Issue 33
FEBRUARY / MARCH 2014
“FANTASTIC T” RESTAURAN
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TOTAL CATERING: LAILA INDIAN STREET CAFE One of the things I love about this industry is how it is ever-changing. In recent years we have assisted a number of entrepreneurs open gastro pubs & fine dining restaurants where everything is about the look and the feel ‌ Just recently I have started to see a slightly
view to renovation; though they, quite unusually
different trend with short lease, pop-up
nowadays, chose to keep the style to that of a
restaurants and more rustic street cafes opening
traditional pub. But they did have a very large
in the main line cosmopolitan cities.
and slightly unattractive function room; this barn of a space really needed a bit of inspiration.
Laila Indian street cafe is an exciting new concept, opening in Parkeston on the outskirts
The Laila production team swung into action.
of Harwich. The project started when the
Walls were torn down; ceilings lowered and an
owners bought the Captain Fryatt pub with a
open-plan kitchen designed. The space instantly
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became more intimate with heavy wood table tops, bang up-to-the-minute retro-distressed steel chairs and muted colour scheme, then they chose some terrific raj style wall prints, which really give the street-cafe style. The food is all about traditional Tarli platters where you order from a range of sharing dishes served on a round platter, a mix and match with a bit of a twist. It is more grills than sauced items, with most being prepared in full view on the chargrill and in the tandoori oven. Tandoori is not new, but if done well and freshly-prepared it is really a flavour to die for. The menu is simple with fresh ingredients, so it's the type of place you can just pop in to and have a small snack light meal or bit of a blow-out which ever you feel is applicable! The final look and feel is really quite special. It is sharp but comfortable; the crockery, glassware and cutlery is simple yet effective; a new take on the traditional Indian experience, which I'm sure you will enjoy and it won't break the bank either - which is a nice change when everything seems to be going up, so do pop down to Laila Grill and put a bit of spice into your life. Laila Grill, 65 Garland Road, Parkeston Harwich, Essex CO12 4PA
Tel: 01206 795327
andrew@total-catering.co.uk
Fax: 01206 796689
www.total-catering.co.uk
Total Catering Equipment, Unit 21, Moorside Business Park, Eastgates, Colchester, Essex CO1 2ZF ELITE FOOD & DRINK
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www.amigosmexicanrestaurant.co.uk 14-15 North Hill, Colchester • Telephone 01206 768060
Email: reservations@amigosrestaurant.co.uk
This is what some of our lovely customers have said about us this year on
CalGildart Reviewed 16 February 2014
“Everything you'd want from a Mexican restaurant” My partner and I's third visit to Amigos today was the best yet. The cracking food, extremely friendly service, and great ambiance we've come to expect from the place was there waiting for us once again. There's plenty of choice, too; with many tequilas and sauces available for you to sample - I highly recommend the 'Scorchio'. We'll be visiting again and again for many years to come, Amigos is a real gem and somewhere unlike anywhere else in the town.
tracy048 Reviewed 8 February 2014
“Fantastic restaurant” What a fantastic restaurant. I recommend this place to all who enjoy Mexican food. Amazing atmosphere, excellent menu and fantastic cocktails. Portions all very generous so make sure you're hungry! Prices were for food and drink are exceptionally reasonable. We arrived to welcoming staff who were all very attentive and efficient. There was live music, which added to the atmosphere. It's great to have found such a little gem that's also independently owned. Makes such a refreshing change from all the standard high street chains. Can't recommend highly enough. Fantastic, amazing
Fleur T Reviewed 30 January 2014
“Amazing” Every time I come it just gets better amazing food and great value for money, nacho starter is always a must have. Service is brilliant as well :).
josephtokeley95 Reviewed 29 January 2014
“Great restaurant would highly recommend to anyone.” I took my grandparents, younger brother and sister to Amigos. We all enjoyed our meals and atmosphere, 100% going back.
Rachel W Reviewed 24 January 2014
“Brilliant birthday!” A big group of us came here for our friends birthday and we had a great time. We're a mix of vegetarians and meat eaters and we all found something delicious to eat, portions are huge so they wrapped our leftovers up for us which was a nice touch. Our server Alan or Alin (sorry if I spelt your name wrong!) was lovely, very attentive and couldn't do enough for us, thank you for an amazing night. Will be back soon!
missbradders Reviewed 20 January 2014
“Lovely night out” We ate here on a Sunday night. I love Mexican food any way so It was going to be good, but I did suffer from eyes bigger than my belly syndrome. There was so much of it. The staff were super friendly and attentive, seemed to be really interested in helping make menu choices. We had shared starters at £4 not expensive and a Chimichanga (excuse spelling) and it was delicious and very filling. This restaurant also takes bookings and the Taste card so well worth going. Definitely going back even if its for a bowl of seasoned chips. Yum!
We look forward to serving you!
