Food and Drink Supplement February 2013

Issue No. 21 February/March 2013

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Winter Menu 2013Served from 12noon – 10.00pm75 East Street, Colchester CO1 2TS

www.theoldsiegehouse.co.uk

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STARTERSSoup of the day £5.45Served with crusty bread.

Duck liver and orange parfait £5.95Served with plum chutney and Melba toast.

Goat's cheese and figs crostini £6.45With thyme, honey and winter berries coulis.

Three way Salmon £7.95Salmon Rillette, mousse, beetroot cured, served with radish, cucumber, sun-dried tomato coulis.

Beef Carpaccio £8.95With pickled Girolles mushrooms, beetroots, watercress, parmesan and green herb vinegrette.

Pan fried King Scallops £8.50Served with pancetta crisps, sauteed potatoes and cauliflower puree.

Pan fried King Prawns £6.95With garlic, koriander and chilli butter, served with toasted croute.

ICE CREAM & SORBETSVanilla ice cream £4.25

Coconut ice cream £4.75

Lemon sorbet £4.25

Rum & Raisin ice cream £4.95

Pear sorbet £4.50

Stuffed Supreme of chicken £14.00With fresh basil and apricot mousse, served withdauphinoise potatoes and creamy white wine sauce.

Sea bream £13.95Pan-fried, mango & chilli salsa, served with saffron new potatoes.

Tri-Pepper Pork fillets £14.50Oven roasted pork fillets, served with pumpkin mash,creamy plum sauce and green beans.

Red onion & smoked cheese Strudel £10.00Served with roasted potatoes, red and yellow peppers sauce.

Rack of lamb £19.95Roasted rack of lamb, coated with minted crust, served with potato fondant, parsnip puree, beetrootjelly and red wine jus.

SIDE ORDERS

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Basket of Fresh Bread £3.00

Marinated Olives £2.50

Mixed Leaf Salad £3.00

Chunky Chips £2.50

Roasted New Potatoes £2.50

Seasonal vegetables £3.50

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8oz Ribeye £16.95Served with hand cut chips and pepper corn sauce.

Pheasant breast £14.95Stuffed with wild mushrooms, baby spinach, wrapped in pancetta, served with potato panache,port wine jus.

Duck breast £16.00With potato fondant, caramelised chicory and topped with cherry sauce.

Cod fillet £12.50Served with sauce Nantua (creamy shell fish sauce)

and Jerusalem artichoke mash.

Á LA CARTE / DESSERTS(Can change daily - please check with us)

HOUSE MAINS

£3.00

£2.50

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Tonka beans crème brulee £5.45Served with shortbread

Chocolate profiteroles £4.95Served with vanilla ice cream and dark chocolate sauce

Passion fruit panna cotta £5.45With raspberry coulis and pistachio sable

Lime and black currant cheesecake £4.95With red-berry compote

Cheese Board £7.95

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Chinese Restaurant & Takeaway Peking • Szechuan • Cantonese

EAT AS MUCH AS YOU LIKE COURSE BUFFET MEAL

Adults (Per Head): £14.50 • Children (Under 10): £7.50Under 3 eat for FREE • A La Carte Menu also availableFully Licensed • Air Conditioned • Parties Welcome • Customer Parking

Mon - Sat: 12 noon - 2pm & 5pm - 1 1pmSun: 12 noon - 3pm & 5pm - 1 1pm

Delivery Service Available (within a 5 mile radius)

Oriental Cuisine Chinese Restaurant, Cattawade Street, Brantham, Nr. Manningtree, Essex CO1 1 1RHTel: 01206 397269 • Fax: 01206 3951 18

4 All buffet dishes are preparedfrom our freshest ingredientsand served to your table

Oriental Cuisine

Oriental Cuisine

THE LITTLE FISH SHOP34 HIGH STREET

KELVEDONTel: 01376 573535

Traditional Fishmongers

Wholesale and Retail

Specialising in seasonal locallycaught fish

Smoked and shellfish

Try our cook-in-bags, no mess nosmell, perfect results every time

Seafood platters made to order

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this the perfect countryside hotelfor total relaxation.

