Festive Foodie Treats! Healthy, delicious, free range and locally sourced food is very much the emphasis at The <strong>Lichfield</strong> Pantry so <strong>Citylife</strong> was delighted to be asked to try the latest menu. From humble beg<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>gs operat<strong>in</strong>g from a small cab<strong>in</strong> as a zerowaste supplier of dried food and groceries <strong>in</strong> April 2019, The <strong>Lichfield</strong> Pantry, based at The Plant Plot Garden Centre, has s<strong>in</strong>ce gone from strength-to-strength. Today, the eatery provides a warm, welcom<strong>in</strong>g and family-friendly atmosphere <strong>in</strong> a modern environment set <strong>in</strong> the rustic surrounds of a barn-style venue. It offers a wide selection of delicious food items to choose from, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g an array of tantalis<strong>in</strong>g weekday breakfasts as well as a list of daily specials, which change on a weekly basis, and feature such delights as sourdough sandwiches, wraps, cheese scones, pies of the day and homemade soups. <strong>Citylife</strong>’s Helen is a big brekkie fan and so she opted for the Full English Breakfast which <strong>in</strong>cluded two rashers of bacon, sausage and a slice of black pudd<strong>in</strong>g, all of which is locally sourced from Smith & Ellis butchers <strong>in</strong> Fradley. Accompany<strong>in</strong>g this was a pot of beans, a fried tomato, a crispy hash brown, oven baked mushrooms and a free-range fried egg, along with a slice of either thick-cut white or brown bloomer toast and butter (a vegetarian option is also available upon request). Delicious, fresh and the perfect start to a busy day, it didn’t take much to polish off this feast! If you want someth<strong>in</strong>g a little different to a Full English for breakfast, Sam and the team can cater to you too! Offer<strong>in</strong>g freshly-made alternatives of pancakes, eggs/beans/sausage on toast, breakfast sandwiches of sausage or bacon, or even a cont<strong>in</strong>ental-style breakfast. On weekend morn<strong>in</strong>gs, why not take advantage of the <strong>Lichfield</strong> Pantry’s special deal and treat yourself to a tasty pastry and a cup of coffee or tea for only £5 per person? The fresh pastries are supplied by Baba's Cook & Bakehouse, which is also located at The Plant Plot, and are a taste sensation to say the least! <strong>Citylife</strong>’s Rebecca fancied a spot of brunch and therefore chose a slice of sourdough (also from Baba’s Cook & Bakehouse) topped with ooz<strong>in</strong>g creamy melted brie and caramelised onion marmalade, and drizzled with balsamic dress<strong>in</strong>g, with a green side salad and little cup of carrot and coriander soup. A heart warm<strong>in</strong>g meal that is perfect for a lunchtime snack and ideal for fuell<strong>in</strong>g up on a chilly day! The <strong>Lichfield</strong> Pantry also caters for the smaller members of the family with a selection of excit<strong>in</strong>g children’s breakfasts, as well as supply<strong>in</strong>g separate gluten-free and vegetarian menus too, cater<strong>in</strong>g for all tastes and dietary requirements. A regularly chang<strong>in</strong>g specials board is also available, plus a festive specials board will start from mid-<strong>November</strong> runn<strong>in</strong>g until 23rd December, and will <strong>in</strong>clude such delights as roast turkey and stuff<strong>in</strong>g bap, homemade sweet potato nut roast and, back by popular demand, the famous festive oatcakes (filled with turkey, bacon, brie and cranberry). Book<strong>in</strong>g is highly recommended, especially at weekends, to avoid disappo<strong>in</strong>tment – r<strong>in</strong>g 01543 253066 to reserve your table. W<strong>in</strong>ter open<strong>in</strong>g hours are: Mon-Thurs 9am – 3.30pm; Fri 9am – 4pm; Sat 9am – 4.30pm; Sun 9.30am - 4pm. Breakfasts served from 9am- 11.30am and lunch until 3pm. Cakes/dr<strong>in</strong>ks served all day. The <strong>Lichfield</strong> Pantry Café & Deli can be found at The Plant Plot Garden Centre, Stafford Road, <strong>Lichfield</strong>, WS13 8JA. Alternatively visit www.thelichfield pantry.co.uk to f<strong>in</strong>d out more. D<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g Out - A City of Flavours
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