Cinnamon Club, London (29th November 2012)

Lee's latest outing was to the MP's favourite the Cinnamon Club in Westminster. 

Proceedings started with a Cobra and canapé of lentil balls with saffron mayonnaise.

Starter of deep fried baby corn and onion in a spicy coating with salad and more saffron mayo. Second starter of baby aubergine with a spicy cashew topping served on a spicy lentil soup.

Main was a chickpea kofta served on a bed of spicy sauce accompanied with steamed rice, a selection of nan breads, daal and fried mushroom and spinach.

For desert, a cardamon creme brûlée and an espresso (no after 8's though ....)

A lovely experience, pleasant surroundings, good quality food and as it was a work thing, free of charge.

The Old Westminster Library,
30-32 Great Smith Street,
London
SW1P 3BU

Tel: 020 7222 2555
Website: http://www.cinnamonclub.com/

Shabs, Bedford (26th November 2012)

Lee's latest outing was with the wife to Shabs on Tavistock Street, Bedford. Lee was immediately attracted to the 50% off food sign outside the restaurant!

Popodoms and some quality chutneys to start, mango chutney, red onion, onion salad and a thick mint sauce.

For Starters, Lee had a favourite vegetable chat on puree with green chilli and salad whilst Emma had Shimla Mirch (stuffed pepper).

For mains Lee went veg balti madras with cheese nan, sag paneer and a portion of chips! Emma going for lamb balti and a plain nan.

Overall, very good, with the food having some spice. Lee had a little take away for his lunch and the bill came to less than twenty quid!

77 Tavistock Street
Bedford.
MK40 2RR

Tel: 01234 343347