I'll set the scene... candlelight, waiters dressed in black & white, orange and black trinkets dotted along shelves ... all creating just the right atmosphere of warm & cosy yet still artsy-fartsy.
It's the perfect setting for a romantic celebratory meal.
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| Candlelight |
The menu was full of delicious choices made from local produce all with fancy sounding titles.
Local lobster, crab and hand dived scallops plus beef fillet with a full farmers name associated with it served alongside that recent craze of a bit of bone marrow.
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| Gazpacho |
No sooner had we ordered when a cute little foodie freebie arrived at the table. An espresso cup of the most delicious gazpacho I've ever had was brought out as a pre-starter. I don't normally get very excited about soup, but this little cup of cold tomato liquid had so many levels of flavours I couldn't help but want more.
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| Scallops with cauliflower |
The starters arrived with foam & frills but full of flavour as well. The scallops were cooked 'just right' with dabs of interesting sauce and sprigs of local veg.
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| Lobster with Ravioli |
The main dishes were incredibly stylish with swishes of colourful sauce dried on the plate and even more foam. I'm still not sure whether I was meant to utilise the sauce in some way or just admire it?
Yes, it was a beautiful plate of food but it was not lacking in substance, although I have to admit I enjoyed my ravioli more than the actual hunk of lobster provided.
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| Blueberry Jelly with cream |
We then received a little unexpected pallet cleanser (or was it an amuse bouche?) which was tasty and served in a shot glass as well. It does make for a perfect portion size.
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| Caramelised Apple with Hazelnut sponge |
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| Strawberry Bakewell Tart |
Our desserts were rather picturesque making us wonder whether they'll be less tasty, fashion over function in a taste bud sense?
They were almost little colourful scenes with flavour bomb combinations splodged on the canvas. A candied nut paired with a mint leaf, sat near a smoosh of caramel all coming together in each bite to make a beautiful dessert which all the senses enjoyed.
Celebrations are meant to be memorable occasions and that is exactly what this meal was, now it's
time to hit the gym.
