Earle by Simon Rimmer

 Last night I went to Simon Rimmer's Earl in Hale with some friends. We kicked the evening off with an Espresso Martini - just to get thing started...

For starters we had Chicken Liver Parfait with Pork Scratchings

and King Scallop with Baby Squid.

Both were excellent and the squid was the crispiest I have ever had. For mains we had pan fried Cod Fillet, Leek and Potato Terrine, Crispy Baby Leeks, Roast Salsify, Crispy Pancetta, Cockle and Dill Citrus Cream Sauce...

...pan fried Sea trout, Roast Cauliflower Puree, Crushed New Potatoes and Peas, Citrus Creme Fraiche, Roast Cauliflower, Samphire, Spinach and Cream Sauce...

...and lastly pan fried Venison, Jerusalem Artichoke Puree, Roast Artichoke, Fondant Potato, Pickled Cauliflower, Balsamic Pearls, Crispy Smoked Bacon and Roasting Juices

All super delicious!

For desert we shared Raspberry Cheesecake, Eton Mess, Mini Meringues, Grated White Chocolate, Citrus Raspberry Gel, Raspberry Ripple Ice Cream...

...Salted Chocolate Tart, Caramel Sauce, Salted Caramel Ice Cream...

...and Artisan Cheeses, Handmade Biscuits, Carrot Chutney, Grapes and Celery.

Absolutely everything was perfect without being over the top and the staff were super observant, charming and professional. All in all a great night out.