"I am so surprised by some of the negative reviews on TA, the complete opposite of my experience meeting a friend for lunch today. I emailed Turners Wines asking as to vegan options and if their bread contained soya or not (I'm allergic) I had a great response suggesting a vegan platter, with homemade buckwheat pancakes, in lieu of bread.I arrived and was shown to our table by Steve, who I think is one of the owners, who said chef Matthew had planned a vegan feast and gave me a handwritten menu which included saffron and sunblush tomato arancini, mushroom and spinach stuffed buckwheat pancakes, houmous, artichokes, olives, beetroot slaw and salad. When my vegan feast arrived, I was blown away by Matthew's care and attention, to ensure I had a tasty filling lunch and loved the presentation. The arancini were delicious with a crunchy texture, as they were coated in ground almonds (I will be stealing that clever idea). The buckwheat pancakes were like Indian dosas, aerated with tiny bubbles, making them so light. The pudding was equally delicious, perfectly roasted plums, pineapple and pear, with rose syrup and toasted almonds. The flavour of rose can be dominating and I am not keen on sickly sweet syrups, but the balance of both was spot on, the syrup really complimented the fruit.I find that when I enquire about vegan options, its the family run independents, who really rise to the challenge and in this case, Turners really came up trumps. I was thoroughly spoiled and I intend to return with my husband for lunch sometime."
