Yesterday we made the trip over the bridge in to South Wales to eat at the Foxhunter in the small village of Nantyderry near to Abergavenny.  It is run by chef Matt Tebbutt (who you may know from the TV shows Market Kitchen, Great British Menu and guest presenter of Saturday Kitchen).  The Foxhunter is in the middle of countryside in a peaceful part of South Wales.  Having visited a couple times before we knew what to expect – a relaxed atmosphere in a country restaurant/pub setting, good service and great food.  Matt’s in to his foraging (he was kind enough to tell me where to find salsify nearby on a previous visit) so there is often wild seasonal food on the menu.

The fresh herb focaccia that came before our meals was tasty with a salty glaze (very moreish).  Between the four of us in our party we sampled quite a few dishes – these are the dishes that particularly stood out:

S: Char-grilled duck hearts, cauliflower pure, meat juices & truffle oil (a meaty rather than offaly taste, really enhanced by the BBQ grilled flavour) – photo below

M: Grilled lemon sole, baby potatoes, brown shrimp, capers & brown butter

D: Poached rhubarb & polenta crumble, clotted cream (had some orange in it which worked incredibly well with the rhubarb)

If you want to get away from it all whilst enjoying seasonal food cooked well, you won’t be disappointed.