At midday I kept a dental hygienist’s appointment with Bronya at Birchfield Dental Practice, after which we brunched at New Forest Emporium Café at Newlands Manor Farm.
As is now customary, Jackie produced the photographs.
Here are the Brunch and Lunch Menus;
a selection of interior views;
various wall decorations and
artefacts;
cakes on display;
and containers on the tables.
Our choices were cooked to order. Therefore there was a more than acceptable wait balanced against the quite superb quality of the very fresh food at most reasonable prices.
Jackie pointed out that the cheddar in her tuna and cheese panini was mature – not the bland variety one would normally expect.
This was perfectly matched by the taste of the ingredients in my Big Beauty Breakfast. Where else would I find cherry vine tomatoes and sublimely tasting mushrooms with sausages of the quality of those of Ferndene on a café plate.
The service was friendly and efficient. The waitress, a former nurse, offered to help each of us out of our very low armchairs – I availed myself of this and it was most professionally done.
Local radio was playing on the radio.
While we were waiting Jackie had also wandered around the outside.
Afterwards we took a trip to Hatchet Pond and back.
The first five of these pictures are Jackie’s; the next four, mine.
This evening we dined on scrambled egg, baked beans, salad, and toast.
I love the vintage touches in the decor. The Veggie One looks tempting.
Thank you very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Such a neat place with so many artefacts and such peaceful surroundings.
Thank you very much, Zakiah
Both meals literally look good enough to eat. Now I’m hungry. Hope the dental visit also went well.
Thanks very much, Pat
Wow, I would like to sample the food at this new location, the menu is great! Lovely photos today, guys! ????❤️
Thanks very much from us both, John
You are welcome, guys! ☺️
A great combined photography effort. Keep them coming.
Thanks very much from each of us, Chrissy
It looks like a wonderful place–delightful furnishings, delicious food, and dedicated service, too. I’d like to eat there!
Thanks very much, Merril
I like the focus on the individual lily.
Thanks very much, Tootlepedal
A great set of photos from you both! Lunch sounds wonderful, and the service excellent. You seem to have lots of good choices for eating out not far from home.
We are definitely spoilt for choice. And we are currently receiving a plethora of Indian takeaway leaflets. Thank you very much from us both, Lavinia.
Your English breakfast looked like a perfect size for portions. I’ve seen other photos of this breakfast where the quantities of food were perfect for a heavy laborer.
Thank you very much, Doug. In my more active years that would have been my kind of portion
Mine, too! One time in my 30s, I wondered how many McDonalds Big Mac hamburgers and large fries I could eat and managed three of each with a large Coke. I gag to think of it now! One of those sandwiches with small fries and Coke are too much now.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Mac
That looks like such a good value❣️
It certainly is exceptional, Val. Thank you very much
A scrumptious looking lunch, and the water lilies at Hatchet Pond look spectacular Derrick
Thank you very much, Ivor
The eatery looks wonderful. And the photos too. We are getting ready for our visit to Germany.
Thank you very much, Lakshmi
You are both very good at leaving a positive impression of your eating places of choice. Lovely pictures all. You have been omitting your beverages of late … given up?
First a lingering cold then antibiotics. Anne. Thank you very much.
Beautiful water lilies
Thanks very much, Sylvie
That looks an excellent breakfast Derrick.
Thanks very much, Andrew. It was perfect
Oh! Wonderful photos, Jackie and Derrick! What a beautiful place to dine…beautiful outside and inside! Inside has such cool decor, artwork, place settings…oh, and the food! Can’t forget that food! 🙂
I’ll have The Small Veggie Breakfast, please!
(((HUGS))) ❤️❤️
Thank you very much from each of us, Carolyn XX
Thanks for sharing a lovely day. Even the small breakfast is large! I see you went for the full Monty.
It had to be done, Sherry. Thanks very much
I like the sound of that BLT.
Someone on the next table had. It was a plentiful meal in itself. Thanks very much, GP
Lovely photos and the new eatery looks cozy, and the food looks delicious!
Thank you very much, Eugi
You’re welcome, Derrick.
As you say, it never rains but it pours copy for SD. Thank you, Derrick.
It looks lovely. The only time I’ve had tomatoes on the vine served with breakfast was at a newly opened up market garden centre restaurant last year
Much appreciated, Sue
Mmmm … that one looks like it’s worth a return visit
Oh, yes. Thanks very much, Jan
That place looks cozy!
Thanks very much, Barbara
I love little places like this, simple not over priced and not packed with people.
Thanks very much, Diane
Looks like a lovely place but maybe they should change the chairs 🙂
There were a couple of others that would have done, but we didn’t notice them until we’d sat down 🙂 Thank you very much, Riba
You can never have too many great cafes, pubs and restaurants and you seem to be blessed.
We really are – a great benefit of living in a holiday location. Thanks very much, Sheree
Great post with interesting art and nature. Good job all around.
Thanks very much, Flow