Roman Virtues

I have been asked many questions about my involvement with Odeon Cinemas’ luxury ‘movies with meals’ project, the Lounge. One of the most intriguing is the notion that I might try and theme the meals in accordance with some of the films. This would present a challenge. Some films might be comparatively easy: The Artist could have something French, light and airy – quenelles, perhaps – and The Iron Lady would undoubtedly feature halibut as she seemed to be looking forward to it so much. I daresay I could come up with something for W.E. (cold fish?) although Shame and Warhorse might well prove more problematic. The one complete shoo-in would be a puntarella salad with Coriolanus.