Patisserie
We blew through a few snack credits ($17.42 value) at the Patisserie as a late breakfast (we had a late lunch planned at Rose & Crown). We had our "usual"--a strawberry tart, an apple tart, a cheese & ham croissant, and a few drinks. Everything was good, but I wonder if they had just taken the pastries out of the freezer. They tasted a little frozen still. The croissant was EXCELLENT. Mom still talks about how great that was and she's not a ham person. There's a creamy gruyere cheese on there, but I swear there is a bechamel on there too. So yummy. I forgot to take pics, but I do have a few shots of the store "window."
Rose and Crown
My DH and I went to R&C when we were on our honeymoon WAAY back in '91. We try to go back just about every trip, more out of nostalgia than a huge draw for the food. However, no matter how 50/50 the reviews seem to be for R&C, we have ALWAYS had a great meal. This one was no exception. Another excellent server; another excellent meal; another REALLY long line to check in. Seriously, what's up with that? There's always a long line to check in here. Don't know why. People were trying to cut in line b/c they had ADRs and then people near the front would say, "Hey, we have ADRs too. It's the line for both." No blood was shed.
We were seated on the patio, which sounds really, really bad in the FREEZING weather, but they had the screens (plastic tarps) down and the heaters on. It was very pleasant, actually. It was warmer on the patio than it was in the restaurant. It was an icebox in there! I was happy to be outside.
Dad had been waiting for his fish and chips. Yes, I know, he could've gone to the Yorkshire Fish Shop for a lot less, but nonetheless, he ordered fish. He LOVED it. It was a huge portion. The fish arrived hot, crispy on the outside, and flaky and milk on the inside. Chips were very good too.
Tom and I shared it and I remember it was more than enough to share.
and I sometimes think it all is "great."
