All tagged British

Brat x Climpson's Arch

The hake collar is the meaty, fatty bit of a fish at the pectoral fins, behind the gills and when grilled over hot charcoal, the skin gets all crispy. With no hidden little bones, they’re perfect for dipping in the dreamy accompanying custard-like aioli, topped with burnt onion dust and chives… READ MORE

Chapter

My ‘day boat’ halibut is under a stack of artichoke crisps, presumably to hide its shame as it’s so overcooked its crust has genuine crunch. There’s white anchovy and crispy kale, but it’s all dominated by Jerusalem artichokes three ways; crisped, pureed and boiled… READ MORE

Opus

The pan roasted quail arrives, looking like a muddy winter walk. It’s crispy skinned, but the meat is on the dry side; any intended caramelisation of the blackened sprouts has turned to bitterness and it’s all heavily salted, magnifying the intensity of its dominant Bovril-like flavour… READ MORE