Baroosh in Marlow: well worth a visit

I THINK I might have mentioned Baroosh on this blog before but it’s definitely worth a second mention.

It sits in the centre of Marlow’s High Street and has become a popular place to meet. My boyfriend, Tom, and I went in on a very busy Saturday. There were hardly any places left to sit but we did manage to nab one by the bar.

The service has greatly improved since I last came in. Although busy, we got served pretty quickly. The waiter said they had been nonstop since they opened at 9.30am.

There is a really cool atmosphere to the place, with a varied clientele, but I was quite surprised to learn no kids are allowed and saw a family get turned away. The staff are young and trendy and I think they are trying to create a London bar type vibe.

We had lunch there. Tom went for the Tapas menu, where you can get three dishes for £12. He had the halloumi, sticky sausages and the popcorn mussels. I think halloumi cheese is one of the worst creations and hate the texture and bland taste. But Tom really enjoyed his. The sausages were delicious- thick and meaty and full of flavour. The popcorn mussels are also delicious and covered in batter. He also had the bread board, which is delicious.

I went for the soup and sandwich for £5.95. I had prawn cocktail in wholemeal bread. The prawns were plump and juicy but the bread on the outside was a little dry. The soup was lovely though- it was red pepper and tomato and tasted delicious. For £6 you can’t really go wrong.

The menu is pretty simple but reasonably priced. I would recommend a visit.

Two great lunch dates

Quiche times

HAPPY New Year to one and all. The business of December just got right on top of me so I didn’t have much chance to blog in December. I made the traditional Yule Log and some rather dry Chocolate Reindeer Cakes, which looked cute, but weren’t the tastiest.
But I’m back on it now. Starting with a lovely little cafe.

I HAD some lovely lunch dates when I was home in Herefordshire. The first was with my mum and Auntie Sue when we went to Cheltenham shopping. We happened upon the Slug and Lettuce, which was packed. But we waited for a table and were seated after 10 minutes. It was 50% off food as it was a Monday.
I went for the Grilled chicken fillet burger (£8.25). It was really tasty with great seasoning and a soft, fresh bun. The chips were really crisp and I loved the spicy slaw. I was thoroughly impressed for a nice lunch time snack.

The next day I went to Pembridge with Rach and her two dogs, Finch and Sparkle. We went to Ye Olde Steppes Shop and Tearoom in the High Street, which is set in a 500 year old back and white building. It was a lovely little tea room and a warming, comfortable atmosphere and very friendly staff- I really liked it and you can browse the shop afterwards.
I went for the special of brie and bacon quiche- the pastry was the perfect texture and not too rich and the filling was not too cheesy either. It was served with a lovely side salad and even better home made coleslaw. All for £7.99.
Rach went for a slab of Victoria sponge which looked great. Pembridge is a lovely spot- we went for a nice walk afterwards and there is a fantastic art gallery brimming with great artwork next to the cafe. It is worth a visit.