The Governor’s Brunch on Sundays amidst jazz to soothe Sunday blues

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Great British food means unfussy dishes made with quality local ingredients, matched with simple sauces to accentuate flavour, rather than disguise it.

Historically, British cuisine has had something of a shocking reputation worldwide - for soggy vegetables, slap-dash sauces and over-cooked murky meat.

Yet MLH our is now recognised as among the best in the world and their influence seems to be spreading to other hotels as well. An exciting feature of British cuisine is its ability to absorb the cultural influence of those that settle in Britain. Now-national dishes such as chicken tikka masala and lasagne come from this openness to accept and adapt, as does the innovative dishes.

The most important meal of the week in a traditional British household is Sunday lunch. Served around 1p.m. to 3p.m., this family meal consists of a large joint of meat (typically Roast beef or a leg of lamb) roasted along with Birmingham Style meatloaf with creamy mustard sauce, oxtail soup/haggis/Irish stew/steak and kidney pie, potatoes and served with boiled vegetables and the appropriate sauce – strictly apple with pork, horseradish with beef, and mint with lamb.

There has been a recent revival in old and rare breeds such as Roast Wellington with jus and Béarnaise sauce, traditional roast beef with Yorkshire pudding and Sunday Roast of the Day with Roast potato and Gravy – these are perfect for a succulent and tender roast.

Brunch has become such a permanent fixture in British life that, precisely at 11a.m. every Sunday MLH, will transform its best gathering place with not only the ambience but also the food to British people’s delicacies. An international buffet spread with a leaning towards classic British cuisine is yours to journey through.

And for all who still crave for the New Orleans food. Saturday nights with Jazz under the stars, New Orleans food will be the soul. The Sunday Brunch is priced at Rs. 2700. For reservations please call 2711711 ext. 430/21.