…I would go to the Butcher’s Arms in Priors Hardwick, South Warwickshire, England.

I would have dinner with my husband, after a lovely drive through the English countryside. From Whitney, near Oxford, you drive north to Banbury, and turn right at the cross. Through the lanes for another 4 or 5 miles and arrive in Priors Hardwick.

For Starters, I would have Homemade Pâté – A smooth homemade chicken liver pâté served with rustic toast and plum chutney, and Big Al would probably have Fresh Asparagus – Poached and served with parmesan shavings and hollandaise sauce.
For the Main Course, I would have Roast Saddle of Balmoral Venison – Sliced and served with redcurrant jelly and roast new rosemary coated potatoes served with seasonal vegetables, although it would be difficult to choose between that and Rack of Cornish Lamb Dijonnaise – Lamb coated with mustard and herbs and served with creamy mash potatoes and gravy and seasonal vegetables. Big Al would have a hard time deciding between Baked Fillet of Salmon – Served in a creamy asparagus sauce and new potatoes, and Grilled Dover Sole – Served on or off the bone with new potatoes, both served with seasonal vegetables.
For Dessert, Big Al would have a selection of freshly made hot and cold desserts from the trolley, and I would have a selection of cheeses from the trolley – served with biscuits, celery and grapes.

Then we would go sit in the Orange Room (with potted baby orange trees) and have coffee and brandy.

You can find the menu and directions at http://www.thebutchersarms.com/index.html