Pennines to Pyrenees 2013 official thread

[Norman Verona]

We may have struck lucky here lads. I've emailed another, which is actually on the road you'll be on and, if they are open, they have a lovely surprise for you.

 

Let's wait for the reply.

[W Shep]

That sounds great Norm, always up for a surprise   

[Norman Verona]

Oh dear, they're full. They have a classic car collection but they say:

 

Bonjour
nous sommes complet
cordialement
frederic service reservation 

 

 

Have a look at this and tell me if you think it's too expensive http://www.lesannees30.com/

 

He can accommodate us but needs us to choose the menus before we get there. This is normal in France.

 

This is is Chinon and it's about the 30th restaurant I've tried tonight.

[Terry Everall]

Chinon is a lovely place 

[Steve (stevel)]

Tried out the luggage situation....back into the garage roof rack next       

 

[John Williams (Panda) - Joint Manchester AO]

I can do you a good price..... Only kidding

I have 1 bag in the base of the footwell, so I can carry some if you need.

Cheers john

[Steve (stevel)]

Thanks John ...this was a photo if Mrs got her way...much more condensed than this

[W Shep]

 

 

Have a look at this and tell me if you think it's too expensive http://www.lesannees30.com/

 

He can accommodate us but needs us to choose the menus before we get there. This is normal in France.

 

This is is Chinon and it's about the 30th restaurant I've tried tonight.

 

Managed to translate the menu, looks good to us.  PM sent. 

[Norman Verona]

I phoned a few more. The cheaper restaurants cater for the lunchtime local trade and are therefore closed on Sundays.

 

If someone can let me know if the one in Chinon is OK, I'll book whilst we decide what we'll have. If not I'll carry on looking.

[Norman Verona]

OK, you posted as I was posting. If everyone's OK with it I'll book it tomorrow.

[Terryathome]

How about translating for us peasants?

 

Terry

[Norman Verona]

I'll do it in the morning, I'm off to bed now, its quarter past midnight here and I get tired these days.

[Norman Verona]

OK, the menus.

 

Terroir menu

 

27.50 Euros with Cheese

25.50 Euros without Cheese

 

Rabbit in aspic and Grapefruit and Ginger (VF)

Ice Mustard, Surf Pink Grapefruit

Bouquet of green salad with Coriander

 

OR

 

Cream Codfish cumbava (small green fruit)

Sandre (pike) chips and Smoked Salmon, Parmesan Tile

Crazy Salad, Beetroot Balsamic Vinegar Sauce

 

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Fillet Roasted Duckling  in Chinon Wine Jam (VF)

Duxelle Mushrooms, Roasted Pear and Celery Cream of the Tonka Bean

 

OR

 

Dorade Redfish Snackée

Mashed Potatoes with Olive Oil and Fresh Cheese

Espuma of Broccoli, Cream Lemon Tarragon

 

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Goat cream at Pacific (Anisette without alcohol)

 

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Dessert Choice

 

 

 

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Discovery menu

37 Euros

 

Foie Gras a la maison (of the house) House

Candied strawberries for jam Wine and Balsamic Vinegar

Ice Vin Jaune (white wine from Jura region)

 

OR

 

Red Mullet with sesame oil

Sofa Grain Gourmet Shrimp and Mango Ginger, Tangy Vinaigrette with Mango

 

 

Seared Beef Fillet (Race Meat, Origin France)

 Juice and Soy Sauce Duck Foie Gras

Eggplant caviar and onion compote with Sugar Cane, Apple Pont Neuf Wasabi (apple based pate-very nice)

 

OR

 

Lean back a la plancha (grilled on a metal plate)

Fruit Pepper Sarawak (condiment)

Confit Fennel and Lime Puree beans (cooked in oil with or without sugar)

Reducing Orange Juice Olive Oil

 

 

Cheeseboard

 

                                    OR

 

Goat cream at Pacific (Anisette without alcohol)

 

 

Dessert Choice

 

 

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Menu "The 30s"

44 Euros

 

Salad Nets Pigeons (Original GB)

Roasted Grapes and Pear Tapée

Juice Green Apple Vinegar Honey

 

OR

 

Fried escalope of foie gras (goose or duck liver)

Bitter-Sweet Sauce with Sour, Roasted Figs and Raspberries

 

 

Sweetbreads Braised in Coteau du Layon (sweet white wine) and Lime (VF)

Mishmash Artichoke and Asparagus White

Potato Blini with Sweet Pepper

 

OR

 

Fillet of Saint Peter (fish) in Olive Oil

Shellfish Saffron Broth

Fried Rice with Crustaceans and Baby Vegetables

 

 

Cheeseboard

 

OR

 

Goat cream at Pacific (Anisette without alcohol)

 

 

Dessert Choice

 

 

 

 

 

 

I suspect the patron will require us to choose not only the menu but the options. For example:

 

Terroir with cod and duck.

 

I will ask him and come back with his answer.

 

 

 

ed to add the web site is HERE and you can see the deserts on the site. I trust they are self explanatory. 

[Norman Verona]

I'll post the 3 menus seperatley as it's a bit confusing on a long post.

 

Terroir menu

 

27.50 Euros with Cheese

25.50 Euros without Cheese

 

Rabbit in aspic and Grapefruit and Ginger (VF)

Ice Mustard, Surf Pink Grapefruit

Bouquet of green salad with Coriander

 

OR

 

Cream Codfish cumbava (small green fruit)

Sandre (pike) chips and Smoked Salmon, Parmesan Tile

Crazy Salad, Beetroot Balsamic Vinegar Sauce

 

---------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

Fillet Roasted Duckling  in Chinon Wine Jam (VF)

Duxelle Mushrooms, Roasted Pear and Celery Cream of the Tonka Bean

 

OR

 

Dorade Redfish Snackée

Mashed Potatoes with Olive Oil and Fresh Cheese

Espuma of Broccoli, Cream Lemon Tarragon

 

---------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

Goat cream at Pacific (Anisette without alcohol)

 

---------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

Dessert Choice

 

 

 

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[Norman Verona]

Discovery menu

37 Euros

 

Foie Gras a la maison (of the house) House

Candied strawberries for jam Wine and Balsamic Vinegar

Ice Vin Jaune (white wine from Jura region)

 

OR

 

Red Mullet with sesame oil

Sofa Grain Gourmet Shrimp and Mango Ginger, Tangy Vinaigrette with Mango

 

 

Seared Beef Fillet (Race Meat, Origin France)

 Juice and Soy Sauce Duck Foie Gras

Eggplant caviar and onion compote with Sugar Cane, Apple Pont Neuf Wasabi (apple based pate-very nice)

 

OR

 

Lean back a la plancha (grilled on a metal plate)

Fruit Pepper Sarawak (condiment)

Confit Fennel and Lime Puree beans (cooked in oil with or without sugar)

Reducing Orange Juice Olive Oil

 

 

Cheeseboard

 

                                    OR

 

Goat cream at Pacific (Anisette without alcohol)

 

 

Dessert Choice

 

 

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