Tuesday 14th August 2012

Despite the forecast of rain, it was a mostly sunny day, getting to about 24C by the afternoon. Visited by a work colleague (and did some work!).

Out in the evening to Buonissimo in Harborne with Selwyn. Food was very good (and reasonably priced) as was the wine.

We ate (I stole these descriptions from their menu):

Bresaola Mozzarella e Peperoni
A platter of marinated bresaola (Italian style cured beef), bocconcini of mozzarella and roast peppers. Served with toasted ciabatta bread.

Frito Misto
Deep fried king prawns, cuttlefish and red mullet fillets, in a crispy coating. Served with an aioli dip and wedge of lemon.

Linguine al Nero di Seppia
Black linguine pasta with garlic, fennel seeds and olive oil. Tossed with king prawns, swordfish and baby spinach.

Pollo Ripieno con Peperoni e Formaggio Caprino
Free-range chicken breast stuffed with roast red pepper, goat cheese and basil in a spicy tomato sauce. Served with potato wedges, thyme roast carrots and peas with pancetta.

Filetto al Vino Rosso e Porcini
Prime fillet steak, pan seared in a red wine and porcini mushroom sauce. Topped with rocket, pecorino shavings and truffle oil. Served with roast cubetti potatoes, thyme roast carrots and peas with pancetta.

Spiedini Mare e Monti
A combination of two grilled skewers, one with king prawn, salmon and swordfish; the other with chicken, lamb and chorizo. Drizzled with a lemon and pea coulis, served with a dressed salad, potato wedges and fried zucchini

Cherry Cake X2