THE DEVONSHIRE DUMPLING

Love and romance at the Devonshire Dumpling

VALENTINE’S Day is a day of love and romance for many.

The Devonshire Dumpling has regular Valentine’s bookings from locals who proposed, and were accepted, and return every year. Perhaps this year it’s your turn.

Some people forget that Valentine’s is the busiest time of the year for all restaurants and pubs. So early booking is essential to secure your table.

The Dumpling are offering a special three-course menu for £39 per couple, the same price as last year.

With five starters and six mains that include duck breast in cherry brandy sauce, pan fried pork medallion’s in creamy pepper sauce or oven baked hake plus

steak options and vegetarian choices, there is something for everyone.

To complete the night, who can resist raspberry crème brulee, baked New York cheesecake or chocolate profiteroles?

Staff light the candles and turn the lights down low to create a romantic atmosphere, where you can relax and enjoy great food cooked by chefs under the personal supervision of Gordon, the owner.

Making the booking is the easy bit, you just need to plan ahead and make that call now to make sure you don’t miss out.

Telephone 01363 85102 to make a booking.

THE NEW INN

The New Inn makes an ideal choice for Valentine’s Day.

If you are looking for a romantic setting with candles and soft music and a delicious special Valentine’s Menu, then telephone the New Inn at Coleford on 01363 84242 to make a reservation as quickly as possible.

The Menu is available on either the evening of Saturday, February 13 or Sunday 14 and four or five mouthwatering choices are available on each course.

Starter choices include smoked chicken, mango and avocado with a chilli dressing or baked field mushroom with melting brie and parma ham on toasted ciabatta.

Main courses include, beef and venison pie and a fish platter with grilled salmon, hake, king prawns and a dill butter sauce.

There’s also a choice of steak, a vegetarian Greek filo tart and a chicken and chorizo pasta bowl.

And then to finish, who could resist a choice of gooey chocolate brownie with ice-cream? Or lemon curd mousse topped with passion fruit and fresh raspberries with a homemade shortbread “heart!”