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Archive for April, 2008

The Black Swan at Ockham Reviewed

SUSAN ROGERS VISITED THE BLACK SWAN, OCKHAM, SURREY AND IS DISAPPOINTED
Date of Visit 25/04/08
What a disappointment! Bearing in mind the menu prices were on average £8
for a starter and £15 for a main, we had great hopes for the newly
refurbished so-called gastro pub.
We were served with a not very chilled glass of Chablis […]

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NEW ELECTROLUX ISLAND BARBECUE TAKES OUTDOOR DINING TO ANOTHER LEVEL

Electrolux, the leading home appliance group, is taking outdoor dining to a new level with the launch of its luxury Island Barbecue. The latest addition to the company’s range of premium barbecue grills, the Island Barbecue is the most innovative and stylish outdoor grill available […]

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Nobles Restaurant - reviewed by Gemma Skillett
Nobles Restaurant
17 High Street,
Battle,
East Sussex.
TN33 0AE
I have visited Nobles on a number of occasions - most recently last
weekend.
The welcome is always friendly and professional, and the
restaurant is well laid out and spotlessly clean. The menu incorporates a
good range of tastes using locally sourced and seasonal produce, and is
beautifully […]

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This is a new one on Foodie - a Physical Fitness Restaurant - from New York of course
What a clever idea……
How long until we see something like this in the UK?
For more than a decade, the bright orange vests have been a constant presence across midtown Manhattan; young guys on bikes in navy sweatshirts with […]

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THE GLASSHOUSE GOES FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH!
Contemporary restaurant – the Glasshouse is celebrating a double accolade in as many weeks!
Set in the heart of the New Forest, the restaurant has been independently recognised and awarded 2 AA rosettes. Increasingly renowned for its exceptional cuisine the restaurant uses locally sourced, high quality ingredients to provide an […]

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Heston Blumenthal, coming to a Little Chef near you
This has been reported in a number of places — so I wont rehash it here — but the Mighty Heston Blumenthal is spending some time away from his groundbreaking ‘The Fat Duck‘ in order to revitalise a faded British icon - The LITTLE CHEF
The outcome, which […]

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Bar 166, Horsforth, Leeds - Reviewed by Miles Lawson
We visited Bar 166 for a Wedding Aniversary meal with a party of 5.
We received a warm welcome on arrival and shown to our table. Coats were taken by the waiter.
We ordered a bottle of house red and white for the table and were pleasantly surprised […]

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The Etiquette of Afternoon Tea

The Etiquette of Afternoon Tea
This is a video from America - It appears that Afternoon Tea, that most British of pastimes is now growing in popularity stateside as an alternative to the business breakfast or lunch. Etiquette coach Syndi Seid offers some simple guidelines for proper tea table manners.
It is more amusing than informative in […]

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Linthwaite House Hotel Appoints Paul Peters as New Head Chef
Linthwaite House Hotel, the 27 bedroomed boutique hotel set in 14 acres of gardens overlooking Lake Windermere, has appointed Paul Peters as the new Head Chef of its 50 cover, fine dining restaurant.
Peters is one of the new generation of talented young chefs who, prior […]

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Phil Vickery, Celebrity chef
Everybody loves a good pud! From homemade apple pie to granny’s spotted dick or mum’s treacle tart, everyone’s a winner. But how often do you make home-made puds and do you really know where to start?
Well don’t panic! Celebrity chef Phil Vickery is here to save the day. Over the coming months […]

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