Oldstone

Dinner

Tuesday 19th to Thursday 21st February 2013

Three courses £29

Two courses £24.50

Starter and pudding £14

Roast tomato soup

Pan fried smoked haddock fish cake with tartare sauce

Melting goats cheese and red pepper croute, wild rocket salad

Devon crab meat, crayfish tail and prawn “cocktail”

Warm salad of seared local venison loin with blueberry dressing

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Cornish ray wing pan fried with soy, ginger and green onions

Poached salmon supreme with ratatouille sauce

Roast Barbary duck breast, apple sauce and Calvados jus

Cotswold pork tenderloin, paprika and mushroom cream sauce

Aged local beef fillet with a rich Stroud brewery ale and onion gravy £3.50 supplement – sorry!

Baharat spiced aubergine and chick pea stew served with red, white and wild rice

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Dark chocolate crème brulée

Toffee banana pancake with clotted cream ice cream

Warm pecan tart

Four west country cheeses, Bath Olivers and Hilary’s fruit bread

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Oldstone

Dinner

Friday 15th & Saturday 16th February 2013

Three courses £29

Two courses £24.50

Roast tomato soup

Pan seared scallops, apple sauce, smoked bacon and pea shoots

Warm salad of local venison fillet with blueberry dressing

Devon crab, crayfish tail and prawn “cocktail”

Button mushrooms sautéed in garlic and flat leaf parsley butter on toasted bloomer

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Baked organic salmon fillet on finely cut ratatouille

Boneless bream, baby leaf spinach and Champagne cream sauce

Aged local beef fillet with a rich red wine and black truffle reduction £3.50 supplement – sorry!

Seven spiced Barbary duck breast on soy and ginger jus

Cotswold pork tenderloin, mushroom and paprika cream sauce

Roast Mediterranean vegetables in a filo pastry parcel, red pepper sauce

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Baked toffee banana cheesecake with clotted cream ice cream

Trio of chocolate

Baked orange tart with lemon sorbet

Four west country cheeses, Bath Olivers and Hilary’s fruit bread

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Oldstone

Dinner

Tuesday 12th & Wednesday 13th February 2013

Three courses £29

Two courses £24.50

Starter and pudding £14

Red onion soup with double Gloucester croutons

Tandoori marinated salmon, fine bean salad, cucumber relish

Twice baked goats cheese soufflé, baby leaf spinach and cream

A simple Devon crab meat and prawn cocktail

Warm salad of sautéed calves liver and bacon

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Cornish ray wing pan fried with capers and pine nut butter

Poached brill fillet on creamed leek sauce

Roast Barbary duck breast, blood orange and Whisky jus

Cotswold pork tenderloin with mushroom cream sauce

Aged local beef fillet, horseradish crumble and rich red wine reduction £3.50 supplement – sorry!

Baked aubergine stuffed with baharat spiced lentils and roasted red pepper

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Dark chocolate and orange torte

Pancakes with lemon and sugar or toffee banana filling

Baked cheesecake with boozy fruits

Four west country cheeses, Bath Olivers and Hilary’s fruit bread

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Oldstone

Dinner

Friday 8th & Saturday 9th February 2013

Three courses £29

Two courses £24.50

Roasted red pepper soup

Pan fried Devon crab cake, sweet chilli and mango salsa

Warm salad of watercress, sautéed pheasant breast and smoked bacon lardons, cider jus

Winter mushroom millefeuille, herb cream sauce and truffle oil

Tandoori marinated salmon fillet, fine bean salad, cucumber and shallot dressing

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Cornish ray wing pan fried with prawns and flat leaf parsley

Brixham cod loin, pancetta and baby plum tomatoes

Cotswold pork tenderloin with black pudding and apple

Aged local beef fillet “au poivre” £3.50 supplement – sorry!

Roast Barbary duck breast on blood orange and whisky sauce

Tomato and spinach risotto topped with melting goats cheese

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Baked toffee banana cheesecake

Warm pear and almond tart with clotted cream ice cream

Dark chocolate and orange torte

Four west country cheeses, Bath Olivers and Hilary’s fruit bread

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Valentines day tables going fast!

Picture taken from http://lavidagumbo.files.wordpress.com

I am not sure about you, but when I go to a restaurant for a first time, I am both excited and anxious. It’s like a friendship or relationship that you want to work out. You want to love the vibe and atmosphere of the restaurant. You want to fall in love with the food and drinks. And, you hope you’ll love the place so much that you will continue to come back week after week.

