Deer + Almond

I have mixed emotions about a restaurant with an ever-evolving menu. On one hand, it keep things fresh and exciting with new dishes to try all the time. But on the other hand, I tend to fall in love with certain things so when I come back to visit only to find out they've moved and are now screening my phone calls it's a little upsetting. I've been to Deer + Almond twice now and never ordered the same dish so it's always love at first sight for me. 

Smoked lamb ragout with mint chutney, harissa yogurt, and sheep feta over panelle which is a fried chickpea fritter of Sicilian origin (tasted a little like fried tofu to this Asian girl).

Malfatti with sage, parmesan, tomato sauce and pine nuts. Malfatti are like little spinach and ricotta cheese-filled dumplings with a texture close to gnocchi except I found the outer layer is ultra-thin so you don't get as much doughiness as gnocchi and you really get to savour the tasty filling. 

Falafel served with burnt eggplant, cauliflower and tomato bruschetta. I've never met a falafel ball I didn't like and this was no exception. 

Both the lamb and malfatti were super delicious and I might have to make a trip back before they eventually decide to run away together. 

DG