Stem
WHAT IS THE OFFER?
Three course a la carte menu for £35.
Stem are also offering a drink and a snack for £15 for walk-ins only during the festival.
WHEN IS IT AVAILABLE?
Lunch
10th, then 15 - 17th October
22 - 24th October
Dinner
12 - 17th October
19th - 24th October
WHAT’S ON THE MENU?
SNACK + A DRINK DEAL £15
Native Oyster + Caesar Bloody Mary
Native oyster, spicy bloody mary granita / tomato, oyster brine, habanero tincture
House Pickles + Dirty Martini
House pickles, curd, dill / Booth’s gin, house pickling brine, dill oil drops
Tempura Gherkin + Jalapeno Old Fashioned
Tempura Gherkins, jalapeno mayo / white rum, jalapeno simple syrup, saline
Crouquettes + Sage and Elderflower Spritz
Mac + cheese, jalapeno chutney Salt cod, smoked roe yoghurt Confit pork + mustard, burnt apple purée/ Sage infused elderflower liqueur, prosecco, soda
Three course a la carte menu for £35.
Venison tartare, blackberry gel, crispy kale, egg yolk puree, toasted yeast
Poached chalk stream trout, gherkin salsa, salt and vinegar batter scraps, dill mayonnaise
Rainbow Beetroot, whipped ricotta, rye croutons, smoked almonds.
Choice of main
Creedy Carver Duck, thyme and lavender honey, buttered turnips, quince puree
Stone bass, steamed mussels, cauliflower puree, roasted bone sauce, parsley oil
Stem pasta, roasted Pumpkin, truffle and wild mushroom, Twineham grange cheese
Choice of dessert
Dark chocolate mousse, malt barley ice cream chocolate crumb.
Apple and blackberry crumble tart, custard ice cream.
Selection of Sussex cheeses, quince, seeded crackers (£7 sup)
HOW DO I BOOK?
Please book online mentioning OctoberBest in the booking notes. Walk-ins will be available but are limited, so booking is strongly encouraged.
IS THERE A DEPOSIT OR CANCELLATION FEE?
No deposit is required, but Stem will require card details to complete the booking. There is a 48-hour cancellation policy. Bookings cancelled within this time are subject to a £35pp non-transferable fee.
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OctoberBest is an annual restaurant festival which is directly linked to the Brighton’s Best Restaurants Dome Award winners of that same year. Winners of One, Two and Three Domes, as well as those awarded a Local Favourite rating are invited to participate. During one designated fortnight in October, each restaurant offers diners a special menu which best showcases their food. It’s a great opportunity for restaurants to attract new customers, and for diners to try somewhere new at a discounted price.
Food reviews are essential as they provide insights into dining experiences. They help consumers choose restaurants that meet their expectations and can influence a restaurant's reputation. Positive reviews can attract more customers, while negative ones can prompt improvements in service and quality.