L'enclume 

I've had a real craving for l'enclume for some time now, being from London it's always been some what of a long distant 'bucket list' restaurant. Something about this ancient countryside building, just had an air or romance and the strictly local produce is inspiring and intriguing. However much I enjoyed the tiny courses, i just was left feeling it was more canapés than dishes and I was slightly craving a bit more of a main course. This isn't to say I didn't appreciate the brilliance and creativity that went into the cooking because i really did. There was some outrageously brilliant 'canapés' black truffle pudding was great and the salted gooseberry tart. But the winner of this menu was certainly the turbot with shrimp cream and kale shoots, this being said the fish was small and you find yourself rationing your mouthful so you don't end up with a plate full of kale. The same must be said about the the 'lightly smoked lop eared pig' a very theatrical entrance which I loved, lifting the lid the smoke come bellowing out of the plate and so was revealed the beautiful soft pig. A tremendous deep smoky flavour to go with the aroma was genius, but again I just wanted more. This was followed by sheep's milk ice cream, liquorice custard, pear, sweet cheese and hazelnut which was brilliant. The use of nitrous oxide at the table, for the cheese was yet another show of brilliants, creativity and theatrics.

I do understand why this has some incredible accolades, including multi Michelin stars and The good food guide number 1 restaurant. My personal opinion is not as high. Glimpses of brilliance, unfortunately didn't quite hit the highs I've been long expecting.

With love

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