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WELCOME Appetite for Life
EDITOR’S NOTE WELCOME TO THE WINTER 2012 - SPRING 2013 EDITION OF
EDITOR Giles Cooper giles@inorout.co.uk DEPUTY EDITOR Rebecca Harvey rebecca@inorout.co.uk
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What a year 2012 has been. The nation has celebrated the best of British with the London Olympics and the Queen’s Jubilee, cheered the UEFA European Football Championships – and at the same time, has rekindled a love for some very traditional British dishes.
ASSISTANT DESIGNERS Ekin Dagli, Hayley Sackett WRITER John Wallace (check out John’s weekly lifestyle blog at www.inoutmagazine.co.uk)
The humble Scotch egg has had a real resurgence in popularity this year – as have pies, which are now found everywhere from artisan farmer’s markets to fine dining establishments. For this issue we have looked at where our love of pies has come from (and tried a few in the process! p42) – at the moment, a lot of the food that is really exciting people is local, not global. It’s the simpler dishes that are getting the praise, the traditional recipes prepared well with the best ingredients.
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT Caroline Coleman production@inorout.co.uk ADVERTISING SALES Becky Davies becky@inorout.co.uk Lisa Smith lisa@inorout.co.uk FINANCE Sally Thomson sally@inorout.co.uk WITH MANY THANKS TO Charlotte Lock, Rachel Knott, Beckie Turnbull (production); Josh Penrhyn-Jones; Zandra Cooper; James Richards from Eprefix; Bill the farmer for lending us space to store our palletts of magazines; and Stan the man for keeping the gardens at INOUT HQ beautiful.
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The food, drink and leisure industry has some hugely passionate people at its forefront – we get the opinions of some of the best.
While the country has been rediscovering British food, our pubs have been quietly, busily, having a renaissance of their own (p84) – a happy revival that has seen them redefine their role as places with real personality where you can eat, drink and make merry. Real ale and good food have been big contributors to the resurgence in pubs, and the culinary offering at hotels is increasingly important, too. We have a look at some stunning places to stay and dine that are just outside of the North West (p180) – and also at some of the best rural and city self-catering options around which have responded to the demand for flexible holidays with real freedom (p175).
017 Mark Jones - Head Chef at The Stables, Soughton Hall 017 Toby Beevers - Head Chef at The Glynne Arms and Hawarden Estate Farm Shop 031 Sue and Em Antrobus - Founders, Lovefoodmarket.com 031 Neil Broomfield - Founder, The Great North Pie Co 082 Mark Jarvis - Managing Director, The Chester Fields 082 Mark Friend and Stephen Slater - Founders, Bistro Qui? Ltd 083 James McIntyre - Head Bartender, Malmaison Manchester 083 Collette Northover - Events and Weddings Manager, Belle Epoque
‘Tis the season to party – and we have found some brilliant spaces to hire for events with flair and flamboyance, from basement bars in Liverpool to penthouse apartments overlooking Manchester’s city skyline (p155).
THE GLYNNE ARMS Hawarden, Flintshire
For its size, our nation punches well above its weight in terms of sporting achievements (who would have thought we would have won 65 medals at the Olympics?) – but we do the same in the world of food, and that is an excellent reason to continue the Great British celebration into 2013!
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The Glynne Arms is a 200-year-old coaching inn at the heart of the village of Hawarden, owned by the Hawarden Estate. The pub has recently come back under estate management and, after a complete restoration inside and out, is a happy hub of good food and drink, all served in a relaxed, easy-going environment. There is more information on the Glynne on p132, you can meet the chef on p17 – or try one of their recipes on p26. Appetite for Life
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THE CHEESE SHOP The Cheese Shop has been a source of speciality cheeses in Chester for 29 years! Their cheese-based hampers and celebration cakes make excellent gifts and centrepieces with a difference – while the Cheese Shop cheeseboards are a fantastic addition to any dining occasion. There are over 200 cheeses to choose from, including cow, goat and ewe cheeses, pasteurised and unpasteurised, organic and vegetarian, soft, hard, blue – and the friendly cheese experts can help you tailor a board to your taste. A good cheeseboard should have a variety of textures, flavours and intensities. The beautiful board above consists of (left to right): White Nancy, Cornish Yarg, Smart’s Double Gloucester, Colston Basset Stilton and Cenarth Welsh Brie. www.chestercheeseshop.co.uk 01244 346 240 p 41
BLUE LION The Blue Lion is the second-oldest free house in Wales, with views of the Vale of Clwyd, the Irish Sea and the mountains of Snowdonia; a traditional pub with a modern edge. New to the Blue Lion is their fabulous delicatessen and farm shop, which is presenting a range of meats, salads, baked potatoes and panini, all individually prepared to take away with a range of scrumptious fillings. Their shelves are stacked with locally-produced honeys, jams, pickles and preserves, not to mention the delightful home-made cakes; choose from a variety of sponges or fruit cakes, ideal for an everyday treat or very special occasion! www.bluelioninn.com | 01745 570 702 p 139
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CHESHIRE OAKS Cheshire Oaks is the largest designer outlet in the UK, with over 145 stores offering up to 60% off – but as well as one of the North West’s best shopping experiences, there are also restaurants and cafes on site, a giant children’s play area and plenty of places to visit close by! After a hard morning’s shopping, you can rest and recharge at Wagamamas – the noodle bar which has been modelled on the ramen cafes popular in Japan. Or try Ed’s Diner, a much-loved retro-American diner that successfully captures feel-good, 50s USA (Dime-Selector juke boxes included!). This winter, look out for a couple more brands making an appearance at Cheshire Oaks – like Lulu Guinness (opening November 2012), whose bags have already been described as 'tomorrow's treasures' and have graced the arms of Alexa Chung, Sienna Miller, Keira Knightley and more. www.cheshireoaksdesigneroutlet.com 0151 348 5600 | p 170
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LOVEFOODMARKET Finding and supporting exceptional British artisan producers who make the very best food and drink – that is what LoveFoodMarket is all about! In day-to-day life, supporting smaller producers is something that is increasingly important to discerning shoppers – but if there are no easily-accessible independent outlets near you, finding the time regularly can be difficult. Sisters-in-law Sue and Em Atrobus have found a very happy solution in the form of an online deli, where you can browse and order produce from small, independent producers – and receive your order in a single delivery. Online shopping never tasted so good! They work with bakers, farmers, master butchers, beekeepers, fishmongers and many more – but every product is handmade with love and care by real people. www.lovefoodmarket.com | 01925 732 143 p 38 (Read more from Sue and Em on p 31)
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The North West and North Wales is home to some seriously good food producers – and it has the food festivals to celebrate them, too. Now there is another foodie event to add to the calendar – the brand new LivFoodDrink Show! It’s the brainchild of the team behind the Liverpool Food and Drink Festival, but will be more focused on home-cooking, stylish living and entertaining. Expect regional producers and hand-picked brands – plus a programme of live high-profile chef demonstrations led by Simon Rimmer. www.livfooddrink.co.uk | 5-6 May 2013
PORTA – BY JOSEPH BENJAMIN Ben and Joe Wright, the brothers behind beloved Chester restaurant Joseph Benjamin, are opening a new little eatery right next door! Porta is tiny, inspired by the bijous independent cafés and tapas bars of Barcelona, Paris and London, where good food and drink are served in a totally informal and relaxed environment. It’s very much about quality, not quantity, there is no need to book – and they are open seven nights a week from 5pm. www.portatapas.co.uk 01244 344 295 | p 112
Robinson’s Brewery of Stockport is run by a sixth-generation brewing family – a legacy built on quality, consistency and, above all, authenticity! Over the years they have taken on the best bits from their ancestors, whilst also adding their own twists. One of their recent successes has been the ale they created in partnership with indie band Elbow; Build a Rocket Boys! is named after the group’s 5th studio album and was officially launched at the 2011 Manchester Food and Drink Festival. It is now Robinson’s thirdbestselling bottled beer – which is great news for the Oxfam East Africa appeal, which receives a share of all profits made on the beer (the charity has received over £25,000 at last count!) www.elbowbeer.co.uk
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TIME FOR A TODDY… Quirky and with an eye for design, Oddfellows is the place to dream, drink and dine. The landscaped Secret Garden, with its secluded corners, open fire pits and weatherproof canopy is perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner, whatever the season. Become a bar fly in the Lounge Bar with mixologists ready to work their cocktail magic at the bespoke pewter and maple bar - and try the Tuaca Toddy, the brainchild of barman-inchief Simon Wood who has given the traditional hot toddy a 21st century twist. INGREDIENTS: 40ml Tuaca 10ml Grand Marnier 100ml Cheshire apple juice – preferably Cox 3 brown sugar cubes 1 stripped vanilla pod 1 whole vanilla pod 1 bar spoon of cinnamon dust 2 whole cloves Orange zest Add all of the ingredients in a metal jug and steam gently, using a coffee machine, until the mixture is hot (you could also heat gently in a pan). Put a large slice of orange peel into a small latte glass and pour the mixture over it. Delicious. www.oddfellowschester.com 01244 895 700 p 114
BRUNNING & PRICE Brunning and Price are a happy family of pubs mainly based in the North West of England and North Wales – and the newest member of this family is The Architect, named after the prolific Georgian architect Thomas Harrison and opening in December 2012. A classic pub restaurant set within Chester’s city walls, there are views overlooking the Roodee – and real care has been taken to bring this building back to life. The transformation is magnificent! The heart of the pub is adorned with rustic furniture, old bookcases, open fires – and a magnificent bar. There are six cask ales as well as a shelf crammed with malts and an excellent wine list – the menu, meanwhile, consists of freshly-prepared classic British dishes, combined with some exciting exotic influences! www.brunningandprice.co.uk/architect | p 90
LIVERPOOL EMPIRE The Liverpool Empire has been booking in some real treats for the next six months! There are timeless musicals like The Rocky Horror Show (11-16 Feb), Phantom of the Opera (20 Feb-9 Mar) and Hairspray The Musical (22-27 Apr), as well as opera in April (Tosa 8-21 and Carmen 9-21) and a bit of mind-bending from Derren Brown (25-30 Mar). There are more listings below, but check out the Liverpool Empire website for details and to book for these and others!
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Cinderella 9 to 5 Jersey Nights The Rocky Horror Show The Phantom of the Opera Derren Brown The Mousetrap Tosca Carmen Hairspray the Musical Matthew Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty Birds of a Feather Priscilla Queen of the Desert
www.liverpoolempire.org.uk | 0844 871 3017
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PIZZA PERFECTION Making your own pizza with family or friends is a lot of fun – and it means that you get to be as creative as you like! For restaurant-quality pizzas at home, check out Northern Dough Co’s brilliant range of ready-to-roll dough. Made from a secret family recipe using 100% natural ingredients, choose from classic original, chilli or rosemary dough, and start making your own pro pizza! www.northerndoughco.com
CLWYDIAN RANGE FOOD TRAIL The scenic Clwydian mountain range in North East Wales runs from Llandegla in the south to Prestatyn in the north, and is an area of outstanding local produce! The Clwydian Range Food Trail is a brilliant way to explore the good food and gastronomic delights of the area, starting either at Caffi Florence at the famous Loggerheads or the Tweedmill Shopping Outlet, taking in butchers, bakers and delis along the way. You can even visit a trout farm, pop in to pâté producer or say hello to a cider maker!
CHESTER WILL SOON T easer BE HOME TO ONE OF THE MOST UNIQUE VENUES THE CITY HAS EVER SEEN… There have been some exciting new restaurant and bar openings in the North West and North Wales recently – but none have got us as excited as this bit of news we’ve heard on the grapevine… Restaurateur Simon Rodenhurst is restoring an old 19th century Presbyterian Church in Chester city centre, converting it into a magnificent café, bar, restaurant and live event venue, complete with mezzanine dining, huge outdoor terrace area, late license – and prices that won’t break the bank. The outside area will be re-landscaped, the stained glass will be polished, and the original organ will form the centrepiece of the huge bar. We can’t wait.
www.foodtrail.co.uk
BITING THE BULLET AT THE CHESTER FIELDS Bollinger has been the champagne of choice for James Bond in many films – and to celebrate the release of Quantum of Solace in 2008, Bollinger released limited edition champagne coolers in the shape of a bullet. Now, the Chester Fields is a country pub that has never been one for doing things by the book. The food and drink is top notch, but around that they have built a unique, quirky place that has redefined the pub experience – so it shouldn’t really come as a surprise to learn that they managed to get their hands on one of these beauties! The bullet contains a magnum of Bollinger 1999 dressed in black and silver – and while it’s for your eyes only at the moment, who knows. For the right person, or the right occasion, they might just get out the key… www.thechesterfields.co.uk | 01244 303 100 | p 106
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TOM AT 101 LAUNCHES IPHONE APP Tom at 101 has just launched the restaurant’s first official iPhone app on iTunes, giving new and existing customers the ability to interact with the Warrington-based eatery on the go. Users can read reviews before they visit, book their table and even decide what they would like to eat directly via their iPhone. The friendly team at Tom at 101 have created their bespoke app to enhance the experience of dining at the restaurantS and provide the GO LB T Uultimate ON I convenience nifor boRquick trepand xe easy mlif ,bookings setaY ht–uRit also odanincludes oicifa eniW information on latest offers, and exclusive changing offers when reffo ecallaW nhoJ retirw elytsefil dna lleB you download the app itself!
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Artist’s impression of The Fishpool Inn, Delamere.
THE FISHPOOL INN The Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa near Chester, The Bear’s Paw in Warmingham and The Pheasant Inn in Higher Burwardsey are all establishments of the highest standards – and all are under the very able eye of the family-fun Nelson Hotels group in Cheshire! Now there is a new addition to the Nelson family in the form of The Fishpool Inn in Delamere. Currently undergoing an impressive £1.2 million refurbishment, the pub will open in January 2013, serving local ales and first class food, while continuing to provide an area of land for campers and caravans. | www.nelson-hotels.co.uk
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San Carlo makeover
The award-winning flagship San Carlo in Manchester has recently undergone a lavish, contemporary makeover. This authentic Italian’s transformation extends throughout the restaurant - from elegant new booths to the chic new private dining room suitable for small and large private parties. In order to create a more spacious atmosphere and cater for their ever-increasing fan base, San Carlo has extended the dining area, furnished with a chandelier centrepiece for an added touch of glamour! San Carlo | www.sancarlo.co.uk/manchester | 0161 834 6226 | p 102
The Glasshouse at the Ring O’ Bells
Love Thyself Beauty Bazaar at Harvey Nichols
The UK’s premier fashion, beauty and lifestyle retailer Harvey Nichols has recently opened a new revolutionary store: Beauty Bazaar in Liverpool One. This globally innovative beauty concept will provide the ultimate luxury beauty experience and be the UK’s first one-stop destination for all things beauty related set over three floors. Under the strapline ‘Love thyself’, the campaign aims to offer customers a uniquely indulgent experience through a little ‘me time’ - which we all need from time to time! Beauty Bazaar, Harvey Nichols | www.harveynichols.com | 0845 606 0342
Ring O’ Bells is a shining example of a 21st Century country pub, where new meets old and contemporary meets traditional with a relaxed atmosphere and the very best in food and drink. One of the newest additions to this award-winning pub is the opening of The Glasshouse. A contemporary extension on the Ring O’ Bells, this fantastic space is an incredibly flexible area which is open to birthdays and weddings, christenings and funerals, private dining and corporate events - whatever the occasion the Glasshouse can cater to your needs perfectly. Ring O’ Bells| Village Road, Christleton,Chester CH3 7AS | www.ringobellschester.co.uk | 01244 335 422
Top of the Ops! They say that good things come in - pairs and this is definitely the case for high flyers ITC Classics. This luxury travel operator, based in Chester, has recently been voted ‘Best Tour Operator’ for the second year in a row! The prestigious award was given at the 15th Annual Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Awards in London, and it’s the first time that this category has been awarded to the same tour operator two years in a row! In a competitive market, receiving this award is a huge credit to the ITC team who have been in business for almost 40 years now. Over these years the company has amassed an unrivalled depth of experience and personal knowledge affirming their reputation for highly personalised, hand-crafted holidays to destinations around the world - and clearly the hard work of CEO Jennifer Atkinson (left) and her team has paid off! Deva Travel | 55 Bridge Street, Chester CH1 1PP | www.devatravel.co.uk | 01244 348 822 | p 182
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Seeking culinary inspiration, or curious about what North West chefs are cooking at the moment? Ten top recipes from across Manchester, Chester, Liverpool and North Wales.
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EXECUTIVE Head Chef at The Stables, Soughton Hall
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The style of food has changed since I started cooking 25 years ago. Back then Nouvelle cuisine was popular, with chefs piling dishes as high as they could; they were more concerned with the look of a dish rather than what it tasted like. What I did love about that time was that you couldn’t buy any pre-produced and prepared food; therefore I was taught how to do absolutely everything from scratch. Fish and meat came on the bone, vegetables were from our own garden and stocks were made from scratch. When I worked at the Devonshire Arms in Bolton Abbey I would often walk into the kitchen to find a deer, rabbit or pheasant thrown on the bench by the gamekeeper for me to hang and prepare. It gave me a fantastic understanding of ‘nature to plate’. It was a great learning curve! These days it’s easier to buy lots of different food products, which is a shame for budding young chefs who lose out on learning all these skills. Seeing a chef serve a dish they have not only enjoyed making, but working upon, gives me great pleasure.
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It’s an exciting time to be a chef. Over the years, I’ve noticed people getting more and more adventurous in terms of what food they will try. At the Glynne, we’ve recently put together a dish of lentils with mussels, served with hake – unusual combinations, but great flavours and textures, and our customers seem willing to give it a whirl. Before the Glynne, I spent several years at The Chester Grosvenor, and now my own cooking style is very influenced by traditional French cooking – cassoulets, braising, the kind of rustic dishes that focus on the concentration and honesty of flavours. Of course, good flavours are helped by good ingredients. The Glynne Arms is owned by the Hawarden Estate, and it’s the Hawarden Estate Farm Shop that provides our meat. Most of the fruit and veg we use is grown there too. It’s great being able to talk to the growers directly – although they have a set cycle of what crops go in, we can chat about what varieties work best for the kitchen, and they take that into account. It’s the Estate gamekeeper that provides us with pigeon, rabbit and venison for the restaurant, game is another thing that people are more willing to try. We might even be getting some squirrels in soon – though I don’t know if people are quite ready for a squirrel pie yet!
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ALAN ROLF Head Chef at Moules a Go-Go
What, if anything, do you listen to while cooking? Ken Bruce’s PopMaster quiz on BBC Radio 2. The kitchen stops and I usually win. If you could get anyone in the world (alive or dead) to cook for you, who would it be? The explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes. Have you got any words of wisdom for aspiring chefs? Work hard and listen well, but most of all enjoy yourself.
Moules Anglesey - Mussels with leek & bacon Preparation time: 10 minutes | Cooking time: 13 minutes | Serves: 4
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2kg fresh mussels 50g butter 2 medium onions (finely chopped) 1 head of celery (finely chopped) 2 cloves of garlic (crushed) 1 medium leek (diced) 8 rashers of pancetta or smoky streaky bacon (cubed) 175ml dry white wine 285ml double cream 4 tbsp chopped parsley
1. Discard any mussels that are open or have holes in them. Scrub and remove any blemishes and beards, then wash them in fresh, cold running water. 2. Heat a large saucepan, then add the butter, onions, celery, garlic, leeks and diced bacon. 3. Sweat for 5 minutes, then add the mussels and wine and cover with a lid. Bring to the boil and give a good shake, then simmer for 5-8 mins. Add the cream 2 minutes before the end of the cooking time. 4. Transfer into 4 warm bowls, discarding any mussels that aren’t open, and sprinkle with the parsley. 5. Eat the mussels and mop up the liquor with warm buttered bread (don’t try to eat any that have not opened).
You could use crème fraiche instead of double cream for a lower fat alternative.
MOULES ANGLESEY: 2012 has been the best year for British mussels for several years. This recipe for Welsh Mussels using leeks and bacon is one of the favourites at Moules a Go-Go.
A good drink to go with the dish... THE FATHOM SAUVIGNON BLANC New Zealand £21 Mussels and white wine are a match made in heaven. This Sauvignon Blanc is very zesty on the palate with a refreshing dry finish that complements the slight saltiness of the dish incredibly well. A real New Zealand classic.
Moules a Go-Go | p166 39-41 Watergate Row, Chester CH1 2LE
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ANTHONY SNAPE Head Chef at The Weighing Room What, if anything, do you listen to while cooking? Just the printer when the orders start coming though, although we do have The Killers on sometimes. If you could get anyone in the world (alive or dead) to cook for you, who would it be? Jamie Oliver – good chef and he makes me laugh. Have you got any words of wisdom for aspiring chefs? Just keep at it – in this industry it only gets easier. Promise!
Pork belly with roast root vegetables Preparation time: 20 minutes | Cooking time: 3 hours | Serves: 4-5
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1kg pork belly, scored 100g diced carrot 100g onions, chopped 100g celery, chopped ½ head garlic, peeled and crushed ½ cinnamon stick 1 dried chilli 3 star anise 4 cloves 1 litre veal stock 2 tbsp honey 1 tbsp English mustard Salt and pepper
1. Heat a deep roasting tray on top of a hob. Season the pork belly and place in the tray. Turn it, to seal it on all sides, then remove. 2. Add the carrot, onions, celery and garlic, and sweat these off in any fat left in the tray. 3. Add rest of the dry ingredients and stir, then place the pork on top of the vegetables, fat side up. 4. Warm the stock, and stir in the honey and mustard. Pour this over the vegetables, but make sure that the surface fat of the belly isn’t covered by liquid. 5. Sprinkle the fat with rock salt, and cook at 140C for three hours. 6. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes.
A good drink to go with the dish... 7. Cut into portions and serve on the roasted root vegetables. 8. Dress with the cooking liquid (you may need to reduce this slightly to sauce consistency). 9. Garnish with crispy red onions (finely slice a red onion, soak in stock syrup overnight, drain then deep fry until crispy).
BLACKSTONE MERLOT £24 Merlot goes very well with the sweetness of slow-cooked root vegetables like the ones in this recipe. The dark fruit on the nose and the palate of this choice complements both the vegetables and the pork, with the peppery spice notes adding a lovely complexity to the experience.
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TRACEY ROBINSON CARTLIDGE Kitchen Manager at Cheerbrook Farm What (if anything) do you listen to while cooking? At home I listen to all sorts of music, but loudly, so I can sing along. If you could get anyone in the world (alive or dead) to cook for you, who would it be? Raymond Blanc - my food hero... but if Raymond wasn’t available, my new husband!
Salmon cut of beef with creamy dauphinoise potatoes, braised red cabbage and petit pois
Have you got any words of wisdom for aspiring chefs? Respect what you’re cooking and concentrate on the basics first – get those right and you’ll always be in demand.
Preparation time: 30 minutes | Cooking time: 1 hour 30 minutes | Serves: 6-8 INGREDIENTS:
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1.5kg Cheerbrook salmon cut of beef
FOR THE BEEF: 1. A salmon cut of beef is taken from the silverside – Cheerbrook’s is then studded with peppercorns. Melt a knob of butter and a glug of oil in a heavy-based frying pan, and carefully sear the beef on all sides. 2. Transfer to a rack in a roasting tin, and roast at 190C for 15 minutes per 450g - the total cooking time for a 1.5kg joint is 50 minutes. This is for rare beef - if you would like it medium add another 15 minutes to the cooking time. 3. Let the joint rest for at least 10 minutes before serving.