Just recently, Brian and histeam asked us to look at therestaurant area. Carl, who hasworked at the hotel for someyears now has recently takenover as Head Chef, producing amenu of a high standard with abroad range of locally-sourcedingredients. However, thegeneral opinion was that thecrockery was just not doingjustice to the food; so after

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heart of true Suffolk countryside.All of the bedrooms have largeflat-screen televisions installedalong with coffee and tea makingfacilities and a fully equippedbathroom with complimentaryGreen Park toiletries. Freewireless internet access isavailable throughout the hotel,including all bedrooms. You canlook forward to sleeping soundlyand awaking to the sound ofbirdsong and the gentle smoothflow of the River Stour; making

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The Duckling turns into a Swan The Mill Hotel in Sudbury has, in recent years, beenrelatively unloved by its previous owners ElizabethHotels. This is often the case where a corporate gianthas many hotels to look after … says Andy Mumford

Just over two years ago,Surya Hotels took over, andthey have transformed it indramatic fashion but havecleverly maintained thecharacter of the buildingwhich includes a workingwater wheel and manyother lovely features.

The bar and restaurant areatoo has a traditional feel withcomfortable and cosy seatingareas, an open fire and plenty ofgreat views over the opencountry side and the river.

Detail is always an importantfactor in any renovation and forthe rooms they have taken anapproach which combines thepracticality we all love in themajor chains with hand-craftedsolid wood furniture that theyhave sourced locally. When youstay at the Mill you can choosefrom 62 comfortable rooms, mostoverlooking the meadows in the

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several meetings we settled on anew and sharp design of finechina manufactured here in theUK by one of the leadingpotteries. It is precision crockerywith a broad rim design. It has aflat profile, so all of the plates arelarge, giving an excellent canvasfor presentation. There is now alook of ‘master chef’ rather than‘little chef’ as the menu offer isnow taking a huge leap forward.

The Meadows Bar serves awell-chosen Wine list, offered bythe glass or the bottle, andcomprises both new and oldworld wines. There is anextensive range of spirits, softdrinks and a full list of draughtbeer, Aspall cider and local ales;Adnams Broadside andNethergate are weekly guestAles. Taitinger Champagne isserved by the glass as well as bythe bottle.

Brian, Roger and the team atThe Mill are constantly reviewingwhat they do, improving thewarmth and feel of this splendidbuilding, nestled in the Suffolkcountryside. It is an ideal venuefor a weekend break, you canenjoy the market town ofSudbury or a drive to thepicturesque Lavenham or juststay close by and take long walks

The Mill Hotel Walnut Tree Lane, Sudbury,Suffolk CO10 1BDTel: 01787 375544Fax: 01787 373027info@themillhotelsudbury.co.ukwww.themillhotelsudbury.co.uk

along the river or just take in theviews from the terrace.

So if you want a drive out forafternoon tea, a weekendbreak or a night out tocelebrate something specialthe Mill Hotel, Sudburycan cover all of your needs.The once unloved duckinghas been transformed into agraceful swan and is wellworth a visit.

Total Catering:Constantly Updating Back in November we launchedthe new showroom to muchacclaim, the results have beenamazing with a steady streamof customers, both catering andhome chefs, wantingcommercial equipment. One ofthe biggest changes is we nowhave a live espresso coffeemachine, in addition we areagents for Italian coffee brandMokarabia means that regularcoffee training and tastingsessions are planned for thenew year, just call for details.

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Saturday 16th February • 7pm - 12.30am

Tickets £39.50 (members £35)To include a welcome glass of Buck’s Fizz

Delicious 3 course dinner and dancing to the great sounds of a live band Dress: Lounge Suits or Black Tie

Why not make a romantic night of it and have a delicious full English breakfast together in the morning by booking a room at our special Valentine’s rate of just £80 B&B per room.

(Based on 2 sharing twin/double room. Off er applies to 16th February only).

