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TAM COWAN VISITS THE PINEWOOD RESTAURANT - Read Tam's Review! Food: 5/5 - Still salivating. My mother is the type of woman who loves a good bargain. In fact, as I remember telling you before, she once went out with a Jewish guy because she’s unable to resist anything with 10 percent off. But it’s obviously a family trait as I immediately fell in love with The Pinewood Restaurant in Prestwick the minute I clapped eyes on the menu. First up, the excellent house wine was a steal at just £11. Hands up if you’ve already booked a city centre joint that’s charging about 70 or 80 quid? In terms of sheer value for money, though, I’ll tell you what I found really impressive - the mixed seafood grill. Never mind, though, a quick splash of water on my face in the toilet (a fresh and clean one-size-fits-all affair with paper towels and a variety of lotions and potions) and I was ready for eating. While my dining companion enjoyed the peat smoked haddock and braised leek tart - mainly because it really did taste of peat smoked haddock and braised leeks - I’d like to nudge you in the direction of the excellent haggis pancakes. The filling was moist, meaty and rather spicy and the pancakes, you’ll be pleased to know, were more French than Findus Crispy. My pal also enjoyed the beautifully cooked loin of venison (pink as requested) and the homemade chips on the side were the sort of chunky efforts that would choke a Clydesdale horse. (Incidentally, The Pinewood also offers a daily choice of potatoes and, on this particular evening, it was mustard mash - yum - or baby boiled Ayrshire spuds). As I’ve already pointed out, the hefty mixed seafood grill is highly recommended - even if you don’t like it, you’re wallet will - and it was served nice and simply with two wedges of lime and two wedges of lemon. A fiver says nobody ever leaves The Pinewood with scurvy. I also ordered a portion of tempura onion rings. Light, fresh and crispy, they were a million miles from the bog standard stodgy efforts that too many restaurants insist on buying from the nearest freezer shop. Pudding? Well, we started with a bargain, so we might as well finish with one. Do yourselves a favour, folks, and try the £8.95 dessert platter. Or, let’s be honest, one woman.
Pinewood Review Food and Drink Glasgow 2011 The Pinewood
This fantastic little restaurant comes complete with cosy bay seating and a beautifully varnished pine ceiling. I was served amiably and efficiently by enthusiastic waiter Ryan-one of the many members of staff who are always on hand, whatever I needed. To start, I ordered the chicken and leek terrine, which was generously topped with luscious leeks and wrapped in wafer-thin ham- the chicken, was crumbly yet sweet, while the leeks added flavour. Then came a trio of mouth wateringly flavoured sorbet balls to cleanse the palate. For my main course I ordered the venison, with slightly caramelised edges, mounted on a bed of pureed parsnips with a side of fondant potato. The flavoursome venison was sweet and delicious, instantly melting in my mouth; the puree was peppery and tangy, lending the dish luscious contrasting notes. Although trying to leave room for the cheeseboard, I could not pass on the range of delicious desserts. I chose the baileys cream profiterole and ginger cheesecake- finishing every last mouthful. The cheeseboard was loaded with goat’s cheese, Brie and smoked cheddar, as well as the magnificent sharp tangy and creamy blue Lanark-full marks to the Pinewood for including it. This is a treat well worth going out of your way for.
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