This & that

[juliet]

- Went to Bacchus last night with nou, uon, and rjw1. And it was very good indeed. They were happy to do a vegan version of their 9-course tasting menu (which all of us bar Bob had), although it did appear that the chef may have been making this up on the spot :-) (I note that Kake did warn them when booking!). I can't remember everything I ate, but particular highlights were the mushrooms (at various stages), some olivey stuff, the saffron rice pudding, and the chocolatey thing for dessert. But really, all of it was fabulous. We had the wine-accompaniment thing as well. Everyone should go there! Especially vegans - places that do vegan tasting menus should be encouraged.

- This morning I have a headache & achey neck & feel a little unwell. With the beginnings of bunged-up tubes. I think this is start-of-cold rather than overindulgence last night. Bah.

- I was tired enough on Monday that I tried to freewheel on the fixie, for the first time since about 2 days after I built it. Happily all that happened was I got a bit of a jolt as the bike gently reminded me Not To Do That. However, I concluded at that point that I need a break, & therefore have taken leave for tomorrow. Just in time, doubtless, for the cold to kick in. Bvgger.

- I am too scared to look at my diary to work out when I next actually have a free evening, because I know for a fact it's not until November at least. Error.

- Is it hometime yet? No, but it is lunchtime, so that's good.

Comments

[lnr]

It sounds excellent. The dinner that is, not the ill.

Out of curiosity what *is* the pink stuff on your plate in that icon. The brown stuff looks like some sort of beany stew and the green stuff like rocket or another similar leaf, but I can't identify the pink stuff as food at all :-)

[juliet]

It is mashed potato! Made with purple potatoes :-) Borough Market sells 'em. The green stuff is IIRC sprouting broccoli.

[lnr]

Pink mash! Purple potatoes! Brilliant!

Borough market is lovely, but not very convenient :)

[mrs-leroy-brown.livejournal.com]

Ooh, always good to hear nice places cater to veg*ns :) For some reason I assumed Bacchus was more meat-based.

Boo to ill though. Hopefully lots of rest on tomorrow's day off will kill it dead! And some of Pete's Magical Elixer!

[juliet]

I think they don't say anything on the website about veggie/vegan, but will sort it out happily if asked.

You may also be thinking of Vivat Bacchus, which is a different place, and which will cater for vegans but not spectacularly greatly so.

[friend-of-tofu.livejournal.com]

That sounds extremely tempting. Am not sure if I can make it while they still have their 50% offer on, tho - not that that's *such* a draw, as I don't like wine anyway!!