Fine Dining by Virginia Hainsworth

By -
Fan shaped symmetry, resting in sand
yields its core.  Not pearl, but clam.
A scallop plucked by careful hand,
gently wrapped in Parma ham.
 
Then stone bass pulled from stormy seas
meets crab spiced up with chilli heat.
Gnocchi flavoured by emerald peas
and wilted spinach with crispy leek.

 Followed by chocolate fondant ooze
and candied orange kissing smooth ice-cream,
laced with just a hint of booze,
delighting taste buds, the sweetest dream.
 
Conversation floating above cutlery rows
in music-filled, candle-lit rendezvous.
The chef’s fine palate, the sommelier’s nose.
They weave their magic.  Just for you.
 

Inspired by an article in the Huddersfield Examiner (12 January 2016). Eric’s restaurant in Lindley appeared in the Sunday Times list of the Top 10 best restaurants in Yorkshire and the North East. Visit www.ericsrestaurant.co.uk

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comments

  1. Andrew Shephard8 February 2016 at 10:44

    Stop it! You're making me hungry. Delicious poem.

    ReplyDelete
  2. Annabel 8 February 2016 at 10:45

    I feel hungry too! and am inspired to book a table. They should hire you to write their menus Virginia.

    ReplyDelete
  3. Emma Harding12 February 2016 at 12:28

    Yummy!

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment