Restaurant Review: Chez Bruce - London

Recently I went to Chez Bruce for dinner in South London. This is a Michelin star restaurant, which offers a 3 course lunch and dinner menu. The food is all seasonal - the difference being that lunch costs about half the price of dinner for the same menu. Drinks are not included, but you can buy some very high end wines should you wish. Booking is essential, but it is definitely worth the cost.

Whilst you wait for your starter to arrive there is the standard delivery of some very nice fresh bread and there is even someone who can help you pick out what wines you wish to drink with your meal.

The menu is specific to the date that you go and then as to whether you are there for lunch or dinner. As I mentioned, the menu is the same for both times of day, but the price is what differs. The food is fresh and seasonal, so the menu changes throughout the year.

Suffolk Lamb

I must have been spotted tipping the ice from my drinks glass into my water glass as about a second later a glass of ice, complete with a spoon in appeared next to me. This shows just how high the standards and level of service are at this restaurant.

When we paid we were then given a small bag of chocolate truffles and another of biscuits to take home with us. This was on top of a small plate full of truffles that had appeared with the bill.

 The price of 3 courses for dinner was £57.50 not including drinks. For lunch it is about £35 for 3 courses, so you can see the price difference

Magnificent Motors, Beachy Head and a trip to the Seaside

So I went to visit one of my favourite places recently. This blog will be more pictures than words, especially good if you like looking at vintage cars.

Magnificent Motors
This is held annually on the Western Lawns of Eastbourne seafront in May. A collection of vintage cars descend for public admiration and some of them are pretty amazing. I can't do more than look at the pretty cars and take photos as my car knowledge is non existent, but it makes for an afternoon well spent.

Beachy Head
The cliffs at Beachy Head are stunning. There is a classic red and white stripe lighthouse and lots of paths to walk. There is a high rate of costal erosion, so you can't get too close to the edge in places and it is also sadly an infamous suicide spot. The Beachy Head Chaplaincy Team patrol these cliffs and do a pretty tough job in intercepting those who are in very dark places. On a nice day the view extends out over Sussex and is absolutely beautiful. There are places to park at £1/hr and also a pub, should you care to go for lunch or dinner.

The Beach
Eastbourne is a pebble beach, but with the pier, the bandstand and the carpet gardens running along the promenade there is a lot to see (and photograph). It was a beautiful sunny weekend, so I got some lovely views to share with you.

Eastbourne is under-rated as it is often referred to as God's waiting room. However, it is full of things to do for all the family and is more peaceful than a trip to Brighton. It is mid re-development but the shops at the Arndale are still open for business. It is also great for country/seaside walks if you want to walk with a view.