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 plaice with pea casserole pipe of port southend This is a candle-lit Wine Bar with mahogany tables and sawdust covered floors. It is set our like a cellar and is very cosy – an unusual find in Southend on Sea. I wouldn’t say it is over comfortable, as the wooden seating is basic, but there are booth type seats for a little more privacy and it is cosy in a way.
The wine list there is extensive and to suit all tastes, but the service was mediocre, and unfortunately the food was not fabulous.
I had a potato and leek soup to start, which was rather good, and Michael Continue reading Pipe of Port Southend on sea, Essex restaurant review
 bread at the bell horndon on the hill essex
I just love the Bell Inn at Horndon on the Hill. It is warm, cosy and comfortable. They have a real fire in the bar in the Winter and you can eat in four different areas – the bar, the second bar area, the restaurant or upstairs. The food is wholesome in quality and quantity and they use only the best ingredients. Being meat eaters, we love the game pie when they have it, suet pudding with chicken and the terrines. They also have fish, vegetarian and all meats on offer and a wide range of choice of meal and accompaniments which are always beautifully presented. I have never had a bad meal there and the service is always very friendly – some staff have been there for years which is always a Continue reading The Bell Inn, Horndon on the Hill, Essex
 the camden brasserie london When in Camden, London, we generally opt for Asian cuisine, but decided to try the Camden Brasserie, as it looked like a smart restaurant with a good varied menu. We were not disappointed. The service was great, the wine list varied, and the ambience very relaxed and sophisticated even though it was busy.
We had a prawn spaghetti and a salmon penne pasta to start. The portions were very generous, and both were delicious. The belly of pork for my main was a bit disappointing but the steak that Michael had was perfectly cooked to order (medium rare), of very good quality (black Continue reading Camden Brasserie, Camden, London
 - main meal and the restaurant zabranos leigh on sea essex
We went to Zabrano about three times, but the food and service got worse.The first meal was great – chicken Coq au vin I remember to be extremely good and their Sunday lunch was nice.Thereafter we tried two more times. The second meal we shared the 7 hours slow roasted shoulder of lamb. It was rich and tasty at the time, but for some reason we both got stomach upsets afterwards – although we did have prawns too. Undeterred, we went back again, as the dining area is actually very nice and the atmosphere is good.The falafel starter was inedible as it was so salty.The scallops were nice.The bouillabaisse had just too much cream in it and was very sickly, and my main and wine was spoilt due to the lingering salt in my mouth from the starter. We were polite about it but had a particularly rude waiter. It is first time I have been unable to leave a tip, due to the undeserving service.However, I would not put anyone off going to Zabrano, as the two meals we had previous were very nice, including the Sunday Lunch, and chefs/staff change a lot in restaurants sometimes.
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 sept 08 san fairie ann sunday lunch (this restaurant is now the Bacchus, and the link below links to my January 2010 review of Bacchus)
I used to go San Fairie Ann when it was the Glasshouse, and I preferred it in those days. I have found, since turning into San Fairie Ann, with its new menu and chefs, that the level of food and choice has not been consistent. I just don’t get why someone would want ham, egg and chips for dinner with wine in the evening? They are very nice ham, egg and chips as I have had them for lunch there, but I prefer steaks, pork or fish for dinner. I think they went just a little far with the ‘trying to be different’. I have not been since September 2008, so I don’t know what it is like right now, but the chefs and staff changing was affecting their food. Generally, the food we had previous was fantastic and we had many a Sunday Lunch there until the name changed and the price of our favourite bottle of Italian went up £10 from £40 to £50! Now we like Continue reading San Fairie Ann (now Bacchus), Southend on Sea, Essex
 cosy starters cafe rococo november 2008 The interior of Café Rococo is an elegant setting and very comfortable, with a professional service and a lovely wine list.
Food is exquisite and a mix of France meets Britain with some unusual and tasty items on the menu.
My seabass plate was the nicest dish I have ever had with this kind of fish – absolutely lovely and I would highly recommend this restaurant for special nights out in Leigh on Sea.
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 The Bushel roast dinner Feb 08 The Bushel is a nice pub in Bury St Edmunds, and we were there for Sunday Lunch as a walk in. The roast was a good portion of Pork and accompaniments, but I think the batter puddings and roast potatoes were from frozen. Vegetables were sweet corn, cabbage, carrots, leeks, broccoli and peas, so good if you like lots of different vegetables. Very good value as it was well priced but it is nothing special as far as a roast goes.
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 angel hotel lavenham suffolk september 2008 The Angel Hotel in Lavenham has a traditional country style restaurant and bar area, with rustic wooden seating. The food is superb and service very good. We had a fresh soup and pate to start – both excellent. The menu is varied and very British, yet there are plenty of specials on the board too, so choosing is difficult! I had the beef pie – pastty delightful and beef rich and tender. The vegetables were cooked perfectly. Michael had lamb with dumplings which was equally as tasty. We had to share a dessert due to the hearty portions of food they serve, and we chose a chocolate brownie, which was great. Richard and Judy were dining there that day, so I guess it must be a favourite for many to come from further afield like us.
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