Sunday lunch delight
Fischer's Baslow Hall |
Canapes of lamb |
Pan fried king prawn and sea bream, oriental salad |
Wood pigeon celeriac, watercress & hazelnut salad, red wine reduction |
Rib eye of dry aged beef, potato fondant, red wine sauce |
My starter of wood pigeon salad was a flavour harmony, the earthiness of the meat matched well with the peppery and nutty profile of the watercress and hazelnut, it was wonderfully balanced. I got nothing but love for the roast saddle of venison, it was was truly exquisite. It had such a sensational melting texture and great depth of rich, powerful flavours, it worked perfectly with the bitterness of the juniper and the well executed red wine sauce, the creamy mash which was served on the side was also incredibly smooth but not overly rich. The roast rib eye of beef was a delight, every element on the plate was cooked at such a high level, from the vegetables to the potato fondant. This was Sunday roast at its finest.
Roast saddle of venison, red cabbage, juniper |
Apricot & hazelnut frangipane apricot sorbet, poached apricots |
White chocolate & lemon tart caramelised white chocolate & vanilla ice cream |
Dark chocolate gateaux, raspberry sorbet |
My Sunday lunch at Fischer's was indeed special and a worthy winner of its Michelin star, I would love to return to try its tasting menu as the cooking was exceptional while remain true to its British root, which is something not easy to pull off. Simply put, I have never had such a high quality Sunday lunch in my life, at a cost of £50 for the food plus a glass of wine for such a well accomplish cooking and formal service, it was actually very value for money. On top of that, the place has such a beautiful site and classy dining room to match, Fischer's Baslow Hall is truly worth a visit if you ever visit Peak District.
Food 4.5/5
What I paid:
£50 per head with a glass of wine
Average cost without drinks and services:
£72
Calver Rd, Baslow, Bakewell DE45 1RR
http://www.fischers-baslowhall.co.uk/
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