Island Life Magazine Ltd February/March 2010 | Page 86

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FOOD & DRINK

February/March 2010

Two Rosettes, just
the beginning for
the Lakeside Park Hotel
The Four Star Lakeside Park
Hotel and Spa has been
awarded the prestigious Two
AA rosettes for it’s cuisine in
The Oyster Room restaurant.
General Manager Simon
Tideswell said “ I am delighted
that our review by the AA
was so successful. Achieving
4 Stars at 77%, the highest
score on the island for a 4
Star Hotel and the restaurant
achieving Two Rosettes is very
satisfying.”
The Oyster Room opened
in 2009, the interior design

The Oyster room offers an exceptional dining

features restful colours and fully takes

experience, Venison, Foie Gras and Lobster

advantage of the wonderful views across the

feature on the modern and innovative menu.

lake and beyond to open countryside. Great

Courses include Foie Gras Two Ways, seared

attention to detail is paid and the presentation

and smoked Foie Gras with spiced Peach

is stunning. The food served is

and Peach Tea Jelly. Pine smoked New Forest

a very high

quality, strongly featuring seasonal and local

Venison Loin is served with Salsify, Crue de

produce. Simon said “ We have planted our

Cacoa and Cranberry Compote. An unusual

own orchard and intend to grow a wide variety

dessert that is delicious is the Cherry Soup

of herbs and salad crops in the grounds.”

with home-made Mascarpone
served on a disc of butter
shortbread with hot black
cherry sauce. The Grand
Degustation Menu offers an
exceptional dining experience
with eight courses to intrigue
the taste buds. Degustation is
a culinary term meaning, “a
careful, appreciative tasting of
various foods” focusing on the
senses, high culinary art and
good company. The Lakeside
Park Hotel, High St., Wootton,
IW. Tel: [phone]

86

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