I know this may be a little early, but if it's posted now, then more people will get to know about it, and will not need to be on their own.

I have decided to organise a Christmas Party for those of us who fimd themselves in that situation at Christmas.

So, if like me, you're likely to be on your own over the festive season, then please feel free to attend.

Food and drinks will be provided as the following menus show.




Christmas Eve Dinner

Pan fried scallops, pickled pears, roasted ceps and walnuts

Due of foie gras, bavarois and carpaccio, celery and apple salad

Roast fillet of seabass, butternut squash, almond puree, chorizo and sweet
and sour ruby endive

Fillet of Yorkshire venison, smoked artichoke puree, mushroom pain perdu and pickled red cabbage

Apple tatin, Christmas pudding parfait, calvados crème and cranberries

Petit fours and coffee




Christmas Eve Dinner

Marbled terrine of foie gras, sauterne jelly and brioche

Pan fried crab cake, roast lobster, Asian cress salad and mustard dressing

Traditional roast turkey, chipolatas, bacon rolls, vegetables
and cranberry sauce

Christmas pudding assiette

Coffee and petit fours





Christmas Day Lunch

Foliage, The Park & The Loggia
Tasting menu at GBP 235.00 per person



Christmas Day Lunch

Tartar of fresh and smoked salmon, crème fraiche caviar, poached langoustine and antiboise sauce

Roast Alaskan black cod marinated in miso with lemon and Japanese ginger

Roast black feathered turkey, chipolatas, bacon rolls, chestnut stuffing,
traditional roast vegetables and garnish
Or
Fillet of beef Wellington, nage of winter vegetables, glazed salsify carrots
and potatoes, truffle sauce

Traditional Christmas pudding, brandy sabayon,
date and Armagnac ice cream
Or
Raspberry assiette

Tea, coffee and petit fours



Boxing Day and New Year's Day Brunch

Selection of Sushi, Nori and Nigiri, soy sauce, wasabi and
ginger (Boxing Day)

Steamed and fried selection of Dim Sum, Soy sauce,
garlic and chilli tomato (New Year's Day)

Menu will include the following:

Selection of Sashimi either mixed
Salmon, Seabass or Tuna

Crispy Peking duck spring roll, cucumber, spring onions
and plum sauce

Fried soft shell crab, wasabi tempura, mayonnaise

Smoked salmon naan bread, confit onions and cream cheese, aged
balsamic and rocket

English breakfast with fried bacon, mini steak, egg, sausages, black pudding and mushrooms

Pan fried calves liver, streaky bacon, creamed potatoes, cabbage,
red wine shallot sauce

Poached egg Benedict, wood grilled ham, English muffin, asparagus
and hollandaise sauce

Surf and turf, classic steak, buttered spinach, roast lobster,
lobster bisque

Roast Alaskan black cod, marinated in miso, lemon
and Japanese ginger

Rice pudding, raspberry compote and raspberry ripple ice cream

Sticky toffee pudding

Triple crème brûlée, vanilla, pistachio and raspberry

Chocolate tart and Christmas pudding ice cream




Christmas Dinner Menu
Baked Salmon Creams with Lemon Dressed Salad Leaves



Roast Goose Stuffed with Spiced Apples and Prunes
Giblet Brown Gravy
Cranberry and Orange Relish
Bread Sauce



Roast Potatoes with Saffron
Brussels Sprouts with Maple Syrup and Toasted Almonds
Parmigiana Baked Parsnips



Christmas Pudding with Rum Butter



WINE LIST CHRISTMAS 2007


CHAMPAGNE 125ML GLS BOTTLE
Alexandre Bonnet Grand Reserve NV
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label
Laurant Perrier Rosé NV
Veuve Clicquot Vintage 1998


CAVA 125ML GLS BOTTLE





WHITE WINE


UP AND COMING REGIONS
Mantel Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Rueda 2003
Dry and rich. With lively exotic fruit and a long crisp finish



Chacoli di Guetaria, Ameztoi, Pais Vasco 2004
Very refreshing, with a touch of fine bubbles to add to its youthful character - excellent with asparagus or oysters



Verdejo, José Pariente, Rueda, Castilla-León 2004
Extremely refreshing Verdejo with citrus flavours, from a very trendy wine producing region


FRESH AND ZIPPY
Chardonnay Nekeas 2004
Clever blend achieving weight and style - Perfect with paella
£5.25 175ml £6.95 250ml

FRUITY
Con Class Vendimia Excepcional 2004
Refreshing, juicy and not too dry – a blend of Verdejo, Viura and Sauvignon Blanc


FULL BODIED AND COMPLEX
Rioja Blanco Reserva, Viña Tondonia, La Rioja 1987
A traditional oxidized style Rioja



Chardonnay, Colección 125 Reserva, Chivite, 2000
Generous vanilla oak with a citrus kick






ROSÉ


Castillo de Almansa, Syrah 2005
Easy drinking, with strawberry notes.




