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[Moderator note: The original UK Menu Game topic became too large for our servers to handle efficiently, so we've divided it up; the preceding part of this discussion is here: UK Menu Game (2003)]

 

Resurrection anyone?

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If we can play to Mornington Crescent rules

Tim Hayward

"Anyone who wants to write about food would do well to stay away from

similes and metaphors, because if you're not careful, expressions like

'light as a feather' make their way into your sentences and then where are you?"

Nora Ephron

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Asparagus, Bean, and Pork Belly Salad.

Leg of Lamb Cooked for Seven Hours.

Chestnut Leaf Wrapped Goat's Cheese.

Granny's Apple Tart.

Clue: Not in the UK, but should be a lesson to all our 'simplicity is the new complexity' drones.*

*I hope this whole thread doesn't break some eGullet rule about having fun.

Posted
Asparagus, Bean, and Pork Belly Salad.

Leg of Lamb Cooked for Seven Hours.

Chestnut Leaf Wrapped Goat's Cheese.

Granny's Apple Tart.

Clue: Not in the UK, but should be a lesson to all our 'simplicity is the new complexity' drones.*

*I hope this whole thread doesn't break some eGullet rule about having fun.

which contintent?

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Asparagus, Bean, and Pork Belly Salad.

Leg of Lamb Cooked for Seven Hours.

Chestnut Leaf Wrapped Goat's Cheese.

Granny's Apple Tart.

Was initially thinking American, but then Granny wouldn't have made an apple "tart". So possibly somewhere in Provence.

Bistrot d'Eygalières?

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Asparagus, Bean, and Pork Belly Salad.

Leg of Lamb Cooked for Seven Hours.

Chestnut Leaf Wrapped Goat's Cheese.

Granny's Apple Tart.

Was initially thinking American, but then Granny wouldn't have made an apple "tart". So possibly somewhere in Provence.

Bistrot d'Eygalières?

Not sure that 'tart' necessarily precludes America particularly on the West Coast. Also it's referred to as 'Chestnut Leaf Wrapped Goat's Cheese' rather that 'Banons' or whatever it is in France.

The clue about 'simplicity' implies that it might be an older menu.

I'd go for USA, post Paula Wolfert's re-launch of seven hour lamb but not as recently as that sexy little pork belly salad might lead us to believe.

Chez Panisse? About five years ago?

Tim Hayward

"Anyone who wants to write about food would do well to stay away from

similes and metaphors, because if you're not careful, expressions like

'light as a feather' make their way into your sentences and then where are you?"

Nora Ephron

Posted (edited)
Quite impressed, but it's a current menu, and in the old country.

St John?

ETA: Ooops. Not UK. The other old country.

Edited by Tim Hayward (log)

Tim Hayward

"Anyone who wants to write about food would do well to stay away from

similes and metaphors, because if you're not careful, expressions like

'light as a feather' make their way into your sentences and then where are you?"

Nora Ephron

Posted (edited)
Asparagus, Bean, and Pork Belly Salad.

Leg of Lamb Cooked for Seven Hours.

Chestnut Leaf Wrapped Goat's Cheese.

Granny's Apple Tart.

Clue: Not in the UK, but should be a lesson to all our 'simplicity is the new complexity' drones.*

*I hope this whole thread doesn't break some eGullet rule about having fun.

la Tupina, Bordeaux

Edited by Stephen W (log)
Posted
Asparagus, Bean, and Pork Belly Salad.

Leg of Lamb Cooked for Seven Hours.

Chestnut Leaf Wrapped Goat's Cheese.

Granny's Apple Tart.

Clue: Not in the UK, but should be a lesson to all our 'simplicity is the new complexity' drones.*

*I hope this whole thread doesn't break some eGullet rule about having fun.

la Tupina, Bordeaux

Yes!

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OK, an easy UK one to ease you into Sunday morning:

Starter: Crispy langoustine fritters with basil pistou

Main: John Dory with leeks, aubergines and sauce vierge

Dessert: Lemon cream, cinnamon ice cream and hot chocolate sauce

Posted (edited)

Also UK lunch menu. Obvious really, although no signature dish.

Provençale Vegetables

Provençale Vegetable Pressé, Piquillo Pepper

Velouté

Jerusalem Artichoke Velouté, Confit Chicken Wings, Truffle

~

Pork

Slow Roast Pork Fillet, Creamed Leeks, Trompette Mushrooms, Madeira Sauce

Cheesecake

Coffee and Baileys Cheesecake, Walnut Ice Cream

Farm House Cheeses

British and French Unpasteurised Artisanal Cheeses

Coffee

Edited by jackal10 (log)
Posted
Provençale Vegetables

Provençale Vegetable Pressé, Piquillo Pepper

Velouté

Jerusalem Artichoke Velouté, Confit Chicken Wings, Truffle

~

Pork

Slow Roast Pork Fillet, Creamed Leeks, Trompette Mushrooms, Madeira Sauce

Cheesecake

Coffee and Baileys Cheesecake, Walnut Ice Cream

Farm House Cheeses

British and French Unpasteurised Artisanal Cheeses

Coffee

Looks a bit like like Aikens until you reach the Baileys cake and "artisanal" cheese, both of which have the unmistakeable tang of a provincial hotel ...

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Caramelised Shallot Tart

with Tetilla, slow-baked tomatoes

and chickweed

____________

Roasted Fillet of Hake

with hedgerow garlic

and Lebanese cous cous salad

____________

Baked Rhubarb Tart

I'm afraid this one is ludicrously easy to google, but I know you're all far too sporting to do such a thing... I suppose the prevalence of tarts gives a clue in the comfort direction. perhaps a prevalence could be a collective noun for tarts, like a pride of sommeliers or a nicoise of it girls.

Ian

I go to bakeries, all day long.

There's a lack of sweetness in my life...

Posted
Caramelised Shallot Tart

with Tetilla, slow-baked tomatoes

and chickweed

____________

Roasted Fillet of Hake

with hedgerow garlic

and Lebanese cous cous salad

____________

Baked Rhubarb Tart

I'm afraid this one is ludicrously easy to google, but I know you're all far too sporting to do such a thing... I suppose the prevalence of tarts gives a clue in the comfort direction.  perhaps a prevalence could be a collective noun for tarts, like a pride of sommeliers or a nicoise of it girls.

Notting Hill Brasserie?

Posted
Caramelised Shallot Tart

with Tetilla, slow-baked tomatoes

and chickweed

____________

Roasted Fillet of Hake

with hedgerow garlic

and Lebanese cous cous salad

____________

Baked Rhubarb Tart

That'll be The Ivy, unless I'm very much mistaken.

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