In case you want to have a look, you can read about the last visit at "Ginger is the New Black"
Considering that it has only been about a month since the last time, I was really lad that the tasting menu had moved on. Don't get me wrong, I would have happily eaten last month's offerings again, but it was nice to taste something new.
I started the evening again with my new favorite drink - an Espresso Martini, while Rhona, my wife chose the Kir Royal.
Then there were olives, lovely breads, the honey and truffle butter and a plain, but lovely butter.
Before the starter we had a pithivier packed full of flavor with walnut mousse and beetroot mousse.
The chilled beetroot soup was amazingly intense with flavor and the Creme Fraiche Sorbet worked beautifully with it while the candied walnut provided crunch and the dill oil rounded the whole thing off. The looks reminded me of Heston's Red Cabbage Gazpacho, but while both taste super, they clearly are very different. Talking about Michelin stars, I think the Gingerman deserves one. I believe the guide's criteria was that one star signifies that the place is worth stopping for. Well, we drove one and a half hours to get back there, so that certainly qualifies for me. But then I am not a Michelin Guide inspector. (But I do recognise food I like!!!)
Next was the Pigeon with Scotch Egg and Nettle Puree. Delightful.
The crab was stunning and the pouring of the gazpacho provided a little theater. The kids just loved it.
The main was lamb again. Normally I am a pink-lamb-man, but the caramelised Ballotine was the show stopper on this plate.
The desert was the only item unchanged from last month's menu, but why change perfection. Neither Anna, nor Alexander (13 and 9) had had a proper souffle before, and seeing exited kids eyes is the best father's day gift ever.
Again, a brilliant evening. Now we just have to convince these inspectors....
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