Sunday, November 16, 2008

Last evening four of us took a 20 minute drive over to Llanwrtyd Wells, the smallest town in the UK, for dinner at Lasswade. Located in an attractive Victorian House, we had read good comments about the food. The chef/owner has won many awards for his food and changes the menu daily, sourcing his ingredients locally where ever possible. It certainly lived up to expectations. On arrival we enjoyed some very good sherry and locally brewed beer on comfortable sofas. There were 3 choices of starter, mains and desserts. We plumped for the chef's assiette of starters (heavenly), followed pork in a cream and pepper sauce and then finished up with the best variation of apple strudel I have ever tasted. We were offered a small glass of sherry with dessert that is reputed to be the very best that Spain has to offer and I have to admit it was delicious. During the drive home Joyce commented that it was the best food she had ever eaten in a restaurant, praise indeed. The service was discreet yet friendly and we will definitely put it on our list of recommended fine dining restaurants. Their 2 AA rosettes are well deserved. http://www.walesholidaycottages.com/

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