Jan 17

Jan 17 Fife's West End

Anne-Marie Minhall, New Year, Restaurant Reviews

On a really cold January evening I'm taking comfort in looking back at what was enjoyed for Hogmanay in the Kingdom of Fife.

Not only the photos of the beautiful surroundings but also of .. the food.

My second restaurant treat from friends was a Saturday evening visit to Craig Millar: https://www.16westend.com

No.16 West End, St Monans is one of the best places to eat anywhere. Craig is also one of the wittiest restaurateurs to make his presence felt on social media ..

This from Christmas Day in 2023

Has anyone ever divorced over roast tatties? Asking on my wife’s behalf ..

Plus ..

Wife heating up Aunt Bessie yorkies in a proper yorkie tin to impress the in-laws ..

So then .. three of us are in for supper on the 30th December & it's a tasting menu with wine pairings ..

H E L L O

Ready?

Sea Trout Gravlax - Dill Mayonnaise, Puffed Rice

Beetroot Mousse - Croutons, Pickled Vegetables, Grana Padano, Truffle Oil

Then a choice of either ..

Olive Oil Poached Salt Cod - Langoustine, Ajo Blanco Sauce, Edameme Beans, Peas, Caviar, Enoki Mushrooms

Or ..

Beef - Green Peppercorn Sauce, Foie Gras, Maitake Mushroom, Pressed Potato, Oyster & Parsley Emulsion

There's more ..

Selection of Cheeses - Quince & Crackers

Or ..

Twice Baked Cheese Mull Cheddar Soufflé

Not quite finished yet .. Standby

Mulled Bramble Parfait - Cassis Sauce, Bramble & Juniper Meringue

Or ..

70% Chocolate Tart - Vanilla Ice Cream

If, like me, you're interested in how wine can match your food then here's the list of what accompanied our repast that night

Wine Pairing

Riesling, 'Solitar Trocken'

Raimund Prum

Germany 2021

Pinot Noir

Pfluger, Pfalz

2021

Alberino (for the fish)

Terra de Asorei

Spain

2021

Malbec 'Repasso' (for the beef)

Mendoza

Argentina

2019

Late Bottled Vintage Port (for the cheese)

Grahams

2015

Heritage Deloach, Chardonnay

California

2021

Lions de Suduiraut, Sauternes

France

Banyuls

Domaine La Tour Ville

France

2019

I could happily live in Craig Millar's.

We were so well looked after. Each course, together with the wine choices, were set down with both friendliness & aplomb. There were smiles & confidence in everything which was being brought to you.

They knew you were going to love their food.

AMM