Thursday 14th and Saturday 16th FebruaryGlass of Champagne • Sumptuous 3 course Dinner • Red Rose for your Valentine

£34.50 per person

Thursday 14th and Saturday 16th FebruaryDouble bedroom with bottle of bubbly and handmade truffl es

Glass of Champagne & 3 course Valentine’s Dinner in the Lakes RestaurantEnglish Breakfast in the Lakes Restaurant or in bed if you prefer.

Couples treatment: Rasoul Mud Therapy or Back MassageUnlimited use of pool, saunarium, steam room and Jacuzzi

Just £99.95 per person!

Valentine’s Ball

Valentine’s Candlelit Dinner

For bookings please call 01206 265837/818 or email [email protected]

Celebrate Valentine’s at Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf & Spa

Romantic Spa Break

Keepers Lane, Leavenheath, Colchester CO6 4PZ

www.stokebynayland.com

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Tel: 07850 372669 / 01206 626282Email: [email protected]

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Weddings, Funerals – all types of outside catering,corporate entertaining, outside bar etc

Friday 1st & Sat 2nd MarchStar of Anglia, North Station Road, Old School Magic – 7.30pm for 8pm

Fri £17.50 3 courses Sat £15 2 coursesTea Dance Wed 13th March 1pm – 3.30pm

Black Willoutside catering

Where there’s a ‘Will’ there’s a way!35 years’ catering experience

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La Cascada Restaurant & Grill, Fox Street, Colchester C07 7PPT: 01206 864030 F: 01206 868959

e-mail: [email protected] www.lacascada-restaurant.co.uk

Visit our website for all events and special offers

www.lacascada-restaurant.co.uk


Sunday Lunch/EveningOpen 12-3.30pm

for Tapas, À La Carte and

Traditional Sunday Roast

from £8.50. 5.30-9pm

Tapas and À La Carte

Loyalty CardFor regular diners.

Special Events and Functions

Catered ForFor further information,

menus and special events

please call 01206 864030

or visit


La Cascada Restaurant & Grill is a truly authentic Mediterranean Restaurant with Spanish roots, set in four

lovely acres of Essex countryside. The restaurant is well-known in the Colchester area for its fine food, specialising

in Spanish & traditional English fayre with excellent service and a delightful relaxed dining experience.

La Cascada Restaurant & Grill have a passion for fine wine, boasting a selection which not only makes the wine

list an exciting feature for diners, but that allows special wine tasting evenings which are enthusiastically attended.

A spacious Tapas garden and lounge bar makes La Cascada Restaurant & Grill the ideal venue for those

planning a function, as well as for those looking to relax with a drink after a day at the office.

La Cascada Restaurant & Grill hire out the use of the restaurant facilities for hosting celebratory & corporate

events or functions with you, please call 01206 864030 for more details, or to arrange an appointment.

Opening TimesTuesday-Friday 12pm-2.30pm

and Saturday 12pm-3.30pm for Tapas

and à La Carte;

Monday-Thursday 6pm-9.30pm

and Friday-Saturday 6pm-10pm for

Tapas and à La Carte;

Sunday 12pm-3.30pm with

Traditional Sunday Roast from £8.50

and 6pm-9pm for Tapas and à La Carte.

Valentines & Mother’s Day BookingsNow Being Taken

To make a booking, call us on 01206 864030Tapas and À La Carte Menus available online.

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Sunday 10th MarchTreat your mum to a special traditional 3 course

carvery lunch in stunning surroundings

£20.95 per person – with a complimentary gift

for all mothers!

£10.95 for children under 12Children under 4 go FREE!

For bookings please call Reception on 01206 262836 Or email [email protected]

Mother’s Day Lunch

Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf & Spa…in the heart of beautiful Constable Country

Easter Sunday Lunch

www.stokebynayland.com www.stokebynaylandlodges.com

Sunday 31st MarchEnjoy a delicious 3 course carvery lunch

overlooking the lake

£19.95 per person£10.95 for children under 12

Children under 4 go FREE – includes an Easter egg

for each child!

Family & friends visiting for Easter?

Take advantage of our competitive hotel and country lodge rates – to include free use of the luxurious

room and JacuzziFor all bookings please call Reception on

01206 262836 or email: [email protected]

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