Wringer & Mangle (Hackney)

• Getting back to well executed simple classics is something that you just can't beat
• We only went to the bar and I was utterly charmed by the decor and general vibe
• Somewhat industrial space with a cool soundtrack and comfy chairs
• I loved that there was reading material as well as board games available
• Big heated outdoor space with comfy sofas
• When we stepped in there was a DJ playing jazz and I worried the music might be too loud
• My companion's starter of taramasalata and crudites was a very successful dish
• Being spiked with smoked fish
• Combined beautifully with halved radishes
• Under ripe Conference is not my favorite pear variety
• Also walnuts were not toasted
• Bearnaise and greens ordered with a side of chips was very good
• Bearnaise was tasty with a nice balance of butter
• Hand cut chips were very well executed
• My companion had very tender braised pigs cheek which was flavorful and not fatty
• I often find restaurant mash too rich with butter and cream
• Sauteed cabbage was a nice accompaniment
• Subtly sweet peas with the slight aniseed flavour from the tarragon
• The ham hock was generous as well
• The artichokes and fennel were raw and shaved thinly
• Pan fried cod with courgettes and tomatoes &ndash
• It was very well cooked with the very much expected crispy skin and flaky fish meat balanced perfectly with its seasoning
• The vegetables around it were accommodated well with the fish
• The restaurant is suitable for both large groups or romantic dining for two
• The middle section with a view to the kitchen is more casual with high dining table and chairs
• The front is very relaxing furnished with large sofas perfect for cocktails
• I say that it is worth looking out
• Wringer and Mangler dishes are the restaurant kinda food that inspires my home cooking
• Spent over 10 years travelling in Turkey and getting to grips with everything the cuisine has to offer
• One of the waiters greeted me with an orange short welcome drink &lsquo
• Segura Viudas Brut Reserva was used poured over some ice
• The month of September was relatively still warm
• I have to say that this is probably one of the yummiest bread I have ever eaten
• The top layer is crusty and hard on the outside with the centre being very dewy
• Mixed with olive oil and sun dried tomatoes this was the business
• My main starter was the crispy pigs head croquette in tartar sauce with apples and radishes
• I regrettably did not choose the 50 degree cooked salmon but was able to sneak a bite from my friend
• This is a must try and is the highlight of the menu
• I decided to take the Merlot braised beef cheeks with red cabbage and celeriac
• I just wish there was some mash or potatoes that would have accompanied the beef as it was not too filling
• The main was paired with house red wine
• So I opted for Pinot Grigio house white wine which was on the sweeter side but was paired well with the dinner options
• T end up finishing the dessert but it was refreshing and had a sweet infused taste of fruit followed by a sour taste of the curd and crunchy texture of the granola
• They achieved the laid back and home style cooking feel which they were trying to convey
• Home style cooking with a laid back style

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