Lavery's has a lot going for it. Pool tables? You got it… Widescreen Tvs? No problem… Live music? Done… Kangaroo steaks? Coming right up. One of the higher vertebrae in the backbone of Belfast's bar culture, Lavery's has got a new head chef with a refreshed lunch menu, featuring none other than Kangaroo steaks with garlic butter. It's a beautiful Tuesday afternoon, the birds are singing and I'm sitting outside in the blazing sunshine with my lunch partner in Lavery's al fresco seating area. Lunch arrived smartly, with a salmon that could have got work as a stunt double on Jaws for me, and a hefty Kangaroo steak and pasta dish for my lunch partner, whose eyes visibly lit up on the food's arrival. The surprisingly reasonably priced salmon slab was cooked to measured perfection. The flavoursome crispy exterior gave way to the moist tender flesh within like a piscine crème brûlée. It came served on a raft of crunchy vegetables and well-seasoned potatoes, and I struggled to find anything to not be completely delighted about. It's a cruel irony that Australia's major contribution to modern culture has so far been suicide-triggering soap operas and a Pink Floyd tribute band, all the while considering one or their best potential exports a pest. The Kangaroo put in a star performance that would shame any Oz dwelling actor. The portion I stole from my partner's plate – in the interests of a comprehensive review, of course – was one of the most flavour-dense meats I can remember eating. The mushroom infused noodles, wilted spinach and garlic butter made the dish a southern-hemispheric masterstroke. Lavery's does have a lot going for it, and with a new lunch menu like that, I'm considering moving in permanently. Every month, the Big List will be giving away a free lunch for two per issue in the establishments reviewed. To be in with a chance of winning a free lunch for you and a friend at The Garrick, simply answer the following question" What is a baby Kangaroo known as? Send your answers by email into win@thebiglist.co.uk with Lunch Club Comp in the subject header, and remember to include your name, address, and telephone number. Over 18s only. Closing Date is the 27/06/09 – usual terms and conditions apply.
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