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| - One of the many things that sets FK above most other restaurants, is the extraordinary attention to detail; in the decor, the service and of course, the food itself. Quality is everywhere. If you want an exceptional meal at a decent price, then this is the place to come.
The food:
three types of warm home-made bread appear shortly after sitting down, accompanied by a pungent taste buds stimulating roasted red pepper/garlicky hummus.
This is followed by a small serving of heirloom beet soup surrounding a dollop of goat cheese mayonnaise. (Both of these are gratis - just an automatic part of the whole meal).
We ordered a salad which was artichokes with radicchio leaves and chives and a green goddess dressing - yes, it exists. Crisp, slightly bitter, and tasty - sufficient to share.
The lobster ravioli was a small portion and exquisitely executed. The pasta was al dente and lobster pieces clearly identifiable - not mush. Good peppery tomato sauce accompaniment.
The gnocchi with pancetta and lemon Gorgonzola cheese sauce had multiple textures, arrived piping hot, slightly spicy from black pepper. A good size to share.
We highly recommend the duck breast coated in Cocoa nibs with foie and Jerusalem artichokes. Simply beautifully cooked, extraordinarily tasty, and again, plenty to share.
If you are dessert person, then the blood orange custard in a crisp pastry shell with mint and vanilla ice cream must surely tempt you? It is small but lovely. Or, maybe the pear tart(in) with warm deep caramel and a pastry base ,again with vanilla ice cream.
The wine list:
There is a good wine list with representation from a wide part of the world. Most of it reasonably priced. A slight leaning towards Italian and Third World wines.
The decor:
This is a small establishment in two rooms with about a total seating for 50 people.
There is a bar with half a dozen or so places to sit. There are big mirrors which give a bigger space effect. Soft suspended lights. Lots of bench seating around the walls. Beautiful Laura Ashley like curtains. An airy room with wooden floors and somehow the noise doesn't become cacophonous.
The service:
There are lots of well informed waiters who are extraordinarily attentive.
We spent much longer there than I had anticipated and enjoyed every moment.
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