The Fat Duck – May 2009

On the way to Cannes, we sometimes like to stop in London for a bit of a break in the long journey.  And we always like to seek out a great meal.  On this trip we landed a reservation at  world-renowned THE FAT  DUCK.  Even more theatrical than José Andres, Heston Blumenthal’s creations were almost borderline silly, but nonetheless, we had an incredible time.  The “sound of the sea” replete with a very believable sand creation and headphones to listen to the surf when you ate might have landed Karrie on the other side of the line.  Not one, not two, but three dishes employed dry ice and there were bonefide magic tricks during the not-so-full English Breakfast.

Truly a one of a kind meal/performance.

Fat Duck1. jelly of quail2. lime grove2. lime grove23. roast foie gras4. mock turtle soup5. sound of the sea6. salmon poached in liquorice7. powdered anjou pigeonOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA9. not so full english breakfast9 not so full english breakfast 210. chocolate wine slush11. wine gums12. like a kid in a sweet shop

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