The Cranleigh
Fine Dining
Location 84 Station Lane, Hornchurch, RM12 6LX t: 0844 625 0085 w: www.thecranleighhornchurch.co.uk e: info@thecranleighhornchurch.co.uk
TR The Cranleigh is a stunning restaurant that features contemporary decor and a lovely bar area in which to soak up the fine atmosphere and enjoy pre-dinner drinks. The venue is open every evening from Tuesday to Saturday, serving a £20 fixed-priced menu and an à la carte menu, both of which offer vegetarian and to gluten-free options. £35 The signature starter, Salad Cranleigh, consists of smoked turkey breast, celeriac, grapes and crispy bacon bound with mayonnaise and topped with croutons and orange segments. Other options include garlic king prawns, smoked duck breast, prawn cocktail, mushroom farci and many more. One of the most Open: Tues-Sat 6.30pm-close; popular main-course dishes is the poached sole wrapped in smoked salmon and finished with whisky, cream sauce and prawns. Another favourite is the Sun noon-close succulent fillet steak filled with Stilton, wrapped in bacon and served with Port sauce. Desserts are a perfect finale, with offerings such as tiramisu, crème brûlée, citrus cheesecake, sherry trifle, and Viennese biscuits coated with chocolate and filled with raspberries and cream. On Sundays, a traditional Sunday lunch is served. All menu details are available on The Cranleigh’s website. As The Cranleigh has a policy that each table is booked only once per evening, guests can relax in the knowledge that they will always be assured of an unhurried visit. The team is dedicated to providing attentive service and ensuring that the individual needs of each guest are met, based on the idea of giving a quality product and level of service that the staff themselves would like to receive.
Russells Restaurant
Fine Dining
Location Bell Street, Great Baddow, Chelmsford, CM2 7JS t: 0844 502 6694 w: www.russellsrest.co.uk e: russellsrestaurant@hotmail.com
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Based in a 14th-century, Grade II listed building, Russells Restaurant features impressive beams and stripped-back stonework. Whether you’re looking to enjoy a tipple and light snack in the lounge area or a main meal in the restaurant, there’s plenty to enjoy here. Barry Warren-Watson has been executive head chef since 1991, and has developed the restaurant’s reputation for delicious, creative food. The team strives to use the freshest local and international ingredients, and every dish is cooked to order. To start, highlights include the likes of freshwater black tiger prawns cooked in flavoursome garlic chilli butter and served on a bed of sautéed peas and spinach. If you fancy a hearty main course, the loin of wild boar is truly exceptional and comes accompanied by heritage beetroot and sautéed potatoes and drizzled with rich blueberry jam jus.
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Open: Tues-Thurs noon-2pm, The mushroom pithivier is ideal for vegetarians and is filled with Portobello 6.30pm-8.30pm; mushrooms, kale, sweet peppers and Fri noon-2pm, 6.30pm-9pm; creamy Brie, and served with roasted Sat 6.30pm-9.30pm; tomato sauce. For dessert, diners can Sun noon-2.30pm plump for the likes of caramelised brioche bread and butter pudding served alongside a refreshing marmalade ice cream. The table d’hote menu offers three courses for £23, with highlights such as beef Bourguignon with creamy mash and Chantenay carrots. This restaurant also has a spacious room available for private hire, making Russells the perfect spot for a special occasion. Essex Guide 2019-2020
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