Lord and Lady Lucan joined us for dinner on friday night and we went out to what must be Perthshire's smallest restaurant. I'd never been to the fairly newly opened "Apron Stage" in Stanley before - but was very impressed, we had a lovely evening. On Friday evening the restaurant was quite full (all three tables!) and so to describe the place as "cosy" would be to underestimate it! The minute kitchen was almost in the dinning room itself and the three people worked hard, producing and serving lovely food, despite virtually standing on top of each other. I was intrigued by the name until I saw the place and the way the kitchen opens into the dining area giving the audience/dinners a comprehensive view of the actors/chefs.
The menu was pretty varied considering how few people the place can hold, with a good range of starters and deserts and two main courses available. It wasn't cheap - working out at about £35/head including drinks, but was really good food, well presented, by friendly people in a great little restaurant. We'll be going back - once we've saved up again!
It turns out that the people who run it, used to own "Let's Eat" a long-established Perth restaurant. It seems that they have freed themselves from the hassles of running a big town centre restaurant, and are evidently enjoying running this tiny little gem out in the country.
I'm kind of hoping they also had a very in your face Spanish guitar player to add to the intimate atmosphere.
ReplyDeleteSadly no, although ironically the manager did mention that they were sick of all the happy customers and that they were looking for a solo accoustic blues act who could perform a soul-destroyingly miserable set for them.
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