Restaurants

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

1 hour ago, Gav said:

Sounds like a really nice evening Tyrone, something a bit different 👍

 

Yes it was. I’m pretty sure I wouldn’t be paying that much though.

[Upside Down]

10 hours ago, Tyrone Shoelaces said:

Belated and brief review of the 12 course taster menu at “ The French “ at “The Midland Hotel “ in Manchester.

We were led to a private room at the side of the main lounge. The room would probably seat about 40 people. Most of the other diners were couples. It was nicely quiet with some smooth jazz playing in the background. The four of us were seated in a horse shoe shaped sitting area.  Not particularly comfortable with our legs sort of colliding in the middle. Each course was brought to your table and described in detail by the particular chief that created it. All beautifully presented and set out. Every dish was possibly about two or three mouthfuls. The pudding was especially delicious. 
The service was very attentive without being intrusive. After sitting down at 7-30pm we finally left the Midland at just after 11.00 pm. So it’s a full evening of a job.

I really enjoyed the evening and I wasn’t bloated at the end. However according to my wife the price of the 12 course taster meal is around £180 per head ! Plus drinks plus tip of course.

 

Smooth jazz? I would have demanded they changed it to hard bop.

[K-Hod]

I got her indoors some vouchers for The White Swan at Fence for Christmas and they were getting close to their expiry, so we visited on Sunday.

The food amongst some of the best I've ever tasted. Beautifully presented and full of flavour.

The service was attentive, without being overbearing.

I will definitely return.