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Welcome to Ripon
The city of Ripon is located in North Yorkshire on the River Ure. Ripon is a beautiful market town that was founded over 1300 years ago, and is famous as an old Cathedral City where monasteries have stood since the 17th Century.
The old city of Ripon is filled with shops, cafes, restaurants, and pubs, and also boasts many historical buildings and museums, including Ripon Cathedral, the Wakeman�s House, Studley Royal, Fountains Abbey and Ripon Spa Gardens where a Victorian bandstand is set.
A market is held every Thursday on the Ripon market square next to its 300 year old Obelisk, where the Hornblower will sound his horn at 9 o�clock every night.
Ripon is wonderfully located in the heart of the countryside, so there�s always plenty to do. Whether it�s a leisurely walk along the canal or through the Dales, a day at the museums or a night out on the tiles, Ripon has everything you could ever want right on its doorstep.
For information on upcoming events please follow this link to view the Ripon Calendar, or select the links to the left of the page to
view more information about Ripon and it's history.
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Thursday 11th October 2007 -
Thursday October 18th "A Taste of Autumn" at Lockwoods Restaurant
 Autumn is a time of change. In the restaurant our thoughts turn to chestnuts, root vegetables, warming braised dishes, venison, game and the last of the fruits. This menu presents the best of autumn.
Venison Carpaccio, Black Olives & Capers.
Venison from Holme Farmed Venison near York in a dish inspired by Rosemary Shrager while at Amhuinnsuidhe Castle.
Wine Accompaniment: Colo Elosegi, Spain.
A Fresh, medium weighted country wine showing soft fruited
Tempranillo akin to a young rioja, and light to not overpower the venison and artichoke.
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Artichoke Veloute, Wild Mushrooms & White Truffle Oil.
A velvety artichoke veloute with Wild Mushrooms very much in season and the pungency of truffle oil.
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Mackerel Fillet, Stir Fried Parsnips & Apples, Mustard Nut Dressing.
An autumn catch of plump mackerel landed at Whitby, and parsnip & Apples are reaching their prime
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Pan Roast Breast of Pheasant, Honey Roast Shallots, Chestnuts, Spinach & Potato, Red Wine Jus.
The pheasant season begins October 1st and the first birds are coming through, honey roast shallots and in season chestnuts provide a warmth and depth to this dish
Wine Accompaniment:Frontaria, Quinta do Portal, 2001.
Made from the three port grapes, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz and Touriga National. This wine is full bodied with ripe berry colour and aromas with a toasty finish from nine months in French oak.
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Blackberry & Apple Crumble, Cr�me Anglaise.
A classic autumn/winter dish using the last of the berry fruits in abundance at this time of year and Egremont Russet apples which blend together perfectly with a touch of spice
�29 per Head
Including Two Wine Tastings
Lockwoods CafeBar and Restaurant
83 North Street
Ripon
HG4 1DP
Tel: 01765 607555
E.mail: [email protected]
www.lockwoodsrestaurant.co.uk
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