The World of Hospitality Issue 14 2016 | Page 86

86 Fruits of the orchard the World Of Hospitality One Square Serves Up All The Fruits Of The Orchard One Square celebrates the harvest season with an Orchard-themed Afternoon tea cooked Gressingham duck & sweet cherry compote on toasted thyme brioche. As the leaves turn a coppery glow this autumn, One Square is bringing the fruity flavours of an Orchard to the heart of the city with a unique Orchard Afternoon Tea. For those who enjoy the sweeter delights of afternoon tea, guests will savour an apple sorbet lollipop made with locally-brewed Thistly Cross Cider, along with a toffee apple cream slice. The ubiquitous scone has not been forgotten with a traditional plain variety mixed in with kirsch soaked cherry, served with Devonshire clotted cream and blackcurrant jam. The traditional fruit harvest season has inspired One Square’s talented Pastry team who are renowned for creating an inventive afternoon tea, with a twist. The Orchard Afternoon Tea combines fruit with savoury delicacies including orange poached Loch Duart salmon with burnt clementines on rye, and slow To wash it down, One Square’s bar team has created a choice of two fruity gin cocktails including an Orchard Mimosa with ginger and fresh orange, Telephone: 0131 221 6422 topped with Thistly Cross Elderflower Cider. While the Secret Garden features lime juice, elderflower and strawberries, topped with Thistly Cross Strawberry Cider. This indulgent culinary treat is available, daily, in One Square, between 2.30pm and 5.30pm, throughout October and November, and costs £25 per person including a gin cocktail (add £3.85 to include a choice of enveloped or loose leaf tea, traditionally prepared at the table). One Square, 1 Festival Square, Edinburgh EH3 9SR WEBSITE: www.OneSquareEdinburgh.co.uk