I loved the detailed information on the produce, where the meat came from, whether it was organic, free-range, had a name, etc... But, there was only 1 vegetarian entree and 1 main.
When a restaurant is trying to be a a bit more ethical, surely they would try a bit harder to offer meat-free? It's the easiest way to be more ethical. As an almost vegetarian, I find with a really good veggie meal, you don't notice the absence of meat. And the twice cooked beetroot and goat's cheese souffle was was certainly an example - fantastically yummy.
We had fish and chips and venison for mains. The F&C were good, lovely fish, great chips, but perhaps a bit pedestrian? The venison was beautifully cooked. The shallot "tarte tatin" (though not upside down!! and made with puff, so I can't see why it should be could a tatin) went well, as did the salad. Although the figs were waaaaay to sweet to accompany. The caramalised shallots were sweet enough.
The menu finishes with a nice sounding array of desserts, but I never have room for pudding these days. But wait, they offered 'bite-sized' desserts. What a winner - except they are not bite-sized, but more about 30 bites-sized, enough for two people to comfortably share.
Here I am complaining that an $8 yummy dessert (mandarin and strawberry sorbet with a shortbread) is too large! Can't please some!
Well, actually you can. I was pleased to find a decent restaurant in Adelaide, that was open when all others were shut, that had a pleasant but casual atmosphere and with pretty good food. I would certainly go back again, might even take the mother next time - now that would be a test.
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