FOR THE DAUPHINOISE POTATOES: 8 large King Edward or Maris Piper potatoes 500ml double cream 500ml milk 3 cloves of garlic 100g Gruyère cheese TO SERVE: Petit pois Braised red cabbage
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A good drink to go with the dish... FOR THE DAUPHINOISE POTATOES: 1. Tip the cream, milk and garlic into a large saucepan and bring to a simmer. 2. Slice the potatoes very finely, about 3-4mm, add them to the cream and simmer for 3 mins until just cooked. Gently stir to separate the potato and stop it sinking and catching on the bottom of the pan. 3. Remove the potatoes with a slotted spoon and place in a wide shallow ovenproof dish so that they are about 5cm in depth. 4. Pour over the cream (discarding the garlic) - enough to seep through the layers and leave a little moisture on the surface. Scatter over the cheese, then bake for 30 minutes at 190C until the potatoes are soft and browned. 5. Served with petit pois and braised red cabbage.
ARA (MARLBOROUGH) PINOT NOIR New Zealand £12.95 This single vineyard Pinot Noir from Ara in Marlborough has everything you would expect from Marlborough Pinot Noir; ripe berry fruits and a beautiful texture. The depth and complexity of this wine makes it stand up perfectly to the beefy flavour of the salmon cut.
Cheerbrook Farm Shop | p 37 Newcastle Road, Nantwich CW5 7EL Tel: 01270 666 431 www.cheerbrook.co.uk
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MARK JONES Executive Head Chef at The Stables, Soughton Hall What (if anything) do you listen to while cooking? During service the only sounds in the kitchen are the extraction fan and my voice! If you could get anyone in the world (alive or dead) to cook for you, who would it be? Charlie Trotter, he breaks the boundaries in cooking, using his imagination, techniques and great ingredients.
Pan fried red mullet on a lasagne of scallop and Devon crab mousse
Have you got any words of wisdom for aspiring chefs? Train in a decent kitchen it will be hard and the hours will be long but it will be worth it for all the knowledge.
Preparation time: 40 minutes | Cooking time: 16 minutes | Serves: 4 INGREDIENTS: 8 x 125g red mullet fillets 250g white scallops (minus the roe) 450g white Devon crab meat 250ml double cream Pinch of cayenne pepper Pinch of salt 300g fresh pasta dough cut into circles (or lasagne sheets cut in circles)
100ml white wine 2 tbsp of chopped coriander 300g cherry vine tomatoes 200ml chicken stock METHOD:
FOR THE BABY FENNEL CONFIT: 6 bulbs of baby fennel 200ml olive oil Pinch of salt Pinch of pepper 1 tsp thyme 2 cloves of garlic
FOR THE SCALLOP AND CRAB LASAGNE: 1. Blitz the scallop flesh in a food processor until very smooth. Slowly add the cream and season with the salt and cayenne pepper. Fold in the crab meat. 2. Layer a metal presentation ring with a round piece of the cooked pasta, spoon on the mousse and then repeat three times so you have three layers with the final pasta on the top. Cover with cling film and steam for 12 minutes.
FOR THE RED PEPPER & SUN BLUSHED TOMATO SAUCE: 100g sun blushed tomatoes 2 red peppers (seeded and diced) 1 chopped shallot 4 tbsp white wine vinegar
FOR THE BABY FENNEL CONFIT: 1. Place the baby fennel in a deep baking tray and cover with olive oil, salt, pepper, thyme and garlic.
2. Cover with tin foil and cook slowly in the oven on 140C for 45 minutes or until tender. FOR THE RED PEPPER AND SUN BLUSHED TOMATO SAUCE: 1. Sweat off the chopped shallots, garlic and the red pepper and cook until soft. Then add the white wine, white wine vinegar and the chicken stock. 2. Add the sun blushed tomatoes and the coriander and blend with a hand blender until smooth. FOR THE RED MULLET: 1. Pan fry the red mullet skin side down in a hot pan with a little olive oil for 2 minutes, then turn over and cook for 30 seconds. 2. Place the lasagne in a bowl followed by the red mullet, baby fennel confit and red pepper and sun blushed tomato sauce.
A good drink to go with the dish... ARENDSIG HAND CRAFTED WINE, WILD YEAST CHARDONNAY, 2011 South Africa ÂŁ20.95 Wine Maker Lourens Van der Westhuizen is so passionate about his wines that each grape is hand-picked from one single vineyard block. With notes of citrus and tropical pineapple to add complexity, it works beautifully alongside the red mullet, crab and scallops as well as complementing the fennel confit. The Stables, Soughton Hall | p 140 Northop, Nr Mold, Flintshire CH7 6AB Tel: 01352 840 811 www.soughtonhall.co.uk INOUTMAGAZINE.CO.UK
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DAVID ROACHE Sous Chef at The Wharf
What (if anything) do you listen to while cooking? Key 103; Manchester radio, it’s based next to The Wharf so we get on well with them! If you could get anyone in the world (alive or dead) to cook for you, who would it be? Jason Atherton, I was his Sous chef between 20002004, when he was first making a name for himself. It would be good to talk the old days of mash and air.
Anglesey Sea Bass with crab croquette, fondant potato, fennel and gazpacho dressing
Have you got any words of wisdom for aspiring chefs? Work hard and if you want to be the best, you can be!
Preparation time: 20 minutes | Cooking time: 1 hour | Serves: 4 INGREDIENTS:
ROAST FENNEL: ½ bulb of fennel Olive oil
4 x Anglesey sea bass (300/400g) MARINADE: 1/3 tbsp olive oil ¼ tbsp of lemon juice Salt and black pepper CRAB CROQUETTES: 150g crab claw meat 126g potato (cooked) 1/3 diced red chilli ¾ tbsp coriander 1/3 tsp ginger (grated) 1/3 spring onion (finely chopped) 1/3 lemon (zested) 30g flour 1-2 Eggs 70g Panko breadcrumbs FONDANT POTATO: 1/3 jacket potato (squared off and cooked for 1 hour) 170 ml light vegetable stock A pinch of saffron Salt & pepper
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METHOD: 1. Marinate the sea bass fillets in olive oil, lemon and salt and pepper. 2. Cook the jacket potato for the fondant at 150C for 1 hour in stock, then remove from the stock and chill. At the same time, cook the potatoes for the croquettes. 3. For the croquettes, bind the crab meat and cooked potato with finely diced de-seeded chilli, coriander, lemon zest, ginger, spring onion and seasoning. Weigh out into 35g balls. Coat with flour, then the egg wash and finally Panko breadcrumbs. 4. For the fennel, remove the outer parts of the bulb and slice into 1/8s, then blanch off through the steamer till slightly soft. Heat up a tray on the stove and add a little olive oil. Drop in the fennel, shake around and, once it has started to colour, season.
TO SERVE: 1. In a hot non-stick frying pan add a little olive oil, place the bass in skin side down and gently cook until the skin is coloured and crispy. Then turn over and finish off under the lower grill. 2. Deep fry the crab croquette until golden. 3. Warm the fennel on a tray in the oven with the fondant potatoes, and arrange on the plate with the sea bass and croquettes. 4. Drizzle with chilled gazpacho dressing and serve with wilted spinach.
A good drink to go with the dish... SANCERRE LES COLINETTES, JOSEPH MELLOT, 2010/2011 SAUVIGNON BLANC Central Vineyards Loire, France, £29.95 This brilliant Sauvignon Blanc has a pale golden-yellow colour, displaying aromas of white flowers. The palate is fat and well-balanced with remarkable length and freshness, making it ideal for this sea bass dish working alongside the lemon infused fish and the richness of the gazpacho dressing. The Wharf Castlefield | p 90 6 Slate Wharf Manchester M15 4ST Tel: 0161 220 2960 www.brunningandprice.co.uk/thewharf
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CRAIG WAINWRIGHT Head Chef at The Three Greyhounds Inn, Allostock What, if anything, do you listen to while cooking? Radio 1 – it’s poppy and up to date and a favourite in the kitchen, although if I had a choice, it would probably be something even cheesier! If you could get anyone in the world (alive or dead) to cook for you, who would it be? Mark Sargeant – the Michelin-starred chef used to be the head chef at Claridge’s. His food is clean, simple and really enjoyable.
Smoked haddock and leek tart with Cricketer’s Cheddar and Almighty Allostock Ale rarebit
Have you got any words of wisdom for aspiring chefs? Work hard and enjoy it. If you don’t love it there is no point – the level of your passion is shown through the food.
Preparation time: 10 minutes | Cooking time: 20 minutes | Serves: 4 INGREDIENTS:
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4 baked savoury tart cases 100g smoked haddock 50ml cream 50g leeks Knob of butter 10g plain flour 100g Cricketer’s Cheddar 55ml milk 30g breadcrumbs ½ tbsp Colman’s English Mustard ½ tbsp Worcestershire Sauce 1 egg 1 bunch of cherry tomatoes Lamb’s leaf lettuce
1. To make the tart filling, place the smoked haddock and the cream in a pan and simmer. 2. Slice the leeks and add them to the pan with a knob of butter. Once the leeks start to soften, sprinkle in 1 tbsp of the flour to help thicken it. 3. To make the rarebit, start by putting the cheddar, milk, Worcestershire Sauce and the mustard in a pan. 4. When the cheese has melted, take it off the heat and whisk in the eggs quickly to make sure that you don’t cook the egg. Finish by stirring in the flour and the breadcrumbs. 5. To assemble, take a pre-baked tart case and spoon in a quarter of the smoked haddock and cream mixture.
6. Bake in the oven at 180C for 10 mins. 7. Add the rarebit topping and heat in the oven for 5 minutes, then brown under the grill. Serve with dressed lamb’s leaf and cherry tomatoes.
A good drink to go with the dish... PAYS D’OC BELLEFONTAINE SAUVIGNON BLANC 2011 £17.50 The rich citrus character on the palate is livened up by a zesty finish. Made from Vin de Pays sourced from the Languedoc region in the south of France, the Bellefontaine range has established a brilliant reputation for consistent quality. It’s delicious on its own, but matches this dish perfectly.
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CRAIG SALLERY Executive Chef at Bistro Qui? Ltd (which includes Bistro Jacques (Liverpool & Shrewsbury), Bistro Pierre, Bistro Franc and The Hub Alehouse and Kitchen) What (if anything) do you listen to while cooking? I love classic rock and blues so whether I’m cooking or not, this is what I would be listening to! If you could get anyone in the world (alive or dead) to cook for you, who would it be? Anthony Bourdain, it’s got to be. I love his take on all of the classics.
Roast rack of Lamb served with white onion purée, caramelised onion tart, sautéed carrots, broad beans and a port and rosemary sauce
A good drink to go with the dish...
Preparation time: 2 hrs / Cooking time: 20 mins / Serves: 4 INGREDIENTS: 2 racks of lamb (ask your butcher to French trim it and cut it in half for you)
2 white onions 1 Pack of baby broad beans 1 pack of baby carrots 1 jar of silverskin onions 3 tbsp brown sugar 1 litre beef stock 1 large glass of port 1 sprig of rosemary 4 slices white bread Seasoning Oil Butter 2 pints of milk METHOD: FOR THE PORT AND ROSEMARY SAUCE: 1. Slice and fry one onion until soft. 2. Add the rosemary and the port and reduce by half. 3. Add the beef stock and reduce by 2 thirds - this will give you a lovely rich port reduction. 024 LOCAL PRODUCE
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FOR THE ONION PURÉE: 1. Place 2 mints of milk and a peeled onion in a pan. 2. Simmer for about 40 minutes, then when it is soft, place the onion in a food processor and blend until very smooth. 3. If it is needed, add a little of the milk to loosen it up. Season, and set aside. FOR THE TARTS: 1. Take the sliced white bread and cut out 4 circles. Press these down so that they are very thin and flat. 2. Grease a small muffin tray and press the bread into the indentations. 3. Place the sugar and a little water in a pan and heat slowly to make a caramel. 4. Roll the silverskin onions in this caramel and then fill up the small cups that you have just made in the muffin tray. 5. Bake this on a high heat for 15 minutes, set aside and cool for later.
Have you got any words of wisdom for aspiring chefs? Get your head down, work hard, always listen, soak it up – and don’t be late!
TO SERVE: 1. Shell the broad beans and peel the carrots. Cook in salted boiling water until tender, then refresh in ice cold water. 2. Place the lamb in a hot ovenproof pan and brown it on all sides. Place it in the oven for 1215 minutes on a high heat. 3. Warm the tarts under the grill, sauté the vegetables in some butter, warm the purée in a pan and plate up! 4. Swipe the purée across the plate, placing the warm tart at the thin end of the swipe. Sprinkle the sautéed veg around the plate then when the lamb is cooked, place at the thick end of the swipe - you can carve it in half so that you can see the lovely pink meat. Pour the sauce into a jug or gravy boat and enjoy.
CHATEAU NEUF DU PAPE £20.95 For the sweet flavour of the lamb, you need a good, smooth red – a nice bottle of Châteauneuf-du-Pape would be perfect, as the berry flavours in this particular wine work really well with both the meat and the port and rosemary reduction.
Bistro Qui? Ltd | p 124 For more information on all the restaurants within the Bistro Qui? group, see www.bistroqui.com
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TOBY BEEVERS Head Chef at The Glynne Arms and Hawarden Estate Farm Shop What (if anything) do you listen to while cooking? It used to be Radio 1 - but sad to say I have just moved over to Radio 2! Jeremy Vine at lunchtime is a good excuse to argue with the radio. If you could get anyone in the world (alive or dead) to cook for you, who would it be? Thomas Keller, who owns the French laundry, he’s the modern-day Escoffier. Relaxed and happy cooking - the exact opposite to Ramsay!
Herb-crusted hake with Puy lentils, Menai mussels and smoked bacon mash
Have you got any words of wisdom for aspiring chefs? Become a plumber (joke!). Cooking has to come first. You will make lots of sacrifices to become a chef, but if you have the right love for food, then you will enjoy it.
Preparation time: 10 mins / Cooking time: 40 mins / Serves: 6 INGREDIENTS:
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6 x 7oz hake fillet
FOR THE LENTILS: 1. Place the lentils in a pan of cold water. Bring to the boil, then wash in cold water (this removes all the impurities). 2. Place the carrots and celeriac onto separate trays and toss with a little oil. Season with salt and pepper and roast in the oven until soft and starting to colour (this will be about 25 minutes for the carrots, 15 minutes for the celeriac). Set aside to cool. 3. In a large pan, gently fry the onions with a little oil until soft and translucent but with no colour. Add the garlic and then the Puy lentils. 4. Top up with the veal stock, add the rosemary bunch and cook gently until tender (about 30 minutes) you may need to top up with water half way through cooking. 5. Once the lentils are cooked, add the carrots, celeriac and mussels and stir though to warm up. Take care not to add the mussels too early or they will over cook.
FOR THE HERB CRUST: 400g fresh white bread A handful of chopped parsley A knob of butter 2 cloves of roast garlic FOR THE LENTILS: 500g Puy lentils 250g diced carrots 250g diced celeriac 1 large onion, peeled and finely diced 1 clove of garlic, peeled and crushed 500ml reduced veal stock 4 sprigs of rosemary, tied into a bundle with string 100g mussels, cooked and shelled Olive oil Salt and pepper FOR THE MASH: 1kg potatoes Smoked bacon A little cream and butter
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A good drink to go with the dish... FOR THE SMOKED BACON MASH: 1. Peel the potatoes, cut into equal-sized pieces and boil until tender. Mash until smooth with a little milk and butter. 2. Cut the smoked bacon into small pieces and fry gently with a little oil until crispy. Stir the pieces through the mash (don’t add any salt as the bacon will act as seasoning). FOR THE FISH: 1. Season the hake fillets with sea salt and freshly ground white pepper. Gently grill for about 4 minutes on each side (this will vary with the thickness). 2. To make the herb breadcrumbs, blend together the white bread with the roasted garlic and parsley, and a little butter to help keep it together. Place on top of the 6 fillets, and grill for a minute until brown.
BONACAP “THE RUINS” CHARDONNAY VIOGNIER ROBERTSON South Africa £24.95 These are two grapes which have become synonymous with the recent rise in quality in South African Wines. The Chardonnay offers body and creaminess required to stand up to this full flavoured and complex fish dish, while the added Viognier gives added dimension of honey and tropical fruits to leave the palate fresh and wanting more! The Glynne Arms | p 132 3 Glynne Way, Hawarden CH5 3NS Tel: 01244 569 988 www.theglynnearms.co.uk
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CASSEROLE MASTER CLASS WITH STOCKS A good casserole will often take care of itself, but one of the most important factors is to allow the ingredients to be enveloped in a great stock and gently simmer away. The stock is the heart and soul of the recipe giving the casserole a well-balanced, rich and flavoursome depth. If you haven’t got time to make a stock from scratch, Essential Cuisine provides a range of tasty, convenient and easy to use stocks made with real ingredients.
4 STEPS TO PERFECT CASSEROLE The success of the dish lies in the quality of ingredients so make sure you buy the best you can. Make sure you cut all the ingredients such as meat, potatoes and parsnips, into similar sized pieces to ensure that they cook evenly, any ingredients that cook quickly, such as broad beans, add towards the end of cooking. Size matters: If your dish is too small, the liquid can overflow. If it’s too large, the liquid can reduce too quickly and dry out the food. Choose a casserole dish that, when filled at the start of the cooking process, will be about three-quarters full.
The perfect beef bourguignon (Serves 8) INGREDIENTS: 750 ml Burgundy wine 2 tbsp brandy 2 onions, thinly sliced 2 carrots, chopped 1 sprig fresh parsley 1 bay leaf 1 clove garlic, crushed 10 whole black peppercorns 1tsp tsp salt 900g diced beef stewing steak 4 tbsp olive oil, divided 110g unsmoked bacon, diced 2 onions, chopped 3 tbsp plain flour 1tbsp tomato puree 2 cloves of garlic, crushed 300 ml Essential Cuisine Beef stock Salt & Pepper 4 tbsp butter 450g fresh mushrooms, sliced METHOD: 1. For marinade: In a large bowl combine the wine, brandy, onions, carrots, parsley, bay leaf, garlic, peppercorns and salt. Mix well and add the diced beef. Cover and
marinate in the refrigerator for 2 days. 2. Preheat oven to 150C/Gas 2. 3. For the Bourguignon: Strain the meat from the vegetables and marinade; reserve marinade. Dry the meat with kitchen paper. Heat up 2 tbsp of the oil in a large frying pan over medium high heat. Add the meat and sauté for 10 minutes, or until browned on all sides. Transfer the meat to a separate medium sized bowl with a slotted spoon and set aside. 4. In the same pan, add the bacon and sauté until browned. Transfer the bacon to the bowl with the meat. Drain the pan and return it to the heat. Pour 250ml of marinade into the pan to deglaze, scraping the bottom to loosen up all the bits. Return this liquid to the reserved marinade. 5. Heat the remaining oil in a pan. Add the onion and carrot from the marinade, along with the additional onion that you’ve chopped, and sauté for 5 minutes, or until tender. Transfer this mixture to the bowl with the beef and bacon, again using a slotted
spoon, and return pan to the heat. Add the flour to the pan, combining with the oil and stir until well mixed and brown for 2 minutes. 6. Now add the tomato puree, garlic, beef stock, reserved marinade and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to the boil and whisk to remove any flour lumps. Add this to the beef and vegetable mixture. Place entire mixture into a 20x30cm baking dish or casserole. 7. Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 3 hours, stirring occasionally and adding water as needed. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 8. About 15 minutes before the beef is finished baking, melt the butter in the frying pan over a medium heat. Add the mushrooms and sauté for 5 to 10 minutes, or until lightly browned. When beef is done, add the mushrooms to the beef mixture, stir well and let sit for about 15 minutes.
Cook slowly and in an oven - the indirect heat warms the ingredients slowly, preventing the food from sticking together and burning onto the base of the dish.
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A FEAST FOR THE EYES LIMONCELLO AND LINEN WATER Tessa Kiros
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This is much more than just a cookbook – it’s a loveletter to Italy, its food, and the women (mothers, mothers-in-law, grandmothers) who inspire, teach and feed family and friends. Written from the heart, there are stories and memories intertwined into each recipe, and the skills honed and passed down through generations are shared in dishes ranging from robust family meals and quirky cakes to oldfashioned sauces and preserves.
THE BRITISH LARDER COOKBOOK: A BOOK OF SEASONAL BRITISH RECIPES Madalene Bonvini-Hamel A real celebration of the seasons, The British Larder Cookbook is Madalene’s crusade to convert all who love food to thinking and eating seasonally. She takes us on a brilliant month-by-month tour of the best ingredients found in these isles, with imaginative recipes (such as Jerusalem artichoke and roasted garlic soup, and Venison burgers with parsnip straws) and stunning photography.
FAVIKEN THE KNACKERED MOTHER’S WINE CLUB: EVERYTHING YOU EVER NEEDED TO KNOW ABOUT WINE - AND MUCH, MUCH MORE. Helen McGinn The title says it all! Helen McGinn is a blogger and exsupermarket wine buyer, with three children under ten – and she firmly believes that life is too short to drink bad wine. Here she encourages you to step out of your comfort zone and look beyond what you usually go for, even when you’re knackered, offering insider tips on how to pick the best wine for any occasion.
Magnus Nilsson Paving the way in the genre of quirky and enriching cookbooks, Faviken explores the methods employed at the remote Swedish restaurant Faviken Magasinet, where Head Chef Magnus Nilsson serves just 12 people a day. The restaurant works only with ingredients hunted and farmed within the vicinity of the restaurant, and this means there is a real focus on preserving produce.
SALT SUGAR SMOKE: THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO CONSERVING, FROM JAMS & JELLIES TO SMOKING & CURING
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If all of these recipes have inspired you to try to experiment more in the kitchen, there is a wealth of cookery books out there to give you tips and ideas, covering different seasons and methods, cuisines and cultures. Cookery books have come a long way since the instruction manuals of Mrs Beeton, and are now tomes that tell stories. They are biographies of both the food and the chef, memoirs with beautiful photography and illustrations – but they are still very serious about the dishes they serve. We’ve picked a few of our favourites that are out at the moment – interesting, inspiring and perfect for lovers of all good food.
Nigel Slater
THE COMPLETE NOSE TO TAIL: PT. 1& 2: A KIND OF BRITISH COOKING Fergus Henderson “It would be disingenuous to the animal not to make the most of the whole beast.” So spoke Fergus Henderson of the St John Restaurant, whose Nose to Tail books take the philosophy of using every part of an animal very seriously, and whose recipes are a brilliant combination of sophistication and thrift – think roast bone marrow and parsley salad, deep-fried tripe or even pot-roast half pig’s head.
This is, in Nigel’s words, a “collection of small kitchen celebrations”, and includes recipes from his BBC TV series Simple Suppers and Simple Cooking. There is a cider loaf to start the New Year and a wholly indulgent chicken and leek pie – all written in an evocative style that is descriptive and observant, taking note of the colours and aromas of the ingredients as well as their flavours.
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Diana Henry For the first timer or the more experienced preserver looking for new ideas, Salt Sugar Smoke contains pretty much everything you need to know about the alchemy of conserving ingredients. It’s a beautiful book, and ‘Diana Henry’s passion is infectious and Diana’s easy-toher recipe s tantalising’ salt sugar smok e follow recipes are how to preserve fruit, vegetables, meat and fish truly inspirational, from pear and chestnut jam or lime and rum marmalade, to creating your own soft cheeses or streaky bacon.
There are some brilliant food books out at the moment – we have a look at some of the best.