YOUR SeCRet ingReDient JUST A DASH OF Pub-LICITY AND GET SEEN BY 30,000 HOUSEHOLDS EVERY SINGLE MONTH
Contact Ian goldsworthy on 01206 500543 or at ian@elitemagazine.co.uk
THE ROSE AND CROWN
Set on the quayside of the River Colne, Wivenhoe The Rose and Crown has a wide range of drinks including cask ale and an extensive wine list, as well as a great range of soft drinks and coffees, along with a fabulous selection of British food to accompany your drinks.
Telephone: (01206) 826371 Monday – Saturday: 12pm to 11pm Sunday: 12pm to 10:30pm Food served everyday from 12pm to 9pm
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THE LITTLE FISH SHOP 34 HIGH STREET KELVEDON Tel: 01376 573535
Traditional Fishmongers mexican restaurant VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR UPCOMING OFFERS AND EVENTS
Wholesale and Retail www.amigosmexicanrestaurant.co.uk Specialising in seasonal locally caught fish
am gos Smoked and shellfish
Don’t forget to like us on Facebook & follow us on Twitter
Try our cook-in-bags, no mess no smell, perfect results every time
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Seafood platters made to order www.amigosmexicanrestaurant.co.uk
All of our dishes are prepared in our kitchen where flour and nuts are commonly used. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee that our dishes are free from traces of these products. Fish or poultry dishes may contain items not mentioned in our product descriptions so please notify your server if you have any particular allergy or requirement. All items are subject to availability
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www.amigosmexicanrestaurant.co.uk
am gos mexican restaurant
www.amigosmexicanrestaurant.co.uk 14 - 15 North Hill, Colchester • Telephone 01206 768060
Welcome to Amigos! We only use the freshest ingredients and source them locally where possible. Being a Mexican restaurant most of our dishes are naturally spicy and we have put chillies next to the dishes that are extra hot. If you would like a dish less spicy or not spicy at all please ask your server and they will be more than happy to help. We hope you enjoy your visit to Amigos!
Starters Balas Quentes V £5·25 Fried breaded jalapeños in a cream cheese sauce with sweet jalapeño chilli jelly. ‘Piles de Papa V £4·25 Deep filled potato skins filled with sour cream, chives, cheese and black pepper. Topped with Monterey cheese with salsa on the side. Add bacon for a real treat
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Champinones con Queso V £4·25 Sautéed mushrooms in garlic butter and oregano. Topped with melted cheese.
Fluatas de Cerdo £5·95 Slow cooked pork loin in BBQ sauce, wrapped in a flour tortilla and fried until crispy. Served with a rocket salad.
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£7·25 Combo de Altias de Pollo & Albondigas Chicken wings cooked in mild mexican spices, lightly fried and tossed in hot caliente sauce with sour cream dip & Beef meatballs with shallots, red chillies, Mexican seasoning tossed in tomato sauce.
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£7·95 Combo de Langostinos & Calamares Four king prawns in garlic butter and chillies & Deep fried Spicy Squid rings, lemon, lime and salad garnish
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Starters To Share Nachos V £6·95 Home-cooked corn tortilla chips with jalapeño cheese sauce topped with melted cheese, jalapenos, salsa, guacamole and sour cream.
Quesadillas Folded Flour tortilla with jalapeno cheese sauce, choice of filling topped with grated Monterey jack and grand Padano with a pinch of paprika.
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Add beef chilli, Spicy Chicken or Veg Chili
BBQ Pulled Pork
£10.95
Spicy Chicken & Hot Chorizo
£10.95
Add Spi Ste Sea
£1.95
Tacos £12·95 Four home cooked tacos each with a different filling - spicy chicken, BBQ pulled pork, veg chilli and mixed bean salsa. Served with grated Monterey jack, shredded lettuce and re-fried beans on the side.
Beef Chilli
£9.95
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£8.95
Amigos Platter for 4
£25.95
The ultimate feast, chicken wings, BBQ ribs, filled potato skins, jalapeño poppers, spicy onion rings, corn on the cob, messy nachos with BBQ and sour cream dips
Side Orders Marinated Olives
£2·00
Hot Salsa
£2·95
House Salad
£2·95
Mango & Pineapple Salsa
£2·95
Mexican Rice
£2·45
Mixed Bean Salsa
£2·95
Coleslaw
£2·75
Sweetcorn & Herb Salsa
£2·95
House Chunky Chips
£3·45
Sweet & Spicy Onion Rings With cholula mayo
£3·95
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Chilli con Carne £10·95 Beef Chilli served on a bed of Mexican rice and topped with corn tortillas, fresh salsa, sour cream and garnish.
Our fajitas are served on a hot SIZZLING skillet with spiced fajita onions and mixed peppers. With warm tortillas, sour cream, fresh salsa, guacamole and grated Monterey jack cheese.
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£8·95 Chilli con Habas V Veggie chilli served on a bed of Mexican rice and topped with corn tortillas, fresh salsa, sour cream and garnish.
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£11·95 Pollo del Fuego Grilled chicken marinated in our chef’s hottest chilli sauce with roasted spicy veg and Mexican rice topped with sour cream. Our hottest dish! Try if you DARE!
