York - Evening Meal on Saturday

[RichardMannion]

Final Update:
Right boys and girls - we have the final menu offer from the Hotel du Vin:

Private Dinner Menu
Leek and potato soup
Chicken Liver parfait, toasted brioche
Smoked salmon classic



Free range chicken, baked ratatouille
Pan fried fillet of sea bream, watercress and citrus dressing
Risotto primavera, parmesan and fine herbs


Crme brulee
Sticky toffee pudding, butterscotch sauce, vanilla ice cream
White chocolate mousse, dark chocolate ice cream

25.00 per person

We will be seated on two tables upstairs in one of the Private dining rooms that is ours for the evening.

Action:
I need you all to reconfirm that you are okay with this menu and price, and let me know your meal choices as I have to supply the list in advance due to the party size.

Reconfirmed (19 so far):
RichardMannion & HighFlyer
Decker
Fozzyo & Wolves27
Jacki & Justin
VegasCrazy & s-pressobean
DarrenWheeler
Buns & Mrs Buns
Nottm Nick & Sue
Mike & Lesley-Ann
TikiJon
Neil & Luke




There are quite a large number of us in York on the Saturday evening, so it may be prudent for me to start looking for a venue for an evening meal now.

If you would like to attend, then please reply to this thread

Attendees:
Yes (21):
RichardMannion & HighFlyer
DarrenWheeler
Jacki & Justin
NH & Lesley-Ann
Fozzyo & Wolves27
JaguarPig and Good Lady
James and Jacqui (JAFleming)
Nottingham Nick and Sue
mcuth and Karen
Buns and Mrs Buns
James & Steve (VegasCrazy & s-pressobean)

Maybe (3):
Neil & Luke (depends if it clashes with Tupperware party)
Decker

Hi Richard, what a star you are taking this on - I have only been to York once so am not qualified to make a venue choice, however both menus look good to me. If you need some help just ask.

Great idea - we're happy to eat anywhere that is good!

Hotel de vin ain't that big in York.

The Living Room, if its the same as the one in Leeds should be fairly good.. and more importantly likely to have the room..


Mike

[RichardMannion]

I need to know numbers for sure now as HdV have a private dining room available but it only seats 24.

The Living Room's private dining facility is already booked, but they can accomodate is in the main restaurant on 3 tables.

So please reply to this thread if you want to do the dinner, and I will keep a track.

Thanks,
Richard

[Darren Wheeler]

I'm in.

Dinner on V-Flyer socials can be very intersting, in oh so many way.. [:D]

[Neil]

We will have to stay as a maybe for the dinning at the moment. Large dining parties really ain't my thing, so we might meet up before and afterwards and do our own thing food wise.

Not bothered about private dining at all.
Living room menu looks nice.
No chance of a gurt big Yorkshire curry?? [:D]

Cheers
Michael

Justin and I are coming too.

Neil - the food at HdV is fine and it's the people on these occasions that make the evening so you will be missed?

Would tend to agree with mcuth, as a small stuffy dining room at the Hdv doesn't really appeal. The Living Room, is better located, open plan, over looking the river and maybe more accomodating for drinks afterwards especially for those not eating with.

Eitherway, put myself & Lesley-Ann down on the list

Mike (NH)

[RichardMannion]

Hi Mike,

I was thinking more of the private dining room for the sanity of the other diners [:D] We're hardly the most civilised and quiet of groups!

Did think about a curry, but I know certain people aren't big fans of that cuisine so opting for a more diverse choice.

Thanks,
Richard

I have received 3 set menus back from the Living Room, as I expected them to due to the group size.

