True to form as the seasons have changed, the ever-popular and award-winning Granny Mouse Country House & Spa celebrated the launch of Spring with their new Eaves Menu. This delectable 5-course dinner served in fine dining style is not only for the foodies, but for anyone who has even the slightest appreciation for food.
This enchanting restaurant, located in the upper eaves of the hotel, from which it derives its name, changes its menus with each passing season, which according to General Manager Sean Granger, “has as much to do with the availability of seasonal ingredients as it has to do with the changing of the weather,” and this year’s Spring menu certainly doesn’t disappoint.
The taste journey beings with a rather odd sounding dish, Textures of Cauliflower, which is presented pickled, marinated, pureed and roasted with Apple, Lemon and Walnuts, resulting in a an unexpected blended delight, topped off with a Rijk’s Touch of Oak Chenin Blanc, and if this is any measure of what more is to come, it certainly starts things off on the right note.
The second course is a succulent, soft fillet of Kingklip, served on a bed of Ratatouille, Tomato Consommé and Pea Shoots, paired with a Thelma Sauvignon Blanc that brings out the flavour of the fish dish superbly.
The next few courses of Springbok Carpaccio, served with a Cauliflower Mouse, Mushrooms and Truffle Oil and a La Bri Merlot, a palette cleanser of strawberry sorbet and a Beef Fillet served with Sweet Potato Puree, Cream Cheese and Butternut Shavings, coupled with a Louisvale Dominique wine will have you busting out of the seams, yet you won’t be able to stop yourself from devouring every last morsel.
Perhaps the most intriguing item on this new degustation menu is the desert on offer; a Chocolate Marquise served with a Red Wine Soup, Toast Flavoured Ice Cream, Red Wine Hot Chocolate and Choc-Chip biscuit. The flavour sensation that is this combination, is nothing short of sublime. A true masterpiece in the making.
For those concerned about making it through each course, the menu items are available on an a la Carte basis, but the entire 5-course option is most certainly recommended.
If you have not yet booked your seat at this incredible fine dining experience, you owe it to yourself to ensure that you do, as whether you’re a foodie or not, this taste extravaganza is something you just have to experience for yourself.