That Pigeon Dish Haunts My Dreams... And 2024 Perfected It! ποΈβ¨
π Trivet (London) Three years running, this Michelin-starred gem keeps calling me back for their legendary pigeon - and this year? CHEF'S KISS! π β¨ The Redemption Arc: 2022: Mind-blowing first encounter π€― 2023: Good but not transcendent π 2024: *PERFECTION* - that sweet spot between bloody and overdone π¨βπ³β‘ π½οΈ 2024's Standouts: ποΈ The Pigeon: β’ Whole bird utilized (breasts, thighs, offal sauce) β’ Textural symphony in every bite π» β’ Finally matched 2022's magic! π π Morel Starter: β’ "One must have morels" philosophy π§ β’ Chicken oyster surprise (juiciest bit!) π β’ (But plating needs TLC π¦) π¦ Scottish Langoustine: β’ Sashimi-grade sweetness π£ β’ Controversial Cajun chickpeas (weird but works?) π€ π Quirky Bits: β’ Possibly the only 2* with proper fries? π β’ Blood orange-fennel side = zing! π β’ That life-changing red wine suggestion π· π‘ Why We Keep Returning: β’ Γ la carte freedom (no tiny tasting portions!) π β’ Jonny Lake's KFC-grandpa energy π΄π¨βπ³ β’ That "I'm actually full" Michelin rarity π€° π° Damage: Β£170pp (worth every penny for THOSE moments) #MichelinObsession #PigeonPerfection #LondonFineDining #SpecialOccasion #ChefWorship #FoodMemories #WinePairing #TrivetTales #GourmetJournal #LondonFoodie