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Robert Carrier Has Died
9 July 2006
The man that the term celebrity chef was probably first created for, Robert Carrier, has died at eighty two; he was an extremely accomplished chef, restaurateur and cookery book writer.
New Orchid Blooms In Rugby
28 June 2006
This week the well known Thai Orchid group opened their latest restaurant in Rugby; they are renowned for the quality of their food and service, this new outlet is no exception to the rule, with a menu that delights the palate and tempts the taste buds, all served in a delightfully gracious Thai manner.
English Fizz Fit For The Queen
15 June 2006
An English sparkling wine has been awarded the privilege of toasting Her Majesty the Queen’s 80th birthday as a part of the ‘Great British Menu’ quest. RidgeView’s Merret Grosvenor has been chosen to accompany the very special lunch being held at the Mansion House on June 15th to mark Her Majesty the Queen's 80th birthday.
Paris Goes Italian
8 June 2006
Well known upmarket chef Patrick McDonald must be disappointed that his restaurant Paris in Birmingham’s Mailbox has unfortunately had a relatively short life; it has been sold to the fast expanding Strada group and has now reopened in its new style of good quality reasonably priced Italian food.
A Revolutionary Change After Twenty One Years At Clarke’s
25 May 2006
Sally Clarke, one of the most innovative, committed and successful owner chefs in Britain with her restaurant, Clarke’s in London’s Kensington, has stopped serving a menu with no choices in the evening, instead there is now a short selection of three dishes in each course.
Orrery Aiming To Pickett Up
14 May 2006
Having recently lost their Head Chef, Andre Garrett, to the newly revamped Galvin at Windows, which is opening later this year, Orrery - gastronomically probably the finest restaurant in the Conran stable - are replacing him with Allan Pickett, formerly of Aurora, where he was responsible for turning out a Modern European menu.
Allium Has Failed To Flower
25 April 2006
Despite having the hugely experienced Anton Edelmann, ex-Savoy Hotel, as Executive Chef, it would appear that Allium restaurant in Dolphin Square, London, has decided to downsize considerably and change in the process.
Windows At The Hilton Getting Galvinised
18 April 2006
The well-known restaurant, with one of the finest views in London, Windows at the Hilton on Park Lane, is undertaking a radical chance of direction with the appointment of Chris Galvin as Executive Chef.
Will Paris Remain In Birmingham?
15 April 2006
The award-winning Paris Restaurant in Birmingham, created by top chef and restaurateur Pat McDonald over two and a half years ago, is rumoured to be on the verge of being sold.
Fags Out In Scotland
6 April 2006
Smoking has now been banned in restaurants, pubs and bars in Scotland; the complete ban came into force at the end of March, and makes Scotland the first part of Britain to bring this in, however, Wales and England are going to be following.
