After five days in the office, I was counting down the hours to get into the kitchen at Bonnie and Wild. It was an epic night. Thanks to a wine matching menu, 30 of the 80 covers went out in one go…no mean feat with just three of us in the kitchen.
But by the comments from diners meandering through the kitchen, I think it’s fair to say that we pulled it off. One lady actually stopped by to smell (pretty much inhale) the homemade tomato chutney…though that was probably down to the quantity of booze she’d ploughed through rather than the brilliance of the chutney.
So, here’s what we were cooking up in the kitchen – it was mainly down to the chef Iain, though I’m taking total credit for the scallops…having probably only cooked about 15 in my life until Friday, I pan fried about 180 in a single evening – the best way perfect the art…!
pheasant terrine and apple chutney (tasted a gazillion times better than it looks - I'd go as far as saying the best thing on the menu on Friday)
The restaurant is open from 7pm every Friday and Saturday. The venue is laid out mainly in booths for 4 and 6.
To make a reservation book online here
alternatively you can send an e-mail to:[email protected]
Please note the restaurant is CASH ONLY & BYOB (£29 for three courses).
The Bonnie & Wild / M. Manze
74 Chapel Market, Islington, London N1 9ER
Ohhhh this is just up the road from me! I might have to take a nice Autumn walk up and check this out in the next few week!
Absolutely! …I’m a little biased—but it’s a guaranteed super night! x
This spot looks cozy and wonderful - delightful food!