Father's Day lunch at the Queen Victoria Hotel, V&A Waterfront

The Menu

Pomegranate Martini with elderflower and Bombay Sapphire

Clare and Lynne listening to Alton van Biljon's description of the menu

Chicory, pickled pear, Stilton & roasted hazelnut salad with sorrel dressing

Wild mushroom ragout on puff pastry, fine green beans, bearnaise and truffle crisps

Mullineux Syrah 2008 being decanted

The main course is served

Duck confit risotto with citrus and herb potpourri

Hazelnut crusted scallops on braised baby fennel and cauliflower puree with curry oil;

Panfried loin of venison, parsley mash, carrot puree and turnip gratin

Licorice macaroons with tangerine jelly

Coconut pannacotta with lime sorbet and passionfruit coulis

a 15 year old Joseph Barry brandy for Dad

Alton and Resident Manager Bobby Pringle  talking to us after lunch

The view down to the central foyer

A look via the mirror at the Presidential Suite

A part of the vast Presidential bathroom