Sunday Afternoon me and my Mother Kathleen decided to visit the Elysium to give it a try.
I don't normally go for a carvery unless it is with someone or mainly on special occasions.
I would challenge myself to eat everything on my oval plate.
This day was special, because my Mum came over to stay with me, She has been very busy Dog sitting and taking care of my dad who is not in the best of health at the moment.
I thought I would start by trying a place that never tried before.
I decided that we should go to the Elysium for the first time, I called them to reserve a seat just for two.
The woman's phone manner was spoken clearly and offered a booking slot available for around 2pm.
when we walked in, we were greeted by a polite waitress who advised us of a great seating spot with natural light of a window.
The colour theme was Modern and Fresh, Blacks and Glittering Silver wall paper got the attention of me Mum.
I asked the polite assistant for 2 glasses of ice and some sparkling water in the hope that it will not distract our taste bud from the flavors yet to cross our lips.
I have walking aids to get about so the waitress was very eager to assist me back with my plate.
When I have a tradition Carvery it has to be very fresh with all original flavors intact.
After the carving of meat is added to a plate, in my case it was Gammon and crackling.
Then follows in the order from my favorite:
- Yorkshire pudding (Large and Loud)
- Nice green Brussel sprouts
- Roasted Parsnips
- Roasted Potatoes
- Creamy Mash Potatoes
- Peas & Carrots
- Stuffing balls
- A boat of Thick Tasty onion Gravy
When I was asked if I was ready to have my food carried to the table she responded with
"I can bring a gravy boat to the table".
I felt like my eyes gleamed out lights of joy for a moment.
That right there, was a fantastic addition to the service that added a signature value that I had never experienced before and this really made me feel all warm and happy inside.
I guess food taste far better when you are Happy inside.
Just as I sit down, my oval Adventure on the plate was placed before me, with one question from the waitress " Can i get you anything else?"
Oh yes, Is there any chance I could get some Creamy horseradish?
She seemed new and was not sure, but she went to checkup on it.
She then returns with horseradish and smile because she knew she had made a difference.
"If staff are all treated in a good manner then their happiness will be contagious and will be spread to their costumers"
And this place had that warm vibe needed to make my custom valued.
As you can see in this Time lapse, even played back fast, it taken me a while to eat, I was not in a rush in this (perfect moment in time, Every flavor was there to savor and that needed my attention if am to really write a review that is honest and true.
Every item on the plate seemed like poetry in the form of flavors dancing around the tongue.
I felt like these were of poetry and art that, when combined, transforms into song.
After I finished, and my mother too.
We were asked " would ye like Dessert for your mother and you.
My eyes grew wider but my hunger was fixed,
The thought of sweet foods would leave my satisfaction mixed.
There was an option to take sweet treats away for later.
Maybe another time when my Hunger is wiser and my appetite was greater.
I politely said maybe another time,
And suddenly i realized i was living a rhyme.
I noticed their menu was greatly extensive,
With choice to offer that were not too expensive.
The atmosphere was down to earth and not in space.
The staff were pleasant and served with grace.
Will I be returning or will I not
Oh yes I will, to try the lot.
My next review that is to be
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