Set Menu #1

v Homemade Daily Soup

v Cherry Vine Tomato, Bocconcini Mozzarella and Basil Bruschetta

Tiger Prawn Toast
sweet chilli sauce




v Goats Cheese and Red Pepper Ravioli
baby mozzarella and roquette pesto

Steak and Ale and Mushroom Pie

Pan Seared Smoked Salmon and New Potatoes
Served on our house salad of tat soi, mizuna, red chard, baby gem leeks, sango and asparagus shoots




Warm Chocolate Fudge Cake

Homemade Crme Brulee with Sweetened Raspberries

Belgian Waffles

Two Courses 14.95
Three Courses 17.95


Set Menu #2
Cream of Asparagus Soup
poached egg and mint gnocchi

Antipasto
Prosciutto ham, mozzarella, olives sun blush tomatoes and baked bread

Thai Fish Cakes
marinated cucumber, lime and sweet chilli sauce




Roasted Cumbrian Chicken
pan fried mint gnocchi and creamed garden peas

Maple Roasted Organic Shetland Salmon
Bombay potatoes and sun-blush tomatoes

Roasted Pork Belly
grain mustard mash and caramelised parsnip with a red wine sauce

v Roasted Butternut Squash Curry
Thai red curry sauce and steamed rice




Warm Chocolate Fudge Cake

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Mature Cheddar and Shropshire Blue Cheese
tomato chutney, celery and biscuits

Two Courses 19.95
Three Courses 22.95

Set Menu #3
v Cream of Asparagus Soup
poached egg and mint gnocchi

v Baby Girolle Mushroom Tart
bocconcini mozzarella with a baby spinach and shallot salad

Thai Fish Cakes
marinated cucumber, lime and sweet chilli sauce

Teriyaki Chicken Skewers
Satay sauce




Roasted Cumbrian Chicken
pan fried mint gnocchi and creamed garden peas

Sea Bass Baked En Papilotte
clam and shellfish bisque with lemon roasted fennel

v Beetroot and Ricotta Tortelloni
parmesan cream and roasted asparagus spears

Pan fried Ostrich Fillet
sweet potato puree, proscuitto crisps and a light beetroot gravy

28-Day Aged Ribeye Steak
peppercorn sauce and chips




Sticky Toffee Pudding

Warm Chocolate Fudge Cake

Pear and Apple Tatin
vanilla bean ice cream

Cheese Board of Mature Cheddar and Shropshire Blue
tomato chutney, celery and biscuits

Two Courses 22.95
Three Courses 27.95


Any feedback? Steak and Ale pie, yum!

[Neil]

Hmmmm those menu's don't look too bad actually...

quote:Originally posted by Neil
Hmmmm those menu's don't look too bad actually...


Agree, sounds like a good choice..[y]

Do we need to decide on which at this stage, or pick from the sets on the day? failing that the 2nd one, aka steak pie & salmon/ fudge cake for mrs NH will be a winner[y]

+2 if we are still standing[:D]

[Neil]

quote:Neil & Luke (depends if it clashes with Tupperware party) [:(!]

I would say menu 1 looks the best actually.

Count us in! James & Jacqui

[buns]

Richard

Please count in Mrs Buns and myself if we are not too late for the party[:D]

buns

Aye, count me & SWMBO in too - liking the look of menu #1 at the LR.
If we can't get in the LR, something similar is just fine [y]

Cheers
Michael

[Nottingham Nick]

Sue and I would also like to be there, if poss.

Nick

[Neil]

We are now are a likely yes, if the consensus is to go to LR.

Neil

4.30, bit early but would set things up/ line the stomach for an evening of cross-stitching and domino's

realistically we'd be eating at 5ish, once all organised; hour or so at the table - leaves the evening free to mingle with those not eating?? and get a better look at what splendid tupperware Neil managed to acquire..

We'd be ok for this slot, for the record. unless other options crop up. Sorry even though nearby, don't know york very well..

NH

Hi Richard, sorry to have been slow on the uptake with this one! Please count in myself & Steve for wherever we end up, Living Room looks great. We are happy with any restaurant/food type [:)]

Many thanks for organising and look forward to seeing everyone in York.

Cheers
James

PS: We arrive in York early on the Saturday afternoon.

[Neil]

If 4:30pm is chosen, then we will need to be counted out. I shall still be sat at the KC Stadium and we won't get to York until 6ish.

All look fine, although 4.30 does seem like a silly time to eat just becuase there is availability. I'll be needing a kebab by evening.

Based on the options, and previous I would go witgh HdV (and we can slope off to bed afterwards as we're staying there [:D])

quote:Originally posted by Wolves27
I'll be needing a kebab by evening.


I'm sure Neil can provide the odd kebab on the evening.

Neil, really...such a misanthrope! Go out and party with your mates!

GJ