RED WINE


EXCITING LESSER KNOWN REGIONS
Terra Alta, Artasano 2004
Delicious coco, dark fruit and aromatic flavours



Montsant, Mas Collett, Capçanes, Cataluña 2001
Fruity blend of Garnacha, Tempranillo, Cariñena and Cabernet Sauvignon



Elias Moro, Toro 2004
Real richness of Berry Fruit with a silky soft texture and a earthy texture



Cariñena Crianza, Solar de Urbezo, Aragón 2001
Rich and powerful made from the Cariñena grape



Priorato Les Terasses, Alvaro Palacios, Cataluña 2002
Stylish wine with juicy plump fruit and vanilla oak


EASY DRINKING AND FRUITY BOTTLE
Garnacha, Bodegas Torrelongares, Cariñena, Aragón 2004
Jammy fruit with elements of spice (Available chilled)


Gran Coronas, Miguel Torres, Penedes, Cataluña 2000
Cabernet Sauvignon with a little Tempranillo – Spain’s proudest red grape variety



Rioja Reserva, Marqués de Riscal, La Rioja 2001
Delicately oaked Rioja with a touch of spice


FULL BODIED AND FOODY
Tempranillo, Vega del Castillo, Navarra 2004
Spicy, light, yet firm Tempranillo from the neighbouring region of Rioja



Colección 125 Reserva, Bodegas Chivite, Navarra 2001
Silky with rich vanilla oak overtones



Rioja, Reserva, Viña Ardanza, La Rioja Alta 1999
Traditional with cherry fruit and chocolate notes



Pesquera Gran Reserva, Ribera del Duero 1996
Rich, vanilla, raspberry and cranberry fruits



Rioja, Gran Reserva, Miguel Merino, La Rioja 1995
Smoky and spicy from a fabulous vintage



Rioja, Graciano, Crianza, Contino 1998
Red berry and licorice flavors - from a winemaker who believes in the individuality of the Graciano grape



Please say IF you will be attending



R.S.V.P.

I will be here for New Years Eve, and New Years Day..........I hide in the house on couples night and day...........

HI GUYS, HOW ARE YOU DOING???? HELL, I'LL PROBABLY BE HERE TOO. WE'LL ALL CELEBRATE TOGETHER OK????????????????? SOUNDS GOOD TO ME.

HI GUYS, HOW ARE YOU DOING???? HELL, I'LL PROBABLY BE HERE TOO. WE'LL ALL CELEBRATE TOGETHER OK????????????????? SOUNDS GOOD TO ME.

SORRY, IT POSTED TWICE. OOOOOOOOOOOPPPPPPPPPPS

Sounds like a plan to me...I don't have any family around, with my luck I'll get scheduled to work...but why not spend the holiday with friends.

Hey Sweet, how ya doing g/f?

Exactly what I was thinking CAT

((( sweet )))

You'll be welcome anytime ((( snuggles )))

Already Full and half wasted just reading the menu

thank you (((((((((TOM)))))))))))


I tried going out with singles, and ended up being the only sitting alone at midnight...........you know those ladies who work the restroom handing out towels and so on are really nice to talk to

AWWW ((((Snuggles))))) I know what you're saying. I've tried the singles more so after my son passed away. That's when you feel even more lonely when there is a room full of people (especially couples). That's why I don't even bother anymore.

I realized that I must be getting old when the hairdresser said to me,
'Do you realize you're going bald?'
I said.
'Well f*ckin' hurry up then!'

Bushco Cancled Christ-Mas & Easter out of his deep rooted respect for Islam, sighting a need for a Greator Seperation of Church and State and because he is in realitty a part of a Talmud Lucifarian Cult...

But this is all on The Sly, Barney and Laura are still expecting X-Mas Gifts.. .

Hmmmmmmm a virtual xmas party!!!!

Ok Im working on xmas, newyears eve, new years day, hmmmmmmm I think Im free on xmas eve though.......I will bring the chips and dip!!!

The repast has already been ordered Gypsy
all you need to do is bring yourself.

Gypsy please bring the chips and dips I don't know what most of the food is.


I will bring a cheese, pepporoni tray with crackers