New Chapter (New Town)

• His family not so much and I was filled with dismay as his mother scornfully perused the menu trying to find something she would enjoy
• I've eaten with The Man's family before
• For others it is overcomplicated and it's necessary to find a balance between the two
• The venison was under seasoned and incredibly dry
• The flavours were quite non distinct other than the garnish of pickled mushrooms which I thoroughly enjoyed
• The concept is now an old one though
• I don't agree with it's stellar status amongst the hierarchy of Edinburgh Eateries
• It's top ten position is just a flash in the pan of hot popularity
• The dishes may be plated with a Michelin Star in mind
• The team have a long way to go if that is their genuine aspiration
• In the end though it was a nice meal
• It was luscious with the egg still soft and surrounded by dots of pea puré
• It was followed by the pork pressa I have had this cut many times but this was beautifully presented with a slow cooked pig cheek and baby turnips
• The other diners were a real bunch
• The food was simply wonderful and the chefs had clearly taken a lot of trouble over what was a lunchtime set menu

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