Zorac (zorac) wrote,
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A rather better evening than the last

After yesterday's extra hours, I felt able to sneak off from work fairly early - and only just in time. I barely had the opportunity to vacuum the kitchen after last night's shampooing when the vanguard (Mum) arrived, later joined by Dad and my recently widowed step-grandmother, and later still by my Aunt who'd come up separately from London. After tea, and later drinks, we headed off to Le Petit Blanc for dinner. A slight problem with the taxi (they only sent a 4-seater) meant I had to get there by bus and Shanks' Pony - but the others had barely had chance to get seated by the time I arrived.

The food was uniformly excellent - I had a Cepes (wild mushrooms, don'ch'a know) Lasagne for the starter - absolutely delicious and just the right sized portion. This was followed by a confit of Guinea Fowl served with a fondant of potatoes topped with caramelised onion (to die for), assorted veggies and a Madeira jus (also to die for). We had some other vegetables on the side including some heavenly honey-glazed roast parsnips. Desert was a chestnut vacherin served with a chocolate sauce. All in all, the best meal I've had for a long time - it came to around £30 a head (including wine), but that was a la carte, the prix fixe menu is £15 plus drinks but wasn't available between 7 and 10.

Feeling much better.
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