After ten long months we managed to bring the entire family together for the weekend
Between Lauren working and me being abroad this is a real achievement
After much deliberation we all finally agreed on going to The Hardwick for supper
The Hardwick is owned and run by Stephen Terry
We threw on our party dresses, ran around like headless chickens to make it in time for our reservation and headed out the door
I am wearing, Armani dress, Gucci heels, Boutique bag and a Links Bracelet
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My Beautiful Mother is wearing a Roberto Cavalli dress, paired with black Louboutins and a Links Bracelet
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http://www.linksoflondon.com/gb-en/online-shop/women/bracelets/12462-effervescence-star-bracelet
My sister wore a Topshop skirt, with a Reiss top paired with Russel and Bromley shoes and a Links Bracelet
http://www.linksoflondon.com/gb-en/online-shop/women/bracelets/21639-effervescence-star-xs-cord-bracelet-pearl
http://www.russellandbromley.co.uk/loafers-lace-ups/chester/invt/121319
Last But not least my father wore a Louis Vuitton Shirt, Armani Jeans and Louis Vuitton Shoes
The Hardwick is nestled in the countryside, its kind of a hidden Gem, unless you know where it is you won't necessarily drive past it
The food is exceptional, and the staff are absolutely fab
We instantly grabbed our table, and then dug our heads into the menu's to decide what to choose
We all finally came to a decision and the food started to flow
As well as the drinks
The food arrived shortly after, the smell and appearance of this food was exceptional
I opted for the breads to start
Followed by the Panzanella salad, which had Small tomatoes marinated with red wine vinegar, chilli, garlic and extra virgin oil, with toasted bread and mozzarella
As you bit into the tomatoes, you were hit with an array of garlic and chill, combined with the crunchy croutons it made a mouth watering concoction
The Lamb for main with new season garlic, asparagus, seasons greens and a pink fur apple potato and lamb hotpot
Lauren went for the grilled cornish St Enodoc asparagus with a soft poached egg, Hollandaise sauce and Local streaky Bacon
For main she opted for the free range chicken breast with Hardwick fried chicken, sweetcorn fritter & puree, chargrilled sweetcorn, baby gem, pea, radish and broad bean salad
My Dad went for the same starter as Lauren
But for main went for the roast Cod with Chorizo sausage, fennel, grilled radichio, padron peppers, sherry vinegar, saffron risotto cake, and Romesco sauce
My mother went for the same starter as Lauren just without the Bacon
And for main pan fried Hake with special Aubergine Caviar, Courgettes with Chilli & Garlic, Patatas Bravas and a Pequillo Pepper dressing
After devouring all food in sight, the best part of the menu was looming in the horizon
Now if you like any type of chocolaty goodness, then this dessert is for you
THE CHOCOLATE LOVELINESS
This dish is exceptional, between the millionaire shortbread, the soft yet mouth watering moose, or the juicy and succulent brownie, combined with the crisp yet sweet peanut ice cream
I know mouth watering or what
Dont you wish right now that you could lick the screen, and experience this magical delight
I feel it is worth a 5 hour drive to this restaurant to just experience this dessert, all the desserts I have had in my life, this tops the charts
Okay I will stop obsessing now
If you arnt a chocolate fan, then the next best option is the Creme Brulee
The top is crispy and sharp, yet once broken through the top level, you are faced with a pool of creamy delight
After successfully destroying the desserts, we all sat back, un buttoned our trousers and smiled with great satisfaction
After hours of giggles, catch up's and rounds we eventually headed home
I would definitely recommend The Hardwick, but my only advice is always book especially on weekends, as it is a very popular place and fills up quickly
The food is very quick, and of great quality, the portions are large and the prices are reasonable
Whats not to love about this place
