Lottie and Wayne came over for dinner on Saturday night and that’s just a little daunting. Why? because they cook so damn well and always put on a fantastic spread. I decided not to get competitive, and make a simple but hearty meal,a pate for starters, followed by a fab fish pie, full of the freshest cod, haddock and prawns I could get. After hunting through many recipes, I loved Gordon Ramsay’s posh fish pie, because it’s nice and boozy, full of white wine and Noilly Prat, (perfect excuse for making martinis). Served with minty peas and beans, ’twas super and we had just enough room for my wicked dark chocolate mousse with rasberrys and orange blossom cream. There was enough leftovers for Sunday supper too. Mmmmm…
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September was a great month for beach holidays, and I took a few. There was Camogli Italy, Skyros Greece, and Ibiza. I’ll publish more stories of my travels, but here’s a first for you. Truly truly the best ever mussels at Calle Gracionetta at the little shack on the beach. Garlic, wine, a ton of fresh tomatoes and secret ingredients indecipherable from Spanish… With a few friends, loads of beer and wine, and hot hot sun and sea, I was in heaven. But that’s not all… Read more…
Having worked on Dean St in Soho for the last 8 months, it’s no wonder I became a huge fan of Signor Zilli. This Soho institution has stood the test of time with its classic menu, great atmosphere, fantastic service and wide range of divine dishes. I have never met celebrity chef Signor Aldo Zilli, but Nino always makes us feel special and welcome, this time, moving a table and chairs out doors for us when all the others were occupied. We started with Grilled Squid with Sweet Chilli Sauce & Rocket – (Calamari ai Ferri con Rucola) followed by…
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19.90 TWO COURSES
23.90 THREE COURSES
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Cold Spanish Gazpacho Soup topped with Shrimps & Parmesan Croutons
Melanzana alla Parmigana with Oregano & Tomato Sauce, Parmesan Cheese
Filo Pastry Parcel stuffed with Parma Ham, Smoked Mozzarella, Artichokes with a Spicy Tomato Sauce
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Oven Roast Lamb Shank with Rosemary Gravy served with Lentils
Poached Cold Salmon with Russian Salad & Garlic Mayonnaise
Pan Fried Calfs Liver Strips with Shallot & Red Wine Sauce served with Mash
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Lemon Tart
Cappuccino Mousse
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Starters…
| Minestrone di Verdure |
£5.50 |
| Seasonal Vegetable Soup |
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| Rotolo di Scamorza Affumicata con Prosciutto di Parma alla Griglia |
£8.00 |
| Grilled smoked mozzarella wrapped in Parma ham served with rocket salad |
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| Insalata di Granchio Servita con Mango ed Avocado |
£8.50 |
| Hand Picked Cornish Crab served with Mango and Avocado |
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| Mozzarella di Bufala con Pomodoro Arrositi (v) |
£7.00 |
| Buffalo mozzarella with Slow Roast tomatoes & Basil Oil |
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| Calamari ai Ferri con Rucola |
£8.50 |
| Grilled Squid with Sweet Chilli Sauce & Rocket |
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| Antipasto Casa |
£8.00 |
| Salami, Parma Ham, Slow Roast Plum Tomato, Cheese & Olives |
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| Funghi di Bosco Gratinati al Formaggio Caprino (v) |
£7.00 |
| Field Portobello Mushroom with Goats Cheese |
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| Gamberoni in Salsa Mediterranea Piccante Servita con Bruschetta |
£9.00 |
| Grilled Tiger Prawns served in Mediterranean spicy sauce with toasted bread |
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Prices include VAT but exclude 12.5% optional Gratuity & Cover charge of £1.50 per person
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Year |
Region |
abv% |
Glass
175c (£) |
Bottle
(£ ) |
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| White Wines |
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| Grecanico Vignali Rocca mora |
2007 |
Sicilia |
12 |
4.00 |
16.00 |
| Chenin Blanc Ormer Bay |
2007 |
south africa |
12.5 |
|
17.00 |
| Pinot Grigio Venezie |
2007 |
Trentino |
13 |
5.50 |
23.00 |
| Vermentino Rocca della Macie |
2007 |
Toscana |
13 |
|
26.00 |
| Clifford Bay Sauvignon Blanc |
2006 |
New Zealand |
13 |
|
29.00 |
| Sancerre Domaine la Croix |
2007 |
Loire |
12.5 |
|
31.50 |
| Gavi di Gavi Villa Sparina |
2006 |
Piemonte |
13 |
|
33.50 |
| Sauvignon Cru Maso delle Rose, Weger |
2007 |
Alto Adige |
13 |
|
35.00 |
| Chardonnay Fabrizio Bianchi |
2003 |
Toscana |
13.5 |
|
41.00 |
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| Sparkling Wines |
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| Prosecco Rocco Venezia |
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|
24.00 |
House Champagne N.V.
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France |
12 |
|
35.00 |
| Moet et Chandon |
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12 |
|
42.00 |
| Laurent Perrier Rose |
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12 |
|
75.00 |
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| Red Wine |
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| Sangiovese, Roccamora |
2006 |
Sicilia |
12.5 |
4.00 |
18.00 |
| Merlot Ormer Bay |
2006 |
south africa |
12.5 |
4.50 |
19.00 |
| Valpolicella Ca Rugate |
2006 |
Veneto |
13 |
|
23.00 |
| Cabernet Sauvignon Perez Cru |
2006 |
Chile |
14.5 |
|
24.50 |
| Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Casal Thaulero |
2006 |
Abruzzo |
13 |
|
25.00 |
| Chianti Classico Agricola San Felice |
2005 |
Toscana |
13 |
|
30.00 |
| Pinot Noir Hautes Cotes de Beaune |
2007 |
Burgundy |
13.5 |
|
32.00 |
| Shiraz Egidio Linda Dumas |
2005 |
Australia |
14 |
|
36.00 |
| Brunello di Montalcino |
2002 |
Toscana |
13.5 |
|
55.00 |
| Barolo Torriglione Gagliasso |
2004 |
Piemonte |
15 |
|
62.00 |
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| Rose Wine |
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| Gaio Rose |
2006 |
Sicilia |
14 |
4.50 |
21.00 |
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SERVICE NOT INCLUDED. |
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clams on the beach in Sagres, Portugal
