Tags: British
Oftentimes just referred to as Hotpot (all one word, so as not to confuse it with the Chinese Cuisine of the same name).

Although this simple stew has been around the UK for 100s of years, since the mid-twentieth century it has gained notoriety thru its exposure on the British Soap "Coronation Street"... notably Betty's Hotpot as served at the Rover's Return Inn is now known the world over.

Where to get Lancashire Hotpot
Comments




2009 Apr 19
Ok, so maybe it was a Crock Pot [it's a "Guinness Steak and Mushroom Crock" at D'arcy McGee's -ED]... who cares, we are not at the Rover's waiting for on of Betty's!!!

A crowd of us went out to D'arcy McGee's in Bells Corners on Saturday night. I had the "crock pot" tender pieces of beef in a gravy that had something to do with Guiness with creamy mashed potates tucked in with it and grilled vegetables on the side. Oh.. I almost forgot the "baised" button mushrooms in the gravy. In case some of you didn't catch it in my 1st review of Isobel's cupcakes - I use the word "Yummy" and that's a thumbs up in my book. I ate every lick!!! the only thing missing was a piece of bread the sop up what I could manage to get to stay on my fork.

It was funny - NOBODY - at our table shared!!! I call that funny... I could almost picture it, everyone's arm in front of the plates... almost guarding their food - oh memories... God Love my Mother after giving birth eleven times... so that picture is real... every man or woman for themselves.

My hubby and his buddy had the Halibut - both thought it to be great!! Neither offered a taste - both commented on what a great deal at $15.99. A bunch had the fish and chips.... the comment... will be back - Very good etc... (I am a Lapointe's fan (Cod), I will have to go back and give D'arcy's Haddock a try.

My sister had the Beef pieces in an iron skillet with puff pastry... talk about puff - WOW - it was hugh, she couldn't finish it and her hubby was too full to take it on.

Our waitress, very good - Alyssa - she was honest, quick and kept up with us... and that's saying something.

One of the clan had the volcano cake, smelled Yummy but I'll have to reserve that comment til I try it myself. Personally I don't mix wine and dessert... there is just something wrong with that. With that said, the red house was fine, forget what it was now... but was smooth enough and didn't break the bank.

All in all, I'd definitly recommend. Food very good, service very good and we were even lucky enough go on a night with live entertainment - all age groups around which was nice to see as well.

Sincerely,

the Food Aficionado