It’s always nice to mix business with pleasure and that is just what we did when I visited the 1901 restaurant at Liverpool Street. I called ahead to make reservations to make sure that there were no problems with my evening. It was a date , I wanted to introduce my girlfriend to a wonderful restaurant minutes from Shoreditch. I was not disappointed with her reaction to the beautiful and pristine atmosphere. We seated not quite directly beneath the stained glass cupola, but the Rotunda in which we were seated allowed a view and a delightful place to see and be seen by the patrons of this fine restaurant.
For the main course I had The amazing Sea Bass. It was pan-fried and served with chorizo, chick peas, fondant potatoes and creamy orange foam. I enjoyed my dish with a delicious glass of Riesling. My girlfriend had Guinea Fowl Breast Roulade, hers was served with duck stuffing, cranberries, a Swede puree and a peppercorn sauce. She could only praise and congratulate the chef who designed her dish. She was delighted with the surprising mix of flavours. Of course the presentation of both of our plates reminded us that there was so much more to come, and it was such a pleasure to eat with our eyes as well as our mouths.
It has long been my tradition to end a fine meal with a cup of coffee. At this time, however, I chose to settle with a double espresso. Much the ascension from my coffee at home, the smooth delivery of the strong flavor of espresso was a delight to this coffee devotee. All-in-All the evening was delightful, and I was able to impress my girlfriend with a unforgettable memory just few steps from our favourite Shoreditch.