Thursday 19th May 2016, 66@50

[flash_uk]

Thanks for the pre-emptive inclusion - am definitely in..

Have 14 '66s available, but no Niepoort sadly. Even Dirk has a problem getting a '66 as the Niepoort cellar stock belongs to his sister who was born in '66..

Perhaps the most obvious contribution from me would be the uber rare Cockburn..

Excellent. The Ck was one of the few not already mentioned that could have been a candidate for inclusion. Thank you Tom.

[flash_uk]

Right, time to get organised for this one. I see that everyone bar Tony and Derek will be at the B&F on Thursday 21 April for the Graham vs Dow evening.

If possible can those attending on the 21st bring along their '66s, and we can leave them standing in the cellar at the B&F. That will give a good 4-5 weeks of resting time, and I'll decant them on the day of the '66 event.

[flash_uk]

To summarise, we now have 15 shabby ports among 10 reprobates. This seems fine. If anyone has additional 66s that might be included, let me know by PM and I'll see if I can find one or two more attendees to shoulder the load.

[jdaw1]

among 10 reprobates

And me!

[forest26]

Hi

Can I send my ports to one (or two to lighten the load) of you so that you can take them to the B&F. Send me a PM and I will organise postage
Cheers

Tony

[Doggett]

Hi

Can I send my ports to one (or two to lighten the load) of you so that you can take them to the B&F. Send me a PM and I will organise postage
Cheers

Tony

I could take two along if that helps. I will send you a PM with address details...and let me know when to expect them if so.
Simon

[PhilW]

Can I send my ports to one (or two to lighten the load) of you so that you can take them to the B&F. Send me a PM and I will organise postage

If Alex gives you the name of the manager, you could send them direct to the B&F? I've done this before at a different branch of Davy's and just asked them to put the package in the cellar awaiting our need.

[Constandia]

I would be interested in filling up a space and if that's possible then I could arrange it with TC to adopt one of his bottles. Or contribute with some money in the pot?

[flash_uk]

I would be interested in filling up a space and if that's possible then I could arrange it with TC to adopt one of his bottles. Or contribute with some money in the pot?

Excellent, welcome aboard Dia. First post updated.

[Constandia]

I would be interested in filling up a space and if that's possible then I could arrange it with TC to adopt one of his bottles. Or contribute with some money in the pot?

Excellent, welcome aboard Dia. First post updated.

Thank you, I will arrange adopting a bottle with Tony.

[flash_uk]

First post updated with details of some wines which have now been delivered to the B&F in advance. Ian - did you bring the Fonseca on Thursday night? Can't recall as I was already seated when you arrived!

[idj123]

First post updated with details of some wines which have now been delivered to the B&F in advance. Ian - did you bring the Fonseca on Thursday night? Can't recall as I was already seated when you arrived!

Mike, yes, safely delivered and taken away with all the other bottles by the chap at the B&F. Tom suggested he could provide the Df and Chris would see what he could do regarding the Ferreira.

[flash_uk]

Could attendees please post details of their food order from the menu below.

Starters
Truffle Mac & Cheese £5.25
Potted shrimps with granary toast £8.25
Wild mushrooms on toast with walnut pesto £7.25 v.
Roasted beetroot and goat’s cheese salad with toasted walnuts £7.25 v.
Plate of smoked salmon £7.25
Duck liver parfait with toast £6.95
Smoked mackerel with apple and fennel £7.95
Chilli squid on toast with garlic mayonnaise £8.50

Cold main dishes
served with green salad and buttered new potatoes
Cold poached salmon £13.95
Hand carved home baked ham £12.95
Cured ox tongue £13.95
Rare sirloin of beef £13.95
Mixed meat selection £15.50
Game Pie £13.95

Hot main dishes
Gammon, egg and chips with, or without, black pudding £12.95/£13.95
Grilled scallops and bacon with tiger prawns, spring onion and chilli £17.95
Chargrilled 220g sirloin steak with hand-cut chips and grilled tomato £22.50
* add peppercorn sauce or Café de Paris butter £2.00 *
Bangers and mash with roasted red onion gravy £11.95
Artichoke and spinach tart with mixed leaf salad £13.25 v
Superfood salad with grilled halloumi, edamame beans, quinoa and avocado £10.95 v.
Corn-fed chicken supreme with crispy pancetta and new potatoes £12.50
Wild mushroom risotto with truffle oil £10.95
Sea bass fillet with spiced lentils and rocket £14.95

Sides £3.50 each
Buttered new potatoes| hand-cut chips| peas and beans with minted butter| creamed spinach| mixed salad

[CPR 1]

Chilli squid on toast with garlic mayonnaise
Chargrilled sirloin steak with chips - Black and blue and a side of creamed spinach

Thanks

[uncle tom]

Duck liver parfait - Sirloin (med rare) + peppercorn sauce

Thanks

[PhilW]

I am becoming a creature of habit:

If possible I would like the same as last time, please:
Starter: Welsh rarebit
Main: Chargrilled sirloin steak (black and blue) with hand-cut chips and grilled tomato.
+Side: Creamed spinach
+Sauce: Please, please, please some Béarnaise sauce by special request again

The Welsh rarebit with rocket was particularly good last time (as was the Béarnaise )

[jdaw1]

Flash: who to make food order file? Thee or me?

Duck liver parfait with toast
Chargrilled 220g sirloin steak (blue) with hand-cut chips and grilled tomato
Peas and beans with minted butter

[flash_uk]

Flash: who to make food order file? Thee or me?

I can do it.

[Constandia]

Can I please have the duck liver parfait to start and a rare sirloin steak to follow with creamed spinach. Thanks

[DRT]

Duck liver parfait followed by sirloin steak (medium rare) for me, please.

[Alex Bridgeman]

For me please, no starter, main of sirloin steak (black and blue) with handcut chips and CARAMELISED RED ONION GRAVY.

Got to do something to keep the kitchen team on their toes!

[PhilW]

... and CARAMELISED RED ONION GRAVY.

Got to do something to keep the kitchen team on their toes!

I've been wanting to try a good marrow-bone gravy for a while - but their special request Bearnaise has been excellent.

[jdaw1]

and CARAMELISED RED ONION GRAVY.

+1 please.

[Alex Bridgeman]

... and CARAMELISED RED ONION GRAVY.

Got to do something to keep the kitchen team on their toes!

I've been wanting to try a good marrow-bone gravy for a while - but their special request Bearnaise has been excellent.

I thought "If it's good enough for the sausage and mash, it'll be good enough for the steak and chips."

Now is the time to put that thought to the test.

[DRT]

I thought "If it's good enough for the sausage and mash, it'll be good enough for the steak and chips."

Why stop at the caramelised red onions? Would it not make more sense to also include the sausages in the gravy?