Archive for 'Staffordshire'

The Asquith Restaurant and Ginger’s Bar by Glynn Purnell - Living up to expectations?
After The Asquith finally closed its doors at the beginning of 2011, Glynn Purnell promised us he would re-open his second restaurant with the original team, including Chef Chef Jason Eaves ‘in time’ -  As always, Glynn delivered [...]

BIRMINGHAM TOASTS ARRIVAL OF NEW CHAMPAGNE BAR
Birmingham’s most hotly anticipated leisure venue is to up the glamour stakes even further with the opening of a new £150,000 skyline champagne bar.
The sleek Laurent Perrier lounge will join Marco Pierre White’s new restaurant, offering stunning views of the city from the 25th floor of The Cube building [...]

A relaxed Marco Pierre White held a PR event for selected Birmingham journalists, hosted on Floor 7 of the impressive new Cube Building towering over the Mailbox.
We were there for ETM - read some of his answers in our interview with Marco Here

MICHELIN STAR CHEF PREPARES TO SHAKE UP BIRMINGHAM’S BAR AND RESTAURANT CULTURE
One of Birmingham’s finest Michelin star chefs, Glynn Purnell is about to fulfil one of his ambitions by opening an exclusive cocktail bar and restaurant in the heart of the city centre.
After The Asquith closed its doors at the beginning of 2011, Glynn promised [...]

FISHMORE HALL AWARDED 2 BRILLIANT ACCOLADES FROM THE AA
The AA has named Fishmore Hall in Ludlow, Shropshire as one of the Top Hotels in the British Isles.
The stunning, privately owned boutique hotel in the beautiful Shropshire countryside has been awarded an AA Inspector’s choice, with 3 prestigious red stars for outstanding accommodation, as well as [...]

This week saw us hosting some more journalists from London, who wanted to experience the ‘true taste of the region’ and to see what we are up to…well, we showed them - check out our new page documenting our ‘consume-ations’ HERE

July Chef Recipe: Courgette and Lemon Thyme Risotto with Tempura fried Courgette Flowers: by Chef Tom  Court of the Granary Hotel, Worcestershire:
July Restaurant Review: Moat House Acton Trussell, Staffordshire: by Philippe Boucheron
July Chef Profile: Michelin Chef Patron Andreas Antona, Simpsons, Birmingham
Latest Midlands Restaurant News Summary HERE

Staffordshire-based restaurant group chef has been awarded one of the most sought after culinary awards at a prestigious industry event.
Described as the “Chef Oscars”, Matt Davies, Group Executive Chef of the Lewis Partnership, was awarded the “Louis Cipolla National Chef of the Year Award”, which recognises excellence and achievement.
Nominated by industry peers, Matt was selected [...]

Weston Park, Staffordshire  ~ Chocoholics Delight
Weston Park, the stately home on the Shropshire / Staffordshire border has introduced a new fine dining occasion for April 2011, with a menu based entirely around chocolate.
Taking place on Saturday 16th April, Head Chef Guy Day will create a menu of five mouth-watering courses using different varieties of [...]

It is a long way from studying law in the Czech Republic, but Michael Gajdos has graduated to a top conference operational role at a Stratford hotel.
The 29-year-old has been appointed Conferences Manager at the Legacy Falcon Hotel in Chapel Street.
Michael will be the main point of contact for conference organisers during the day to [...]