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PANORAMIC 34
by Nicky Rigby-Smith & Si Hall
Panoramic 34 in West Tower, Liverpool is one of the UK’s
highest restaurants where you can enjoy the magnificent
Liverpool skyline. This is a stunning restaurant with a unique
location and superb reputation – Wirral Life couldn’t wait to
try it out! Pork Belly served with puffed black rice, pickled radish, coriander
and a master stock jus (that you sip from a little cup). The jus
really lifted the rich and meaty but buttery soft pork to another
level. Washed down with a Rioja Joven, Altos de Barroja – perfect
for this dish.
Greeted by Restaurant Manager, Lubo, we were shown to our
crisp white linen table with ambient lighting underneath – a nice
touch. We opted for the fixed lunch menu, reasonably priced at
£29 for two courses and £34 for three courses. There is also an a la
carte menu available and afternoon tea. Seared Mackerel Fillet, braised red pepper, mussel fritter, fennel
and mussel mayonnaise. Delicate yet packed with a variety of
flavours all round. The mussel fritter was an interesting idea and
delicious. We enjoyed this dish with one of our favourite wines -
Picpoul de Pinet Domaine de Morin Langaran. Get a glass of this
every time it’s on the menu.
To start we chose:
Charred Smoked Salmon served with salmon mousse, apple, and
english wasabi powder. This was a very impressive dish. Presented
beautifully with a delicious combination of delicate flavours and
textures. We paired it with a classic Chardonnay, Vina Mar which
had tropical, ripe and creamy flavours to complement the fish.
Chicken and Leek Terrine served with pickled shallot, and a
parmesan scone with tarragon butter. This came with a baby leek
salad and pea puree. The terrine was to die for – seriously tasty!
For this dish, we paired with a Sauvignon Blanc, Eradus Estate,
Marlborough. Classic.
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