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photos and more: http://andmorefood.wordpress.com/2013/06/04/the-halia-town/this place was impressive – and while it wasn’t cheap, I dare say it was rather well worth it. friendly service, a quiet corner of the hotel, and retro furnishings (very appropriately so, and hence not too hipster) – and good food plus reasonable prices: I think this beats many of my recent gastroventures clear out the water. fine dining without poncy starched-up nonsense.the chef’s soup of the day was a great start – a
this place was impressive – and while it wasn’t cheap, I dare say it was rather well worth it.
friendly service, a quiet corner of the hotel, and retro furnishings (very appropriately so, and hence not too hipster) – and good food plus reasonable prices: I think this beats many of my recent gastroventures clear out the water. fine dining without poncy starched-up nonsense.
the chef’s soup of the day was a great start – a lightly truffled bowl of cauliflower puree. our middle courses carried the momentum of the great start: we were very pleasantly surprised by the beautifully arranged plates of cured kingfish and sous vide chicken leg. the flavors were intense but complementary; and the chicken might be one of the best executions of poultry I’ve had in a while. the skin was well-seasoned, the butternut squash a sweet counternote to the savoury dish – and really a feast for the eyes.
their desserts were also really good. that makes it a winner from starter to fin – something that happens too infrequently. the sticky toffee was warm, with a slight drizzle of caramel sauce and creamy vanilla-bean ice cream.
the ginger nougat parfait was very interesting. almost like a semifreddo.
it is a lovely space – might feel a little cramped if full house, but otherwise quiet and very cosy. service was well-paced and unobtrusive; one of the best meals I’ve had recently, from start to finish. wholly and unconditionally recommended.
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