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£12·25 Cerdo Con Championes Pork loin and mushrooms marinated in white wine, paprika, chilli, fresh coriander and cherry tomatoes with Mexican rice. Jambalaya For 1 £12·95 For 2 £24.95 Paella the Mexican way! Pan fried prawns, chicken cubes, hot chorizo, Mexican rice, sliced red chillies and veg chilli all tossed in our tomato sauce. Main House Salad V £8·95 Mixed leaves, tomatos, cucumber, julienne carrots, avocado, sliced jalapeños, fajita veg all tossed in ranchero dressing. Add a topping: Spicy Chicken Steak Sea Bass
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Burrito Soft flour tortilla filled with jalapeño cheese sauce, beans, Mexican rice topped with cheese, fresh salsa, guacamole, sour cream and garnish. Enchiladas Rolled flour tortillas baked, filled with our Amigos tomato sauce, choice of filling topped with cheese and served with Mexican rice and garnish Chimichanga Fried flour tortilla parcel filled with Mexican rice, jalapeño cheese sauce, beans, served with sour cream, guacamole, fresh salsa dips and garnish Filling choice: Spicy Chicken Beef Chilli Veg Chilli or Spicy roasted veg V
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Fajitas
Choose Your Favourite Fajita Filling Classic Pollo Grilled tender marinated chicken breast.
£12·95
Aculpoco Pollo £14·25 Oven baked chicken breast with chives, jalapeño cheese sauce, coffee, crushed corn tortillas, breadcrumbs, topped with grated cheese. BBQ Costillas Slow cooked ribs glazed in our BBQ Sauce.
£14·95
8oz Filete de cadera Rump steak grilled to your taste.
£16·95
Gambas Del Ray Prawns pan fried in garlic butter.
£14·95
Roasted Spicy Veg V £10·95 Slow roasted sweet potatoes, courgettes, onions and peppers cooked in Mexican seasoning. Combo Choose any two of the above Choose any three of the above
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£15·95 £18·95
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Pollo Texas Fusion £11·95 Marinated Chicken breast grilled and topped with bacon, cheese and spicy tomato sauce with house chunky chips, coleslaw and corn on the cob. £11·95 8oz Amigos Burrito Burger Beef mince burger with an amigos twist, lettuce, jalapeño, tomato and Cholula mayo, all wrapped in a flour tortilla with house chunky chips and coleslaw. Estante de Costillas £15·95 Succulent slow cooked pork ribs glazed in our BBQ sauce with house chunky chips, coleslaw and corn-on -the-cob.
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www.amigosmexicanrestaurant.co.uk
All of our dishes are prepared in our kitchen where flour and nuts are commonly used. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee that our dishes are free from traces of these products. Fish or poultry dishes may contain items not mentioned in our product descriptions so please notify your server if you have any particular allergy or requirement. All items are subject to availability
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Valentine’s Candlelit Dinner Enjoy a romantic evening in the gorgeous candlelit ambience of our 2 AA Rosette Lakes Restaurant. Just £36.50pp with added extras!
am gos Valentine’s Ball
Whether you are in a relationship or single and ready to mingle, our Valentine’s Ball with live music by Jukebox Fury is sure to be a night to remember! Tickets cost £42.50pp.
07 Mar
Comedy & Curry Night
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An incredible line up of comedians straight from the London circuit. Tickets cost £20 and include a curry.
www.amigosmexicanrestaurant.co.uk Mother’s Day Lunch
Treat your mum to a traditional 3-course carvery lunch in our beautiful countryside setting. £20.95pp with a gift for all mothers!
20 Apr
30 Mar
Easter Lunch Celebrate Easter with a delicious 3-course carvery lunch overlooking the lake. Just £19.95pp.
Father’s Day Lunch
am gos Spoil your dad with a 3-course carvery lunch. Just £19.95pp.
20 Jun
15 Feb
15 Jun
Comedy & Curry Night
If you missed the March event, make sure that you don’t miss this one. The House of Stand Up comedians are sidesplittingly funny! Tickets cost £20 and include a curry.
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For bookings please call www.amigosmexicanrestaurant.co.uk 01206 265837/262836 14 - 15 North Hill, Colchester • Telephone 01206 768060 or email
Every Friday Night
sales@stokebynayland.com
As well as all the incredible events above, we also host Fleece Jazz every Friday night. Tickets available on the door.
Keepers Lane • Leavenheath • Colchester • CO6 4PZ
www.stokebynayland.com/events
Black Will
outside catering Where there’s a ‘Will’ there’s a way! 35 years’ catering experience Weddings, Funerals – all types of outside catering, corporate entertaining, outside bar etc For all you catering needs, equipment, servicing, hire, installation, new & second hand, venue hire. All types of vehicle hire.
Tel: 07850 372669 / 01206 626282 Email: iwillcater@hotmail.co.uk
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MONDAYS
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Fire Night!
2-4-1!
Tickle My Ribs!
All you can eat chilli –
Two-for-one
A rack of succulent ribs
on classic and favourites*
£10!
go back as many times as you can for only
£10.95!
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LIVE MUSIC NIGHTS WITH THE AMIGOS MARIACHI,
RONY ROSADO!
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