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F o o d wi t h a vi e w to tabpe l A ‘churro’ is effectively a Spanish doughnut and is fried and then dipped in hot chocolate or café con leche. I grew up in Spain and as a child this was a favourite of mine and now my children love it too! We’ve added this Spanish treat to our menu at The Dining Room and have now extended our tapas menu to the evening, my sister and I are really proud to cook authentic Spanish food and love that it’s so popular here in the UK. 66 Malla m s The Ha rbou r, Weymouth There are many old fixtures on a harbourside that’s been in operation since the 1300s but don’t expect to find any rustiness in this acclaimed, cosy eatery that’s been a feature here for 25 years. Its doors have remained open since 1990 by staying true to owners Steve and Janice Gosson’s aim, which is serving “simply good food.” This means great local ingredients are treated with respect by Chef Steve rather than subjected to any slavishly followed trends. That’s not to say eating at Mallams is a stuffy experience though with friendly service and relaxed dining to go with that stunning view over the historic harbour. Look out on the boats bobbing on the tide, often with a fresh catch for the restaurant, as the sun sets and the lights twinkle in the water and the only thing that could undercut the romance is a slightly smug satisfaction that you managed to book a table by the window. Try the…Fillets of lemon sole stuffed with smoked salmon mousse, set on a reduction of cream, wine, lemon grass and coriander with braised little gem lettuce and petits pois. £19.95. Starters from £6.95, Mains from £16.50, Desserts from £6.95. Mallams Restaurant, 5 Trinity Road, The Harbour, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8TJ. For bookings, call 01305 776757. http://www.mallamsrestaurant.co.uk/ www.menu-dorset.co.uk www.menu-dorset.co.uk