26th August 07

Spent some of the summer in Cornwall...

Rick Steins for lunch was full booked, so tried somewhere else, which was awful! I refused to pay for it all and offered them half, which they accepted…too right too I have never tasted such rubbish and the wine was terrible. The polish waiter was very helpful and very apologetic, unfortunately the duty manager (looked about 19 yrs old) didn’t want to know, hid in the back until we had gone (we could tell he was hiding as he could be seen in the mirror!!) …yellow bellied coward! I’m not that scary (am I?)



I'd love to tell you where it is, but I can't find it on the net and I can't remember the name. It did have two entrances if that helps...looked really ole worlde from the back entrance but was all cheap and nasty at the front.

A Family Reunion

The ancient Saxon village of Winchcombe, near Cheltenham, is home to one of the best restaurants around. I visited 5 North Street on a Sunday lunch time and you must pre-book as it was full by 12:30pm

There was 8 of us for lunch that day and the only complaint was that the August heat was unbearably hot as we sat at the table by the window.

First we were offered an amazing aperitif of Welsh rarebit. This was followed by asparagus soup served with a mini homemade walnut loaf. The starters and main courses were delicately balanced, everything designed to enhance the eating experience. This wonderful meal was rounded off by a gorgeous selection of desserts. Exceptional service making for a fantastic experience and the bill was more than reasonable for the quality of food & service on offer. I am looking forward to the next visit already.