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RESTAURANT
Dinner is always a highlight of a stay at Temple Sowerby House and the Restaurant at TSH provides a truly relaxing dining experience. On lighter evenings in spring and summer, drinks can be taken on the terrace enjoying the wonderfully peaceful ambience of the garden. On the darker nights of winter, the restaurant changes character, becoming a cosy haven from the elements and comfortable lounges with blazing log fires provide the perfect spot to relax after dinner with coffee.
Head Chef Ashley Whittaker prepares monthly menus that reflect the seasons at TSH. Passionate about the superb range of produce available here in Cumbria, Ash blends the best traditions of British and Classical French cooking, redefined for today's lifestyle and tastes. His menus encompass seasonal dishes with a deftness of touch and an explosion of flavours!
The relaxed, personal style of service helps to create the perfect environment for the enjoyment of food and the wine list has been carefully chosen to include interesting wines as well as old favourites. Advice on wine choice is always at hand, should it be needed, to encourage exploration of the wonderful world of wine!
Temple Sowerby House is one of a select number of hotels and restaurants near Penrith to have been awarded Two AA Rosettes and its location in the beautiful Eden Valley, between the Lake District and Pennines is idyllic.
The superb range of local produce includes lamb from the Lake District fells,
beef and pork from nearby farms around Penrith and in the Eden Valley, game from neighbouring estates,
seafood from the Atlantic and north-western coast and regionally produced cheeses.
The detail and attention given to the preparation of our dishes
mean that special diets can generally be easily catered for, especially
if prior notice is given.
There isn’t a strict dress code for dinner, but smart casual
is appropriate.
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SAMPLE MENU:
A typical selection of dishes from
our Dinner Menu
(note that the menu changes monthly to reflect the seasons at TSH)
Selection of Canapes
S T A R T E R S
H A M, E G G S & P E A S
English pea soup, Cumbrian ham fritters, soft-boiled hen's egg
H A D D O C K
smoked haddock pannacotta, beetroot cured haddock, watercress
C H E E S E & O N I O N
Eden Sunset cheese brulee, garden chive & cheese doughnuts,
House-dried tomatoes
Q U A I L
House-smoked breast of local Quail, crispy leg, cauliflower cheese lasagne,
apple & herbs
M A C K E R E L
grilled mackerel, English gooseberry relish, piccalilli mousse
M A I N S
P O R K
sweet & sour pork belly, Chinese pork bun, pak choi and honey jus
L A M B
rump and slow-cooked shoulder of Cumbrian lamb, oregano gnocchi,
lamb juices and red pepper crumble
P O L L O C K
pan roasted pollock, curry spices, smoked almond veloute, carrot pickle
B E E F
sirloin of Cumbrian beef, onion custard, beef-dripping toastie,
spring onions and beef juices
S U M M E R S P A E T Z L E
minted spaetzle, peas & broad beans, asparagus and hazelnuts
D E S S E R T S
S T R A W B E R R I E S & C R E A M
English strawberries, lemon balm cream, shortbread,
strawberries & cream ice cream
G O O S E B E R R I E S & E L D E R F L O W E R
gooseberry & elderflower cheesecake, gooseberry sorbet,
elderflower madeleines
H O T C H O C O L A T E & H O R L I C K S
hot chocolate tart, malted milk ice cream, summer lavender marshmallows
P E A C H M E L B A
caramelised peach, raspberry parfait, peach sorbet, vanilla pannacotta
C H E E S E
regional farmhouse selection with black grape
chutney and walnuts
choose 2 courses: £29.50
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A WORD ABOUT WINE...
“Each to his own” is as near as I can come to a wine “philosophy”. It is possible to talk forever about wine, and some people do. I am quite happy to myself, as long as I’ve got a glass of the stuff in my hand!
The problem is, wine is very subjective. So when producing a wine list, do I choose the same old wines that everybody else has, or do I choose wines that I like myself, in the hope that others may also enjoy them?
Well, I have to admit to adopting the latter approach, by only stocking wines that I like and that I think will complement the menus, knowing that I can recommend them personally.
I could easily make the list two or three times as long, there are that many good wines around, but too much choice can be confusing so I hope you enjoy my selection. There are some good examples of classic styles, together with some interesting new ones to try, too! Please do ask if you want to try something a bit different but are unsure which to choose.
Enjoy,
Paul
A few of my personal favourites
chosen from The Wine List:
Trebbiano d'Abruzzo 2009, Gran Sasso, Italy
Fresh melon and lemon on the nose, clean,
crispy, dry but juicy on the mouth.
Unoaked with light mineral tones.
Albarino, Laxas 2008, Rias Baixas, Spain
Made from 100% Albarino grapes, this is a real delight,
deliciously appley fruit and slightly nutty.
Fantastic with fish.
Prof. Black Sauvignon Blanc 2009, Warwick Est. S.A.
A great South African white -from Stellenbosch,
this has the freshness of green pepper & zesty tropical fruit.
Chenin Blanc, Avondale 2009, Paarl S.A.
Perfect South African Chenin Blanc - well-rounded,
full texture with hints of pear drops and ripe melon at the finish.
Marques de Murrieta, Capellania 2004, Rioja, Spain
White Rioja is different and this is a super single-vineyard Reserva
from one of the top producers. New oak and damp cellars on the nose.
Very dry, but full bodied.
'Turi' Carmenere 2009, Central Valley, Chile
Aromas of mature berry fruits and herbs, with a hint of cherry on tasting,
soft, silky texture and altogether a great mouthful.
Beaune 1er Cru 'Au Coucherias' 2005, Burgundy
Smooth, soft and silky. Pinot noir as only Burgundians can do it,
from Machard de Gramont.
Malbec 2007, Mendel Winery, Mendoza, Argentina
Malbec at its best. Smooth, rich berry flavours, with a hint of liquorice and violet. From an estate of real quality in Argentina's best wine region.
Avondale Camissa Syrah 2004, Paarl, S.A.
Outstanding wine from an exceptional wine-maker.
Intense colour, soft and full with a great balance of fruit, tannin and oak.
Hints of spices, chocolate and liquorice.
Chateau Beausejour de Bonalgue 2001, Pomerol
Rich, quite earthy claret with concentrated fruit, good structure and soft
tannins. Great example of typical, Merlot-based Pomerol.
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