Archive for 'Shropshire'

Shropshire’s favourite Thai Chef, Suree Coates is celebrating the end of a very successful 2011 Clutching a string of awards for her innovative, creative and authentic cooking – self taught Suree Coates (pictured) who presides in the King and Thai Restaurant, in Broseley, just outside Ironbridge in Shropshire this year won ‘Best Curry Chef of [...]

Owner of the Lion Hotel in Shrewsbury, (Howard Astbury pictured left) who has left hundred’s of local suppliers unpaid, since he took over 5 yeas ago, has been forced to go into Voluntary Receivership, after building up debts of over £100,000. It was reported on Boxing Day on the font page of the local paper, [...]

With the BBC TV Masterchef the Professionals series well under way, with top chefs from across the UK, including the Midlands, fighting for survival to be crowned BBC Professional Masterchef 2011, Evesham can boasts its own finalist. Meet Jamie Barnett, a 27 year old chef with a passion for traditional English cooking.  You’ll find him [...]

Naples – An Educational Trip of Provenance “They taste great, but I bet they are not true authentic Neapolitan pizzas?” -  A comment made during a recent review of the new Italian Restaurant concession in Selfridges, Birmingham.  Two weeks later, my bags were packed and I was off for a visit to Naples, the ‘birth [...]

The King and Thai in Broseley, Shropshire, are winners of prestigious UK Thai Eatery – Asian Curry Restaurant of the Year Award At a star studded ceremony held at the London Lancaster Gate Hotel last night, over 400 restaurateurs, and industry specialists packed the opulent dining suite, to hear the nominees and lucky winners. The King and [...]

The King and Thai in Broseley, Shropshire are finalists for a prestigious National Award The National Asian Curry Awards are designed to recognise and reward excellence across the whole Asian dining sector in the UK. The awards will go to the establishment or person who, in the eyes of the panel of expert judges, has [...]

The Mystery of Port Philippe Boucheron asks ~ Do you know the Bishop of Norwich? The wine world is full of many strange customs. None of them are more archaic than the traditions surrounding drinking vintage Port.  Because the wine has been matured in its bottle there is always a great deal of sediment left [...]

A Shropshire Lad brings more local flavour to Hadley Park House Hotel Hadley Park House Hotel in Telford, Shropshire, has announced the arrival of a new Head Chef who, it is hoped, will take Dorrells Restaurant on to bigger, better and even tastier things. It’s a “homecoming” for 29-years-old Chef Mark Harris – himself ‘A [...]

The Restaurant Inspector is a new Channel 5 reality makeover show on struggling British restaurants. Host Fernando Peire, the director of London’s Ivy restaurant, goes undercover to sample the venues, food and service before revealing his identity and offering advice. Each restaurant has asked for his help, but will they find his drastic changes palatable? [...]

Fishmore Hall Hotel and Restaurant Award Ludlow – Shropshire Business Awards have recently announced boutique hotel, Fishmore Hall as the recent winners of the “Leisure and Tourism” award 2011. The hotel was one of four finalists within the Shropshire area and was presented with their award at a black-tie evening held at the Telford International [...]