I followed with Roast chicken with fondant potato, wild leeks and baby carrots. The chicken breast was succulent and juicy with a well-seasoned crispy skin and the delicate roasted vegetables and rich, meaty jus were the perfect accompaniment.
A few months ago, I was visiting Newcastle for a day, and went here for lunch with three others.
We arrived a little early, and our host suggested we take a stroll in the adjoining woods to work up an appetite. We arrived back at the hotel in time for lunch, and after ordering a suitable bottle of wine perused the menu, and I had the Chicken liver starter, and Beef Bourguignon as my main course.
The Chicken Livers were excellent, and left me wanting more. The Beef on the other hand was cooked all the way through, but was stringy and the sauce was too concentrated and effectively over shadowed the taste of the meat. I did manage to finish most of it, but the sauce was too overpowering to continue.
I skipped dessert, and ordered a cappuccino which was excellent.
The service was attentive and professional, and all our needs were attended to immediately. The ambiance was superb, and our seating arrangement with a view of the woods was very calming. I would have been happier if the beef had been better. Next time I plan on ordering a steak!
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