Hello everyone, well it’s been nearly 6
months since I posted on here and what a hectic 6 months it has been. At work
we have been getting busier and busier whilst trying to push the food offering
forward, to help this and to give me a bit more freedom we have stated to do
one of tasting menu events. The last one was my take on burns night which went
down a treat with our guests and a really good night was had by all
involved.
What else is there to say, not a lot really
the team and I are knocking out great food in my opinion and are pushing to
make us the place to eat in Weybridge. I am writing this as I take a break from
writing the menu changes for the coming weeks with spring just around the
corner we are already seeing wild garlic and there are lots more exciting
produce just round the corner. I am looking forward to getting my hands on some
local asparagus again this year from either Crockford bridge farm (http://www.crockfordbridgefarm.co.uk)
or Garson’s Farm (http://www.garsons.co.uk/c/esher-farm-shop/)
last year we got some cracking vegetables from both and the selection in both
shops is great.
Last year we served our asparagus very
simply, we blanched it for 1 minute in heavily salted water then refreshed in
plenty of iced water to retain its brilliant green colour and fresh flavour. It
was then chargrilled and served with a poached duck egg, wild garlic oil and
shaved Cornish yarg a really good spring starter that went down well with our
guests. We will be bringing that back this year but are currently working on
some tweaks for it.
Whilst being busy at work I have still found time to eat out at a few
places most notably I have been back to Michael Wignall at The Latymer,
Pennyhill park (http://www.pennyhillpark.co.uk/EXCLUSIVE_HOTELS/eating_and_drinking/the_latymer.aspx)
. I said when I first went that it deserved 2 stars in my opinion and since
that post it has been awarded its second star so massive congratulations to Michael
and his team. That meant that I had to go back and eat again, it did not
disappoint the meal was flawless, my favorite dish was
“Lightly Salted Cod, Textures Of
Cauliflower”
Which as you can see was treated to a good
covering of black truffle.
I also went back to Drakes in Ripley (http://www.drakesrestaurant.co.uk).I
think the food that Steve is producing is among the best around, incredible
flavours, brilliant presentation and executed perfectly and to boot he is a
real gentleman, I am really looking forward to staging there very soon. The
highlight of my last meal at Drakes was
“Pork Belly Cooked in Masterstock, Quince,
Langoustine”
Awesome plate of food.
Right well I will try not leave it so long
to post again. With my birthday next week and a lunch booked at Mark Poynton’s,
Restaurant Alimentum I’m sure I will have something to talk about and some
pictures to share.
Thank you
Remember
live to eat don’t eat to live