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Are our farmers being treated unfairly by some supermarkets? It seems that a lot of producers are under pressure to provide goods for unreasonable prices so that the retailers can offer big discounts and BOGOF (buy one get one free) deals. As a result, the supermarkets still make their profit margins but can also give the consumer a good deal – but as we all know, nothing comes for free, and someone somewhere has to take the hit. Unfortunately in this case it is our British farmers and producers. At Lovefoodmarket.com, it is our intention to bring together high-quality products made by independent producers who are experts in their field. These are people who rear their animals or manufacture their products with pride, care and integrity – we think that it is only right they receive a fair price for their products. They shouldn’t be asked to sacrifice their livelihoods for the sake of a discount or promotion. We all love a bargain; but we must consider who is paying for it. Even in these tough financial times we need to make sure we pay a fair price for what we get, and to do that we need responsible retailers. At Lovefoodmarket.com we have looked at our pricing structure and compared our prices to the bigger retailers – on lots of products we offer a higher quality product for very similar prices, whilst ensuring that our suppliers are paid enough for them to continue producing amazing food. The bottom line is that if we want to see the growth of British farmers and produce, we need to shop ethically for a sustainable future - we all have to be responsible consumers.
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Pies: One of the nation’s favourite dishes. Even though I loved the years I spent in the police, my passion was always food. I’d spend all my spare time eating out and researching different foods. Although I loved the Michelin starred restaurants I was just as happy eating something simple, if it was done well. Pies are one of our national dishes and I wanted to make something I’d be proud of. It was never about being the biggest company out there, I just wanted to be one of the best. Farmers markets provided an opportunity to test out ideas and get the feedback needed. I worked hard developing the pies, making changes, trying to improve on every aspect, and now our flavours change regularly throughout the year. At the moment we have a roast chicken, Yorkshire pudding and bacon cream pie, and a very popular goat’s cheese and pumpkin pie, with apple and hazelnut. We have been lucky enough to win a few awards along the way, which has given us a lot of encouragement. I’m really looking forward to the years ahead as I’ve got loads of ideas to keep progressing. I just hope people continue to enjoy what we are trying to achieve.
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AT THE HOLLIES! Well established, well run, and well worth a visit, The Hollies (at Little Budworth) is a delightful experience , whether you’re visiting the farm shop (with its own butchers) enjoying a cuppa at the coffee shop, visiting the new Gift Barn - or staying at their luxurious Little Budworth Forest Lodges and secluded hideaways. Luxury forest Lodges - Latest addition ‘The Spruce’ Following the popularity of ‘The Grand Fir’ and ‘The Nordman’ (both of which accommodate up to 6 guests)’The Spruce’ is the latest addition and boasts a spacious contemporary Luxury Lodge which can accommodate up to 8 guests. These 5* AA accredited Lodges offer the ultimate in luxury. All enjoy a private decked area with hot-tub jacuzzi and Big Green egg BBQ. Inside you’ll find everything you desire to make your stay comfortable and relaxing!
From luxury Forest Lodges to fine foods, fabulous gifts and coffee shop delights, The Hollies is the place to visit!
Unveiling of the new Gift Barn The recently opened Gift Barn is an ‘Aladdin’s cave’ of unique and unusual gifts offering something for the whole family. Ladies will love the luxury beauty collections from favourites Crabtree and Evelyn, Nougat and Fikkerts; men will never be difficult to buy for again with new grooming collections from The Bath House, N.G.T for men and Ted Baker and kids will fall in love with ‘Le Toy Van’ a handmade collection of wooden children’s toys. Food lovers will be in heaven with the selection of mouth-watering chocolates, preserves, wines and an array of artisan and gourmet produce. There are also prepackaged hampers available, which customers will soon be able to order online along with all of your other Hollies favourites!
from the best food shopping experience you’ll find anywhere! For those with green fingers a walk around the garden nursery is a must, where a treasure trove of quality plants, bulbs and garden accessories awaits you.
The Coffee Shop now open for evening dining! The Coffee Shop offers heart-warming dishes using produce from the farm shop – which means that the meals on offer are of absolute top quality! There is a comprehensive menu; some of the favourites include their awardwinning treacle cured bacon buttie or the chicken, bacon, brie and cranberry salad served with Mary Berry’s delicious salad dressing. Due to the Coffee Shop’s popularity they are now open for evening dining - and The Lower Stretton Concept Cafe is open every Thursday and Friday 5–7pm for an early bird menu offering a homemade ‘à la carte’ menu focusing on quality ingredients.
Forest Rd, Little Budworth, Tarporley CW6 9ES Tel: 01829 760 761 mail@theholliesfarmshop.co.uk
With great customer service and a friendly, welcoming team, discover all that is new and happening at The Hollies! The Hollies, Little Budworth (the main site including Farm Shop, Butchery, Coffee Shop, Garden Centre, Forest Lodges, Hideaways & Caravan Park).
The Hollies, Lower Stretton Northwich Rd, Lower Stretton, Warrington WA4 4PG Tel: 01925 730 976 stretton@theholliesfarmshop.co.uk www.theholliesfarmshop.co.uk Mon-Sat 8am-7pm Sun 8am-6pm Twitter: @holliesfarmshop The Hollies Forest Lodges From: £159 per night
The Farm Shop, Butchery & Garden Nursery Providing only the finest ingredients - from fruit and veg to meat and bread - the Farm Shop has everything you need for snacks, nibbles and every mealtime: and if you are staying in one of the Forest Lodges you are only a short walk away
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This culinary success story deserves recognition and celebration!
A little bit of sunshine in a jar! Three chicken liver pâtés with sundried tomato & onion, olive & lemon and spiced chilli.
PATCHWORK PÂTÉ! Here’s a heart-warming tale of hard work and inspiration; 30 years ago, Margaret Carter had a brilliant idea for making and selling pâté. So with just £9 and a pocketful of recipes, she set to work, creating pâtés and selling her delicious wares in local pubs round Ruthin - and that’s how Patchwork Pâté was born! Growing just like a patchwork, the business has since expanded steadily – and nowadays, there’s a Patchwork pâté for every taste and occasion; there’s chicken liver pâté, game pâté, fish pâté and mousse – there are even cheese and vegetarian pâtés! More than that, though, their flavours use clever combinations such as chicken with marmalade & whisky, port & hazelnut – or the festive tequila & cranberry. There’s also the spectacular Welsh Dragon’s Pâté (venison liver with chilli), wild boar liver with Black Seal rum & ginger, plus specials such as rabbit & rhubarb. If you want to get hold of your very own Patchwork stash, you can buy them frozen from farm shops across the North West and beyond – and they’re now also available in jars, which can simply be stored in the kitchen cupboard until needed.
INSPIRED CREATIVITY The creativity that underlies Patchwork’s success is now being used to make all sorts of other irresistible goodies, from chutneys, relishes and spelt crackers to ice creams for grown-ups, with flavours like Bourbon-soaked Blueberry Ice cream with Bourbon Caramel Ripple – or Calvados-soaked Apple Ice Cream with Calvados Caramel Ripple. Naturally, Patchwork have thought about how appropriate their products are as delicious edible gifts for discerning foodies, so they’ve put together matching jars of pâtés, chutneys and crackers for inclusion in beautiful hampers and trio collections. They’re all hand-packed, and since the pâté is in jars, there’s no need to refrigerate! The themed hampers available include the Duelling Dragon collection (a gift bag with a slate platter, Welsh Dragon pâté, Snowdonia Cheddar, spelt fingers and onion chutney) – plus, new for this year, there are three sizes of ready-made wooden crated hampers containing variations of the trio jars, along with delicious spelt crackers. All are available to order from their website - and all bear testimony to the brilliance, originality and sheer colourful culinary joie de vivre of Patchwork Pâté!
ITALIAN TRIO JARS Beautiful flavour combinations that celebrate Italian produce. Three chicken liver pâtés with apple & walnut, orange & garlic and anchovy & caper.
CHUTNEY TRIO JARS Three chutneys, brilliant with cheese and perfect with pâté. Warming spiked red onion with Old Tom Ale, tomato & roasted red pepper with Unicorn Ale, and a tangy apple chutney with Hobgoblin Ale.
Patchwork Tel: 0845 123 5010 www.patchwork-pate.co.uk info@patchwork-pate.co.uk
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There’s plenty to celebrate at Cheerbrook Farm Shop!
For a smaller dinner, the Lamb Cannon serves 2 - It is the eye of the loin with all the fat removed and is one of the leanest cuts of lamb but still full of flavour and naturally tender, as well as very versatile (pan-fry, roast or grill). The Lamb Singleton is a mini joint of topside or silverside with a mint oil marinade. Serves 1 and cooks in 30 minutes.
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The Cheerbrook Peppered Salmon Cut is a brilliant alternative roasting joint, taken from the leg and peppered (serves 2-10, see recipe p 20). It works brilliantly when browned on all sides then put into a low oven to warm through. Also try the Top of Rump (serves 2-6), a premium beef joint that is perfect for roasting.
Roast pork is delicious - and the King Pork Roast particularly so. It’s a lean topside of pork topped with a lattice of dry-cured Packington free range streaky bacon - basically a ‘reduced-fat’ version of roast pork (serves 4). Cheerbrook also make their own Pesto Pork Pockets for 2: boneless shoulder of free range pork seamed out and stuffed with roasted peppers in a pesto marinade. Cheerbrook’s chickens are popular, too, as are their ducks – plus they also stock turkeys and cockerels around the festive period.
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Cheerful and cheering, warm and welcoming, Andrew and Sarah Shufflebotham are ideal owners of Cheerbrook Farm Shop. Knowledgeable and passionate about their produce, they’ve been providing homeproduced beef for years, and in 2000 opened the farm shop so customers could access top-quality locally reared meat. Their butchery counter sells a marvellous selection of beef, pork, lamb and poultry - and sourcing their meat locally, the seven full-time butchers led by Simon Roberts work with trusted farmers like Mrs Garnet of Knutsford (turkeys), Macclesfield’s Rawlinson family (lamb) and the beef-rearing Holcrofts at Sandbach. The farm prides itself on offering far better value than local supermarkets - and they’re particularly proud of Sunday roasts such as rolled leg of pork, Cheerbrook’s own dry-cured gammon, racks of lamb - and beef of course! Andrew’s personal favourite joint to roast is the rib of beef. “It’s the king of roasts!” he enthuses. “Because it’s from the forequarter of the animal, it has had to do more work - which means more flavour. It’s also made up from several different muscles, each separated by a thin layer of fat, which again adds to the taste.”
CRAFTSMAN BUTCHERS WITH FORMIDABLE KNOWLEDGE It takes up to four years to learn the butchery craft, and all the butchers at Cheerbrook are incredibly knowledgeable – so if you have any questions about flavour, portion sizes or cooking times, just ask! As well as an array of amazing joints, the butchery prepares a dizzying selection of hand-crafted sausages; there are up to 20 varieties at any one time, including pork and apple, plum and ginger or the Hammered Hog, containing caramelised root vegetables and cider. Although the butchery counter is the main event at Cheerbrook, they also have a deli counter serving coleslaws, potato salad, Coronation chicken and cold cooked meats (they even make their own pastrami). There are home-made pies and cakes, speciality breads, fresh fruit and vegetables sourced locally – plus wines, beers, jams and crackers. There’s also an irresistible range of frozen dishes, lovingly prepared on site and ready for you to cook at home; try warming beef Bourguignon, lamb in red wine, and lasagne. Much of the produce is also served in the Cheerbrook Café (and on the courtyard terrace when the weather’s nice), so
with all this good food emanating from such a noble local source, it’s hats off to the very best in home-produced Cheshire fare, plus three cheers for Cheerbrook Farm - where good food and good cheer come as standard!
Cheerbrook Farm Shop Newcastle Road, Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 7EL Tel: 01270 666 431 | Twitter: @Cheerbrook www.cheerbrook.co.uk info@cheerbrook.co.uk Tues-Thurs 9.30am-5.30pm, Fri-Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 10am-2pm, Closed Mon
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LOVEFOODMARKET.COM!
Lovefoodmarket.com www.lovefoodmarket.com hello@lovefoodmarket.com Tel: 01925 732 143 Twitter: @Lovefoodmarket
An online marketplace that brings together the very best British artisan products. Farmers’ markets are brilliant. You can pick up delicious homemade breads and preserves, cheeses and chutneys and a million other beautiful bites that you can’t find in supermarkets, either for use at home or for glorious gifts for anyone who appreciates fine flavours. The problem is, not everyone can get to farmers’ markets, especially if they only take place once a month. Happily, Lovefoodmarket.com is a fantastic new venture from sisters-in law Sue and Em Antrobus, who have combined their skills, experience and foodie passion to create a website bringing you the very best food and drink that Britain has to offer – a farmers’ market on legs! Sue and Em love food. They always have and when they were brought together by their husbands (who are brothers) food became the focus of weekend trips and family holidays away. Now their heartfelt philosophy is to support and give a voice to some of the independent artisan producers who are usually only found at various regional markets or food festivals. The website is a one-stop stylish destination where every product is tried, tested, reviewed and photographed, and where ordered items are swiftly delivered in a single beautiful package straight to your door - this is online shopping with a real difference!
PETER’S YARD Peter is one of those people who likes a good challenge – and a few years ago, he and some friends set out on a mission to produce the very best wholesome bread in his native Sweden. He opened his first bakery café, Olof Vicktors, with his good friend Christer and installed a woodfired stone oven to bake his bread in a traditional way. This passion for quality led him to Jan Hedh, who helped him to make bread and crispbread using healthy and traditional methods and sourdough starters! Now Peter lives in Edinburgh, where he set up Peter’s Yard Coffee House, and creates his unique range of artisan Crispbread.
GALORE! Based in Bollington, Cheshire, Galore! was founded by Claire Plover, who is passionate about preserving seasonal ingredients at their best. After working in film editing for seven years, Claire travelled extensively around the world and became inspired by the wonderful ingredients and food that she experienced. On her return to the UK, she completed a Cordon Vert course at The Vegetarian Society, worked at Neal’s Yard Dairy in London and helped to set up three organic cafes. Now based back in the North West, Galore! was set up with the intention of celebrating seasonal abundance and transforming it into simple quality – through preserves such as the delicious Piccalilli and her apricot and lavender jam.
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is a really classy website that supports the best of British.” Rick Stein
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Womersley Martin and Aline Parsons started making their delicious homemade jellies and vinegars at their Yorkshire home, Womersley Hall, over 30 years ago – and this tradition continues today in the capable hands of their son, Rupert. The secret to the flavour is the home grown specialist herbs and fruits used in the recipes, from the multi-award winning vinegars (think luxurious cherry, blackberry, blackcurrant & rosemary and lemon, basil, bay & juniper) to the soft-set, jewel-coloured jellies. The jellies are beautifully balanced, so that the true aromas of all the flavours (like apple and Apache chilli or geranium) always shine through – and they only use the natural pectin in the apples as the setting agent.
Adesso Another Italian inspiration – this time from Manchester! Rizwan Rashid and Brian Goodhand are both proud Mancunians who, after being actively involved in the food industry for several years, were inspired to create a range of extra virgin olive oil-based ambient marinades, dips and drizzles. Both of them have a real love for all things Italian, and while they were learning to speak the language, Rizwan realised that adesso is the Italian word for now – what better name for a range of oils that can be used as an instant marinade, dip or drizzle for salads, vegetables, meat, fish and poultry?
Blue What do you get if you cross an ocean scientist who grew up in Borneo and Brunei with a blueberry farm on the Welsh/Shropshire borders? BLUE sauces! Guy Springett’s farm is run in an environmentally-sensitive manner which has led to an extremely diverse ecosystem which benefits both the blueberries and the local wildlife. The farm originally sold fresh blueberries, but as the price of the fresh fruit went down, Guy and his family started to experiment with blueberrybased sauces inspired by his knowledge of Asian cuisine from his childhood. The result is a range of homemade BLUE sauces, dressings and syrups, every single one of which is versatile, tasty, nutritious and grown in harmony with nature.
Nonna Teresa Nonna is Italian for grandmother – and Italian grandmas are famous for their cooking expertise! Nonna Teresa lives in a small village in the province of Puglia, where she prepares pasta and sauces for her 20 grandchildren, with a big heart and a happy smile. Now her beautiful Mediterranean flavours are available here in the UK, thanks to her son Lucio Corciulo who lives in the North West. These simple but delicious tomato-based sauces include Tomato and Basil, hot and spicy Arrabiata and Pizzaiola – all prepared with the freshest ingredients sourced from local producers where possible. Buon appetito!
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WELSH SIRLOIN STEAK
Hampers are an ever-popular way of presenting produce as a gift to friends, colleagues and loved ones – we caught up with Ed Cowap from The Hollies farm shop to see what would go into his palate-perfect champion hamper!
Our Welsh steak from Conwy is of super quality, and ideal for chilly winter evenings. Serve this moreish meat with fresh vegetables and a creamy peppercorn sauce or its own delicious juices.
PATCHWORK SLOE VODKA This award-winning liqueur uses hand-picked hedgerow sloes which are then steeped in vodka. Here at The Hollies we team this liqueur with elderflower presse, a touch of cinnamon and fresh berries to create a wonderful winter punch.
Patchwork is renowned for the great flavours of its pâtés – this winter try the chicken liver, orange and garlic pâté served on bruschetta, drizzled with olive oil and rosemary for an extra special appetiser. The unique Eat 17 Bacon Jam is another Patchwork gem. With a lovely smoky flavour, this sticky relish is delicious combined with cheese, crackers and a rich full-bodied red wine. GOLDEN CHESHIRE BRIE
MARY BERRY SALAD DRESSING I found this fantastic salad dressing years ago and it’s a definite favourite here – so much so that it is used in many of the salads served in the Coffee Shop. A lovely, mellow, full-flavoured dressing that goes especially well with a chicken, brie and bacon salad.
What would winter be without cheese? This brie is made using milk from pedigree Guernsey cows who graze in the heart of Cheshire. Try slicing open the brie and filling it with pine nuts or bacon jam and baking for 20 minutes – dip in some crusty bread and you’re in dairy heaven!
CRABTREE AND EVELYN ALL BUTTER ORANGE BISCUITS CHAMPAGNE FORGET-BRIMONT A LUDES Our favourite champagne won Gold at the International Wine Challenge 2010, and adds a touch of decadence and luxury to a winter hamper. With classy aromas and flavours, this is a must if you want a touch of glamour in your hamper.
We love these quaintly-packaged classic English thin biscuits with an uplifting orange tang, as they are perfect as both a mid-morning delicacy and an afternoon indulgence with your favourite brew!
SIMON COLL XOCOLATA A LA PEDRA THE ORIGINAL CHESHIRE CAKE COMPANY ROCKY ROAD STACKS AND JELLO BABES The wonderful Rocky Road stacks are hand-made with love and care by the lovely Trish Farrar who hand-delivers all of her products. These and the Jello Babes are a massive hit with the staff here -be careful though, they will definitely leave you wanting more.
This Spanish drinking chocolate is a little cup of heaven – rich, creamy and best served in a small cup curled up on the sofa by a roaring fire. All you have to do is melt four blocks of the chocolate with milk and bring it to the boil for a divine drink.
The Hollies, Little Budworth Forest Road, Little Budworth, Tarporley, Cheshire CW6 9ES Tel: 01829 760 414 The Hollies, Lower Stretton Northwich Road, Lower Stretton, Warrington WA4 4PG www.theholliesfarmshop.co.uk | Twitter: @HolliesFarmShop
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THE CHEESE SHOP 116 Northgate Street, Chester CH1 2HT Tel: 01244 346 240 www.chestercheeseshop.co.uk carole@chestercheeseshop.co.uk Mon-Sun 8.30am-5.30pm, Sun 10.30am-4.30pm (until Christmas, then closed on Sundays)
RHUG ESTATE FARM SHOP Rhug Estate, Corwen, Denbighshire LL21 0EH Tel: 01490 413 000 | Twitter: @RhugEstate www.rhug.co.uk Mon-Thurs 8am-5.30pm, Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 8am-5.30pm, Sun 8.30-5.30pm.
Chester’s famous and much loved Cheese Shop has been a source of speciality cheese in the heart of Chester for 29 years. Under the experienced eye of Carole and Ann Faulkner, it now stocks a staggering 200 cow, goat and ewe’s milk cheeses made all over the UK and Europe. Choose from pasteurised, unpasteurised, organic, vegetarian, hard, soft, smoked or blue – the variations are virtually endless! Carole collects cheese from all over the UK, going as far as Devon to source interesting and newly developed cheeses. After the cheese has been collected it is then stored in the shop’s own maturing cellars, where it is kept at the perfect temperature; it is then brushed and turned every day until it is the perfect age for eating. Only then are they allowed to be taken up to the shop to sell. The Cheese Shop’s knowledge of all things cheese-related is unrivalled and all the staff are happy to share their expert knowledge with customers. They also offer tailored cheeseboards all year round, which are ideal for impressing guests at a large function or a small dinner party – and their hampers make for brilliant gifts for cheese lovers and can include complementary goodies like port, wine, chutneys, oatcakes and artisan cheese biscuits all assembled to your personal preference. VERDICT: Fine cheese to grace any occasion. They can also assemble special celebration cakes, made entirely from cheese.
Named after one of three estates owned by Lord Newborough, the Rhug Estate covers 12,500 acres of beautiful Welsh landscape and is home to the Rhug Estate Farm Shop. This gastronomic organic gem was first opened in 2003 equipped with butcher’s counter, takeaway and small retail space. Over the years the farm shop has extended – and it now offers a wonderful shopping experience where you can find many high quality local, Welsh and organic products. Housed within a purpose-built oak and cedar building, the farm shop includes a new deli counter containing an astonishing 70 varieties of cheeses, home-made pies – and cured meats which are organically produced. The butchery counter is incredible, with joints, cuts and steaks of beef, lamb, pork and poultry, while the farm shop shelves groan under the weight of delectable jams and chutneys, condiments and confectionary, plus a grand selection of wines, beers and ciders.
The cheeseboard above shows (left to right): White Nancy, Cornish Yarg, Smart’s Double Gloucester, Colston Basset Stilton and Cenarth Welsh Brie.
The famous takeaway has been refurbished and now serves home-produced organic burgers and bacon, all cooked on their very own bespoke charcoal grills for a truly unique flavour. But this foodie heaven doesn’t stop there! Also on the site is the truly brilliant Bison Grill. At the helm is Michelin star-trained Executive Chef Chris Harrod, who creates divine dishes using the Estate’s own award-winning meat – such as lamb cawl, slow-braised Rhug organic lamb shoulder – plus a fine selection of fish and vegetarian dishes. VERDICT: Ideal for a scenic shopping expedition, but if you can’t make it down, the Rhug Estate Farm Shop is online – so all of this amazing produce is only a click away!
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Sweet, savoury and everything in between - pies are making a comeback When the days are shorter and the nights duskier, we turn into creatures of hibernation. We crave food of substance and stodge, with warming, earthy flavours – and you can’t get much more comforting than a pie. They can be traditional pies with gravy, artisan game pies or something containing more unusual ingredient combinations, but what remains constant is the satisfying pastry case and the jumble of juicy goodness it holds. It’s a patchwork quilt on a plate, and its history is just as colourful. The very first pies appeared around 9500 BC in the Egyptian Neolithic period, and spread through Ancient
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A recipe for an early version of chicken pie is found on a tablet in Sumer (ancient Iraq) dating from c.2000 BC.
2000 BC The very first pies appear in the Egyptian Neolithic period c.9500 BC, in the form of oat, wheat, rye or barley galettes containing honey.
