Marco - looks wonderful. One of those places where I would be tempted to have several starters and forget about the main course.

Yeah, you could do that, but the mains are also fab - and everything else, too!

Marco.