Former Mark Addy chef Robert Owen Brown (pictured) returns to the pass this weekend, hosting a special six course meal for the inaugural supper of Manchester Gourmet Club at The Old Parsonage in Didsbury. He's joined by Reserve Wines Kate Goodman (BBCs Food & Drink Programme) who has matched each course to a choice from her extensive cellars. The menu is as follows:
Aperitif
Perles de LAngelier, Sparkling Muscadet. (Loire, France)
Jerusalem Artichoke Soup
Fernando de Castilla, Manzanilla (Jerez, Spain)
Game Terrine
Wild Rabbit Sweetbread, Pigeon, Truffle Chutney
Selbach Oster, Zeltlinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese. 2008. (Mosel, Germany)
Cockles, Mussels & Morecambe Bay Shrimps
With Chive Cream
Coto de Gomariz Blanco. 2011 (Ribeiro, Spain)
Earl Grey Smoked Duck
With Parsnip, Beetroot & Mead
Porter Mill Station, Pinotage. 2013
(Swartland, South Africa)
Roast Rhubarb
With Butterscotch Cream
Chateau Cerons. 1998 (Cerons, Bordeaux)
Burts Blue & Leagrams Organic Ramshackle Cheese
Butler & Nephew, 20 Year Old Tawny Port (Douro, Portugal)
Sat 22 Feb, The Parsonage, Stenner Lane, Didsbury, M20 2RQ. 7.30pm, £45, Call Reserve Wines on 0161 438 0101 to book.