Phileas Foggs Restaurant
Posted by Sarah James Feb 2012
My husband and I have been twice now since the lovely new owners took over. It has been fantastic both times. The service is excellent, really friendly and attentive, the food is obviously fresh with really great flavours. Between us we've had the tagine, the rendang, chicken jerk, pork Normandy, steak and prawn curry. All have been great. The baked camembert starter was lovely. (We took family the second time). We all agreed it's a great night out and there is something for everyone. Can't wait for our next visit. The second time it was my husband's birthday and they embarrassed him just a little bit! We have a guest house in Shanklin and will not hesitate to recommend it to our guests.
They will no doubt have a very busy summer.
Restaurant Justin Brown at Farringford
Posted by Luisa Welch Feb 2012
There is talent and then there is Justin Brown. This young, multi-award winning chef has made Farringford at Freshwater his new home, after reaping success after success at his previous restaurants The Carnarvorn Arms in Burghclere near Newbury, and more recently at The Sun Inn in Dunmore. Lucky Isle of Wight, Justin is now yours. Restaurant Justin Brown opens tonight, without fanfare, yet it's already fully booked. And those who have trialed his tasting menu know why. A simphony of wild mushrooms as delicate as silk but deeply flavoursome, local shot pigeon breast with sweetcorn tree-way,cooked, pureed and dust, his latest innovation. Delicately cooked cod, a pork belly that would tempt even a vegetarian, local cheeses, bread baked in the wood fired oven which is also the restaurant's centrepiece with a parsley butter mousse, and a pannacotta so moorish I wanted two. Yet the food looks simple and unfussed, but it's the attention to details, the unexpected textures, the flavours, that captivate the diner. Flavours explode on the palate, and you just want more. Very good wine list too, with some real gems at a decent ;price