9th January 2008
Side street delight!
I knew of The Sequel from past pre-shopping coffee/brunch dates with gal pals but had never been for dinner, so thought I would give it a go on a Tuesday evening with a friend of mine.
I can't complain about a thing!
The venue I think is over looked as it's just off the main street in Clapham Common but is a treasure of a find, just next to the Picture House. It's got a lovely warm, classy feeling to the place. Old black and white movies playing in the background, comfy leather wall sofa seating and split level from the bar, with a slightly more intimate vibe that would suit a date or more sedate drinks with friends.
To start my friend had the scallop skewers with Italian ham - melt in the mouth, while I had the Calamari which was good but wasn't sure about the battered vegetables though, bit of a weak attempt at tempura style I think?
Mains we both had beef, he had the 8oz steak with rockfort infused butter, roasted red onions, dauphinoise potatoes. While I had the fillet with smoked bacon, savoy cabbage, creamed mashed potatoes, sharing a side of steamed spinach and brocolli. The meat was cooked to perfection and was of great quality, both meals were delicious.
For dessert, I had the chocolate and hazelnut tart, that was lightly drizzled in a kumkwat and mint honey like sauce. I don't really have a sweet tooth and thought I'd struggle after starters and mains but this was light and so yummy it was gone before i even realised!! My friend had the sticky toffee pudding with homemade vanilla ice cream, that he said was worth coming back for alone. Have you noticed how neither of us shared any of our food haha!?
The service was quite slow, considering there was only a few other diners BUT that suited us fine as we were in no rush and enjoyed our entire meal.
The staff were friendly, helpful and welcoming without being intrusive or over bearing (something that the manager at 409's, at the other end of the high street, could learn from!)
I reserved one star purely because I didn't get to sample the wine or cocktails - as we just drank sparkling water, or did I just do that so I have yet another reason to return! ; )
With my TasteLondon card, ALL that food came to under £35 for the 2 of us! You really can't go wrong can you?
The Sequel also has a sister restaurant, just opposite called The Rapscallion that I'm yet to visit but is now very high on my list!
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