| As reported by Edward O'Brien of "The
Cotswold Hills" website. "Starters
at such a specialist food house are predictably expensive, but nonetheless, excellent
value for money. Particularly high appreciation was expressed at the Assiette of Home Smoked Salmon with a
Quenelle of Avruga Caviar at £6.00. My own choice of Salad
of Pan Fried Pigeon Breast with Fois Gras on a Bed of French Puy Lentils at £9.75, prepared me just right for my Fresh fish
choice, Bouillabaisse, made with
Haddock, Wild Sea Bass, Salmon, Lobster and Mussels at £14.25. Two of my guests chose to share a Lobster from the "Live Tank" - although not by pointing the
executioner's finger - served with Mayonnaise, Shallot Vinegar, Lemons and Tabasco Sauce,
including, on our evening, Crab, Three Oysters, North Sea Prawns, Two Mediterranean
Prawns, with Moules and Clam Marinères, at £55.00 for the
two dishes. Although we all chose fish for our main courses, non-marine dishes are
available There was a short debate when Handmade Organic Lamb Sausages were spotted, flavoured with Rosemary and
Garlic, with Mash & Onion Gravy at £7.25. We all agreed, that while at the upper end of the price scale for local
restaurants, the meal was exceptional in every sense.
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