Fulham and Hammersmith Chronicle from Hammersmith, London, England • 19

II Election fever at the Cale Royal The Cafe Royal Bar. the West End's newest meeting place, opened at Trust House Forte's Famous banqueting and reataurant centre in Regent Street. London on Monday. April 30. during the final count down period to the General Election.

Mar, has been completely refurbished and redecorated in a major redevelopment programme. Reflecting the traditional elegance of the Cafe Royal, the bar's decor is in brown, beige and gold with comfortable chairs in brocade, chandeliers, a redesigned bar counter and a new food preparation area. To mark the occasion. the new bar will be offering a special Election Cocktail on Thursday, May 3. Created by the Cafe Royal's head barman.

David Creig. the cocktail will consist of ingredients in equal measure in the colours of the three major parties. As the results are mombored on television in the bar during the evening. the amount of each individual colour will either increase or decrease according to how the political pendulum swings. The Cafe Royal Bar, formerly known as Bobby's A new range of cocktails, all pre fixed with Royal, will be available, together with a fine selection of Malt whiskies, traditional bitter and draught lager.

A substantial buffet will offer a variety of hot and cold meals, including traditional steak and kidney pudding, shepherd's pie, goulash and Chef's Choice, and numerous salads. Another innovation at the Cafe Royal is the introduction of a set price three course menu costing £7.50 (which includes both VAT and Kensington's top businessmen looked eagerly for tips on how to get to the top at the April luncheon of the Kensington and Chelsea Chamber of Commerce, held last week at the Royal Garden Hotel. There was a top expert on hand to tell them The Lord Hunt of Llanfair Waterdine, CBE, DSO (pictured here); the first man to get to the top of Mount Everest. service). This new menu will be a regular lunch time feature of Rela's, one of London's finest French restaurants and part of the complex at Trust House Forte's famous Cafe "Trancon de Barbue Roil au Four Souce aux (a cut of brill grilled and served with Anchovy sauce), "Cote de Veau Gratinee D'Artinany" (breadcrumbed veal shop cooked in butter with a slice of veal brain, topped with a sauce of onions, lemon juice, parsley, Muscat and cream, sprinkled with breadcrumbs, baked and garnished with a pastry case filled with asparagus tips), traditional roast beef from the trolley, and a seasonal dish of the day.

These will be served with either a selection of vegetables or a mixed salad. To follow, there is a selection of sweets from the buffet or a choice of traditional French and English cheese, together with either coffee or tea. Royal. Reflecting the restuarant's French character, the 12 to 2.30 p.m. menu will offer a selection of six starters.

five main dishes and a variety of sweets. Ainong the hors d'oeuvres are "Assiette de Charcuterie" (a selection of charcuterie prepared from the buffet), "Crepe de Saumon Fume Gratinee (a pancake filled with smoked salmon, finished with Parmesan cheese, lightly grilled) and "Terrine de Foie de Volaille (a rich chicken liver pate served with toast). Entrees include I 4 vs 1974 3 1 i lIrr; 1 A A -ea. 1 4 1 4' 1 If fi. i -1- -r WINING DINING 71: 44111P1 Prize-winning menu offer For the first time in its 11 year history the winning menu in the 1979 Mouton Cadet Menu Competition is to be offered to the public.

For one night only. on May 10. the Royal Roof Restaurant at the five star Royal Garden Hotel in Kensington is offering the prize winning menu by one of its chefs. Paul Gayler, at a price of £2O per person. "We are all extremely proud of Paul Gayler as the judges of the Mouton Cadet Menu Competition were unanimous in their view that the main course of his winning menu was one of the most excellent examples of fine cooking they had encountered in the competition for a long time," said Mr.

Remy Fougere, executive head chef of the hotel. Paul's menu is: Filet de Aiguillettes Panees au Herbes du Jardin Vert Beurre Blanc au Vinaigre de Cidre. Brechet de Pintardeau "Camille au vieux Porto Ru Sauvage au Plat. Mousseline de Haricot Veils et Pommes St. Florentin Naveta Glaces a Blanc Fourme d'Ambert et Mothe St.

Heray. Diners at the Royal Roof Restaurant can dance the night away to the music of the resident band or be serenaded at their tables by the Royal Roof International Violins, while enjoying a view across I Aindon A bistro brimming with life It was the evening of the Boat Race, the crowds that had filled Putney during the day had dispersed and this riverside suburb had once more assumed its tranquility. Yet, beneath this calm exterior Putney is rapidly developing a nightlife. What started two or three years ago as a Fulham overflow has now taken on a character all of its own. Bistros and winebars are springing up around the Lower Richmond Road and around the back of the High Street.

A recent addition to this swirl of activity is Gavins on Lacey Road where I and a companion had the pleasure of dining some six hours after Oxford and Cambridge had dropped anchor. It was fortunate that we had reserved our table because the restaurant was running at full ca pact crating an atniosphere of continuous animation. This is a bistro without pretension, splendidly crowded, joyously noisy and disarmingly friendly. The menu, though limited. is well thought out and should satisfy most inclinations.

We started with the Stilton Soup a regional speciality of and the rather more familiar potted shnmps. We found the soup both excellent and unusual and very gently priced at 50p. The shrimps came in a generous portion with an abundance of fresh, hot toast (fly There was just a hint of Oregano in the Mexican Chicken M. 951 and a rather more pronounced dash of garlic. The chicken was served off the bone on a bed of rice.