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(n1.) “pastry”; c.1300, from Middle Latin, pie, “meat or fish enclosed in pastry” (n2.) “a baked sweet or savoury filling in a pastrylined dish, often covered with a pastry crust”
Greece and the Roman Empire to the UK and beyond. They have featured in artwork and great literature, astounded guests at royal courts across Europe and sustained inner-city populations – but the basic idea hasn’t changed all that much from the two essential components: the crust and the filling. The pastry shell originated in Ancient Greece, where a flour and water paste was used to create an (inedible) sealed baking dish and serving vessel to hold the filling, which could withstand the high temperatures of the hot ovens. Down the line, fat was added to the mixture, et voila, pastry is created!
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It is widely agreed that pie pastry (as a flour-water paste wrapped around meat) originated in Ancient Greece - this knowledge travels to Rome, where the 1st century Roman chef Apicius includes different pie recipes in his cookbook.
1304BC There is more evidence of pie-type dishes on the tomb walls of Pharaoh Ramesses II (who ruled between 1304-1237 BC), in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings.
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Between the 14th and 17th centuries, it was not uncommon for Kings and Queens to be presented with ‘animated pies’ containing grand and unusual fillings such as live birds and orchestras.
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Towards the end of the 14th century, pyes crop up in Geoffrey Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales: “Koude roaste, and seethe, and broille, and frye/Maken mortreux, and wel bake a pye.”
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BUY PIE THE BULL’S HEAD Mill Lane, Mobberley, Cheshire WA16 7HX 01565 873 395 | www.thebullsheadpub.co.uk A proper British village pub, with over 70 different whiskies. PIE-LIGHTS: Lloyd’s Smoked Fish Pie; Steak and ‘Wobbly Ale’ pie.
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CHEERBROOK FARM SHOP Newcastle Road, Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 7EL 01270 666 431 | www.cheerbrook.co.uk Delicious home-made produce – and their pies (and sausages!) are particularly worth a trip. PIE-LIGHTS: Pork, gammon, turkey and cranberry. THE CHOLMONDELEY ARMS Wrenbury Road, Cholmondeley SY14 8HN 01829 720 300 | www.cholmondeleyarms.co.uk A beautiful converted school with excellent food and beer, and a vast gin collection. PIE-LIGHTS: Their legendary handcrafted steak and kidney pie. The Yew Tree Inn
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THE GREAT NORTH PIE COMPANY Bramhall, Stockport | 07989 428 294 www.greatnorthpie.co Neil Broomfield is one of the most exciting piemakers around and can be found at farmer’s markets and delis across the region. PIE-LIGHTS: Goat’s cheese, pumpkin, apple & hazelnut; Roast chicken, Yorkshire pudding & bacon cream. Pi (CHORLTON) Manchester Road, Chorlton, Manchester M21 9GA 0161 882 0000 | www.pi-chorlton.co.uk Pi has teamed up with Pieminister to present a brilliant selection of handmade pies.
In the UK, pies (or pyes) were originally called coffyns, meaning a basket – and as recipes spread throughout the country, regional variations developed, resulting in brilliantly named creations like the Bedfordshire clanger (savoury at one end, sweet at the other), black bun (a Scottish pastry-covered fruitcake), butter pie (Lancashire) and stargazy pie (a Cornish dish made of eggs, potatoes – and baked pilchards with their heads protruding through the crust, gazing skyward). Then there are other pie-like pastry goods such as the Cornish Pasty (which was awarded
Protected Geographical Indication status in 2011) and the ever-popular cold pork pie too… But whatever your pie of preference, what is certain is that they have seen a real surge in popularity over the last few years as the UK’s collective culinary focus has shifted to regional and seasonal ingredients. There has also been a re-appreciation of hand-crafted artisan produce and, happily, there are plenty of places across the North West and North Wales where you can dig into a pie of real worth!
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Henry VIII of England (1491-1547 AD) loved his chuets, or meat pies. At Hampton Court Palace, he builds kitchens that can feed at least 600 people twice a day - including a dedicated four-oven pastry house that prepares both sweet and savoury pies and pasties.
THE THREE GREYHOUNDS INN Holmes Chapel Road, Allostock, WA16 9JY 01565 723 455 | www.thethreegreyhoundsinn.co.uk
Recently restored and reopened, a brilliant celebration of farming produce and heritage. PIE-LIGHTS: ‘Fake and Ale’ pie with Puy lentils, wild mushrooms, carrots and shallots braised in their Three Greyhounds Ale. THE YEW TREE INN Long Lane, Bunbury, Cheshire CW6 9RD
01829 260 274 | www.theyewtreebunbury.com Relaxed, rural, quirky pub with a beer list that demands several repeat visits.
Pastry became a staple ingredient in medieval kitchens, so much so that it wasn't until the 16th century that cookbooks with pastry recipes began appearing, as cookbooks started being produced for general household use. “Take fyne floure and a cursey of fayre water and a dysche of swete butter and a lyttel saffron, and the yolckes of two egges and make it thynne and as tender as ye maye." A Proper newe Booke of Cokerye, 1545
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PIE-LIGHTS: Steak and blue cheese; Minted lamb and redcurrant.
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In Victorian London, 600 piemen sold pies from trays on the streets: meat, fruit, fish or eel. The first pie and mash shop opened in the capital in 1850, and the oldest surviving shop, M Manze Eel and Pie House, has been open since 1902.
In the 21st century, pies of different shapes and sizes are now seen in every walk of life, from the traditional butter pies served at Preston North End FC, to the artisan pies served in restaurants, home-cooked pastry creations and more!
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Ice-cream for cold weather? Surely impossible! But wait a moment - seeing (and tasting) is believing down on Cheshire Farm, where fabulous festive flavours are being cooked up and cooled down to create marzipan, clementine, cinnamon and other amazing taste sensation. There’s also Baileys,
Cheshire Farm’s festive flavours are the perfect accompaniment to any winter pudding, especially fruit-based desserts like this poached pear tart. We’ve served it with their homemade cinnamon and hazelnut ice cream – a beautifully creamy texture swirled through with the spice and crunchy nuts.
rum & raisin, the delectable Tiramisu (a dreamy coffee liqueur-flavoured ice cream scattered with crispy shards of luxurious dark chocolate) - and, back by popular demand for a short time only, Christmas Pudding (creamy ice cream shot through with spices and brandy-steeped dried fruit). There are a staggering 50 different flavours on offer, patiently perfected at the familyrun, Tattenhall-based farm over the 25 years or so since it was founded in 1986. So whether you’re a pistachio person, a chilledout chocaholic or a fan of forest fruits, there really is something for everyone at Cheshire Farm! As well as the oh-so-creamy ice cream, Cheshire Farm Ice Cream's fruit smoothies and mouth-watering sorbets are also delicious (the Gin & Tonic and Champagne are seasonal party must-haves!). So drop in, enjoy the on-site café, outdoor adventure play areas, and (coming very soon) their ‘Artisan Room’, where you can book in and create your own delicious flavours of ice cream to take home with you.
INGREDIENTS: Cheshire Farm Clementine ice cream For the Italian meringue: 224g granulated sugar 4 egg whites For the sponge base: 4 eggs 126g plain flour 126g caster sugar Also needed: Baking tray lined with greaseproof paper Cooking thermometer Electric whisk Piping bag and nozzle Blowtorch (or a very hot oven!)
METHOD: 1. Mould your Cheshire Farm ice cream in to a rounded shape of your choice, then freeze. 2. To make the sponge, whisk the eggs and sugar until they have a light and fluffy consistency, then fold into the sieved flour. 3. Spread the sponge mixture onto baking tray lined with greaseproof paper, and cook at 180C for 5 minutes. Let it cool, then stamp or cut out the required size for the bases for your Alaskas. 4. To make the Italian meringue, whip the egg whites until they form stiff peaks.
Cheshire Farm Ice Cream Drumlan Hall Farm, Newton lane Tattenhall, Chester, Cheshire CH3 9NE Tel: 01829 770 446 | Twitter: @IceCreamFarm www.cheshirefarmicecream.co.uk Mon-Sun 10am-5.30pm The poached pear tart (pictured) and the baked Alaska (top right) were both created by Sugar Daddy Patisserie, using Cheshire Farm Ice Cream. www.sugardaddypatisserie.com
5. Put the sugar into a saucepan with a little cold water to make a wet sand consistency. Heat gently and bring your sugar to the boil until it reaches 118C. 6. Slowly pour the hot sugar over the egg whites, and whisk until cool and stiff. 7. Place the ice cream on top of the sponge disks, then carefully pipe your meringue around the ice cream. Finish it off with a blow torch until golden brown, or place it in a hot oven for 1 minute. INOUTMAGAZINE.CO.UK
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CLAREMONT FARM SHOP Claremont Farm Limited, Old Clatterbridge Road, Bebington, Wirral CH63 4JB Tel: 0151 346 2796 | Twitter: @ClaremontFarm www.claremontfarm.co.uk thefamily@claremontfarm.co.uk Mon-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 9.30am-4pm Claremont Farm Shop is situated at the 250-acre Claremont Farm, just off junction 4 of the M53 on the Wirral peninsula. It’s home to a well-stocked farm shop and the entirely welcoming Claremont Kitchen Cookery School - plus they also grow top-quality crops that are supplied to many of the best restaurants and fine food outlets across the North West. This winter there will be home-grown potatoes and winter vegetables in the shop, plus other locally-sourced seasonal fruit and veg, including Wirral Watercress, Cheshire apples and more. These perfectly complement all of the other local produce on display, including Cheshire Smokehouse bacon and cold meats, Southport potted shrimps, Edge and Son’s farm-assured meat, Patchwork Pâté, local game and a fantastic selection of British cheeses - all perfect as party food, tasty treats or simply top-notch ingredients for a delicious homecooked meal!
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Talking of cooking, Claremont Kitchen is a brilliant cooking space which offers a range of inspiring food experiences, from baking bread to Indian cookery, as well as cupcake-conjuring and Farmer ‘n’ Chef evenings! These courses are available as fabulous gifts, plus they are a brilliant alternative to a standard hen event - or they can be a great excuse to brush up on your culinary tricks to show off to your family and friends!
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We can recommend combinations of cheeses and tailor selections to your taste for a completely unique cheeseboard.
VERDICT: Foodie heaven par excellence. Choose it, buy it - or cook it - all under one roof!
BESPOKE HAMPERS
Ideal for anyone who loves cheese, and perfect as a special gift. Our hampers come in different sizes, can be prepared in advance for you to pick up – or you can create your own unique hamper from our cheese counter and deli shelves. biscuits | crackers | chutney | port | wine | oils | vinegars
CELEBRATION CHEESE CAKES A centrepiece with a real difference! Our tiered cheese cakes make a unique addition to a celebration. Each cake can be decorated to your taste with your own personal selection of cheese.
THE CHEESE SHOP 116 Northgate Street, Chester CH1 2HT 01244 346 240 | www.chestercheeseshop.co.uk Mon-Sun 8.30am-5.30pm, Sun 10.30am-4.30pm (until Christmas, then closed) Facebook: The Cheese Shop, Chester
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Vost Farm, Morley Green, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 5NU Tel: 01625 548 499 www.cheshiresmokehouse.co.uk sales@cheshiresmokehouse.co.uk Shop: Mon 9am-5pm, Tues-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Closed Sun Café: Tues-Sat 10am-4pm A genuine smokehouse is as rare as it is precious - and the Cheshire Smokehouse richly fulfils both of these epithets. Situated in rural Morley Green, Cheshire, it smokes its own selected meats, nuts, cheeses and fish with an expertise derived from 100 years of experience; but it’s equally well known for its butchery and bakery, its well-stocked deli, plus its wine and spirits shop. The latter has over 400 wines, beers and spirits, including local Tatton ales, a fine selection of whisky and flavoured Chase vodkas (including rhubarb, elderflower and orange). At the Smokehouse, you’ll also find jams and chutneys; pies, Scotch eggs and sausage rolls; olives, fresh fruit, veg and cheese - plus succulent joints of grass-fed Hereford beef and other meats prepared in-house by the three full-time butchers. As well as cakes and cheesecakes, the in-house artisan bakery, La Patisserie, specialises in an ever-growing range of breads (their new long-fermented loaves are especially worth seeking out). Much of the produce on the shelves is used in the Smokehouse Café, where you can enjoy delicious meals all day long - and why not treat someone to one of their celebrated hampers, tailored to your budget and the recipient’s tastes? After all, who doesn’t love friends and family bearing gifts of chocolate, cheese and wine! VERDICT: If you’re a foodie, you MUST visit, and if you can’t visit, buy online! Lots of the Cheshire Smokehouse produce is available to order from their website. Watch THE
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The Didsbury Village Farm Shop 737 Wilmslow Road, Didsbury M20 6WF Tel: 0161 445 5840 www.theartisanmeatcompany.co.uk enquiries@theartisanmeatcompany.co.uk Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 8am-5pm, Closed Sun The Cheshire-based Artisan Meat Company has a well-deserved reputation for high-quality locally sourced meat – and when they announced the opening of a dedicated Didsbury-based farm shop, they promised to search high and low for exactly the same high standard of local, artisan produce. Now, over a year down the line, what gems they have found! As well as pork, lamb, beef and poultry from their own free-range farm near Wilmslow, the shelves are packed with chutneys and relishes from Christine’s Preserves, Bury Black Pudding and traditional botanical beverages from Fentimans. The Farm Shop’s experienced butchers are always available and happy to cater for your daily needs or help you look for that hardto-find ingredient – while you can be happy in the knowledge that 80% of the produce comes from within a ten mile radius, and the pork, beef and lamb comes from just three miles! All of their bacon is dry-cured in-house using traditional methods and all of the sausages are hand-made – plus keep an eye out for seasonal game as well, from pheasant and mallard to venison and wild boar. They originally opened with the aim of providing a real alternative to supermarkets - and they have definitely delivered this in bucket-loads. VERDICT: A mouth-watering selection of products – definitely worth a detour to Didsbury! INOUTMAGAZINE.CO.UK
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ROAST! Roast dinners are the highlight of Sundays up and down the country – and roast beef is still one of the best joints you can prepare. But what wine do you serve with it? How do you make perfect roast potatoes every time and a gravy that ties the meal together? And what IS the secret to a well-risen Yorkshire? Every household will have their own tips and tried-and-tested methods, but we have a chat to some of the cookery schools based around the North West to find out how they would do it…
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TH E YORKSH IRE PU DDINGS This recipe makes 8 large puddings, using 2 x 4-hole Yorkshire pudding tins. Keeping the oven temperature high is paramount, but they are not as difficult as a lot of people think. INGREDIENTS: 140g plain flour 200ml full fat Milk 4 free range eggs Beef dripping Salt and pepper
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TH E WI NE Beef and red wine have long had an affinity with each other. Much blessed are we to be living in an age where we can partake weekly in what was once an indulgence saved only for the aristocracy so please, make the very most of it! For me, the key to tasty roast beef is the fat that provides such sensational flavour. The only ‘lean’ I want is my leaning to the sirloin, ribeye or topside. When it comes to wine, fat needs its perfect partner. Tannin. This compound is derived from a red grape’s skin, seeds and stalks, and it is tannin, along with exposure to oak, which gives you that puckering, drying mouthfeel. Tannin cuts through fat like cheese wire and the fat, in turn, softens out the tannins. This is why cheese and wine proves so heavenly a combination. Some grapes are more prevalent in tannin than others. Well known ones to look for are Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo and Syrah (or Shiraz). In the Old World look to Rioja, Left bank Bordeaux or Barolo for tannins that really do pack a punch. Forget Pinot Noir or Merlot - they won’t cut it! DON’T FORGET… Don’t be afraid of experimenting with wines that you may not have tried before. The Cheshire Wine School Tel: 07946 917 695 | www.cheshirewineschool.com
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By Geraldine Dobson at the Cheshire Cookery School A proper, traditional gravy is the delicious essence of the roast beef transformed from the juices into a sauce to accompany the meat and its trimmings. Some people prefer a thin gravy, but my personal choice is a gorgeous, rich comforting thick gravy, which brings back childhood memories of family Sunday lunches. When the roast beef has finished cooking, transfer it to a warm plate, cover with foil and leave it to rest. Using a large metal tablespoon, spoon off all except approximately 1 ½ tablespoons (25 mls) of the fat from the meat, then scrape the sides and base of the roasting tin to release the delicious caramelised residue. Place the tin over a gentle heat, and as soon as the juices start to sizzle, whisk in a rounded tablespoonful (about 25g) of plain flour to form a smooth paste. Gradually add some hot beef stock, whisking briskly after each addition of liquid. You can also add some hot vegetable water, and the flavour of the gravy will be enhanced by a glass of red wine. Continue to whisk the gravy, and gradually increase the heat so the gravy simmers gently and thickens. Adjust the consistency of the gravy according to your personal preference (by leaving to bubble and reduce or by adding more stock if it is too thick). Check the flavour and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Perfect. DON’T FORGET… to use a good quality, solid-based roasting tin, which can be placed directly over the heat. The Cheshire Cookery School, LM Business Park, Norman Road, Altrincham WA14 4EP Tel: 0161 928 5120 | www.thecheshirecookeryschool.com
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GIFT VOUCHERS are now available see website for details
Give the experience of a world of good food with a cookery gift voucher. The Cheshire Cookery school presents fun informal courses at our state-of-the art studio in Altrincham under the expert guidance of our resident chef Jason Palin and guest chefs – including celebrity chefs such as Simon Rimmer.
Good food is at the heart of all that matters in life; it is an expression of our connection to each other and to our environment. It is my firm belief that the ability to cook well is within everyone’s capability. Andrew Warnes, Founder
Authentic Indian Cookery | Italian & Perfect Pasta The Joy of Bread Making | Confidence for Simon Rimmer Seasonal & Signature Dishes | Demos Evening Classes | Team Building | Corporate Events |
Dishes | Fabulous Fish | Dinner Parties Made Easy Beginners | Full, Half Day & Evening Courses | Kids Cookery Courses | French Cuisine | Cup Cakes Private Parties | For Hire as Film & Photographic Location
Norman Road Altrincham WA14 4EP | 0161 928 5120 www.thecheshirecookeryschool.com | info@thecheshirecookeryschool.com
CLAREMONT FARM Claremont Kitchen Taking food from the field to the fork Claremont kitchen is at the heart of the 250 acre Claremont Farm. We work closely with awardwinning chefs and producers to bring you a brilliant range of cookery classes and events. Vegetarian Classes
Bee keeping
Farmer Chef and Evenings
Bread Making
Cheese and Sausage Making
Indian Cooking
Speciality Sourdough Workshops
CLAREMONT FARM Old Clatterbridge Road, Bebington, Wirral CH63 4JB | 0151 346 1796 www.claremontfarm.co.uk,thefamily@claremontfarm.co.uk
Gift Vouchers | Birthday Celebrations | Hen parties | Corporate Events
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Cookery is the new literature, the new fine art - and these days, more and more people want to become inspired creators of great food; so in response to the growing demand for accessible, yet truly professional cookery teaching, Cheshire Cooks Cookery School was founded by Philip Martin, a Savoy-trained Chef who also runs the Green Bough Hotel and Olive Tree Restaurant, Chester. The school is founded on the belief that good food, good wine and good company are a perfect combination - which makes their convivial courses great for individuals, groups, birthday celebrations, and hen parties for discerning brides-to-be! It’s also ideal for corporate events, offering a new approach to client entertaining or in-house team-building. HANDS-ON COOKERY - INSPIRED TEACHING The cookery school is a converted barn deep in the Cheshire countryside, with floor-to-ceiling windows, state-of-the-art equipment and an
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internal camera system that plays back on a wide-screen TV so you can watch expert demonstrations in close-up. Courses emphasise hands-on cookery based on inspirational teaching, and there are one and two-day courses available, including Fish and Shellfish, Delicious Desserts, Bakers’ Dozen and Tapas; and whether your aim is to cook for pleasure, cook as a professional, or enjoy team-building with colleagues, the courses are designed to suit everyone - from the complete novice to the experienced enthusiast. Throughout your course, you will learn some brilliant tips, skills and techniques - plus you will be shown recipes that you can take home and use in your own kitchen. Throughout the day you will eat the dishes you prepare, dining with fellow students around a table (along with a glass or two of wine from Philip’s own cellar!), and all the recipes are presented in a folder that you can take home. Corporate events at Cheshire Cooks can be tailored specifically to business needs – as well as welcome drinks, the preparation of dishes and a sociable meal, the school also includes meeting rooms and free Wi-Fi, plus full use of the facilities (including a full size snooker table, Wii console and food and wine quizzes)! STAY AT THE GREEN BOUGH - ENJOY A DISCOUNT! Cheshire Cooks is just 12 miles from Chester, where its sister company, the award-winning Green Bough is located in Hoole. This small
luxury town-house hotel has 15 boutique bedrooms and suites, and offers peace and privacy plus a warm and personal welcome - so why not combine a cookery course with a stay at the hotel! Specially reduced bed & breakfast rates are available if you are attending a Cheshire Cooks course (excluding Saturdays). CHESHIRE COOKS VOUCHERS MAKE EXCELLENT GIFTS Vouchers for Cheshire Cooks are available from the school or hotel and make wonderful gifts for anyone who loves good food and drink; so why not treat your nearest and dearest this Christmas - then get them to prepare you a fabulous, memorable meal the delicious and delightful Cheshire Cooks way. Cheshire Cooks Cookery School All of the courses are taught at the Cheshire Cooks Cookery School in Tarporley. Tel: 01244 325 025 www.cheshirecooks.co.uk enquiries@cheshirecooks.co.uk The Green Bough Hotel and Olive Tree Restaurant 60 Hoole Road, Chester, Cheshire CH2 3NL Tel: 01244 326 241 www.greenbough.co.uk luxury@greenbough.co.uk
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I am completely unaccustomed to throwing my arms around someone to say thankyou - but that is exactly what I did today!” Pat, Wrexham Tapas course (via email)
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welcome to cheshire cooks, where inspirational teaching and a love of food is at the heart of all we do
a selection of the courses: One-day culinary course Tapas and light dishes No fuss entertaining Fish and shellfish Tasty vegetarian dishes Summer dishes
Cheshire Cooks is a unique venue offering a fresh approach to cooking, with an emphasis on hands-on cookery using top-quality seasonal and local produce. You can cook for pleasure or learn to cook as a professional – or book as a group for celebration occasions. You can also create a unique team-building exercise with colleagues. Cheshire Cook’s professional away-days are perfect for corporate events, company celebrations with colleagues or even client entertaining – all of which can be tailored to your business needs, and include full use of meeting rooms, free Wi-Fi, Wii console and food and wine quizzes.
Perfect gifts for friends and family and an ideal venue for team-building with a difference!
and many more… Visit www.cheshirecooks.co.uk for details on all of these courses and more.
This was a somewhat different team building day to what I have experienced in the past and I have to say that I thoroughly enjoyed it. The rural location was excellent, the food, instruction and recipes were superb and I can’t wait to give them a whirl at home. Jon, Chester Team-building culinary event Via
www.cheshirecooks.co.uk | enquiries@cheshirecooks.co.uk | Tel: 01244 325 025 Located in the heart of the Cheshire countryside, 12 miles from its sister company the Greenbough Hotel, Cheshire Cooks is the ideal learning environment which can be combined with a city break in Chester.
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BEER, WINE & SPIRITS Premium champagnes, decadent house cocktails and winter warmers to spice up the months ahead. We’ll drink to that!
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WINTER IN A BOTTLE The air is crisper, the days are shorter – and warming spices and dark fruits are most definitely the flavours of the day. Well-known brands bring out welcome winter specials, but winter festivities are also a brilliant excuse to stock up on some slightly more unusual artisan and locally-brewed bottles. These are some of our current favourites from across the North West and a little bit further afield.