For me, Tapas 177 was one of the places I think I could love, but I have to go back just to be sure. For one, I love the location. It is in the St. Paul Quarter of downtown Rochester on 177 St. Paul Street. I like that when you are driving there you feel as though you are actually in downtown Rochester. The restaurant provides valet, but there is parking on the street or in nearby parking lots.

When you walk into Tapas 177, the dimly-lit room set up is long and narrow. You walk in and on your right hand side is a bar that carries you all the way to the back of the restaurant. All of the dining tables are actually located on the floor beneath you.

Picture of the bar taken from http://www.tapas177.com

In no way, do you feel as though you are in an American restaurant. As soon as you walk into Tapas 177, you have picked up and moved to Spain. Wine racks, deep shades of red, leaves and stringed lights decorate the lounge.

Downstairs is equally unique. The owners have separated the downstairs into different themes. One side appears quieter and targeted towards more low-key dining. While the other side parallels another bar and is the entry way to the outside patio.

Outdoors patio. Picture taken from http://www.democratandchronicle.com

Being mid-winter, my parents and I chose to dine inside however, I really would like to go back and experience Tapas 177 a little later in the night. The restaurant in open until 2am and is known for their Tapas Events and salsa dancing.

The service from our waiter and buser was exceptional. They both were very attentive and offered great recommendations.

Table at Tapas 177. Picture taken from Blumie the Koala on Flickr.

For food, we tried three different tapas:

• Steamed Mussels with Fries

Plump “P.E.I’s” sautéed with spicy chorizo sausage, asparagus tips & white wine herbed tomato broth – topped with home made citrus parmesan tossed pomme frites…

• Chicken Paillard

Thin chicken breast grilled & topped with mixed greens, grilled eggplant, zucchini, red bell peppers, artichoke hearts, gorgonzola, basil oil & lemon parsley vinagrette…$10.95

• Fresh Vegetable & Avocado Spring Rolls

Light & Fresh – filled with rice noodles, vegetables, avocado & herbs, served with warm coconut peanut dipping sauce…$8.95

Downstairs of Tapas 177. Picture taken from nywinetravel.com

The steamed mussels were delicious, however if you are not a fan of chorizo sausage, then I highly recommend staying away from this tapa. The flavor of the chorizo is fused into both the mussels and the white wine tomato broth.

My mom loved everything about the Chicken Paillard and is happy to know how to pronounce paillard (the d is silent). And, the spring rolls were delicious too. I love the taste of spring rolls with peanut dipping sauce.

Tapas 177 has an extensive wine and beer menu. But, they are really known for having the best martinis in Rochester.

Overall, Tapas 177 has a lot to offer people living and visiting Rochester. I’ve heard great remarks from young people and the older generation too. I think if you are looking for a place in Rochester that feels more like a European getaway, then Tapas 177 may be your spot.

Oldstone

Dinner

Tuesday 5th to Thursday 7th February 2013

Three courses £29

Two courses £24.50

Starter and pudding £14

Watercress soup

Gloucester cheese and Evesham leek tart with winter slaw

Spicy lamb flat bread, cucumber and mint relish

A simple starter of smoked salmon, Devon crab meat and prawns with lemon dill dressing

Wild rocket, pear and feta salad with Serrano ham

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Cornish monk fish tail, baby leaf spinach and mild curry cream

Poached salmon fillet, Champagne sauce and pea shoots

Roast pheasant breast, apple sauce and vintage cider jus

Cotswold pork tenderloin, chorizo and tomato cream sauce

Aged local beef fillet with a little steak, Stroud brewery ale and onion stew £3.50 supplement – sorry!

Mixed mushroom millefeuille, herb cream sauce and truffle oil

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Dark chocolate and salty caramel tart, clotted cream ice cream

Baked vanilla cheesecake with red berry sorbet

Light lemon mousse with fine butter shortbread

Four west country cheeses, Bath Olivers and Hilary’s fruit bread

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Situated right above Wrecking Ball Coffee Roasters in the old firehouse is a soon-to-be event space for private parties, gatherings, and other happenings. Currently loving the bones of the structure, the brick walls, and the worn and chippy patina of the place, but I’m sure once it’s all done, it’ll be even more lovely.

