New fine dining dishes find their place on The Eaves menu

With a new season, come changes, innovations and progression to keep things relevant and fresh and to stand a head above the rest.

Culinary Artists at Granny Mouse Country House & Spa, Kirstie du Toit & Wayland Green are continuously thinking up new ideas for dishes that show finesse and position themselves on a level that satisfies the taste buds of food connoisseurs to The Eaves Restaurant, one of the few fine dining establishments in the KZN Midlands.

As of March 7^th, The Eaves will boast a number of new dishes on their Degustation Menu with wine pairing, inclusive of Brie & Roast Tomato Parcel (served with thyme mushrooms, grilled baby onion, olive tapenade and balsamic reduction) accompanied by Cederberg Bukettraube; Grilled Aubergine & Ginger Sushi Rice (served with honey & soy aubergine, cucumber ribbons, avocado puree, sesame seeds and wasabi dust) accompanied by Warwick 1^st Lady unwooded Chardonnay; Grilled Butterfish (served with green apple strings, curry crumb, lemon & coconut cream and mango atchar) accompanied by Louisvale Chardonnay; Palate Cleanser, Beef Fillet (served with blue cheese & rosemary crumb, sweet potato puree, mix mushrooms and a port & red wine reduction) accompanied by Kaapzicht Pinotage; and a Mixed Fruit Benedict (Mix fruit, fruit sorbet & Frangelico sabayon) accompanied by Graham Beck Brut;all for a cost of R680pp with wine and R485pp without wine.

As with most menus there is also an Ala Carte option for patrons with a variety of delectable dishes. All of the dishes presented in the 5 course menu are also made available for guests in the Ala Carte menu with a range of new dishes including a vegetable option of Deconstructed Lasagne (served with basil, baby marrow & sweet lemon, carrot puree, tomato concasse, carrot & cucumber dice and baby marrow chips) at a cost of just R60/R85 depending on size. Similarly, there is Duck Breast (served with Venetian Duck ragu tortellini, salsa Verde, tomato & parmesan salad) at R70/R105 as well as Poached Prawns (served with bouillabaisse, spicy aioli, creamy polenta and vegetable strings) at only R55/R100, to mention a few.

Diners who enjoy a sweet selection will indulge in the selection of desserts which have only changed slightly due to demand from the guests. New items include Chocolate Variations (consisting of Bar One parcel, chocolate mousse cup, peppermint ice cream cone & bamkuchen) as well as lemon curd cake (lime jelly, lemon sorbet & cream mousse), ranging from R50 to R70.

“Updating our menu is one of our top priorities and we prepare for months in advance, sketching, trying and testing dishes we believe will set the bar higher each time. We are excited to launch this new menu and hope that each any every guest that experiences our offering will enjoy it through each and every bite,” comments Wayland Green.

Bon Appétit!

For more information contact Granny Mouse on (033) 234 4071 or visit www.grannymouse.co.za