Sunday 8 January 2017

The Crown, Burchetts Green #MichelinStar

Some pictures from an outstanding and exceptionally good value lunch.


Although aware of them due to the Michelin Star, The Crown came to my particular attention thanks to the review by MO’L in The Guardian (here). I loved the idea that dad, Simon Bonwick, works alone in the kitchen, while a gaggle of his nine offspring work front of house. 


The Crown is one of those places that my wife and I both adored from the moment we entered and then fell completely head over heels with once we’d eaten.

Michelin say, “The Crown is very personally and passionately run by the Bonwick family and comes with a small bar and two intimate, open-fired dining rooms. The refined, deftly prepared dishes - six per course - are decided upon daily; the options are diverse and appealing, with flavours clearly defined.


Pate with Green Peppercorns


Liver on Toast



Scallop a la Nage with macadamia nuts & late season White Alba Truffle



Crediton Duck Breast with a Rather Nice Duck Sauce


Black Forest Cadeau


Pistachio Charlotte with Sauce Pistache


Cheese & Flapjacks


Petit Fours


Date of lunch: 08/01/17

Friday 6 January 2017

The Hinds Head, Bray #MichelinStar

Some pictures from an excellent, hearty lunch at Heston’s pub. 

Most impressed with the Hash of Snails, Curried Parsnips with Chestnut & Bacon and “Wassailing” Caramelised Butter Loaf with Apple. Least impressed with the colour of the yolk on their much celebrated Scotch Egg.


Devils on Horseback


Scotch Egg


Cod Brandade


Venison Carpaccio with Watercress, Turnip, Shallot & Caper Dressing


Hash of Snails


Whole Filleted Plaice with Kale, Smoked Anchovies, Salmon Roe & Cider Butter Sauce


Oxtail & Kidney Pudding


Triple Cooked Chips


Curried Parsnips with Chestnut & Bacon


Baby Spinach Salad with ‘Lord of the Hundreds’ cheese


“Wassailing” Caramelised Butter Loaf with Apple
                                                                                                                         


Date of lunch: 06/01/17
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