23. Purnell's Tribute To Spaghetti Junction.

  In the past couple of days there has been notable publicity on local television stations which has drawn attention to a new dish coming out of Glynn Purnell's worthy kitchen. As usual it has the wit and appeal which places Glynn at the peak of our local cuisine.

  Purnell was asked to come up with a dish which commemorates the 50th anniversary of the beginning of work on 'Spaghetti Junction', the notorious Gravelley Hill roadway interchange, and, as might be expected, he delivered a splendidly delicious-looking and witty dish which deserved the attention it received. And yet, as with the best of food, it's a simple enough concept, wholly apt, and completely designed to drive the diner into a sense of total lust to try it out. 

  The dish is made up of potato and celeriac 'spaghetti' cooked in a cream sauce with a pinch of dried ginger in it and served with truffle shaved over it.

  I'm looking for a reservation in the near future at Purnell's in the hope that this dish is on the lunch menu.