Raymond Blanc describes his Brasseries (apparently there are nine of them now - but I will always prefer Oxford) as a place for relaxed enjoyment and home cooking...
He is a genious and his attention to detail is completely consistent - superb environment, great photos and art on the walls, professional and friendly service, great presentation and of course fantastic french cuisine... it is one of the few totally dependable gastronomic experiences in Oxford.
It was wonderful to catch up with Steph - and it was a nice alternative to our usual film and bite to eat evenings. We enjoyed our starters; a potted hot smoked salmon with horseradish cream and a baby gem salad with anchovy dressing. The mains were a very manageable size; pan fried place with mashed potato and fresh vegies, and a smoked haddock and gruyere fishcake with creamed leeks. We even decided to go overboard and enjoy some indulgent desserts; I enjoyed the pineapple pavlova (really just a meringue) with pina colada sauce and Steph indulged in a steamed chocolate pudding... all beautifully complemented by french sauvignon blanc and rose... a lovely relaxing evening out in Oxford...
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