One of the downsides of being in a relationship with someone as competitive as yourself, is that this normally extends to even food choices. On our recent London trip, we had lunch at Heston Blumethal’s restaurant, Dinner. The menu was developed by Heston and Ashley Palmer-Watts who heads the Dinner ktichen, and focuses on historically inspired British dishes. According to their website, the name “Dinner” refers to the “main meal” of the day – whether that be lunch, mid day or actually dinner time. According to San Pellegrino, this restaurant is the ninth best in the world, topping Heston’s other restaurant, The Fat Duck (which ranks 13th).
So what happens when you try to compete for the best order? Four starters, two mains and two desserts happens. I highly doubt this but the waiter said that no couple had ever ordered that much before.
Entrees
Verdict: I win.
Verdict: He wins.
Mains
Verdict: I win.
Dessert –
His Order – Tipsy Cake (Roast Pineapple) – sorry forgot to take a picture of that one!
My Order – Ice Cream Trolley – now this isn’t on the regular menu – but the waiter insisted we order it. By mixing liquid nitrogen and vanilla custard, we were treated to instant ice cream! How could I NOT order this?
The Verdict: Do you really have to ask?
But then again… I always win.
This is sooooo awesome! I have a restaurant rule in my life. My husband and I will only either spend money on cheap food (sounds like an oxymoron) that’s good or on San Pellegrino top restaurants. Nothing in between…Hehehe. So far, we’ve been doing more of the former than the latter. Sigh.
Stunning photos and great descriptions, makes it feel like we were there with you (which we were not, dammit!).
Oh wow! Didn’t know he has another restaurant! Thanks for the sneak peek of his delicious dishes! Jenny
What an unbelievable experience. This is def on my bucket list 😀
Thanks for sharing your menu! Just Great!
LOL! What a review! I had no idea you went here….it ALL looks amazing….and that ice cream trolley looks unbelievable!
I am inexplicably jealous. You know when you get so envious of something you fail to even be able to pretend to be happy for the person? I think that happened the second I read “Dinner” “Heston Blumenthal” and saw the Meat Fruit.
This meal looks insane and delicious…I would have gone mad for that ice cream trolley. How cool is that?!?! Did you get to choose your own toppings too?
I really appreciate your postings and look forward to receiving them! Great photos!
Hehe nice one Trissa! I attended the recent Heston live show not too long ago and he showed us the nitro ice cream trolley and all I could think of was “this is amazing” and “I need to get myself there pronto!” Everything looks wonderful. Gotta love Heston! I’m still jealous you got to dine here
Well, you both won if you do what I do and share everything. Ice cream made at at the table is pretty cool.