a selection of home baked bread as caviar complimented it perfectly. The
we contemplated our choices! I have halibut was also a big hit with Louise
to say it was difficult to decide as who said it was delicious. We chatted
everything sounded very tempting. and enjoyed spending some quality
After much deliberation my friend time together, not something we do
Louise opted for some asparagus very often. This was a really lovely
wrapped in parma ham to start treat for us both.
with and I chose a mango and crab We finished our meal on a high as
combination from the trolley. Our the sweet trolley arrived, we both
main meal choices were halibut and knew we shouldn’t, but of course we
pine nuts on a bed of fennel with a did! Hazelnut meringue with fresh
crust topping and lamb with sweet raspberries and vanilla cream was
potatoes and an aubergine caviar. my unavoidable temptation and
We also ordered a selection of green the crème brulee with shortbread
vegetables to accompany our meal. Louise’s. An Italian cappuccino
Much to our surprise between these provided the perfect end to a really
two courses, a gift arrived from the fantastic evening; wonderful food,
chef in the form of three delicious delightful surroundings, impeccable
scallops, as pictured above. service and charming company! (I bet
As you can see they were beautifully you’ve not been called charming very
presented with a lime and chilli often have you, Louise?)
dressing artistically drizzled over Look Local highly recommends La
them and they sat on a base of Capanna it is a very good restaurant
chorizo, topped off with a baby squid indeed.
for good measure! I am glad to report Our thanks go to Matthew Crook
they tasted as good as they looked! and all the staff at La Capanna, who
The meal was amazing; my mango made us very welcome.
and crab starter, not a combination
I had tried before, made my mouth
water as I ate it, and Louise said
her asparagus was really tender and
melted in her mouth.
The lamb was cooked to perfection
and the sweet potato and aubergine
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