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One barrel of Somerset Cider Brandy Twenty Year Old is bottled each year and released on 16 October - Apple Day! Because the maturing process takes place in small oak barrels which are tenderly looked after for 20 years, the result is a wonderfully rich and mellow brandy. The apples are back in force for winter!
Brewing award-winning beers near the mountains of Snowdonia, Purple Moose have a colourful selection of seasonal ales. This Snowdonia Ale is a light, pale ale with a refreshing aftertaste - a thirst-quenching drink that is the ideal antidote to the rich foods of winter.
Combining the best flavours accosiated with the season, Rekordelig are onto a real winner here. They have blended together the finest apples and then infused them with cinnamon and vanilla tones - this can be served cold or warmed up with a slice of fresh orange for extra flavour.
A new and exciting addition to the Baileys range, this incarnation blends Baileys Original Irish Cream with the wonderful flavour of the traditional double baked Italian biscotti. It is incredibly versatile and can be drunk over ice - or used to create delicious cocktails such as The Simple One: a mixture of Baileys Biscotti, Grand Marnier and strong, aromatic coffee. Serve over ice and garnish with an orange peel.
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Stone’s original Ginger Wine was first produced in 1740 at the Finsbury Distillery in London, and it still uses the same traditional ingredients today: the finest raisins and pure ground ginger. Savour it on its own over ice, or combine it with whisky for the famous Whisky Mac!
A totally different Pimm’s for a totally different season. Pimm’s winter is delicately infused with cinnamon, caramel and zesty orange and to stave off those winter chills. Delicious served warm with apple juice and garnished with some fresh slices of apple and orange.
Herefordshire-based Chase distillery has produced vodka gold! This award-winning vodka is marinated with high quality Seville orange marmalade. A complicated and natural orange experience with a rich bitter-sweet taste, this vodka is best poured over ice with tonic.
Vanilla, toffee and fresh tropical fruit on the nose give way to a gentle creaminess on the palate, with a slight sherry finish true to the Madeira – this Welsh whisky is a perfect winter warmer. It is distilled in unique copper pots, matured in bourbon barrels and finished in rich Madeira wine casks, and with a generous 46% ABV, it was named Best World Whisky at the 2012 International Whisky Competition!
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COCKTAILS TO WARD OFF MIDWINTER CHILL Over the colder months, winter drinks too often fall back on traditional hot toddies – yes they sooth the soul and thaw the body, but they are by no means the only warming drink with a glug of something special in it. We’ve spoken to some of the top bars and restaurants in the region and found some hot and cold concoctions with real class…
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The Bull’s Head in Mobberley is more famous for its open fires and whisky collection than its cocktails, but this wonderful winter warmer is a real treat. As well as being named after the pub itself, the drink owes more than a little nod to the song of the same name by Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs – a firm staff favourite and the team’s song on New Year’s Eve!!
Cloud 23 at the Hilton Manchester is the most sought after destination bar in the city! This towering landmark has recently undergone a refurbishment which has seen it have a complete style over-haul, transforming it into one of the most glamorous venues in the North West. What better way to celebrate this new refurbishment than with one of their new cocktails, like the Gold Phantom.
INGREDIENTS: 50ml spiced rum Cranberry juice Long cinnamon stick Lime Cloves
INGREDIENTS: 50ml Cognac 10ml Licor 43 10ml Honey syrup 10ml Yuzu Juice 25ml Pineapple juice
METHOD: Pour the rum into the glass. Heat the cranberry juice until it reaches boiling point, then pour it over the rum. Stud a lime wedge with 3 cloves and add it to the glass. Stir everything with the cinnamon stick, and serve with it still in the glass.
SERVED IN: Latte glass
SERVED IN: Highball Glass
The Bulls Head Pub Mill Lane, Mobberley, Knutsford WA16 7HX Tel: 01565 873 395 www.thebullsheadpub.co.uk
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METHOD: Measure all the ingredients into a Boston glass and shake with cubed ice. Strain into a Highball glass filled with cubed ice then cap with a little crushed ice and decorate with a pineapple leaf, edible gold spray and silver balls.
Cloud 23 Bar, Manchester Hilton Beetham Tower, 303 Deansgate, Manchester M3 4LQ Tel: 0161 870 1688 www.cloud23bar.com
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Playground late night venue at the Hilton Liverpool has all the elements for an unforgettable evening out: a stage for live music, stylish furnishings and a state-of-the-art lighting and sound system. Just a stone’s throw from both Liverpool One and the Albert Dock, the club has all the drama and theatricality of a Vegas show coupled with the exquisite opulence of a six star penthouse suite – and a cocktail list to match both.
Malbar is the cocktail bar at the entirely brilliant Smoak Bar and Grill, found within the Malmaison Hotel in Manchester city centre. Here the atmosphere is electric and the mixologists magicians, creating classic cocktails and drinks with fizz and twists - incorporating all the theatre you would expect from the Mal. Don’t forget to check out Ember Lounge too, the exclusive cocktail bar furtively hidden at the rear of the restaurant…
INGREDIENTS: 15ml vodka 7ml Frangelico 7ml Mozart white chocolate liqueur Dash of Kaluha Dash of vanilla syrup Cinnamon and chocolate nibs (to garnish)
INGREDIENTS: 30ml Mozart chocolate liquor 20ml Belvedere vodka 20ml Monin chocolate syrup 3 slices fresh chilli (plus extra to garnish) 2 dashes Mozart chocolate bitters
METHOD: Shake all of the ingredients over ice and then strain into a chilled Martini glass. Sprinkle with the cinnamon and chocolate nibs.
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METHOD: Lightly muddle the chilli in a cocktail shaker. Add all of the other ingredients and shake with ice. Double strain into chilled martini glass and garnish with two slices of fresh chilli.
SERVED IN: Martini Glass Playground Hilton Liverpool Hotel 3 Thomas Steers Way, Liverpool L1 8LW Tel: 07956 374 876 www.playgroundliverpool.com
Malbar at Smoak, Malmaison Manchester 1 Gore Street, Manchester M1 3AQ Tel: 0161 278 1000 www.smoak-grill.com
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With age, Dom Pérignon takes on a totally seductive fresh-toast-and-coffee bouquet, one of the most intriguing scents in Champagne. Serena Sutcliffe, Master of Wine and head of Sotheby’s international wine department.
Enjoy Dom Pérignon and caviar at...
Dom Pérignon and Caviar – a partnership made in heaven. Adam and Eve; Romeo and Juliet, Pelias and Melisande - all these were perfect and harmonious love matches. But surely even these delicious amours cannot compare to that angels-dancingon-the-tongue epic epicurean pairing of caviar and champagne - especially if it happens to be Dom Pérignon! Named after Dom Pierre Pérignon (1638–1715) this superb Champagne was originally created by the eponymous French Benedictine monk, who made massively important contributions to the production and quality of Champagne wine. He entered the Benedictine Order when he was 19, spending most of his life at the abbey of Hautvillers,
Dom Pérignon Vintage 2003 will be marked by its intensity...
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near the town of Épernay, where he served as cellarer of the abbey until his death. He introduced the innovative technique of blending the grapes prior to sending them to press, and thus the famous champagne Dom Pérignon which used this method, is named after him. Always a vintage champagne Dom Pérignon is always a vintage champagne, and is not made in those years judged to be weak or indifferent for the cultivation of the precious nectar; and all grapes used to make the wine are harvested in the same year, comprising an assemblage of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The first vintage of Dom Pérignon was 1921 and was only released for sale in 1936, since when Dom Pérignon champagne has only been produced in 38 years, the latest release by the champagne house being the 2003 Vintage, created in a year of spring frosts and scorching summer sunshine. The bouquet spirals through sweet, bright floral notes, followed by a fresh melody of candied fruit, graced by the incredible freshness of camphor leaf - and finally, there are dark hints of spices and liquorice root. On the palate, the wine is compelling, tactile and vibrant, as well as strongly, confidently persistent and precise. Brilliant Baeri Caviar To complement this most exquisite Champagne, nothing but the finest Baeri caviar will suffice - and, derived from the fresh water of Aquitaine, south-west France, Baeri caviar reaches into the depths of the champagne and brings forth its beautiful freshness. Happily, now you can experience this divinely inspired pairing of Champagne and caviar throughout the North West - so at any of the establishments listed to the right, be prepared to swoon with pleasure as you enjoy a complimentary serving of caviar with each glass of Dom Pérignon Vintage 2003. Enjoy!
The Chester Grosvenor Eastgate Street, Chester CH1 1LT Tel: 01244 324 024 www.chestergrosvenor.com The Bells of Peover The Cobbles, Lower Peover, Knutsford WA16 9PZ Tel: 01565 722 269 www.thebellsofpeover.com The Lowry The Lowry Hotel, 50 Dearmans Place, Chapel Wharf, Manchester M3 5LH www.thelowryhotel.com Epernay Manchester Great Northern Tower, Watson Street, Manchester M3 4EE Tel: 0161 834 8802 www.epernaychampagnebars.com Tom at 101 101 London Road, Stockton Heath, Warrington WA4 6LG Tel: 01925 212 660 www.tomat101.co.uk Capri Grand Cafe and Champagne Bar 4 Dicconson Terrace, Lytham St. Annes, Lancashire FY8 5JY Tel: 01253 735 034 Rosso Restaurant & Bar 43 Spring Gardens, Manchester M2 2BG Tel: 0843 290 9100 www.rossorestaurants.com
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Hennessy Paradis Imperial encapsulates the essence of brilliant, bravura brandy!
In the beginning, there was a man called Richard Hennessy. As a noble and distinguished Irish aristocrat serving as an officer in the army of the French monarch, Louis XV, Hennessy had a vivid dream of creating the world's very finest brandy - and so, in 1765, he founded an eau-de-vie trading business in the French region of Cognac. Now in case you’re wondering, eau-de-vie (which literally means ‘water of life’ in French) is a clear, colourless brandy that’s produced by means of careful fermentation and skilled double distillation. Mr Hennessy’s cognac business grew apace, and the Hennessy name (along with the fame of his redoubtable brandy) spread rapidly around the world; in fact Hennessy now sells over 50 million bottles of cognac a year across the globe!
EXQUISITELY PRESENTED The exclusive Paradis Imperial brandy is beautifully presented in a crystal glass decanter created by designer Stephanie Balini, and is adorned with an 18-carat gold-plated label. The excellence of the product inspires an astonishing variety of ways in which to enjoy it - including in a traditional snifter, on ice or in long drinks. Of course, the Paradis Imperial isn’t the only exceptional Hennessy in the collection – and at the Chester Grosvenor, you can experience the exclusive Hennessy flights, where you are presented with a trio of glasses, each containing a different 12.5ml measure. Choose from the Premier (XO, Paradis and Richard, £80), the Exceptional (Paradis, Richard and Eclipse) or the Unique Flight (Eclipse, Timeless and Paradis Imperial, £250) – or experience the full bottle for £1,600 (RRP).
THE CHESTER GROSVENOR Eastgate Street, Chester CH1 1LT Tel: 01244 324024 www.chestergrosvenor.com The beautiful Arkle Bar and Lounge within the Grade II-listed Chester Grosvenor: the epitome of understated elegance.
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TO HONOUR A RUSSIAN TSAR But returning to Hennessy’s elegiac history…. let us now move forward to 19th century Russia – where, in 1818, the Dowager Empress of Russia, Maria Federovna, asked Hennessy to blend a cognac of the most exceptional quality as a present for her beloved son, Tsar Alexander I. For proof of this historic event, the original transcript confirming the order is now stored in the Hennessy archives. The original blend was created by a first-generation Master Blender from the renowned Fillioux family; now nearly
200 years later, seventh generation Fillioux family Master Blender, Yann Fillioux, has crafted the exceptional Paradis Imperial blend, which has been devised in honour of its original 19th century cognac forbear. Released in 2011, Hennessy Paradis Imperial is a blend of several hundred rare eaux-de-vie, distilled in the 19th and 20th centuries, with a higher proportion from the 19th century. This superb brandy reinterprets the original Russian blend cognac through a unique combination of outstandingly rare constituents and exceptional blending finesse.
Hennessy Paradis can be experienced at the following places:
VERMILION & CINNABAR Hulme Hall Lane/Lord North Street, Sport City, Manchester M40 8AD Tel: 0161 202 0055 www.vermilioncinnabar.com Breathtakingly beautiful and oh-so stylish – the Thai fusion cuisine and luxury drinks collections create the ultimate in unique opulence.
HILLBARK HOTEL Hillbark Road Wirral, Merseyside CH48 1NP Tel: 0151 625 2400 www.hillbarkhotel.co.uk Quintessentially English and quintessentially chic - Hillbark is an exceptional world of fine dining and drinking.
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During the winter, glasses should be filled with something that warms the cockles and raises the spirits. Jake Crimmin from the Cheshire Wine School looks into which wines will do just that! With late mornings returning and days bristling with the freshness of an icy, blue sky, dazzling with sparkles of a sleeping tree laden with frost (insert frolicking deer here), our thoughts turn to treats that warm us and our cockles. Admittedly, this heavily-honeyed version of a winter's day may well be outnumbered by those full of soggy drizzle but, either way, a glass of something that makes you all warm and fuzzy inside will be and antidote to both. That and fluffy socks. Now I well understand that no matter how much I try to convince you otherwise, there are some of you that will refuse the charms, depths and healing properties (honest!) of a chunky rich red. Fear not red-haters. White wines can also reach the rich and sublime toasted complexity often only attributed to their rouged brothers. Search out older vintages of Burgundies or look to the New World for Chardonnays, Viogniers or Chenin Blancs. In particular, look for those that have spent time in oak. Now I know this may have some lovers of the pale grape screaming for their nearest Pinot
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Grigio at the thought of oaked white but pay heed! Well-oaked whites are those closest to godliness and should never have their good reputation tarnished by the over-oaked Aussie Chardonnays of the nineties. Allow our antipodean cousins to redeem themselves with this fine offering. The unappetisingly-named Turkey Flat Butchers Block White 2009, Barossa Valley, Australia (£14.50, www.corksouts.com) is a stonker, a blend of the Viognier grape with its Rhone Valley bedfellows: Marsanne and Roussanne. Floral, nutty aromatics with blossom shining through and a hit of citrus. This is a rich and spicy white with guts and gusto. Typically great with spicy chicken dishes, but it’s also big and bold enough to take on a steaming Shepherds Pie! Those of you that want to get to get full on toasty should lean towards the reds from warmer climes for the real chestnuts-roastingby-an-open-fire experience. More sun and bigger, spicier grape varieties will give you a vino equivalent to a hot water bottle. Think
Barossa Valley Shiraz from Australia, Mendoza Malbec from Argentina or wrap up with the Raka Pinotage 2009 Walker Bay, South Africa (£13.99, www.portlandwine.co.uk). A nose of smoke, black cherries, sweet spice, pepper and a mouthfull of black fruit, chocolate and with a softly peppered finish. This will be heavenly with any richly-sauced game dishes. Happy thawing! Jake Crimmin Founder & Tutor, The Cheshire Wine School If you want to know more about the wonderful world of wine, check out at The Cheshire Wine School, which runs regular fun and social tastings, teaching you not only about wine, but how to discover it for yourself. www.cheshirewineschool.co.uk Twitter: @cheshirewinesch
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Carl Hansen Wishbone Dining Chair Utility | www.utilitydesign.co.uk | From £493 Every inch the Danish design classic, the Wishbone or Y Chair is a light, sculptural dining chair which offers good back support and a comfortable sitting position. Available in Danish hardwoods (oak, beech, ash, maple) and North American hardwoods (walnut, cherry), with a variety of finishes (soap, oil, lacquer). 064 INTERIORS
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Natural curved table and leather upholstered cantilever chairs Chattels | www.chattels-designerfurniture.co.uk Table from £2,700 | Chairs from £480 - £640 This stunning statement table is available in a choice of wild oak, beech and walnut and the upholstered cantilever chairs price come in a choice of leather or fabric.
Packing Crate Cow Sideboard STORE | www.aplaceforeverything.co.uk | £2,850 Lovingly created in Italy, this is a refreshingly unusual take on the traditional G-Plan sideboard! Styled to look like a crazy dairy farmer has sold a cow at market and sent it via DHL, this packing crate sideboard comes complete with ‘this way up’ markings and mock shipping labels – and it is also really rather useful when it comes to storing your dinner service, wine glasses, spirits and more.
Just Slate Coasters (set of 4) John Lewis | www.johnlewis.com | £22 Timeless slate square coasters complete with rubber base.
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Diamantini and Domeniconi Meridiana Cuckoo Clock John Lewis | www.johnlewis.com | £174 A contemporary take on the classic cuckoo clock from this brilliant Italian design company. Available in red, grey, black, blue and violet.
Cheese Map of Britain (print) Pedlars | www.pedlars.co.uk | £95 Designed by Sara Mererid Williams exclusively for Pedlars, these are hand printed in London. Signed, numbered and limited to an edition of 20.
DRH Liqueur Set (7 Piece) John Lewis | www.johnlewis.com | £28 Six mouth-blown, long stem glasses, each in different shapes, colours and styles, with a pewter finish serving tray.
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Antique Pine Farmhouse Table Antique Pine www.antiquepineimports.co.uk £720 (for 6ft table) Antique Pine’s stunning madeto-measure farmhouse tables are created to order using antique pine tops, with beautiful bases painted in any Farrow and Ball colour.
Riva Dining Table with hockers and Devon Spitfire chair Arighi Bianchi | www.arighibianchi.co.uk Mighty Mac Table | £1,995 (was £2,579) Hocker stool | £349 (was £429) Devon Spitfire chair | £679 (was £849) The Mighty Mac table is made from solid European oak and comes complete with splits, knots and varying grain patterns, giving this dining table a unique rich finish – perfect with the Mighty Mac hockers and Devon Spitfire chair. Kartell Masters Chair Utility | www.utilitydesign.co.uk | From £136 Designed by Phillippe Starck for Kartell, this chair is a tribute to three classic designs, and their designers, of the twentieth century (the Series 7 Chair by Arne Jacobsen, the Tulip Chair by Eero Saarinen and the DSR or Eiffel Chair by Charles Eames). The Masters Chair is both generous and comfortable and available in several colours (available singly or in packs of four).
Design House Stockholm Nordic Light John Lewis | www.johnlewis.com | £115.50 This beautiful wooden candle holder is as versatile as it gets – open it fully or fold parts away to shape it in any way that you like!
Antler Heads Pedlars www.pedlars.co.uk | £295 These beautiful antlers are expertly mounted in Scotland. The mount is available in green or pink – and the paint is applied by a specialist car-sprayer, giving a perfect, flat finish.
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Denby Eclipse Black Tableware John Lewis | www.johnlewis.com | £6-£50 Classic design meets contemporary chic. Denby’s eclipse tableware is simple, but utterly timeless.
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Extending Console Table with 6 Devon Leather Chairs Multiyork www.multiyork.co.uk | £1,029 Exclusive to Multiyork, this is a distinctive, modern range of furniture that combines fantastic looks with the highest standards of manufacturing quality. The Scandinavian influence is to the fore in this extending console table and 6 Devon chairs.
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Sophie Conran for Arthur Price Rivelin Cutlery Boxed Set (44 pieces) John Lewis | www.johnlewis.com | £199 The UK’s leading manufacturer of cutlery and gifts, has collaborated with leading designer Sophie Conran to create a sophisticated Rivelin collection, with designs inspired by the rivers of Sheffield, home of the British cutlery industry throughout history.
Riedel Vinum Glassware John Lewis | www.johnlewis.com £16-£40 24% lead crystal glass from the Riedel Vinum range – made with the knowledge that the pleasure of consuming wine starts with the glass.
Antique Pine Imports www.antiquepineimports.co.uk | 01244 300 160 Arighi Bianchi www.arighibianchi.co.uk | 01625 613 333 Chattels www.chattels-designerfurniture.co.uk | 01244 322 280 John Lewis www.johnlewis.com | 08456 049 049 Pedlars www.pedlars.co.uk | 01330 850 400 STORE www.aplaceforeverything.co.uk | 0844 414 2885 Utility www.utilitydesign.co.uk | 0151 708 4192
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LET THERE BE LIGHT Lamps, shades and chandeliers – lighting has never been so imaginative! This winter sculptural silhouettes and simple clean classical lines are very popular, as are designs inspired by the natural world. Here are some of our favourites available right here in the North West and North Wales.
Hannah Nunn Lighting Janet Bell | www.janetbellgallery.com | from £70 The Hannah Nunn collection is a beautiful range of paper cut lighting inspired by the botanical world – Hannah designs and makes all of her lamps in the workshop within her lighting and craft boutique in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire.
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Foscarini Caboche Pendant Light Utility | www.utilitydesign.co.uk | £398 A contemporary take on the traditional crystal chandelier, this stunning suspension lamp by Patricia Urquiola is composed of concentric transparent globes made of polymethylmetacrylate. A shade in white matt finish glass offers direct upward and downward light projection and diffusion throughout the space. Available in clear and amber gold.
one system Oly Lamp Brabin and Fitz | www.brabinandfitz.co.uk £531 (silk shade £117) With the triumphant success of the Olympics in London this summer, lighting designers have picked up the influence in their work – particularly through table lamps where sculptural forms now prevail. Brabin & Fitz’s Oly lamp illustrates this perfectly with a gymnast performing a handstand.
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Esme Lamp Brabin and Fitz | www.brabinandfitz.co.uk £477 (silk shade £128) The Esme Lamp is a beautiful thing. Tactile and smooth, it is carved from granite and finished with a birch silk shade. Flos Miss K Soft Table Lamp Utility | www.utilitydesign.co.uk | £203 The Flos Miss K Soft Table Lamp is a further development in Philippe Starck’s Miss K range, but a cream fabric has been introduced into the shade to give the lamp an overall softer look – plus it comes with a dimmer to give complete flexibility to the mood of lighting.
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Foscarini Le Soleil Pendant Light Utility | www.utilitydesign.co.uk | £715 A spectacular design which diffuses light from below and via its fins. It has a maximum drop of 200cm and also comes with a simple white ceiling rose. Available in red, aquamarine and white.
Sitting Dog Lamp with Collar of Shame Pedlars | www.pedlars.co.uk £195 Designed by Matt Pugh exclusively for Pedlars, this large, intricate Sitting Dog lamp is made from walnut and has a white shade.
Foscarini Behive Suspension Lamp Chattels | www.chattels-designerfurniture.co.uk | £395 A chic, stylish silhouette, and the perfect blend of formal purity and technological research. Here light is the decorative element defining the body, with an animating graphic outline that brings it to life - the name Behive (a shortening of “beehive”) describes the shape and horizontal striped pattern of the white diffuser and its emanating warm, soft light.
Brabin and Fitz www.brabinandfitz.co.uk | 01244 314 838 Chattels www.chattels-designerfurniture.co.uk | 01244 322 280 Janet Bell www.janetbellgallery.com | 01248 810 043 Pedlars www.pedlars.co.uk | 01330 850 400 Utility www.utilitydesign.co.uk | 0151 708 4192 Foscarini Birdie Table Lamps Chattels | www.chattels-designerfurniture.co.uk £230-£290 Made with sturdy yet lightweight materials and with a touch dimmer, the Birdie lamp has different personalities depending on the colour: in white, it can be chic and discreet; in orange it becomes the star of a room.
Fritz Hansen Kaiser Idell Table Lamps Utility | www.utilitydesign.co.uk | £655 Kaiser Idell is an original Bauhaus design, based on a world-patented swivel joint and the characteristic embossed dome. The lamps are made in steel and brass and the lampshades are hand painted in high gloss.
