Where the salami fails, the Orkney Scallop crudo leads the way, dissolving in the mouth with sweetness-intensified roasted grapes, soft caramelly crunch from toasted pine nuts and aromatics from herb-intensified EVOO… Sicilian no doubt READ MORE
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Bocca di Lupo
Looking like a Brutalist masterpiece is a generous pile of roast pumpkin wedges with sage, in a bed of roasting oil, topped with rustic strips of Parmesan and drizzled with balsamic vinegar. It should be the dictionary definition of pure comfort… READ MORE
Little Duck The Picklery
I’m not nearly so honourable when it comes to the next plate that offers up a fresh take on mozzarella, with stewed flat piattone beans and sweet datterini tomatoes, fresh mint and topped with the crunch of fried breadcrumbs. It’s a dish that offers a titanic blow for blow battle of textures and flavours… READ MORE
Tropea
Thick ribbons of perfectly al dente ‘home made’ pappardelle with the intensified meaty hit of 12 hour braised beef shin ragù and a heavy dusting of 24 month Parmesan. Mopping up brings even more pleasure by accentuating the sweetness of sun-dried tomatoes and oily crunch of the focaccia… READ MORE