nevertheless, I went out for a meal afterwards. There has been a buzz about a restaurant called Trullo in north London, so getting a table meant booking weeks in advance. But my other half was very organised, and so a table was waiting for as 9.30. I was attracted by the idea that it was inspired by the River Cafe. That is a must-visit restaurant (fill up your little piggy-bank first), and the last time we were there a couple of years ago Rose Gray herself was in the kitchen.
So, what was on the menu at this place? Some seriously hearty dishes (apologies for the pun) like 'grilled ox heart, confit garlic and borlotti beans'. Whilst I avoided that one, I simply couldn't resist 'Ox cheek braised in Chianti Classico Riserva Rancia '07 with pureed potato and Capezzana's new season olive oil'. But I am racing ahead of myself!
Wine ordered: a chilled Rose, which tasted of Summer in a glass and brightened up the dark evening.
Antipasto shared: Coppa di Parma. So tasty, I forgot to do the Iphone thing which is to hold said phone over dish pausing whilst it focuses and then taking a pic of what is on the plate before eating it.
Primmi: Other half chose Taglierini with Spinach and clams. There was a lot of spinach, and some convincing clam shells, but barely any of their previous residents in evidence. To be fair, when they asked what was wrong, they immediately offered to remove dish from final bill.
I ordered the 'rabbit ravioli in sage butter':
That was supperb.
Main: I was, as you have seen, a total carnivore. And the Other Half had Poussin with chick peas. All very tasty and so filling we did take left overs home! Before the recession, this seemed to be a slightly shocking thing to ask, but now restaurants appear positively delighted... do you do the 'doggy bag' thing?
Pudding: Chocolatte and quince tart.
All in all a lovely evening! Thank you for birthday wishes, and here's to hoping I get some spare time to blog regularly again in 2010....
6 comments:
Go find yourself a nap to sleep that culinary deliciousness off. Happy birthday, chook.
The ravioli looks fab, and as for pudding...
Doggy bag thing? Yes of course - but the dog doesn't get a look in.
Of course I do the doggy bag thing, always have done.
I am also quite capable of pulling out a small plastic bag from my pocket (there are usually several in there for proper doggy business) and ladle left over in for the real doggy.
this has nothing to do with your post but I wanted to thank you for visiting my blog weeks ago. a family tragedy has held my attention the past three weeks.
oh yum. I so want this meal, in either incarnation. And I am quite full but it sounds marvellous and I am greedy.
Happy birthday too!
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