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Plant Centre | Outdoor Living | Home & Gift | Garden Design | Landscaping | Coffee Shop Situated between the pretty Cheshire villages of Lower Peover and Plumley, Plantation is a celebration of colour, design and making the most of your garden.
Stroll around our plant market, find inspiration in our garden settings, then treat yourself to brunch, a light lunch or a cup of tea and a slice of delicious homemade cake in our lovely Colonial Cafe. Plantation was founded in 2008 by RHS Gold Medal winning Garden Designer Andy Yates. A few years down the line we now have both garden essentials and finishing touches, as well as a fantastic variety of plants & plenty of friendly, knowledgeable staff on hand seven days a week.
The Plantation Garden Company Ltd Plumley Moor Road, Plumley, Knutsford, Cheshire WA16 9SD Tel:01565 722315 | www.visitplantation.co.uk | info@visitplantation.co.uk
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Bespoke solutions for your home and garden… …all in one place at the Barrowmore Estate! Happily though, just such a group of enterprises can be found at the Barrowmore Estate. The Estate is home to some brilliant, unique businesses, all in one place, which are dedicated to providing bespoke artisan solutions for your home, tailoring each and every project to your specific needs.
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Sometimes you need to find a collection of skilled craftsmen that cover all aspects of your home, from the windows and furniture to the lighting and landscaping – but often, this can involve miles of travelling and many phone calls to find exactly what you are looking for.
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Lighting in the home is incredibly important – and MJ Lighting have the skills and experience to be able to offer high quality bespoke LED lighting. Their internal lights illuminate any room to provide fully controllable lighting and they can also enhance building exteriors and landscapes to create stunning visual impact. New to MJL is a range of sophisticated FAR Infra-Red heaters, which provide huge energy savings over traditional heaters, with slim, elegant designs and a range of styles that complement any room.
Urban Landscapes has an excellent reputation for delivering garden design, landscape construction and garden maintenance throughout the North West, creating beautiful, bespoke pieces – recent projects include a state-of-the-art outdoor kitchen, an edible garden and a luxurious cedar hot tub installation. The Barrowmore showroom also includes unique furniture and accessories as well as outdoor play equipment – plus the ‘must have’ for every foodie’s garden: the Jamie Oliver Wood Fired Oven (which they can also install).
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Brownlow Furniture is a company dedicated to producing the finest bespoke cabinetry – all of their furniture, including kitchens and studies, are created by their skilled craftsmen to your exacting requirements. With Brownlow you get the whole package, from design to manufacture, then finish and finally fitting. At their amazing showroom, you can see a fully-working kitchen (including total-control AGAs and working Quookers), study and dining areas - you can also have a guided tour around the workshop where these exceptional products are made.
Cheshire Joinery is a bespoke timber manufacturing company producing exceptional-quality doors, windows and conservatories. Their aim is to exceed your expectations and provide you with a long-lasting investment, adding real value to your home with the reassurance of a FENSA registered installation under the QANW insurance backed guaranteed scheme. An excellent product combined with focused customer service and aftercare as an essential part of their package, which has recently been endorsed by The Guild of Master Craftsman.
Tel: 01829 741 574 | 01829 740 077 www.brownlowfurniture.com | info@brownlowfurniture.net
Tel: 01829 741 751 www.cheshirejoineryservices.com | info@cheshirejoineryservices.com
All of these businesses and many more can be found in the beautiful grounds of the Barrowmore Estate in Great Barrow, a longestablished charity committed to improving the quality of life for the people in its care. Its established aims are to provide meaningful employability, education, accommodation and support to enable people with different disabilities to achieve their full potential. Barrowmore Estate | Barnhouse Lane, Great Barrow, Chester CH3 7JA | Tel: 01829 742 570
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HEAVEN’S KITCHEN Everything but the kitchen sink! If you fancy yourself as a 007 of the kitchen world and are looking for that new bit of kit to give your cooking experience more bells and whistles, have a look at some of these gadgets! From the basic tools that no cook should be without to a few things far more extravagant, these are
tools of the trade that can happily grace the kitchen of any gastronomical whizz. Some are practical and make concocting culinary creations easier. Others are a bit of fun - and pretty much all of them would make a brilliant present for foodie friends and family!
TEA SUB INFUSER www.utilitydesign.co.uk | £9.50
WHITE PORCELAIN PIE PENGUIN www.johnlewis.com | £4 A pie bird with a twist... This porcelain penguin stands out from the crowd and is microwave, dishwasher and oven safe up to 220C. It stops pies from boiling up and leaking by venting the steam from the bottom.
We all drink from a yellow submarine! This Tea Sub Infuser brings a little added fun to the tea round. Simply fill the silicone tea infuser with your favourite tea leaves and submerge the submarine in boiling water to create a brilliant brew every time.
SAVON DU CHEF (ODOUR REMOVER SOAP) www.utilitydesign.co.uk | £14.50 Love the taste but can’t get rid of the smell? The Garlic Odour Remover is every chef’s best friend. This garlic shaped, matt finish stainless steel tool is a natural odouriser for removing the scent of garlic. Its pointed end is also the ideal tool for cleaning under fingernails.
ALESSI COCKTAIL SHAKER www.utilitydesign.co.uk £205 This decadent design from Alessi is the epitome of 1920s style - and is bound to cause a stir at any cocktail party. With a large spherical body and slender handle it was originally manufactured between 1920 - 1930 by the CG Hallbergs company of Stockholm.
CORKCICLE WINE COOLER www.utilitydesign.co.uk | £22
HERB AND FLOWER DRYING RACK www.aplaceforeverything.co.uk | £18
Designed to cool wine more effectively, this quirky apparatus can be used to cool reds to room temperature quickly and keep whites chilled for up to an hour!
This wrought iron herb rack is great for drying herbs and is really easy to use as well. Simply tie your fresh herbs or flowers in bunches with string and hang for a wonderful feature piece which can be stored and used throughout the year. It even comes with packets of seeds (thyme, rosemary and lavender), herb markers and explanation cards containing secrets to drying and preserving your herbs.
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A gallery of contemporary art and design, in the beautiful seaside town of Beaumaris on the stunning Isle of Anglesey; selling original artwork, prints, cards, ceramics, jewellery, textiles and lighting.
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We opened in Chester in 1992 with the philosophy of ‘art for all’. Local, national and international artists’ work always on display at prices to suit all pockets! A visit to Chester would not be complete without a visit to us. Open every day.
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This solid-wood, elegant jewellery tree is something a little bit special! STORE wanted to find something slightly different, so they headed all the way to Vilnius, Lithuania where each tree is hand-crafted by Tomas in his workshop.
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STYLISH SOLUTIONS FOR THE HOME Clutter: the inevitable accumulation of life – but where to keep it all? STORE of Chester has searched far and wide for innovative storage solutions that both look great and work a real treat. So whether you’re having a pre-Christmas tidy-up, buying a prezzie or having a good old spring clean, read on for some of our favourite products from the expert space-savers!
IPAD / TABLET COOKBOOK STAND £25.00
SHOE & WARDROBE STORAGE DRAWERS From £9.00
This neat stand has been designed for use in the kitchen – the weighted base holds your precious tablet safely when you’re following an online recipe and the stylus stops sticky fingerprints on the screen. It’s great for browsing your favourite apps at coffee time, too.
These stylish stacking storage boxes have been designed by STORE themselves to help you organise shoes, scarves jumpers and more - and then, more importantly, find them again!
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Cupcakes are here to stay – and now you can safely store your break-time treat at the bottom of your bag without fear of disaster! It also makes for a perfect presentation box for giving a homemade cupcake to a special friend.
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Time to chuck out that dog-eared cardboard bauble box for good! This sturdy plastic decorations box has nifty card insert trays and compartments for an all-in-one storage solution that can be used year after year.
No longer do your bottles of wine or fizzy drinks have to battle with milk for room in the fridge, or take up awkward space on messy shelves! These nifty racks stack together to make the best use of your available fridge space.
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Finally, a ‘one size fits all’ little black dress that really works. This classy little number hangs neatly inside your wardrobe and is ideal for storing your bangles, beads, bracelets, hair bobbles, necklaces and more.
Stylish storage boxes for big kids and little kids alike! Licensed by LEGO and exclusive to STORE, they are available in colours galore and can be clicked together and stacked just like the real thing, with the added benefit of storage within.
Oak Coat Hook and Mini Mirror £65.00
STORE visits designers all over the world to source quality handmade storage solutions – but this one is from just down the road in North Wales! Finished in solid oak, this contemporary unit has six sturdy turned clear perspex hooks to hang coats and store bags and scarves etc. alongside a cleverly crafted integrated mini-mirror for a last-minute check on the way out of the door.
STORE 10 Queen Street, Chester City Centre CH1 3LG | Tel: 0844 414 2885 | www.a place for everything.co.uk | info@aplaceforeverything.co.uk Store opening hours: Monday-Saturday 9.30am-5.30pm and Sunday 11am-4pm
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What makes an icon? Originally referring to religious works of art only, the word has now come to mean any image, picture, or representation that stands as a sign for another thing, through likeness or analogy. It’s a symbol that represents more than just what it looks like. In terms of design, this can be ground-breaking pieces that represent people, places and new ideas; or embody the designer or the values and ethos they have. These pieces set standards and trends, travel and are copied around the world. Utility in Liverpool is dedicated to sourcing and selling modern, original design pieces, whether it be furniture, lighting, home accessories, gifts, watches or jewellery including plenty of iconic items that have stood the test of time. Richard Skelton founded the company with Richard Mawdsley and Kate Cowie in 1999, and he defines the modern icons they source as the ones which show the most originality and longevity. “They’re not necessarily ‘fashionable’” he says. “People choose to buy iconic pieces partly because they are familiar, as these designs are often featured in printed media and digitally, reinforcing their timeless status.” // cont page 80
Vitra Eames Lounge chair & ottoman From £5,065
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Iconic designs sit above changing fashions - they are not as ephemeral as other products, although Richard has noticed some manufacturers adapting some designs to suit current trends. “There are a lot of mid-century colours and new wood tones around at the moment - but the most popular choices always remain true to the original as people want to purchase the most true version available.”
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One of the keys to something becoming an icon is its ability to sit in different environments, both contemporary and traditional. The ability to straddle these two design styles gives these designs their credibility. Another key is imitation. Like every successful designer, high street stores invariably seek to emulate these products by creating variations on the original. “This is similar to the fashion world where high street chains create cheap copies of fashion house originals” says Richard, “but in the home and furniture market the product has to have a longer shelf life, so there is real difficulty in creating it in any great volume”. He has seen this happen numerous times - and always at the expense of style, materials and proportions. “Whilst imitation may be the highest form of flattery, there really is nothing as good as the original and true design connoisseurs appreciate this and would not be fobbed off with a copy!”
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Key designers who have created some of these items of iconic status include Charles & Ray Eames, Achille Castiglioni, Tom Dixon, Jasper Morrison, Arne Jacobsen, George Nelson, Hans J. Wegner, Matthew Hilton, Marcel Wanders, Harry Bertoia and Philippe Starck. “These are all designers who have made their mark in the design world by pushing the design envelope,” says Richard, “both in terms of the materials used and how they are adapted and employed in the manufacturing process.”
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The British Pub is a brilliant part of the fabric that makes up this country. The quality of the food and the drink that it serves is, of course, paramount – but over the last few years, the role of pubs has changed. They were originally a melting pot of all social classes that formed a social hub and a centre for rural (and urban) life in times before TVs, the internet and iPads. Now though, the rules about what makes a good pub have changed – there is no set agenda at all and independent pubs, like ourselves, are free to make up their own rules, to do more or less what they want and redefine the pub experience. As long as the food and the drink is first rate, everything else built around it can express real personality. For some, this means creating a pub in the old sense of the word. At the Chester Fields, it’s about kicking back and having a good time, while also looking after our local community. We have retro arcade games and a loyalty card with random giveaways, a farmer’s market where we don’t charge for pitches and a whole calendar of unique, haphazard events for the community. It’s different, it’s refreshing, it’s our own slice of madcap fun. No place should be afraid of shaking things up a bit.
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When you go out for a meal, you want to spend your hard earned pennies on a good experience. You want a great time in great company, in a nice environment with fantastic food and service to match. There are restaurants that cater for every budget imaginable, but however much they are charging, the very best types all have exactly the same thing in common: they provide incredible value for money. Bistro Qui? Ltd has been trading for over ten years, and now we have four restaurants in Liverpool (The Hub Alehouse and Kitchen, plus the French Bistros Jacques, Franc and Pierre) and a second Bistro Jacques in Shrewsbury which opened in 2012. From the very start, it was our aim to offer winning value for money with a fresh daily-changing menu. Over the past four years, the need for restaurants to pair flavour and value – without compromising the integrity of the ingredients – has become more important than ever. Those restaurants (both good and bad) that can’t find that balance, or can’t get their heads around the concept, pay the price. But because we’ve been doing it for so long, we have a loyal customer base that appreciates our consistency, while new guests welcome the combination of flavour and affordability. Those eateries which have had to dilute their prices throughout the recession may find it difficult to backtrack to their original pricing structure when the economy finally shows signs of recovery. Will the customers accept the inevitable increases? Only time will tell....
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A balancing act…
Congratulations! You’re happily engaged and everyone is asking “When’s the date?!” - Where do you start…
Making cocktails is all about balancing the flavours. Like with any recipe, you have to put the right ingredients together in the right amounts. If you are making a sweet cocktail for example, you can’t make it too sweet, you have to balance it with lemon or lime, which complements the sugar and means you will taste the drink with your whole mouth, not just the sweet taste buds. The way a drink is presented is important too – just like a chef makes their food look good, a cocktail should make someone go “Wow, I really want to try that”. Cocktail fashions have changed over the years, and at the moment you’ll see a lot of edible exotic fruit garnishes, and whole leaves like basil. Having said that, classics like Cosmopolitans and Mojitos always stay popular. At Malmaison Manchester, our signature cocktail is the Smoak Stack: bourbon, apple juice and caramel syrup served up in a Kilner jar with smoke trapped inside. We’re not afraid of experimenting, and behind the bar we infuse a lot of our own vodka and sugar syrups with ingredients like thyme and chilli. We’re happy to personalise cocktails too, chatting with people and changing the balance according to their taste. We have to be on the ball though – customers expect mixologists to be able to juggle bottles, as well as balance flavours!
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Keeping a clear head and making some early decisions are very important. Discuss realistic budgets and plans with your partner, but don’t put too much pressure on yourself! The time between the engagement and your wedding can fly by, so try to relax and make the most of this special time. Sharing the planning and the control can make things a lot easier, as can finding suppliers that you trust and can put your confidence in. The little touches are important and will mean so much to you both – personalise your day to reflect your style as a couple, but keep things in perspective. It is the joyful atmosphere and overall feeling of the occasion that you and your guests are going to remember, not if the confetti is the exact same shade as your bridesmaids’ dresses – and whilst it is very much your day, don’t forget to take the comfort of your guests into consideration. Comfortable seating, great food and wine will go a long way to ensuring a fabulous time is had by all. A good venue can help you take care of that side of things - Belle Époque is a stylish and intimate venue where we take great care in looking after guests, whilst supporting the Bride and Groom. This means the newlyweds can relax and enjoy themselves, giving them time to remember and enjoy the most important part of the whole day the promises they are making to each other!
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BRITISH PUB Good pubs are real hubs of communities - and deserve to be celebrated! In September 2012, the number of breweries in the UK topped 1,000 - the highest number for over 70 years, and a sure sign of the growing recognition of good ale, full of character and flavour. Pub appreciation is on the rise too - and a real celebration of these great British institutions is in definitely in order! They might be an icon of Britain now, and indeed in the 1660s, the writings of Samuel Pepys describe the pub even then as “the heart of England”, but it was the Romans who brought the concept of the tabernae to Britain, setting them up as part of the Roman road network. Later, alehouses were established in villages, accommodation for travellers (and horses) was added, food was served and inns acted as natural community gathering points. WHAT’S IN A NAME? In 1871, there was one public house for every 200 people (there’s now one for about every 1,000 people), and the huge variations in architecture,
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interior and names reflect their rich history. Names have always been used to identify different places - but many older pubs were established before widespread literacy, so illustrated signs were often used instead. Names (and their signs!) were inspired by food (The Oxnoble (Est 1804) in Manchester is from a Georgian variety of potato), animals (The Smoker in Cheshire is named after a grey horse owned by a local landowner) and the heraldry of royalty or local nobility (Lions, Harts, Dragons, Swans and Arms in particular). Then there’s occupations and trades, historical events (The Royal Oak commemorates Charles II’s escape from the Roundheads by hiding in an oak before the restoration of the monarchy), literature (George Orwell’s essay Moon Under Water, describing his perfect pub, inspired many real ones of the same name), myths (Green Man, Robin Hood), plants, religion, ships and transport, games, hunting, geography and more.
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“There is nothing which has yet been contrived by man, by which so much happiness is produced as by a good tavern or inn.” Boswell: Life by Samuel Johnson
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INN THE KNOW Today, the best pubs around are still hubs of local communities, with good drink and a welcoming atmosphere. Many still serve food, with a real emphasis on local produce. There are independents and chains, breweryrun and community-run. Pubs with snooker tables and dart boards, traditional snugs and roaring fires, modern screens and cocktails. Whatever the pub is called, it is still very much a public house, a welcoming home from home that is recently returning to and embracing the idea of heartfelt hospitality. A wonderful part of Great British history that will continue to be so for many years to come!
GREAT BRITISH PUBS IN THE NORTH WEST THE BULL’S HEAD Mill Lane, Mobberley WA16 7HX 01565 873 395 www.thebullsheadpub.co.uk BEAR’S PAW HOTEL & RESTAURANT School Lane, Sandbach CW11 3QN Tel: 01270 526 317 www.thebearspaw.co.uk
The Bull’s Head
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THE CHOLMONDELEY ARMS Wrenbury Road, Cholmondeley SY14 8HN 01829 720 300 www.cholmondeleyarms.co.uk
The Three Greyhounds
THE GLYNNE ARMS 3 Glynne Way, Hawarden CH5 3NS Tel: 01244 569 988 www. theglynnearms.co.uk
The Monro
THE JAMES MONRO 69 Tithebarn Street Liverpool L2 2EN 0151 236 9700 www.thejamesmonro.com
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THE MONRO 92 Duke Street, Liverpool L1 5AG 0151 707 9933 www.themonro.com
1. Crown 2. Red Lion 3. Royal Oak 4. Swan 5. White Hart 6. Railway 7. Plough 8. White Horse 9. Bell 10. New Inn The Bull’s Head
PHEASANT INN Higher Burwardsley, Tattenhall, CH3 9PF 01829 770 434 www.thepheasantinn.co.uk
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THE PLOUGH Plough Lane, Christleton, Cheshire CH3 7PT 01244 336 096 www.theploughinncheshire.co.uk THE THREE GREYHOUNDS INN Holmes Chapel Road, Allostock WA16 9JY 01565 723 455 www.thethreegreyhoundsinn.co.uk
UK PUBS: HIGHEST: The Tan Hill Inn, Yorkshire. (528 metres / 1,732 feet above sea level) REMOTEST: The Old Forge in Inverie, Scotland. (only reachable by an 18 mile hike or a 7 mile sea crossing) LARGEST: The Moon Under Water, Manchester. (a converted cinema covering 820 square metres, which can hold 1,700 customers) SMALLEST: The Signal Box Inn, Cleethorpes. (5.95 square metres) OLDEST: Ye Olde Fighting Cocks in St Albans, Hertfordshire. (an 11th century structure on an 8th century site) LONGEST NAME: The Old Thirteenth Cheshire Astley Volunteer Rifleman Corps Inn in Stalybridge.
THE WHARF 6 Slate Wharf, Castlefield, Greater Manchester M15 4ST Tel: 0161 220 2960 www.brunningandprice.co.uk/thewharf/ THE YEW TREE INN Long Lane, Spurstow, Bunbury, Cheshire CW6 9RD Tel: 01829 260 274 www.theyewtreebunbury.com
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THE BULL’S HEAD, MOBBERLEY Mill Lane, Mobberley, Knutsford, Cheshire WA16 7HX Tel: 01565 873 395 www.thebullsheadpub.co.uk info@thebullsheadpub.co.uk Mon-Thurs 12-11pm, Fri-Sat 12pm-12am, Sun 12-10.30pm £20 per head When the days are short, we are drawn to places that promise a warmth and welcome that shrugs off the winter cold and eases us into spring via well cooked food, good drink and a wholly comfortable atmosphere. Happily, nestled in the picturesque Cheshire village of Mobberley sits the Bull’s Head, which does exactly that! With a beautiful garden, open fires, low ceilings and whisky snug (well-behaved dogs allowed), it’s reassuringly consistent, and obviously designed with a real love of the traditional English pub. You’d be forgiven for thinking it’s been here centuries – but although the building celebrates its 200th year in 2012, the pub in its current restored form is just 2 ½ years old. Now in the capable hands of landlord Ben Redwood, The Bull is getting better with age – a bit like the 70+ whiskies behind the bar! The whisky collection has been lovingly sourced from far and wide, whilst the real ale on tap is all sourced from within a 30 mile radius of the pub, as is most of the food. And what food it is. Head Chef Lloyd Treadway and his team prepare seasonally-changing home-cooked menus that include daily specials, sharing plates and handcrafted pies (the steak and Wobbly Ale is a particular favourite) – and a tremendous Sunday roast. In fact, they’re one of the few pubs in Cheshire that serve roast sirloin. VERDICT: The Bull’s Head also has its own 3.5 mile pub walk (leaflets available from the bar or from the website) – so wrap up, head out and follow your heart to the Bull’s Head for a post-lunch or pre-dinner stroll and a warming ‘Woolly Bully’ (see page 56 for the recipe)!
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The Yew Tree Inn Bunbury – an unmissable treat
SIMPLY MUST VISIT! in Yorkshire and Scotland’s celebrated Brew Dog beers - but wine-lovers are equally well cared for, with an eclectic 50-bin wine list which changes twice a year.
