To tackle a restaurant with the epic reputation of
The Spotted Pig, one needs to break it down piece by piece.
MeatWhat is there really to say about meat? Although the menu called for a topping of Roquefort, I declined, opting for a more purist approach to burger eating. What I didn’t know what that the cheese was the end of the deal. Generally, I tend to prefer a little lettuce, tomato, or other dressings that let me forget that I’m eating another (once-living) animal, but there were none to be had. The meat at The Spotted Pig is rich for sure, delicious in the first three bites and too much for me to handle in the subsequent fifteen. A word to the wise, the burgers err on the side of rare, so if you like yours with minimal pink, order on the side of well done.
BunTen points for aesthetic beauty. The buns are toasted and come with a criss-cross of grill marks across the top. Good coverage of the beef patty and a nice flavor make for an excellent accent to the burger itself.
FriesThe fries are shoestring, yes, but they are also piled as high as a mountain! Unconventionally seasoned with fried garlic slices and fresh rosemary, these french fries are definitely worth the difficulty factor that always affects your shoestring-eating experience.
DrinkA Porkslap Ale! Appropriate to the name of the establishment.
AmbianceThis is definitely a “table for two” kind of place. Very cozy and very tight - good for snuggling up close to that someone special. The decor is entirely pig-themed - fun and kitschy, if nothing else.
