Rocksalt in Folkestone
June is the birthday month for me.
I'm trying to embrace the ageing process, however, I appear to be shunning it & even worse, tutting at it.
The joy though is seeing friends & family plus being spoiled silly.
On the day itself my morning started with a live rendition of 'Happy Birthday' swiftly followed by a toasted & buttered crumpet topped with smoked salmon & a squirt of lemon.
An hour or so later it was time for lunch on what turned out to be a scorcher of an afternoon. Every British person (no exaggeration here) was heading for the seaside, it's what we do, right?
Folkestone is a lovely place to explore with much history & a rich artistic seam:
https://www.visitfolkestoneandhythe.co.uk/discover/destinations/folkestone/
The destination for 4 of us was here: https://www.rocksaltfolkestone.co.uk
A drink on their terrace overlooking the harbour before taking the stairs to the restaurant below.
The view is fantastic. There are tables outside but our choice was to be indoors with the air con & without slapping on the sun cream.
The food here is magnificent. So fresh & locally caught. Simple, brilliantly executed dishes.
Photo © Anne-Marie Minhall
Here's what arrived on our table ..
Whipped Cod’s Roe with Seaweed Crackers
Docker Sourdough With Salted Butter
Photo © JS
Garlic & Chilli Shell-on Prawns, Kimchi Mayonnaise
Photo © Anne-Marie Minhall
Folkestone Crab, Brown Crab Ketchup, Granny Smith, Sherry Caramel
Photo © JS
Hastings Smoked Haddock Fishcake Baby Gem, Curried Mayonnaise
Photo © JS
Baked Rye Bay Cod Caramelised Cauliflower Puree, Roasted Cauliflower, Monks Beard
Pudding time ..
Photo © Anne-Marie Minhall
Strawberry Ice Cream
Photo © Anne-Marie Minhall
Dark Chocolate Delice, Raspberry Sorbet
Photo © Anne-Marie Minhall
Baked Cheesecake, Passion Fruit, Mango Sorbet
Photo © Anne-Marie Minhall
Lemon Posset
I took the train back to London from Folkestone Central just before 4pm. By 4:01 I was already missing the sea, the fresh air & the breeze but was so thankful for the special day I had been treated to.
AMM
