OMG, fantastic!
It is in the Royal William Yard (converted historic naval base) with sea views across to Mount Edgcumb, so before I even got into the Canteen I knew it would be great, I think it probably has the best view of all the buildings situation there, even in the brisk windy weather.
I have been very lucky to go as it does not open until next week, I think on 15th Nov? next week anyway. They are holding preview services this week, i guess for us to be guinea pigs for the staff who are all new I think.
There was a great buzz and it was very busy, the food was lovely, very affordable, it was good homecooked type fare, generous portions and, well lets just say I was glad of the sea walk back to the car afterwards! I had the Beetroot soup which is in HFWs 'Everyday' book, not sure what I was expecting but it was perfect for this weather, followed by a swede and goatscheese Speltotti, which was like a risotto made with spelt flour, a lot of it too! My friend who accompanied me is complete carnivore had Cornish muscles for starter followed by Braised Lamb with celeriac and potato mash, she has a bit apetite and ate the lot (she may well come along and give you her verdict on it too...)
Pudding, chocolate and beetroot brownie for me and an Orange (i think it was orange) Possett with chocolate cookies!!!!!!! [Mmmmmmm]
It was much more like a restuarant than I expected, I had images of sharing tables with strangers (which I would not have minded) and all being huddled together with bright lights! But, i suspect that while if busy and spaces calls for it, table sharing might happen, my dining partner and I had our own table with a sea view! Lighting and environment was spot on and I loved seeing the chefs at work and the wood fired oven in the middle of the kitchen! The staff looked like they were having fun!
I enjoyed not having to wear a lovely frock (i don't have one!) but felt it would have been fine to wear one without looking out of place. I also think that day time dining may have a very different feel, perhaps with the hussle of in and out quickly, children and business staff popping in. I shall let you know how that is after my next visit on saturday wth the children
I feel very lucky to have gone already and think this is going to be a great venture for Plymouth, I suspect I at least will become known there
So, if you want to come and visit me, you know where I will be taking you
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River Cottage Canteen & Deli is in Plymouth! And I have just been!!!
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PavlovtheCat · 11/11/2011 09:38
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