Olia Hercules

Olia cooked up a series of dishes from her new book; Kaukasis.  for our second slow Sunday lunch,  it was a huge success & we saw some great regulars along side some very enthusiastic newcomers.  

Welcome Drink

From The Isle of Wight distillery, a Mermaids Gin cocktail, concocted by Olia to brighten your afternoon.

 Welcome Snack

A mysterious little something to soak up the gin

 Dishes

BEETS PLUMS & BITTER LEAVES

With griddled radicchio and soft herbs

KHANUMA

Saffron broth with chicken, pasta & caramelised onions

HAKE,

With pistachio & cauliflower sauce, coriander, chilli & maple syrup paste

SAFFRON PLOV, CHESTNUTS, DRIED FRUIT

An amazing version of a Jewelled Persian rice dish, fabulous.

FERMENTED PICKLES

I remember and love them from last time.

CHAKHAPOULI

Roasted lamb shoulder from Will Dixon hopefully, spices, fresh herbs, preserved lemon. 

ROAST PUMPKIN & RED ADJIKA

Sweet caramelised squash from the walled garden at St Giles House, with a spicy, salty chilli paste and blue fenugreek

BAKED APPLES WITH ALMONDS, BAY CRÈME ANGLAISE, ANNA’S SWEET MILK

Seasonal, sensational, sticky, sweet, sumptuous.

COFFEE