Island Life Magazine Ltd April/May 2011 | Page 9

Island Life 2011 - April/May 2011 April/May message board life Hugh Bonneville recently commented on the ‘terrific food’ served at The Royal. And it does seem that the island is gaining a reputation as a discerning gourmet destination. Chefs creating a stir include Robert Thompson at the Hambrough, Justin Brown at Farringford and of course Alan Staley and Dan Maskell at The Royal. So, it was interesting to hear that The Royal have recently introduced a seasonally changing set lunch menu. Dishes include bubble and squeak with a perfectly cooked duck egg, home-cooked Moor Farm ham with creamed potatoes, savoy cabbage and a grain mustard sauce and to finish indulgent crème brulee or classic trifle. This is a great way to experience delicious modern British cooking amid elegant surroundings – rather DOWNTON ABBEY STAR HUGH PRAISES FOOD AT THE ROYAL Visit our new website - www.visitislandlife.com like starring, or at least eating, in your own period drama! Lunch is served in the airy conservatory or the bar. Two courses are £15, three - £19.50 – booking advised 01983 852186. 9