Food Heroes

Food Heroes

Keith Floyd - simply the best
Bruce Poole - great quality and skill personified
Rick Stein - for fantastic recipes, boundless enthusiasm, and for bringing an educated approach to food programming, that isn't always present.........
Nigel Slater - for a writing style that I don't think can be beaten
Giorgio Locatelli - because my wife fancies him, and he made her birthday by signing her menu, and coming out to say hello... (sometimes its the little things...)
Ross Hunter - owner of Surrey Hills Brewery - an old friend who followed his dream
Antonio Carluccio - his passion his food, and his country, are infectious
Eric and Sarah Guignord - who run the brilliant The French Table in Surbiton - my new favourite place! Great food and excellent service every time.


All of these are my food heroes, and many, many more

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Wednesday 12 February 2014

The Laughing Gravy


We visited The Laughing Gravy in Southwark on a cold December afternoon. This was my second time here - and both times the welcome has been great as soon as you walk through the door.
This is one of the many things that The Laughing gravy get right - the staff are friendly, helpful, knowledgeable - all without being obtrusive.
Whilst Sundays are mainly about the roasts the LG pretty much offers a full menu with plently of lighter dishes - and a number of vegetarian options.
I went for the Smoked Rabbit and West Country Crayfish scotch egg with salsify as a starter - it was a thing of beauty - an tasted as good as it looks......

 For mains  I went for the roast beef. I should say I don' often order it  as it isn't often that good - but I ca honestly say this is the best roast beef I have ever ad - and the gravy lives up to its top billing!

The amount of meat was also seriously generous - so much so I could not finish it - and had to forego a dessert.Great food  - coupled with a goo wine list, nd some local beers  adds up to a great spot.
I will definitely be back - and will make sure I am HUNGRY.