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any from their own porkers. Brave, but true. I opted for the simplicity of Spaghetti alle Vongole, a dish evoking lazy-hazy summer days in Italy. An abundance of the sweet, juicy bivalve molluscs nestled amidst the hugely generous serving of al dente pasta liberally dressed as expected with lemon, parsley and chilli. Elegant in presentation, this robust dish delivered wholly disproportionate pleasure given a principal ingredient spending much of their lives buried halfway in sand. Su and I chose glasses of Le Chapeau Qui Rit house wine – pink for Su, white for me – which were both easy drinking, light, fresh and aromatic from a carefully curated list offering value and variety including some exceptional wines representing both traditional techniques and modern methods of viniculture. Desserts followed a very necessary
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topped with Peanut Butter mousse and maple candied bacon. Knowing her love for peanut butter, there was no contest, the addition of the bacon, an intriguing touch of quirkiness. Head Chef Stefan Smith is definitely on a winner with that pud! Well balanced layers of texture and taste and no, the bacon was not a gimmick – it offered a punch of tangy crunchiness against the lightly whipped mousse. The welcome at Gara Rock is
My choice, my favourite Treacle
Tart with Clotted Cream, but would it be as I like it? Not too gooey, not too sweet, definitely not cloying and ‘cut’ with lemon. Yes! It was absolutely perfect from the toasty surface adding texture to the thin and crispy pastry case and topping of just the right depth. It would be worth a trip to Gara Rock for that alone. Su’s selection, Chocolate Pudding
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as warm and friendly as ever but now, reassuringly safe too, with careful attention to detail and yet, you barely notice the necessary restrictions so seamlessly have they adapted their operation. For anyone wondering whether dining out can be just as enjoyable as before the world went mad, the answer has to be a resounding Yes if you choose Gara Rock.
Our visit was a masterclass in the
new normal – and we can’t wait to return.
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www.gararock.com DINE WITH A STUNNING VIEW…
Join us for lunch or dinner, Sunday to Thursday, and each guest will enjoy a complimentary glass of our special Thienot champagne.*
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Call us on 01548 845 946 to secure your reservation.
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*Offer available on bookings until 15 December 2020
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