Firehouse 8 Event Space
1648 Pacific Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94109
tel: 415 265 0552

* All images by me, Leslie.

Oldstone

Dinner

Friday 1st & Saturday 2nd February 2013

Three courses £29

Two courses £24.50

Creamed Evesham leek soup

Pan fried Cornish mackerel fillet, tomato and red onion salad

Wild rocket and pear salad, Feta cheese, sweet potato croutons

Finely sliced Severn and Wye oak smoked salmon, Devon crab meat and prawns with lemon dill dressing

Spicy lamb flat bread with minted cucumber relish

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Cornish cod loin on baby leaf spinach, mild curry cream sauce

Poached sea trout supreme with watercress

Cotswold pork tenderloin with chorizo and paprika cream

Roast Pheasant breast, Bramley apple sauce, vintage cider gravy

Aged local beef fillet with a rich steak, Stroud brewery ale and onion sauce £3.50 supplement – sorry!

Winter mushroom risotto, shaved Parmesan and truffle oil

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Crème brulée with fine butter shortbread

Baked orange tart with lemon sorbet

Dark chocolate ginger cheesecake, stem ginger crème fraiche

Four west country cheeses, Bath Olivers and Hilary’s fruit bread

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Valentines day tables going fast!

- Approximately 1,500 square feet

- Double doors for easy loading of large items in and out of the studio

- Direct and convenient access to the loading dock at 887 West Marietta Street

- Open floor plan makes a perfect blank palette for any event

- Huge windows with great natural lighting

- Provides access to all common areas at King Plow Arts Center for photography or video shoots

- Located at the edge of King Plow Arts Center’s beautiful courtyard area

- Quiet

- Small kitchen with microwave (no stove/oven)

Contact 404.822.3524 for more information!

Oldstone

Dinner

Tuesday 29th to Thursday 31st January 2013

Three courses £29

Two courses £24.50

Starter and pudding £14

Watercress soup

Pan fried Cornish mackerel fillet on tomato and onion salad

Chestnut mushroom and spinach risotto

Smoked salmon and prawn parcel, lemon dill dressing

Pressed ham hock terrine with apple sauce and pea shoots

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Pan fried sea bass fillet with roasted pepper dressing

Poached sea trout supreme with a citrus beurre blanc

Roast pheasant breast, chestnuts and vintage Port jus

Cotswold pork tenderloin, mushrooms and paprika cream sauce

Aged local beef fillet, sautéed onions and a rich red wine reduction £3.50 supplement – sorry!

Twice baked goats cheese soufflé with tomato cream sauce

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Warm pecan tart with clotted cream ice cream

Dark chocolate ginger cheesecake, stem ginger crème fraiche

Crème brulée with fine butter shortbread

Four west country cheeses, Bath Olivers and Hilary’s fruit bread

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Valentines day bookings now being taken

Oldstone

Dinner

Friday 25th & Saturday 26th January 2013

Three courses £29

Two courses £24.50

Red onion soup with double Gloucester croutons

Pan fried Devon crab cake, sweet chilli dipping sauce

Pressed ham hock terrine, pea shoots and Bramley apple puree

Chestnut mushrooms in chive cream sauce on toasted bloomer

Battered squid rings with lemon and garlic mayonnaise

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Cornish cod loin on baby leaf spinach, mild curry cream sauce

Pan fried sea bass fillet with roasted pepper dressing

Cotswold pork tenderloin, butterbean, bacon and chorizo stew

Roast Pheasant breast on slow braised red cabbage, Port jus

Aged local beef fillet “au poivre” £3.50 supplement – sorry!

Twice baked goats cheese soufflé, tomato cream sauce

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Crème brulée with fine butter shortbread

Tunisian almond cake, orange salad and Greek yoghurt

Dark chocolate tart with white chocolate ice cream

Four west country cheeses, Bath Olivers and Hilary’s fruit bread

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Valentines day bookings now being taken

The party was catered by an amazing catering company, called M Catering, that provided outstanding passed orderves, buffet style entrees, and a variety of desserts.  The staff was exceptional at tending to every guests’ needs and worked wonderfully with the BTS team.
There was live music.  A three piece jazz band that greeted guests with their soulful sounds, as they walked in the front door.Later in the night, there was a DJ who played hours of upbeat dance music, which really got the crowd going.  There were two bartenders working hard to pour some amazing drinks. The night was filled with dancing, drinking, and tons of fun.  Guests were escorted safely home by an amazing car service who will follow their clients home with their cars, so there was no inconvenience the next day.

