Freemasons at Wiswell

These pics are from a fantastic lunch on 23^rd December. A little pre-Christmas present to myself.

Apple Tartlet

Wild hare, black pudding & apple mayo

Rosemary & sea salt bread

Crème fraiche butter with foie gras

Wild Game – baked in brioche, roast foie gras, sauce of red wine & truffle

Lemon Sole – cooked in brown butter, leek fondue, Southport potted shrimp

Blade of Beef – slow cooked in beer, sticky cheek, hen of the woods, charred spring onion, Xo sauce

Duck Fat Chips

Cauliflower Cheese

Seasonal Vegetables

Quince – Autumn spices, brown butter ice cream, ginger bread crumbs, roasted quince soup

Citrus – meringue pie inspired by Wiswell Moor

Petit fours

Adam Reid at The French

These pics are from a quick lunch at Adam Reid at The French on 15^th December. Simon Rogan has left Adam in charge but it’s pre the expected refurb. Early days, but I’m certain The French will continue to go from strength to strength under Adam and Co.

Crispy trotter & belly, pickled onion

Fried broccoli, cheese & truffle

Parsnip, mushroom & horseradish cream

Artichoke, smoked eel, hazelnut, chicory

Celeriac & cabbage, tarragon crust, leeks

Clementine with white chocolate

Golden Apple

(Adam’s winning dish from on Great British Menu 2016)