The main courses continued to
impress; the delicate monkfish, was
served on the bone with crisp cheek,
ventreche bacon, roast leek,
barbequed celeriac, barolo jus and a
copper pan of delicious ‘baked beans’.
The Old Spot pork loin proved that
pork can be beautiful too, as the
delightful plate offered a braised and
glazed belly, pulled pork shoulder
ravioli offset with pickled radish,
caramelized chicory, mint and English
feta. Whilst my own sirloin of beef
was a triumph of 50-day aged Dexter
beef, perfectly grilled, served with salt-
baked celeriac, lovage pesto, fermented
garlic, oxtail salad and a devine, rich,
braised brisket rosti, with the local
cauliflower cheese proving the side
dish favourite of the evening.
Not ones to turn down dessert, we
were delighted to see that Thackeray’s
acclaimed souffle was on the menu,
one guest went rouge ordering the
dark chocolate pave to satisfy his taste
for rum, peanut butter, banana and
coconut and whilst not disappointed
had to concede that the apple and
blackberry crumble souffle was the
dessert winner of the evening. The
delightful, perfectly risen, light purple
souffle was presented to fanfare,
before the addition of the rich, sweet,
vanilla custard and a sharp green apple
sorbet which elevated this dish to
amazing highs.
The Thackeray’s premise is refreshingly simple; unpretentious fine dining, a
warm atmosphere, friendly and knowledgeable service, and fresh, seasonal and,
where possible, local produce, used to create dishes with a modern take on classic
European culinary philosophy. It’s execution is exemplary.
Thackeray's
85 London Road
Tunbridge Wells
TN1 1EA
01892 511921
[email protected]
www.thackerays-restaurant.co.uk
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