Friends Reunion IV - The One Where We Celebrated Birthdays

AG & I are both June babies.

We couldn't get together for a midsummer feast hence getting together in August.

The venue is one of our favourite places to meet & eat. We were last here in the autumn of 2020: https://minhallandjones.com/blog/2020/9/13/tables-amp-tales

This time it's the legendary Sunday lunch we're seeking.

Pre-prandials to begin proceedings. Two Vodka Martinis. One dry (me), the other, dirty, (AG).

A starter to share (I'm weedy & get full quickly, Robert can confirm this).

Home Cured Gravadlax Smørrebrød, Horseradish, Fennel, Pickles, Trout Eggs

Photo © Andrew Garland

It was just enough. Light and delicious with a little heat from the horseradish

There was no hesitation as to what would be coming next

Roast Sirloin of Shorthorn Beef, Carrots, Parsnips, Spring Greens, Roast Potatoes & Yorkshire Pudding

Photo © Andrew Garland

A side of Cauliflower Cheese

Photo © Andrew Garland

I wanted to ask the waiting staff, (who are fantastic incidentally), if I could just move in & eat here forever

Bedfellows for the banquet

Maldición, Tinto de Valdilecha, Madrid Spain ‘19 Tempranillo, Malvar

Chianti ‘Podere della Filandra’ Buccianera ‘18 Sangiovese

You know what's coming next don't you?

No puddings were required except that they were apparently.

Ferrero Rocher Ice Cream & a Brownie one, too.

Photo © Andrew Garland

Two cheeky & gratuitous Espresso Martinis to conclude the day here: https://www.thevinenw5.co.uk

A very happy, albeit belated, birthday to both of us.

AMM