Oh the bucolic delights of a proper English inn - and they don’t get much more proper than the Yew Tree Inn, Bunbury! This is a place that is shamelessly, proudly and unmistakably a pub. The food and drink are superb, and you’ll be most welcome whether you’re there to engage with their fine ales or if you fancy diving head-first into their delicious menu of freshly cooked provender; and you’ll be delighted to know that it’s one of only two Cheshire pubs appearing in both the Good Food and the Good Beer Guide. REAL DEAL REAL ALES Step into the cosy interior and you are surrounded by a congenial combination of tasteful textured wallpapers, reclaimed lighting, heavy brocade curtains and all manner of delightfully quirky decorative effects that spell individuality and uniqueness - talking of which, they have the most unique collection of beers you could imagine. There are around six local and national craft ales on tap, plus many more in bottles; better still, you can drink in pints and half-pints, but also in two-third pint schooners and one-third pint small glasses - and they offer a magnificent ‘beer flight’, in which you can enjoy three one-third pints of any of the different ales on offer. Current favourites include pale beers from the Rooster Brewery
TRY THEM PIES! With this kind of dedication to pub authenticity, it goes without saying that the food on offer is superb, and they’re particularly proud of their home-made shortcrust pies, individually created with love and skill (no casseroles with pastry lids here!) Highly recommended are the steak and blue cheese, steak and caramelised onion, chicken and ham, minted lamb and redcurrant, the game pie - and more! All pies are served with pub chips (cooked in beef dripping) and peas (garden or mushy) and rich gravy. Monday is Pie & Pint Night (pie dinner and a small glass of house wine or a pint of real ale/lager for £9.50) – then once a month they also run their fabulous Thank Yew It’s Friday events, comprising live music and good food, like winter one-pot suppers (or barbecues in the summer). On Sundays, their roasts are to die for, and are as locally sourced as you can get, with everything on the plate being sourced from within five miles of the pub! Private events are also catered for (weddings, parties etc), and soon there will be ten brand-new bedrooms to choose from - all the more reason why you must visit the Yew Tree Inn! The Yew Tree Inn Long Lane, Spurstow, Bunbury CW6 9RD Tel: 01829 260 274 www.theyewtreebunbury.com info@theyewtreebunbury.com Mon-Sat 12pm-11pm, Sun 11am-10.30pm Food served: Mon-Thurs 12-2.30pm & 6-9.30pm, Fri 12-2.30pm & 6-10pm, Sat 12-10pm, Sun 11-8pm (Sunday brunch 11am-1pm)
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Cholmondeley Arms Wrenbury Road, Cholmondeley, Nr Malpas, Cheshire SY14 8HN Tel: 01829 720 300 www.cholmondeleyarms.co.uk info@cholmondeleyarms.co.uk Mon-Thurs 12-11pm, Fri-Sat 12-pm-12am, Sun 12-10.30pm £20 per head The utterly charming Cholmondeley Arms really is something rather special. The building was originally a schoolhouse, founded in 1862 – it was turned into a pub in the 1980s, then in late 2011, a loving restoration created the wonderful place we have today. Going back to school has never been so much fun! It’s a real destination pub, with drivers, walkers and cyclists (plus dogs) all making their way through the doors to kick back in front of the log fire and enjoy an entirely relaxed atmosphere, fabulous ale – and brilliant home-cooked food courtesy of Head Chef Christian Jones and his team. Christian is a lover of all things local, and he can be seen travelling Cholmondeley and beyond, visiting farmers directly to pick up potatoes, choose meat and to try cheeses. His game dishes are excellent, from the venison pudding starter to the modestly named Pigeon ‘sausage roll’ (which is more like a Pigeon Wellington!) – and landlord Steve Davies hosts a speciality game week in November; perfect when combined with a crisp stroll along some of the nearby Sandstone trail. Another post pre-ambulation ‘pick-me-up’ is the magnificent gin collection (up to 125 at the last count), matched with an eclectic collection of tonics. All the main types of gin are represented here, from London Dry to Dutch via Plymouth and Old Tom. They also publish a Gin ‘Quarterly’ of their favourites. They can even arrange speciality gin tastings on Saturday afternoons for groups up to 12. Simply email to arrange. VERDICT: Choose the Cholmondeley for weekend R&R, G&Ts and B&B (there are six relaxing bedrooms) – and don’t miss their Sunday lunches: succulent roast prime rib of local beef.
The Pheasant Inn Higher Burwardsley, Tattenhall, Cheshire CH3 9PF Tel: 01829 770 434 | Twitter: @Pheasant_Inn www.thepheasantinn.co.uk info@thepheasantinn.co.uk Food served: Mon-Thurs 12pm-9.30pm, Fri-Sat 12pm-10pm, Sun 12pm-8.30pm £25 per head Double room from: £85 The Pheasant really is one of the most effortlessly beautiful pubs you will see - from the beams in the bar to the bare walls in the bedrooms, the place is imbued with an utter sense of time-honoured warmth and welcome. Nestled within the Peckforton Hills, the kitchen works closely with local producers to ensure that its food is as fresh and seasonal as possible, changing the menu daily to include dishes such as Holker Hall shank of lamb and 28 day aged Bowland steaks. So enjoy cosy meals around open fires, relax with a drink in the CAMRA-recognised bar – or spend the night in one of their 12 en-suite bedrooms housed in delightful old Cheshire sandstone buildings. VERDICT: Exactly how a traditional pub should be – and the panoramic views are outstanding, too!
The Bear’s Paw School Lane, Warmingham, Sandbach CW11 3QN. Tel: 01270 526 317 | Twitter: @The_Bears_Paw www.thebearspaw.co.uk info@thebearspaw.co.uk Food served: Mon-Thurs 12pm-9.30pm, Fri-Sat 12pm-10pm, Sun 12pm-8.30pm £25 per head Double room from: £105 For a 19th century Victorian Inn, the Bear’s Paw has seen its fair share of trials and tribulations! In 2008 it underwent a £2.5 million refurbishment, and it now sits as a shining example of an inn of the very best kind. For this is an old-school public house, complete with oak panelling, 17 beautifullyappointed 5 star bedrooms – and menus that make the most of the abundance of local produce (the Bear’s Paw has recently been awarded an AA Rosette)! There are large sofas clustered around open fireplaces, weekly guest ales and 16 single malt whiskies – and although it’s within convenient touching distance of bigger towns such as Sandbach and Crewe, it’s also a brilliant base from which to explore the idyllic Cheshire countryside. VERDICT: Personable, cheery and charming – for destination dining, grand accommodation or just a pint with friends.
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The Three Greyhounds, Allostock, near Knutsford, shows that all good things do come in threes!
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Rescued, restored & re-opened Just under 300 years ago a Cheshire farm was converted to a rural pub and named the Three Greyhounds Inn. In those days the pub name would have symbolised hunting of deer and wild boar by the coursing greyhounds owned by local gentry, possibly linked to nearby Tatton. A Rural Cheshire Pub returns to its farming roots Sadly like many rural pubs today, the Three Greyhounds Inn had closed, leaving the area of Allostock with no pub it could call its own. However, thanks to the vision of Tim Bird and Mary McLaughlin (the couple behind The Bull’s Head in Mobberley and The Cholmondeley Arms, near Malpas) the Three Greyhounds Inn has been lovingly brought back to life and restored to a glory that celebrates the building and its farming heritage, championing the great food and fine ales produced both in the surrounding areas of rural Cheshire and from farms in other areas of the UK. The menu includes favourites such as slowcooked pork belly in cider, salmon and smoked haddock fishcakes with lemony green beans or
even Cheshire lamb shepherd’s pie served for one or two. On Sundays, prime roast sirloin of beef and roast pork are both served (Allostock has a historical link with piggeries and this too is reflected on the menu!) The pub has some great sharing plates, as regulars of the Bull’s Head and Cholmondeley Arms would expect, with the addition of the ‘Allostock Farmers’ Plate’ where you may choose one of the fifteen British farm cheeses available in celebration of cheese-making across the country. The cheeses are chosen by landlord James Griffiths and head chef Craig Wainwright with the help of Carole, their cheese expert from the Cheese Shop in Chester. Somerset Cider As another continuation of the pub’s farming heritage, there’s a superb selection of Somerset cider brandies from Pass Vale Farm, which has been distilling Cider Brandy since 1989. The pub has all six types of cider brandy from a three year old to an exceptional 20 year old - perfect to sip in front of the fire in the Brandy Snug (where well-behaved dogs are also allowed!) There are five real ales on tap, so make sure you enjoy a well-deserved pint (and a hearty meal) after a winter walk around the beautiful nearby Shakerley Mere nature reserve (pictured) - walk leaflets are available from the pub. With a welcoming atmosphere, 300 year
old beams, Inglenook and Cheshire fire places, brandy barrel cladded walls and warm candlelight all with friendly service to match, the Three Greyhounds Inn is enjoying a splendid renaissance – and deservedly so. Another real English country pub… local and proud! The Three Greyhounds Inn Holmes Chapel Road, Allostock, Knutsford, Cheshire WA16 9JY Tel: 01565 723 455 www. thethreegreyhoundsinn.co.uk info@thethreegreyhoundsinn.co.uk £20 per head Sun-Tues 12pm-10.30pm, Wed-Thur 12pm-11pm, Fri-Sat 12pm-12am
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THE PRICE IS RIGHT! Brunning and Price own a collection of Britain’s finest pubs - and there are plenty in our locality for us to enjoy!
Brunning and Price is the name of a family of pubs based in the North West and North Wales, and the name is synonymous with quality, integrity and a real devotion to the rare and precious art of creating truly successful pubs. Indeed, The Good Pub Guide, in recently awarding Brunning and Price the accolade of Pub Group of the Year (for the fourth time), explained: “The doyen of the smaller independent pub groups is unquestionably Brunning and Price, which has more than two dozen pubs with consistently high levels of food, drink and service, and which can be relied on for individual décor in buildings of real character. They are certainly the standard setters. It’s a great achievement.” The history of Brunning and Price’s success can be traced to Sussex and the eponymous Jerry Brunning, who worked for the family advertising business. However, being an enthusiastic pub-goer, he longed to run his own establishment. So in 1981, Jerry bought the freehold of the Bell Inn at Outwood, Surrey.
He then became the landlord to two more pubs in the south - and was then joined by his old drinking buddy Graham Price. YET MORE AWARDS! Each pub in the Brunning and Price portfolio is defined by its classic interior, outstanding home cooking, cask-conditioned beers, interesting wines and fine malt whiskies. The group is based in Saighton, outside Chester, and not only has it won the Pub Group of the Year, but also three separate awards for individual pubs. The Dysart Arms in Bunbury is a classic English village pub which has won the Cheshire County Dining Pub of the Year for the fourth year running; The Fox in Chetwynd Ashton is a wonderful big Edwardian-style hostelry, and recently won the Shropshire Dining Pub of the Year for the fourth year in succession; and the Hand and Trumpet in Wrinehill won the Staffordshire Dining Pub of the Year as well! New additions include the recently opened Wharf in Manchester’s
Castlefield - and two further pubs are scheduled to open soon; the Architect on the Roodee in Chester, and the Woodbridge Inn in Coalport. Graham Price accredits the Brunning and Price Good Pub Guide success: “The reason we’ve won this award is because every one of our pubs is popular on a local level and as a result has a main entry in the Guide. They only manage to do so if a number of customers in the first instance recommend them, followed by anonymous inspections by the Good Pub Guide editorial team. The Pub Group of the Year award is, in a real sense, a collective achievement rooted in each pub’s individual success.” Brunning and Price Ltd Yew Tree Farm Buildings, Saighton, Chester, Cheshire CH3 6EG Office: 01244 333 100 info@brunningandprice.co.uk www.brunningandprice.co.uk
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THE PLOUGH Plough Lane, Christleton, Chester, Cheshire CH3 7PT Tel: 01244 336 096 www.theploughinncheshire.co.uk info@theploughinncheshire.co.uk Mon-Sat 12pm-12am, Sun 12-11pm £22 per head You’ll find this traditional country pub cuddled up in the countryside between the villages of Christleton and Waverton - and, dating back to 1750, it’s been a farmhouse, a shoe-repairers and even an ale dispensary! Now it’s a dog-friendly, cyclist-loving, equestrianwelcoming pub that gives every visitor the warmest welcome, especially since it’s close to handy local walking and biking routes - in fact there’s a nearby canal path right into the city of Chester! Full of character and replete with cosy nooks, The Plough is also richly furnished with comfortable bars and open fires, whilst traditional hand pumps dispense an impressive range of select cask ales. The food surpasses standard pub fare by a country mile - and using locally sourced quality ingredients, all food is home-cooked, featuring classic dishes such as steak burgers, Sunday roasts and the Plough’s signature dish ‘Three Little Pigs’. This dish was so popular on the ‘specials’ board that it’s now part of their main menu! Other great meals on offer include the epic slow-cooked lamb shank with rosemary, garlic and red wine jus, root mash and creamed cabbage. EATING OUT
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THE BREWERY TAP Gamul House, 52-54 Lower Bridge Street, Chester CH1 1RU Tel: 01244 340 999 www.the-tap.co.uk drink@the-tap.co.uk Mon-Thurs 12-11pm, Fri-Sat 12pm-12am, Sun 12-10.30pm £20 per head The name of this inn is rustic, earthy, rich in heritage and potent with the fragrant tradition of beer-drinking. The location is equally historic; in fact the setting for the Brewery Tap is a medieval Chester banqueting hall dating back to at least the 1500s. Part of a fine old townhouse, the medieval building is considered to be one of the oldest in the city, and was once owned by one of Chester’s most famous merchant families, the Gamuls. Having once played host to King Charles I, the Grade II-listed hall’s regal purpose is now to serve a fantastic selection of cask ales, including Spitting Feathers Brewery beers which are owned by the self-same brewing house! The pub pays homage to its heritage with a magnificent interior; below huge wooden beams, a carved 17th century sandstone fireplace stands behind the bar, beautiful tapestries adorn the white walls, and there are NO televisions or fruit machines! Cozy pub chat is thus allowed to float serenely through the air, so as well as discussing and sampling at least seven different real ales in a convivial atmosphere, you can also enjoy real cider and a fine selection of wines. VERDICT: Fine ales and a fab ambience are matched by home-cooked local food, including honey and roast pork from the Spitting Feathers Brewery farm. An epic dish from an epic venue!
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A PERFECT PAIR! The Monro and James Monro have paired up to pursue perfection in providing Liverpudlians with premium-quality food and drink! To explain: there’s The Monro and the James Monro. Both are sister eateries and make up the Monro Group, named after the merchant vessel The James Monro, which provided the first scheduled sailing service from Liverpool to New York in 1817. The Monro restaurant on Duke Street has played a major part in Liverpool’s long and distinguished history, and ownership of the building, number 92 Duke Street, can be traced back to the17th century, when it was a private house owned by a shipbuilder, who used the planks from his first ship as the floor-boards for the first floor! Then in the 1800s, the owner was Liverpool merchant John Bolton – the last person in the city to fight a duel, and win. In 1803, in response to the threat of invasion by the French, he raised and paid for his own battalion of private soldiery called the Bolton Invincibles – then he bought Storrs Hall in the Lake District (now a luxury hotel), where he befriended Wordsworth and other luminaries. BACKING LIVERPOOL ARTS A great supporter of Liverpool’s artistic community, the Monro has been official restaurant partner for the 2012 Liverpool Biennial (the world-renowned international festival of contemporary art); and showing its own artistic dedication, takes its responsibility
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to food and drink very seriously – so it’s a cause for celebration that they have an outstanding head chef, Leigh Harvey. Leigh is passionate about creating beautiful dishes from seasonal ingredients, and he’s also been instrumental in setting up the veg boxes in the Monro’s hidden courtyard – a space where salads, herbs, vegetables and fruit trees grow to give inspiration and provide ingredients for signature dishes. Over at the James Monro, Ben Hough is at the helm, and he creates inspired menus that defy imagination, such as the Game Tea with Bits ‘n’ Bobs; duck on toast; suckling pig sausage roll, plus a pheasant and chorizo nugget with chutney and brioche. He’s also a trained pastry chef - so, as you can imagine, the desserts are divine. EVERYTHING MADE IN-HOUSE All meals at both restaurants are made form scratch, using local produce where possible; so whether you’re eating cheesecake, dips – or even pork scratchings served at the bar – you can be sure they’re all original, delicious and fresh from the kitchen. The Monro Group also provides outside catering for celebrations and corporate events, and the Monro’s first floor function room fits 35 seated guests or 45 people standing. Regular
events including jazz and acoustic nights, plus the Society of Pudding Tasters takes place every month – so whichever Monro you choose (preferably both) you can be sure the perfect pair will provide a powerfully good time! The Monro 92 Duke Street Liverpool L1 5AG Tel: 0151 707 9933 www.themonro.com mail.monro@themonrogroup.com Mon-Thurs 11am-11.30pm, Fri-Sat 11am-1am, Sun 11am-10pm The James Monro 69 Tithebarn Street Liverpool L2 2EN Tel: 0151 236 9700 www.thejamesmonro.com thejames@themonrogroup.com Tues-Thurs 12pm-11.30pm, Fri-Sat 12pm1am, Sun 12pm-10pm, Closed Mon Twitter: @TheMonroGroup £29 per head à la carte, ‘Souper’ lunch offer at £8.95, Bits ‘n’ Bobs from £2.50
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Beautiful architecture meets a cosmopolitan culture - this melting pot of a city is home to some magnificent restaurants, hotels, cafes and bars.
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ABODE MANCHESTER
0161 200 5678 | p 97
AUSTRALASIA
0161 831 0288 | p 96
BELLE EPOQUE
01565 633 060 | p 101
THE BRASSERIE AT CREWE HALL
01270 253 333 | p 95
CREWE HALL
01270 253 333 | p 95
EARLE BY SIMON RIMMER
0161 929 8869 | p 96
GRILL ON THE SQUARE
01925 234 077 | p 103
LIVING ROOM MANCHESTER
0161 832 0083 | p 97
MALMAISON MANCHESTER
0161 278 1000 | p 98
THE PARLOUR
0161 881 4871 | p 94
ROSSO RESTAURANT AND BAR
0161 832 1400 | p 100
SAN CARLO
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SAN CARLO CICCHETTI
0161 839 2233 | p 103
SOLITA BAR AND GRILL
0161 839 2200 | p 99
STEAK AND LOBSTER AT ALTO
0161 835 9929 | p 101
TEACUP
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ZINC
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I grew up with Irish Italian parents and my father was the chief buyer for a small group of Italian restaurants. So as a child I loved getting up early in the morning and going with my dad to Smithfield Market to buy meat, fish and veg. Having been around the food business from this young age and through cooking at home, I love Manchester for the abundance of places to buy and eat superb food. I particularly enjoy the independent eateries and that is where the inspiration for Solita’s came about. Located in the quirky Northern Quarter which is full of great cafes and restaurants, our taste of Little Italy aims to provide a unique dining experience for all that visit. In Manchester the choice is endless and the locations are varied so why not take a trip and see what this city has to offer.
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HIGH PRAISE FOR THE PARLOUR… … which won ‘Best Sunday Lunch’ award at the 2012 Observer Food Monthly Awards! The Sunday roast – a Great British institution and one that is shared every week by friends and families up and down the country. One person who has perfected this magnificent meal and turned it into a work of art is Nicola Duncan, Head Chef at The Parlour in Chorlton, which has won the award for Best Sunday Lunch in the celebrated Observer Food Monthly Awards 2012.
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INDEPENDENT BRILLIANCE The Parlour is a small, independent neighbourhood restaurant with the character and spirit of a traditional local pub, located on Beech Road in Chorlton, South Manchester. It was launched in August 2010 by husband and wife team Jamie and Goska Langrish together with partners Jonny Booth and Rupert Hill, who own The Castle Hotel in Manchester’s Northern Quarter – and the original aim? To create a down-to-earth, relaxed space where the food, drink and service are of the highest quality. Everyone is treated like an old friend here, whether you’ve popped in for a pint or a meal with friends and family - and the interior itself reflects this utterly. There is haphazard antique furniture with mismatched wooden tables and chairs and deep red chesterfield sofas, plus a handful of al fresco tables. There are fresh flowers, an old piano rests in the corner - and the soundtrack comes courtesy of a brilliant jukebox.
Glebelands Farm (who only deliver within a five mile radius). All of their fish, shellfish, eggs, poultry and game come courtesy of Out Of The Blue, whose Chorlton-based shop is just around the corner from family butchers and meat suppliers extraordinaire, WH Frost Ltd. All of these producers and more play a part in the Great British menu at Parlour, where Nicola serves up daily doses of culinary magic. Lunch may be a salad of warm goat’s cheese, marinated beetroot and blackberries; or handsliced sandwiches made to order. Then in the evening, there could be crispy shredded pork shoulder with caramelised apple and crispy crackling, or mains such as slow-cooked autumn lamb shoulder or flat mushrooms topped with garlicky leeks – extraordinary creativity and quality from such a tiny kitchen. UNRIVALLED ROASTS There are sharing platters, too – and, of course, that famous roast dinner. “It’s hard to rival your mum’s Sunday roast” says Jamie, “but that’s what we’re aiming for!” Choose from dry-aged topside of Cheshire Beef, roast pork loin or a cashew and hazelnut roast, all served with roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables and a billowing Yorkshire pudding. The meat is served with The Parlour’s own speciality gravy – which Nicola Duncan starts the preparing the preceding Monday.
The Parlour prides itself on creating a relaxed atmosphere and customers are encouraged to chill out in the bar first and wait for an available table with a glass of wine or a pint of local ale from one of the many small, independent, regional breweries they work with, from Beartown in Congleton and Redwillow in Macclesfield to Dunham Massey Robinson’s (they always have six on tap). It’s a great example of a pub and restaurant done phenomenally well - so pull up a chair, and raise a pint in praise of The Parlour! The Parlour 60 Beech Road Manchester, Chorlton, Manchester M21 9EG Tel: 0161 881 4871 Twitter: @parlourchorlton www.theparlour.info theparlourbars@hotmail.co.uk Mon-Sun 12pm-late Food served Mon-Sat 12-5pm & 6-10pm, Sun from 12pm until the roasts run out £25 per head, Sunday roast £10.50-£11.50
SUPERB SUPPLIERS – AND CULINARY MAGIC! It’s the food and drink that is the star of this show. From the start, The Parlour has been committed to working with local producers - and now they source ingredients from the likes of the Manchester Veg People, fruit and veg wholesalers R Noone & Son and
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TeaCup Teacup on Thomas St. 53 Thomas Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester M4 1NA Tel: 0161 832 3233 www.teacupandcakes.com eat@teacupandcakes.com Twitter: @teacupandcakes Mon-Tue 10am-6.30pm, Wed-Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 10am-6pm Whether you’re searching for morning coffee, brunch or afternoon tea, Teacup on Thomas Street is the place to be! Located in Manchester’s Northern Quarter, it was awarded Best Casual Dining Venue at the 2012 Manchester Food and Drink Festival – and it’s easy to see why. There are over 20 types of tea, from Beijing Breakfast to Moroccan Mint, all of which can be served hot or iced, and can form part of their Teacup Special Afternoon Tea. The food itself is a brilliant selection of eggs (royale, Benedict, Florentine, dippy duck and more), toast and toppings (truffle-infused honey, anyone?), breakfast porridge, soups, sandwiches, pies, pasties and pastries – and the cake collections are a beauty to behold! VERDICT: Utterly lovely – join them from 3.30pm each day for French Madeleines, baked-to-order and served warm with a selection of dips and a rich hot chocolate.
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The Brasserie at Crewe Hall Weston Road, Crewe, Cheshire CW1 6UZ Tel: 01270 253 333 | Twitter: @QHotels www.qhotels.co.uk crewehall@qhotels.co.uk Mon-Fri 7-9.30am, 12-2pm & 6-9.30pm Sat-Sun 8-10.30am, 12-2pm & 6-9.30pm £30 per head Set in beautiful Cheshire countryside and surrounded by pretty gardens, the Grade I-listed Crewe Hall features its very own Brasserie whose delicious, delightful décor is light, fresh and inspirational - plus, as a mark of true originality, it has a rotating bar! Home-grown herbs and vegetables from Crewe Hall gardens inspire a seasonal menu, which focuses on good, honest British food - and star dishes include monkfish cheek and pancetta pie served with thyme-roasted fennel and mashed potato; or Honey-steamed sponge with lemon verbena ice-cream and bee pollen. There is also a traditional Sunday lunch menu serving three courses for just £18 or two courses for only £15.50. They have recently launched a new bar lounge menu (the bar is a fab place to relax) plus an extensive drinks list with cocktails such as Martini Espresso, Grasshopper and Black Forest Gateau - and if you think the names are amazing, you should taste them! Adjacent to the Brasserie you will find the Sheridan Lounge (once Lord Crewe’s dining room, where he entertained King George V and Queen Mary) - as well as 117 spacious bedrooms, state-of-the-art conference/event facilities and a spa. VERDICT: Worth a visit for the brilliant new à la carte menu and those amazing cocktails - and when you see the lovely lounge bar area, you’ll want to stay forever!
