Summer Song at Music and Mountains Cafe
“This apple crumble is really good,” the mister remarked. “The
apple is still juicy and tart, the crumble has that crunch and the buttery
whiff just binds it all together. We have to go back soon.”
Our morning today started on this sweet note, thanks to the
generous helping of fresh apple crumble we got back yesterday from Music and
Mountains Café after almost stuffing our faces with goodies from their summer
menu. This time was even more special, because I could share my experience with
my husband, a die-hard foodie and the tot, a soon to become die-hard foodie! I’ve
told you all before how I love the eatery, the food it serves, the music it
plays and the halcyon vibe it carries. This time too, it wasn’t any different.
While the sun blazed down on humans, the quaint café continued looking like a pretty
Swiss chalet or log cabin in hills. And we couldn’t wait for the food to be
served.
The heat outside was first countered with a grape and
elderflower teaser, while the first starter appeared in the shape of fresh mint
crostini. The tot who, like any kid his age, shies from veggies, looked pleased
with how the fresh mint and mushy tomatoes gave an exciting kick to the crunchy
toasts. He paired them with his fresh watermelon juice and reminded me once
that he will definitely have chocolate mousse!
Next up was the Lamb and Chilli Nachos, a snack that came
accompanied with Mexican salsa and sour cream. They looked pretty simple but
going by Bono’s reaction, they clearly were winners. Spicy lamb curry on top of
crispy nachos, which were then topped with molten cheese and jalapeno.
Little
could we imagine that my five-year-old’s lunch for the day would comprise of a
whole plate of fabulous Lamb Chilli Nachos that he wouldn’t even share with his
dear parents after the first helping!
While the Chorizo sliders looked appealing, they didn’t
really taste as much. We would rather give more points to the fresh watermelon
and feta salad with honey mustard dressing. But the most comforting dish after
that was the vegetable pesto, which was assorted veggies in a warm broth of
creamy pesto sauce. While the husband said it could have been served cold, I
preferred the warm avatar. It reminded me of the humble khichdi that Ma made.
Another nice main was the Fried River Sole, basted with a
brown balsamic sauce and served with creamed jacket potatoes and greens. The
fish was fresh and the sauce was lipsmacking. The mister also had a helping of shrimps
in a paprika sauce with poached eggs on toast. And he said the prawns were
perfectly cooked.
Filled to the brim, I could make space for a warm carrot
cake, while the child got his promised chocolate mousse topped with strawberry
slush. He went home a happy child. And we parents decided that we would
certainly be back for more.
P.S. The Crumble was over even before we could think of a picture. Do order one when you visit!
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