As a surprise for the wife I've booked into a swanky hotel on Saturday night. I've asked them to send the restaurant menu over and I just don't know what to have:
The menu doesn't break any of these up, are any of these dishes starters? What does venison taste like? What's a chump of lamb? Is rabbit nice - fatty?
I'm so uncultured, I've got half a mind to head down to the local harvester instead as I know what everything tastes like, but I think I will risk trying something from the menu.
I don't like anything fishy and I know it depends on taste, but what would you cultured swines recommend?
Diver Scallops
Cauliflower, Raisins & Sherry
Roast Quail
Boudin of the Leg, Fried Egg, Apple Jus
Confit Salmon
Tomato & Anchovy Pressing, Braised Fennel, Olive Tapenade
Tronchon of Foie Gras
Pain D’Epice, Kumquat & Gran Marnier Compôte
Isle of Skye Langoustines
Smoked Belly Pork, Celeriac Mousse, Shellfish Cappuccino
Line Caught Sea Bass
Thyme Creamed Potatoes, Sweet & Sour Onions, Hazelnut Foam
Chump of Marches Lamb
Chervil Tuber Puree, Lamb Cassoulet, Caramelised Sweetbread,
Capers & Mint
Day Boat Turbot
Oxtail Ravioli, Braised Lettuce & Crones, Sauce Lie Du Vin
Farced Saddle of Rabbit
Lambs Tongue, Game Chips, Sweet Carrots & Parsley,
Loin of Venison
Marjoram Gnocchi, Butternut Squash, Red Cabbage, Blackberries & Liquorice
Hot Chocolate Fondant
Basil Ice Cream, Lemon Curd
Saffron Poached Pear
Caramel Crème Brulée, Rosewater Sorbet
Rum Roast Banana
Coffee Jelly, Pistachio Ice Cream
Parsnip Parfait
Honey & Cardamom Cream, Chocolate Biscotti
Shropshire Blue & Port Cannelloni
Walnut & Grape Salad, Toasted Fruit Bread
A Selection of Artisan Cheese
Fig & Almond Cake, Quince Jelly, Homemade Biscuits,
Warm Fruit & Nut Bread