Here are some more pictures of the amazing set up of the New Years Eve party!  This was an amazing way to start off a new year!! Happy 2013 everyone:)

All floral arrangements done by Megan at The Flower Bar

Lighting and rentals provided by Christian at Classic Party Rental

Let us know what you think!

Contact BTS Event Management for your next event.  Mention this blog and receive 20% off your next event:)

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]]> http://oldstonerestaurant.wordpress.com/2013/01/21/oldstone-menu-22-to-24-january-2013/ Mon, 21 Jan 2013 12:55:09 +0000 Oldstone Restaurant http://oldstonerestaurant.wordpress.com/2013/01/21/oldstone-menu-22-to-24-january-2013/ Well the weather forecast was spot on. We got quite a heavy snow fall on Friday which ruined our business! Big cheer to the Levitt family who were our only customers on Friday evening! Saturday was a bit better with 2 empty tables and one cancellation after a poor brunch…..it seems most folk were either food shopping on foot or up on the hills sledging.

Oldstone

Dinner

Tuesday 22nd to Thursday 24th January 2013

Three courses £29

Two courses £24.50

Starter and pudding £14

Watercress soup

Wild rocket and roast pepper salad, pesto and shaved Parmesan

Pan fried Devon crab cake, sweet chilli dipping sauce

A little local venison and potato topped pie

Severn and Wye dill cured salmon with prawns

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Cornish hake fillet baked with tomato, onion and smoked bacon lardons

Gilt head bream fillets pan fried in lemon and caper butter

Roast pheasant breast, slow braised red cabbage and Port jus

Aged local beef fillet with a rich red wine and truffle reduction £3.50 supplement – sorry!

Cotswold pork tenderloin, apple sauce and vintage cider gravy

Roast tomato and spinach risotto with melting goats cheese

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Tunisian almond cake with orange and Greek yoghurt

Baked vanilla cheesecake with Rumtofp

70% dark chocolate tart with white chocolate ice cream

Four west country cheeses, Bath Olivers and Hilary’s fruit bread

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Thanks!

Oldstone

Dinner

Friday 18th & Saturday 19th January 2013

Three courses £29

Two courses £24.50

Watercress soup

A little local venison and potato topped pie

Pan fried Cornish mackerel fillet, home grown pear chutney

Warm salad of wild rocket, roasted peppers and pesto

A simple starter of Severn and Wye salmon, crayfish tails and prawns with lemon mayonnaise

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Roast, pancetta wrapped cod loin on warm cherry tomato and red onion dressing

Poached Cornish brill fillet, baby leaf spinach, mild curry cream

Cotswold pork tenderloin, apple sauce and vintage cider gravy

Roast Pheasant breast on slow braised red cabbage, Port jus

Aged local beef fillet with a rich red wine and mushroom reduction £3.50 supplement – sorry!

Roast tomato risotto topped with melting goats cheese

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Baked vanilla cheesecake with Rumtofp

Warm pear and almond tart, Cotteswold dairy double cream

Dark chocolate mousse, warm brownie, white choc ice cream

Four west country cheeses, Bath Olivers and Hilary’s fruit bread

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Oldstone

Dinner

Tuesday 15th to Thursday 17th January 2013

Three courses £29

Two courses £24.50

Starter and pudding £14

Roast tomato soup

Wild rocket and crayfish tail salad with mango and sweet chilli

Portabello mushroom millefeuille, herb cream sauce, truffle oil

Duo of Severn and Wye oak smoked and dill cured salmons

Warm salad of watercress, sautéed calves liver and bacon

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Cornish brill fillet with baby leaf spinach and mild curry cream

Pan fried sea bass fillet with pesto dressing

Roast pheasant breast, chestnut and brandy cream sauce

Aged local beef fillet, red onion marmalade and rich Port reduction £3.50 supplement – sorry!

Cotswold pork tenderloin with chorizo and red pepper sauce

Baharat spiced aubergine and chick pea stew served with red, white and wild rice

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Warm apple tartlet with blackcurrant sorbet

Crème brulée with fine butter shortbread

70% dark chocolate mousse with two chocolate ice creams

Four west country cheeses, Bath Olivers and Hilary’s fruit bread

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