It was nicely presented and made an appetising main mum My companion tried Carbonade of Beef (aim) which consisted of tender slices of beef braised in a rich stock with wine and herbs. The portion was gargantuan and my companion might easily have had trouble finishing it all by himself. As it was, my appetite was ample for both of us and I was able to sample aggressively from both or our plates For vegetables we had spinach and potatoes, all fresh and well prepared Oilier main course possibilities included roast leg of lamb 2 10) and Stuffed Fillets of Plaice with curry sauce (12 IS). The desert trolley was well. laden with a selection of homemade puddings including Upside down Pudding which I tricil, enjoyed very much and thought that it looked the right way up! Tarts and gateaux are varied regularly, so try what ever takes your fancy.

With our meal we drank Cotes du Rhone (L 355 which was good value. They also serve house wine by the bottle at £2.25 and by the glass at 45p. Since Gavins is a bistro where one would choose to linger after the meal, consuming vast quantities of liqueurs, it is probably best to row or swim to Putney lindge and foot it from there. If, however, you do come on four wheels there is plenty of parking space near the restaurant. ahran I ant I( kwi restaurant 115 Westbourne Grove Bayswater 2 Reservations 727 OPEN 7 DAYS 12 noon 2 a.m.

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daughter Presen ting on Cadet Menu er, Senior Sous Diet, Kensington; ,000 and a Ole as held at a lo Wel on Apr i 23' an LA votS 40a HOTTING HILL GATE London WI I Tel: 229 2971 Fix Fine Foods at reasonable prKes background music and intimate candlelight Open 123 pm6p 12 midnight CLOSED ON MONDAYS Ground floor seating 30 First floor seating 40 THE CARRIAGE ROOM RESTAURANT AT THE STRAND PALACE HOTEL, LONDON WC2 A FINE RESTAURANT WHICH CREATES ITS OWN WARM AND INTIMATE ATMOSPHERE AND WHERE YOU WILL FIND A RARE BLEND OF FINE FOOD AND WINES iPECIAL BUSINESS NCH AND THEATRE DINNER NU AT £5.95 IN OF V.A.T. AND CLUSIVE 'VICE IS AVAILABLE 1M MONDAY TO )AY (Subject to A RESIDENT PIANIST PLAYS DURING DINNER (Except Sunday). OPENING TIMES ARE: MONDAY SATURDAY LUNCH 12.30 15.00 DINNER 18.00 23.00 SUNDAY 12.30- 14.30 19.00 22.30 DINNER FOR YOUR RESERVATION ASK FOR Mr. YOUNG OR Mr. BANTON ON: 836 C.

1 0 sc, :6 .0 Viti IF 4..... I 4' India Restaurant Introducing Excellent Food at prices you can afford. A modern idea in eating Indian bring your own wine and beer, no corkage and enjoy an excellent cuisine. Indian Restaurant (162 Gray's Inn Road, London W.C.I. Phone 037 92111 OPER NON- Fri, 12- 3 p.m.

6- 10.30 p.m. SAT. 10.30 p.m. Closed Sunday rCometo Brunch on Sunday. Great news if you're a slow starter on Sundays' From 29 April.

you can enjoy a late leisurely Brunch at the London Embassy Hotel. from 12 noon to 4pm Choose from a tempting array of special London Brunches (sL rters. main course. sweet and cot Le. from about ES) served in OUT delightful terraced Cafe de la Pa ix Restaurant Make it a regular Sunday date from now on London Ernbiiii Hotel 01-229 1212.

4 Gavins Report 1073 Garins Bistro, 5, Lacey Road, Putney, SWIS. Tetephone 01-785 9151. Open: 9 a.m. (for coffee) till /1.30 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 12- 3 p.m.

on Sundays. Average Meal for two £8.50. Restaurant 3 Circus Rood, St. John's Wood, N.W .8 Tel. 722 9303 1592 OPEN 7 DAYS SUPERB ITALIAN CUISINE With intimate atmosphere COMPLEMENTED WITH FINE WINES AND COCKTAILS 12 noon 3 p.m.

6.00- 12 midnight WE ALSO HAVE A PRIVATE BANQUETING ROOM (UP 10 100) Opened Recently GAVIN'S PUTNEY BISTRO RELAX AND ENJOY LUNCH OR DINNER Around £3.50 per head, inclusive of wine ALWAYS SOMETHING NEW TO TRYI SUNDAY LUNCH A SPECIALITY FOR ALL THE FAMILY TRADITIONAL FARE £2.95 per head PRIVATE PARTIES BLOCK BOOKINGS ALSO OUTSIDE CATERING INTIMATE FRIENDLY INEXPENSIVE EXCELLENT MENU FRESH FOOD EASY PARKING WELCOME TO: aval 5, LACY ROAD PUTNEY, SWIS Tel. 785 9151 St George's Hotel Langham Place, London, (.., Telephone 01-5800111 lemi 01, 9 1 14 1 0 so Zo asikoml i xx 4 us 14,, AT THE voN 0. 111 1 to SUMMITI MO tENI a '7 00 09 1 too te 4 2j A 1.4 t---1-1 i 1 ii ot ln I Clifton Inns announce 4- The Greyhound Kensington Square LondonWB lias now been I reopened Graham Sandra Purves your resident hosts. Wide selection of beers, wines spirits hot bar food super salads. Applications are invited for membership of the Greyhound Snooker Club.

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