Fresh Lamb Burgers and Roasted Garlic with Chunky Chips and Rocket Salad

Starter: Large Flat Mushroom, Stuffed with Brie, Fresh Herbs and Basil Pesto
Main: Fresh Lamb Burgers and Roasted Garlic with Chunky Chips and Rocket Salad
Dessert: Oven-baked Pinapple, sprinkled with Fresh Cinamon

Overall Rating 7

Clare's Rating 7.04

Clare here,

I am still in a bit of a mood, as I put more effort into this meal than the first when I scored so highly. Maybe that was the problem. There were so many fresh herbs involved and so many pans on the go at once, that I lost track of the meal.
Saying that, I was still surprised that the boys scored me so low on presentation, for example, as
I am quite generous with my pointage when it comes to the slop they plate up.
The starter was not magnificent, but it sufficiently whet the pallet for the main.
The chips were the best I have ever tasted, even if the burger was bland.
By the time I came to prepare and serve the desert, I was in a foul mood, so you can imagine my delight when I tasted an oaky, smoky, sugary taste on the crunchy exterior of the pineapple, followed by a juicy, warm liquid centre. OH DELIGHT! So what about the ballsing pointage? B*tards?
Briefly, the food was ok in general and deserved a higher score than that given, so humphhhhh.


James' Score 6.625

When I walked into the flat the smell of fresh herbs being cooked was fantastic and reminded me of all that we'd missed over the last weeks. I thought the menu was interesting and when all is said and eaten, it pretty much worked. The highlight for me was the chunky chips, which were the best chips I've ever eaten. The lamb burger could have done with a bit of a kick - I take on board Clare's intention of grilling peppercorns on top, but you don't get points for intention. Overall I think Clare took on a bit too much here. Presentation is always good but it's also important to get the main bits right. Clare's got the hump a bit since the ratings, but I'm sure she'll bounce back - or slate us when we're up! We'll soon find out.

Knocker's Score 7.0625

This meal was a delight , it filled my stomach and made me happy but there was something lacking in every course that could have been done better, needless to say the lamb was slightly overcooked and could have done with something mixed into the burgers, the source was excellent which saved the main dish. But i can not forget the chunky chips wich were hand reared from a potatoe farm in dublin and cooked to perfection so that has caused alot of attraction in the west end of London.

Anyway the end of the world is tomorrow so who gives a feck, and as a result i have emptied my wine rack and am getting well pished. so if we are still here next month i will will be creating an amazing three course meal to die for.