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Monday, August 4, 2014

"5 DISHES TO RULE THEM ALL" NIGHT
SATURDAY 2 AUGUST


In this dinner we had lined up a menu with our most popular dishes since we opened our doors in 2012. What a night and what a company!! AMAZING we enjoyed together eating  
 laughing, and drinking till 2am, so much fun!!




 







Braised Radicchio in balsamic with roasted Pear and Pecorino cheese.


Chicken liver pate with Mushroom and marsala wine
RAVIOLI SEABASS IN A THYME AND FRESH TOMATO SAUCE
Pork fillet wrapped in pancetta served with sweet peppers sauce and balsmic reduction





VANILLA PANNACOTTA

Lemon scented Black Venus rice with sauted Prawn, Scallop and Squid 
AMAZING NIGHT

1 comment:

  1. I was a supperclub virgin, and what better place to ‘pop’ my cherry than the wonderful Stairway to Heaven. I’d been perusing the various pages dedicated to this world, and dipping in and out of menus, my mouth watering at the thought of them, my finger even hovering over the ‘Book It’ button, but there was something about this one that grabbed my attention immediately.

    I’d not long returned from the Italian island of Stromboli and so when I stumbled upon the menu which promised “5 dishes to rule them all” how could I refuse. I contacted my good friend who also loves all things Italian, and before I knew it were were booked, how exciting!

    Arriving just after 8pm we were two of the last four to arrive, with everyone else already seated at the communal table. Leo and Stefano have the perfect space to hold this wonderful evening, it’s intimate but that just adds to the ambience. Everyone was getting on so well, it was better than opening night at a top restaurant, the atmosphere buzzing as we waited for the last two guests to arrive, discovering a little bit about each other, and anticipating the evening ahead.

    Leo is the perfect host, and was so discreet you hardly knew he was there. The first delight was a glass of Prosecco, served in beautiful glasses, and generous portions too. It was a really interesting crowd, from a retired journalist to a contemporary dancer. Most people had been to other supper clubs but it turns out that they can be hit and miss. Certainly not the case here - we were totally spoilt with the food, with empty plates going back all night long.

    My favourite dishes have to be the Seabass and Mascarpone Ravioli with fresh tomato sauce. I’ve never eaten anything like it, the flavour in those little pillows of pasta were delightful, with a very simple sauce to allow the taste of the filling to shine through. The other one has to be the Pannacotta - this truly was to die for, soft as anything, singing with the fresh vanilla running through it, and the perfect end to a wonderful evening.

    Every single dish had been well thought out, and was beautifully presented. I fear this may have totally spoilt us for any future supper club experience. The bar has been set very high, and I will definitely be returning given half the chance.

    Our hosts Stefano and Leo were so welcoming, attentive, friendly and incredibly talented. It did not feel like a supperclub, it felt like we were privileged friends at a dinner party. What made the evening was their generosity, offering us drinks at the end of the evening from their personal supply, and we sat and chatted till the wee small hours, never once feeling like we had outstayed our welcome. I feel like I have made new friends, and look forward to the opportunity to sample more Italian delights in the future.

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