Our latest Tripadvisor review takes us to number 1!
1 March 2010
We have got the year off to an amazing start and our rooms are more popular than ever and so we have decided to extend our offer for a little while longer. From Monday 22nd March until Thursday 1st April inclusive you can book all rooms in the Ground Floor category and above and include a fixed price two course dinner on the first evening of your stay and a fixed price three course dinner on the second and subsequent evening. Book now on line or call us on 01386 853555 for further information. We look forward to seeing you!
8 February 2010
During The Cheltenham National Hunt Festival which takes place between 16th and 19th March, Russell’s will be hosting an exhibition by local artist, Jeremy Houghton. You can see more of Jeremy’s work on his website at www.iwantahougton.com
At the same time we will be serving a fabulous breakfast for non-residents during the week.
Smoked Salmon with Dill Scrambled Egg served on a Toasted Bagel and with a Glass of Bucks Fizz
or
Baked Black and White Pudding with Bubble and Squeak and Mustard Sauce with a glass of Guinness on the side
£15.00 per person
Please call us for reservations on 01386 853555, available 15th to 20th March.
8 February 2010
Serves:
Difficulty:
Ingredients:
Difficulty:
Ingredients:
- 4 Large Sweet Potatoes
- 2 Onions
- 1 Leek
- 4 Cloves Garlic
- 4 Carrots
- 1 Bulb Fennel
- 2 Sticks Celery
- 5 oz Butter
- 1/2 Fresh Red Chilli
- 1 tsp Coriander Seeds
- 1tbsp Curry Paste (more or less to taste)
- 1 ltr of Chicken or Vegetable Stock
- 400ml Tomato Juice
- 300ml Coconut Milk
I finally got around to getting Matt to giving up another of his great recipes
- Peel and chop the vegetables
- Sweat the chopped vegetables with the chilli, crushed coriander seeds
- Mix in the curry paste
- Add the stock, tomato juice and coconut milk and bring to the boil
- Blend until smooth
- To serve, garnish with chopped fresh coriander, toasted almonds and diced cooked chicken breast
- To finish, mix freshly chopped mint with natural yoghurt yoghurt and some lemon juice and add a good spoonful on top of the soup
29 January 2010
Introducing a range of Tapas bowls now being served.
Marinated Bell Peppers filled with Soft Cheese
Harissa Spiced Greek Olives
Habas Frittas
£1.50 per bowl
Crispy Spring Chicken with Spiced Olives and Sun Blushed Tomato Salsa
Ogen Melon, Fresh Fig, Dolcelatte and Rocket Salad with Balsamic Syrup
Sun Blushed Tomato, Artichoke and Taleggio Bruschetta
Grilled Chorizo Picante
£3.50 per bowl
Tapas plates are available in the bar area 6pm until 8.00pm Monday to Friday and from 6.30pm on Saturdays. Reservations not possible.
26 January 2010
Lots of you say lovely things about us on Tripadvisor – thank you – it is very much appreciated. We thought this was a particularly evocative review and you might enjoy sharing it.
22 January 2010
Russell’s is opening on this very special Sunday evening and have a very romantic three course dinner on offer. £39.50 for three courses, some romantic live piano, and a little gift from us. Here’s the menu:
Valentine’s Day
Dinner Menu
Starters
Cream of Wild Mushroom Soup with Truffle Sabayon
Treacle Cured Salmon with Roasted Beetroot Salad and Horseradish Dressing
A Salad of Watermelon, Fresh Figs, Feta Cheese, Olives, Pumpkin Seeds and Honey Dressing
Russell’s Prawn Cocktail
Home Smoked Duck Breast with Baby Corn, Roast Red Peppers, Mango and Pecan Nuts
Main Courses
Grilled Fillet of Gilt-head Bream with Sweet Potato Puree, Roast Butternut Squash, fennel Salad, Olives and Orange Syrup
Scotch Rump Steak with Creamed Salsify, Rocket and Parmesan Salad and Balsamic Syrup
Parsnip, Walnut and Maple Syrup Crumble with Roast Fig Salad and Grain Mustard Cream
Breast of Corn Fed Chicken with fragrant Basmati Rice, Spinach, Cauliflower Fritters and Curry Cream Sauce
Grilled Fillet of Fresh Haddock with Hand-cut Chips, Pea Puree, Watercress and Grain Mustard Butter
Desserts
Dark Chocolate Fondant with Chocolate Sauce and Iced Clotted Cream Parfait
Glazed Lemon Tart with Blackcurrant Sorbet
Vanilla Pannacotta with Tropical Fruit Salsa and Coconut Ice Cream
A Selection of Ice Cream and Sorbet
The Best Three Cheeses of the Moment
4 January 2010
We are delighted to welcome Giovanni Manetti, winegrower on The Fontodi Estate, to our Italian Wine Dinner on 21st January. The Manetti family have been producing some of the finest Chianti for centuries and took over Fontodi in 1969. Giovanni has selected some very special wines to accompany this menu:
Artichoke and Anchovy Pizza
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Cold Roast Loin of Pork with Rocket, Capers, Fennel Shavings and Tuna Sauce
or
Chicory, Raddichio and Endive Salad with Beetroot, Gorgonzola and Walnuts
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Braised Heel of Beef with Chestnuts, Olives, Tomato and Herbs with Grilled Polenta
or
Butternut Squash Risotto with Crispy Sage, Ricotta, Roasted Almonds and Rocket
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A Selection of Italian Cheese
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Warm Pine Nut Tart with Amaretto Cream and Poached Oranges
The cost of the dinner is £40.00 per person and includes a glass of selected wine with each course.
To book please call 01386 853555