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17 Feb 11

Mexican Night

Mexican Themed Evening - 3 courses all for just £14.50

Our Head Chef, Gareth Gilder has recently become engaged to a Mexican lady, named Dunia.  In celebration of his passion for all things Mexican, we will be serving a delicious Mexican menu on Wednesday 15th February.  Try crab tostada, chorizo, potato & thyme quesaldilla, sea trout with rajas, fried bean burrito and lots more.

To start

Crab Tostadas  The original version of nachos, cool creamy crab and avocado, light pickling of jalapeno, lime and coriander

Prawn Coctel, Shrimp, Queen scallops, cucumber Bloody Mary meets a prawn cocktail

Sweet and spicy squash, chick pea soup   Full flavour puree soup finished with chilli oil

Mains

Chorizo, potato & thyme quesaldilla  

Homemade mexican chorizo, sautéed potatoes, roasted tomato salsa, manchego cheese, red rice

Sea Trout with rajas   

Fresh sea trout baked with rajas chilli cream, corn cakes, steamed broccoli, green salsa

Fried bean burrito   

Mixed beans fried with spice baked in a flour tortilla shell, avocado crema, roasted salsa, feta cheese, corn salad

Puddings

Mexican flan, Tequila syrup  The Mexican version of crème caramel

Mango strawberry salad   Mint, sugar, fresh fruit, finished with sorbet

12 Feb 12

Rugby 6 Nations - WALES V FRANCE

Catch all the 6 Nations rugby fixtures Live in the bar.  Watch the match for the duration of the game, if SCOTLAND WIN, receive a free pint KINDLY SPONSORED BY BELHAVEN BREWERY! 

17 Feb 12

Valentines Dinner

Starters, Mains and puddings are all priced individually.  Tempted? Take a look at the menu below to help with your decision and give us a call to book your special Valentine's Dinner on 01835 822243

Food for loving Dinner Menu 17-19th February 2012

To start

One dozen freshly shucked Scottish Oysters, traditional garnish, served on crushed ice £14.00 (for two) 

Crostini of focaccia, home-cured bresaola, fresh fig, mint, wild rocket and cherry tomato salad £5.95 

Teviot smoked salmon, chive blinis, capers, caviar £6.25 

Aubergine caviar, home-made piccalilli, toasted pine nut and red chard purée £5.00 

Mains

Seafood Paella

Chicken, chorizo, langoustines, salmon, haddock, mussels, peppers, garden peas, tomato, fresh herbs and saffron rice £24.00 (for two) 

28 day hung prime Scottish Borders sirloin, wild mushroom andred wine jus, Pomme Anna potatoes,stuffed beef steak tomato £17.80 

Pan seared loin of venison, carrot and ginger purée,fried leeks, confit potato, curly kale, venison jus £15.00 

Jerusalem artichoke, asparagus and lemon risotto,herb salad, sun-blushed tomatoes £9.50 

Pudding

Belgian chocolate coated strawberries,fresh Chantilly cream £7.00 (to share) 

Passion fruit crème brûlée, pineapple compote,almond tuille £4.50 

White chocolate pavé, dark chocolate cage, warm berries, lime sabayon, cinnamon ice cream £5.00 

Selection of Scottish cheeses, biscuit and home-made chutney £6.50

21 Feb 12

Pancake Day

25 Feb 12

Murder Mystery Night

Murder Mystery night £32 per person - bOOK NOW ON 01835 822243

To start

Highland haggis, neeps & tatties, rich whisky cream sauce

Local breast of wood pigeon, carrot puree, parsnip crisps, red wine jus

Eyemouth smoked haddock bake, tomato concasse, Drumloch cheddar cheese & herb crust

Mains

Stuffed supreme of Ayrshire chicken, Stornaway black pudding, clapshot mash, Maderia sauce

Roasted fillet of Scottish salmon, fennel stovie, roasted garlic, tomato sauce

Local venison cottage pie, herb mashed potato, seasonal vegetables, fresh bread

Pudding

Gareth’s cranachan, iced raspberry parfait, oatmeal tuille, whiskey Chantilly cream

Sticky toffee pudding, vanilla icecream

A selection of local cheeses and homemade oatcakes

To finish

Freshly ground coffee & dark chocolate dipped shortbread

26 Feb 12

Rugby 6 Nations - SCOTLAND V FRANCE

Catch all the 6 Nations rugby fixtures Live in the bar.  Watch the match for the duration of the game, if SCOTLAND WIN, receive a free pint KINDLY SPONSORED BY BELHAVEN BREWERY! 

What they say about us...

"Billy, Thank you once again for a brilliant night - they get better and better. There were many favorable comments on the 'new' room. Thank you again and I will see you at the Conservative Christmas lunch if not before."

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