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AUSTRALASIA 1 The Avenue, Spinningfields, Manchester M3 3AP Tel: 0161 831 0288 | Twitter: @AustralasiaMcr www.australasia.uk.com info@australasia.uk.com Restaurant: Mon-Sun 12pm-12am Bar: Sun-Wed 12pm-12am, Thur 12pm-1am, Fri-Sat 12pm-3am £50 per head Take a trip down under in Manchester, with this tasty slice of Australian life. Head through the extraordinary entrance, down the stairs and find a world of laid-back sophistication; the stunning cream and brick interior, soft white lighting and marble floors accentuate the chilled vibe of this exclusive restaurant. Australasia offers modern Antipodean cuisine, blended with the Pacific flavouring of Indonesia, Southeast Asia and Japan, underpinned by traditional European cooking methods. Stop for pre-meal drinks in their fabulous bar, sampling beverages from the impressive selection of cocktails, wines and alternative beverages on offer. There are two ways to eat in Australasia; go ‘local’ and select several of the smaller dishes, or opt for the traditional approach of a small dish followed by a main. Sample the small plates with mouth-watering options on offer such as yellowfin tuna nigiri sushi, smoked duck ‘dragon roll’ and Tasmanian kingfish sashimi. If you wish to follow with a main, why not sample the pistachio-crusted lamb cannon with edamame and pancetta or pot-roasted lobster, served with kaffir lime, chilli and Thai basil? Make a night of it, and while away the hours against an eclectic backdrop of resident DJs, as the restaurant transforms into the Late Lounge after 11pm over the weekends – table booking is strongly recommended! VERDICT: Spend an evening in the Pacific in this beautiful restaurant, with an enviable selection of sushi, tempura and sashimi on offer, as well as food fresh from the grill. Australasia is sure to impress.
EARLE BY SIMON RIMMER 4 Cecil Road, Hale, Altrincham Cheshire WA15 9PA Tel: 0161 929 8869 | Twitter: @simonrim www.earlebysimonrimmer.com £25 per head Mon 5-9.30pm, Tues-Fri 12-2pm & 5-9.30pm, Sun 12-8pm. The neighbourhood restaurant you’ve always dreamed of! Earle is the second culinary creation of Simon Rimmer, who hosts Channel 4’s Sunday Brunch; following the success of his Didsbury restaurant Greens, he opened Earle with his wife Ali and a couple of friends in 2006 with the aim of delivering a memorable dining experience within beautiful surroundings. Filled with decadent chandeliers, floral print wallpaper and clean and crisp table settings, Earle maintains a stylish yet relaxed atmosphere. Simon makes sure that all of the ingredients used are sourced from local suppliers who he knows and trusts – and this gastronomic circle currently includes the likes of butcher WH Frost, Mrs Kirkham’s Cheese and Neve’s Fishery. During the day you can enjoy breakfast with a cup of Paddy and Scotts coffee, lunch with friends or that special afternoon tea – or in the evening, explore the full à la carte menu, which showcases fantastic meat and fish dishes. We particularly like the delectable trio of lamb; the Moroccan-spiced minced tofu, date and apricot koftas; and the warming natural smoked haddock with kale colcannon. There is also a selection of ‘Earle Classics’, a set menu (available all night Monday and Tuesday, and until 7pm Wednesday-Saturday; 2 courses £14.95, 3 courses £18.95) – and a fabulous Sunday roast, too. VERDICT: Superb local restaurant with an über-friendly environment – and check out Upstairs at Earle, the newlyrefurbished private dining room which seats up to 14, for birthdays, business lunches and more.
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The Living Room 80 Deansgate, Manchester M3 2ER Tel: 0161 832 0083 | Twitter: @TLRManchester www.thelivingroom.co.uk manchesterpa2@thelivingroom.co.uk Mon-Tues 11am-12am, Wed-Thurs 11am-1am, Fri-Sat 11am-2am, Sun 12am-12am £25 per head The Living Room, Manchester, opened in 1999 - and is now a happy hub of good food and drink on the city’s busy Deansgate. The menus can include traditional steaks, pies and fish and chips, as well as dishes such as the wellthought out trio of pork (pancetta-wrapped pork fillet, crispy pork belly and Bury black pudding with sage and garlic mash and apple sauce). Directly above The Living Room is The Dining Room, a standalone restaurant offering one of the chicest dining experiences in Manchester - then above that, The Study holds 50-100 people comfortably and is Manchester’s premier private members’ bar with an exceptional drinks list to match. VERDICT: Ideal for mid-shop lunchers, celebrating groups or evening diners - all can make themselves right at home at The Living Room!
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Michael Caines at ABode Manchester 107 Piccadilly, Manchester M1 2DB Tel: 0161 200 5678 | Twitter: @ABodeManchester www.michaelcaines.com/restaurants/manchester tablesmanchester@michaelcaines.com Mon-Sat 12-2.30pm & 6-10pm Early Dining from £17.95 | £45 per head Once at the heart of the Industrial Revolution and now enjoying its own cultural revolution, Manchester is hot, hip and happening - and miraculously embracing the city’s past and present is the 61-bedroom ABode Manchester hotel. Achingly trendy, chic and fashionable, it is housed in a Grade II-listed building that was once a Victorian cotton merchant’s wholesale warehouse and, completed in 1898, it features a splendid walnut staircase with fabulous wrought ironwork. The Michael Caines Restaurant is a must and, set in an atmospheric lower level dining room, it offers innovative European cuisine using the best local and regional produce and ingredients from Manchester, Lancashire, Cheshire and surrounding areas. Executive Chef Mark Rossi has created an exciting range of menus in consultation with Michael Caines himself, and we’d especially recommend the Amazing Graze Lunch (a value-for-money sampling of the high-quality cuisine served in the restaurant); the Tasting Menu (seven courses, with each dish matched with a specially selected wine) and the Early Dining Menu (served between 6-7pm and offering a two- or threecourse menu which changes weekly). Signature dishes include assiette of vegetables flowers and shoots - and confit of pork belly with roasted scallops, broad beans, leeks, baby turnips and pork jus. Delicious. Verdict: Ultra-cool, superbly centrally located, fab rooms and imaginative dining - this hotel has got the lot!
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THERE’S NO SMOAK… …WITHOUT A LITTLE GRILL FIRE
You’ve got to hand it to Malmaison; they really know how to be original, innovative and freethinking and they have surpassed themselves with the Smoak bar and grill at Malmaison Manchester - perfectly matching the Malmaison name for luxury and über-sophistication. Situated in the heart of town, Malmaison Manchester is in a former warehouse that now exudes an ultracool ambience. Smoak is a place to enjoy the best meat dishes in town: find impressive cuts hanging from vast fridges and chefs working in the open kitchen over the mighty Josper grill (the hottest indoor barbecue) which cooks and flavours the food over charcoal and oak-smoked chips, sealing in natural moisture and flavours. Smell the tantalising aroma, hear the sizzle of steaks and taste amazing food whilst enjoying exquisite cocktails, imported beers and fine wines - all served from an amazing sunken bar staffed by highly skilled mixologists! The interior of Smoak is incredible - a postmodern minimalist chic, featuring steel columns, grey-washed brickwork and concrete walls, all accentuated by unusual objects from a bygone era of British manufacturing. Salvaged scaffold planks and scrap wood on the walls assume a
new artistic significance, whilst old oil drums find perfect new use as tables. To complement the robust industrial look, the seating is a mix of cracked oxblood red leather, whilst the lighting emanates from restored factory pendant lightfittings. Head chef David Sharp is committed to using the very best local ingredients available; expect breakfasts of Monticristo waffles with Swiss cheese, starters of salmon gravlax, and beautiful meat, fish and vegetable main courses on offer. Dine on high quality meats – sirloin, fillet and rib-steak, Josper-fired lamb cutlets, whole-baked lobster, barbecued ribs, fried buttermilk chicken, or the signature Smoakburger! On Sundays, enjoy Smoak’s Toast to the Roast for two - salad or soup, followed by roast beef or pork and a bottle of wine, all for just £30. Smoak also has a great offer in conjunction with Malmaison – stay in one of their 194 luxurious rooms on Sunday night for as little as £25 when you spend £75 or more in Smoak the same evening.
apple juice - with smoke from apple wood chips cascading out of the Kilner jar it is served in! After Smoak, visit Ember - their opulent cocktail lounge where platinum-grey panelled walls and a warm grey Arabescato marble floor create a soothing ambience. Ultra-comfy armchairs in soft calf leather and pendant lamps hanging low over the bar all create a cosy, low-key feel. So for the hottest, coolest venue in Manchester, with high quality food and chic surroundings follow the Smoak signals – and check out the exclusive Ember Cocktail Bar at the back of the restaurant, too! Smoak Bar & Grill Malmaison, Piccadilly, Manchester M1 1LZ Tel: 0161 278 1000 www.smoak-grill.com smoak.manchester@malmaison.com Twitter: @ManchesterMal Mon-Sat 12-2.30pm & 6-11pm, Sun 11am-3pm
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The Bridge Hotel
1 Bottle of Wine 2 People 3 Courses
Turner Street, Manchester M4 1DW Tel: 0161 839 2200 | Twitter: SolitaNQ Food served from 11am to 10pm www.solita.co.uk info@solita.co.uk £20 per head Nestled in the centre of the Northern Quarter, Manchester, lies Dom Sotgiu’s taste of little Italy; Solita Bar and Grill. It was only a few months ago that Dom fulfilled his dream of bringing a unique menu to diners in this part of the city - and he has most certainly delivered. Based in arguably one of the most iconic buildings in the area, The Margolis, it has a bright, airy and attractive décor making for a great place to sit, eat and relax. Dom and his team of young chefs place real emphasis on exciting tastes combined with a warm and hospitable atmosphere. Hailing from Bolton with Irish Italian roots, he cooks with passion using fresh, basic, organic and free-range ingredients. Investing in an über-stylish Inka Charcoal oven (the first of its kind in Manchester) has had a huge effect on the Solita menu, producing stunning barbecue flavours in a restaurant environment - which can be seen in the likes of the bone-in Texas steak and the Catalan beef burger. If it’s not food that you’re after, Solita also boasts a fabulous cocktail menu (try the New York Flip!). Solita really does appeal to all, from locals and shoppers to diners from the suburbs looking for a unique dining experience; it is also available for private parties and corporate dinners! VERDICT: The flavours and styles of New York, Italy and Manchester combined - a sure fire destination for meat lovers in the city!
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Rosso Restaurant and Bar 43 Spring Gardens, Manchester M2 2BG Tel: 0161 832 1400 www.rossorestaurants.com michelle@rossorestaurants.com Twitter: @RossoRestaurant Mon-Sun 12pm-11pm £35 per head Standing proudly at the top of Manchester’s celebrated King Street, Rosso Restaurant is one of the city’s most glamorous! Owned by Manchester United star Rio Ferdinand, the restaurant is housed within a 116-year-old Grade II-listed old bank, where excellent food, great service and a buzzing atmosphere abound. The building itself is steeped in history, with beautiful stained glass windows and decadent marble domes – and the food is an inspired take on traditional Italian. The à la carte menu has a wide selection of pizzas, pastas, steaks and fish dishes - try the tagliatelle e piselle e salmone affumicato (ribbons of fresh egg pasta with smoked salmon, peas, dill and fresh cream) or the misto dimare for two - an array of the best shellfish and fresh fish (including a whole lobster), grilled with fresh lemon and served with a garlic aioli. The food is accompanied by a wide range of specially-chosen wines, spirits and cocktails – including the signature Red Passion (a large measure of Campari, sweetened with passion fruit and topped up with a sparkling cranberry mix). During the week, expect live entertainment with singers – it’s a great place for a party, with a superb selection of set menus for groups of 8 or more, making it ideal for birthdays, work functions or a fun get-together with friends. Verdict: Fun and fabulous, choose Rosso for a good-time authentic Italian-inspired festive feast!
Zinc The Triangle, Hanging Ditch, Manchester M4 3TR Tel: 0161 827 4200 www.individualrestaurants.com/zinc zinc.manchester@ircplc.co.uk Mon-Fri 11am-11pm, Sat 10am-11pm Sun 10am-10.30pm £24 per head Named after the sleek zinc counter which adorns this cosmopolitan hotspot, Zinc Bar and Grill is situated in the heart of Manchester, providing a space that is both spacious and intimate, with soft wooden finishes and a warm and inviting atmosphere. A stylish retreat providing a refreshing respite from the crowds, it’s ideal for shoppers and locals alike to enjoy great food and drink. At Zinc they are committed to using only the finest ingredients and take particular care with the provenance and quality of their beef, only serving British beef from Limousin, Hereford and Longhorn cattle. The grill serves rump, rib-eye and sirloin – but also a beautiful 16oz chateaubriand for two, as well as bone-in sirloin and bone-in prime rib. This does not account for all that Zinc has to offer though! The diverse menu takes inspiration from all around the world, offering dishes such as the Asian plate appetiser for two with Thai fish cakes, spring rolls, chilli squid, tempura prawns and Malayan chicken skewers. The main meals are just as varied – from the French-inspired braised daube of beef with garlic purée potatoes, smoked bacon and red wine, to crispy duck with Chinese greens, honey and sesame. There are set menus and party menus too (it’s great for groups) – and don’t miss their weekend brunches (think smoothies, eggs Benedict or full English)! Verdict: Welcoming, warm and lively, this bar and grill is a great place to sit, relax and enjoy some seriously good food with colleagues or friends.
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Belle Époque 60 King Street, Knutsford WA16 6DT Tel: 01565 633 060 www.thebelleepoque.com info@thebelleepoque.com Breakfast: Tues-Fri 7.15-10am | Lunch: Tues-Sun 12noon-2.30pm Dinner: Mon-Sat from 5pm £35 per head
Verdict: A well loved Knutsford institution that is utterly unique, irreplaceable and gorgeous - warm, welcoming and with authentic Gallic joie de vivre!
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In 19th century France, the Belle Époque celebrated all that was elegant, chic and artistic. This can equally be said of Knutsford’s Belle Époque, which has been championing all that’s best in French cuisine for over 40 years! Head Chef Gareth Chappell has cooked at many classic French Michelin-starred restaurants in France and Belgium, so he creates the very finest in classic French cookery, yet with a distinctly contemporary touch. Choose from the truly sumptuous à La Carte menu - or try the Market Menu, which is just £14.95 for two courses and only £19.95 for three courses, served Monday to Friday, and featuring classics such as daube of beef bourguignon served with pommes Mousselines, fine beans and sauerkraut. Belle Époque lunches are particularly fabulous, and you can enjoy a delectable selection such as the roast Goosnargh chicken with sage and onion stuffing, pigs in blankets, duck fat potatoes and market vegetables for only £12.95 (two courses for £18.95, three courses for £21.95). For a pre- or post-prandial tincture, the restaurant’s Bar Beijoux offers the warmest of welcomes in incredibly dramatic surroundings, with Italian glass mosaic floors, original copper Art Nouveau fireplaces and sumptuous red leather upholstery.
Steak and Lobster at Alto Radisson Blu Edwardian, Free Trade Hall, Peter Street, Manchester M2 5GP Tel: 0161 835 9929 www.radissonblu-edwardian.com Mon-Sun 12pm-10.30pm £15 for 10oz rib-eye steak or whole lobster Sometimes restaurant menus can be overwhelming, with a list of starters, mains and specials that takes you as long to read as a short novel - but there’s no such problem at Steak and Lobster at Alto, where an exciting, inspiring dining experience has just been launched! Alto is located within the Radisson Blu Edwardian, Free Trade Hall, and is the brainchild of General Manager Stephen Miles and Head Chef Neil Armstrong, who have created a relaxed, informal eating experience in addition to the hotel’s fine fining Opus One restaurant. The menu is pared down to just two items: a dynamic duo of steak (a juicy 10oz rib-eye cooked to your liking) or lobster (steamed or grilled), each served with a garlic and chive butter, French fries and a dressed salad - and the price? A very contented set £15 for either! It’s a brilliant response to the need for high quality, quick cuisine in the city centre, with soft ambient lighting, dark rich woods and plush seating providing a wholly relaxed environment. The wine list is judiciously-chosen (several available by the glass) and the dessert menu is short and sweet - Steak and Lobster at Alto is equally excellent for hotel guests, an impromptu business lunch, a midshop meal or dinner with friends. VERDICT: Great food, amazing value. Concept destination dining that really works.
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42 Kings St West, Manchester M3 2WY Tel: 0161 834 6226 www.sancarlo.co.uk Manchester@sancarlo.co.uk Mon-Sun 12pm-11pm £30 per head There are no themes or gimmicks at this restaurant, just the finest in authentic modern Italian food served at the highest standard. Located in the heart of Manchester on King Street West, San Carlo’s centrality means it is within walking distance of the town hall and an array of high-end shops. Recently refurbished, the award-winning restaurant has undergone a lavish, contemporary makeover with elegant new booths, a new private dining room and extended dining area featuring a stunning chandelier. The dining room is a light and airy white space with red accents and a stylish bar and lounge area ideal for both pre- and postdinner tipples. The chic new décor means that it makes the ideal setting for intimate evening meals, cocktails and light bites with friends and family. The chefs at San Carlo ensure that the standard of food is kept high by making regular trips to Italy, sourcing the best produce and researching new exciting recipe ideas and methods along the way. With a menu to suit all tastes, choose from a selection of antipasti, pasta, meat, fish and pizza dishes, from small plates such as the Antipasti Romano with mixed Italian salami and Parma ham served with artichoke and fried pecorino cheese to the far more filling Southern Italian pasta dish Pasta alla Norma with aubergines, tomatoes, basil, garlic and pecorino cheese. VERDICT: What you see is what you get at San Carlo - honest, authentic Italian food that would be just as at home in Milan as on the streets of Manchester!
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GRILL ON THE SQUARE 7 Palmyra Square North, Warrington WA1 1JQ Tel: 01925 234 077 www.grillonthesquare.com info@grillonthesquare.co.uk Sun-Wed 12-12am, Thurs-Sat 12-1am £27 per head
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Formerly the Warrington post office, this Grade II-listed building is now Grill on the Square - a relaxed and unassuming restaurant serving great British food with style. Located in Warrington’s cultural quarter, it is adorned with warm duck-egg blue walls, wooden floors, dark leather seating and floorto-ceiling silk drapes creating a unique feeling of spacious intimacy. Run by Charles (front of house) and Adam (Head Chef) for the past three years, this duo work hard to provide a great food and drink selection where guests are spoilt for choice! The food is diverse and demonstrates the team’s ability to work wonders with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. The menus are altered seasonally and feature favourites such as the now famous roast pork belly served with creamed potato, black pudding and cracked mustard sauce - as well as a selection of meals from the grill, sourcing meat from local Cheshire and Cumbrian farms. All the dishes underline their determination to offer quality food with little notes of adventure and humour. Grill on the Square’s location opposite the Parr Hall theatre means that it’s a great spot to enjoy their early dining menu, which offers two courses for £13.95 - or if you’re in a real rush, take a look at their bar menu which has small yet satisfying bar snacks, including bangers and mash or wild mushroom risotto. VERDICT: This cosy all-round venue can be whatever you need - an impromptu lunch venue, a romantic candlelit dinner venue for two, or simply a place to enjoy the company of friends with a delicious cocktail in tow.
SAN CARLO CICCHETTI House of Fraser Ground Floor, Manchester M3 2QG Tel: 0161 839 2233 www.sancarlocicchetti.co.uk Cicchetti.kendals@sancarlo.co.uk Mon-Fri 8am-11pm, Sat-Sun 9am-11pm Price per head: £20-£25 for 3-4 tapas dishes San Carlo Cicchetti (pronounced: chi-KET-tee) is the latest concept in decadent, all-day dining from the award-winning San Carlo group. Situated on the ground floor of House of Fraser on Deansgate, Manchester, San Carlo Cicchetti exudes sophistication with lemon coloured stools, cream blinds and huge expanses of light grey Italian marble on the bar and the tables, creating an altogether sublime ambience. Reinterpreting the delightful Venetian culinary custom of cicchetti, the menu contains divine small plate dishes (similar to tapas) to share or eat alone, to be enjoyed with a beer or glass of fine Italian wine. At San Carlo Cicchetti, attention to detail is everything! All dishes are made on the premises using the finest ingredients, sourced and flown in from the owner Carlo Distefano’s birthplace, Sicily. Seeing you through from the break of dawn, stop by San Carlo Cicchetti for The Great Cicchetti gourmet breakfast or feast on the best eggs Benedict in town. For a truly Italian experience try their Carpaccio and tartare: carpaccio of Angus beef with Parmesan and rocket, tartare of fresh tuna mixed with olive oil, French mustard, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar and wild rocket - bellissimo! VERDICT: The epitome of Italian chic with super-swish décor and beautiful Venetian gastronomic delights. They also serve Afternoon tea from Monday to Saturday from 2.30-5.30pm and on Sunday’s between 2.30-6pm.
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CHESTER & WEST CHESHIRE A picturesque, historical city bursting with character and diversity – from beautiful medieval rows and Roman walls to trendy bars and a range of eateries. 1539 RESTAURANT & BAR
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I think first and foremost the culture and history of Chester is what people fall in love with. From the ancient Roman walls to the riverboats, the sightseeing and tourism is what draws people to this city. The second is the food and drink Chester has to offer - looking at Chester over the last 15 years there has been a massive growth in the variety of places and restaurateurs are now more than ever placing an emphasis on the importance of fresh, local ingredients. Here at Francs Brasserie we pride ourselves on the great authentic French food we serve, using only the finest local ingredients, tailored to the individual in a relaxed and unassuming atmosphere. Other great restaurants in Chester are Siam Thai Teppanyaki and the great steaks served at Upstairs at the Grill. Take a trip and see what Chester has to offer.
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With a name like The Weighing Room, there’s got to be a horse-racing theme here - and you’ll find all matters equine presented with élan in this old mill in the heart of Chester, where exposed red brick and old beams, wooden floors and Chesterfield armchairs add up to a cosy, welcoming ambience. Dishes are served in a chic small-plate style ideal for sharing, and particularly recommended are sticky pork belly with crispy onions, watercress and root vegetables (see recipe p 19); Thai-marinated king prawns on sweet chilli peppers; and goat’s cheese with red pepper, rocket pizzette and toasted pine kernels. Plus there are tapas classics such as the Weighing Room’s utterly to-die-for patatas bravas. Classic desserts include chocolate profiteroles and Eton mess sundae meringue, served with fresh strawberries and raspberry coulis. SUNDAY LUNCH AND CHILL-OUT BAR ACTION A galloping success is the Accumulator Lunch, which is available Monday to Friday, from noon until 5pm, with three dishes for just £10. And why not try something different by building your own customdesigned Sunday lunch! Available from noon until 5pm every Sunday, you can choose dishes such as loin of Cheshire pork with sea-salt crackling and apple sauce, then add your own selection of vegetables, which include heavenly duck-fat roast potatoes and honey-roasted carrots. There’s a separate bar area with an impressive list of fine wines and champagnes, cocktails, draught and bottled beers - plus excellent table service is available, so it’s the perfect place to chill out and unwind whilst listening to resident and guest
DJs playing cool and rare grooves on the truly phenomenal state-of-the-art sound system. AL FRESCO ENTERTAINMENT AND MEMBERS ONLY For al fresco entertainment, ‘The Parade Ring’ area offers the opportunity for outdoor socialising whatever the weather, with realfire gas lamps and ‘jumbrellas’ for perfect protection against the elements. So sit back and wine or dine in the comfortable seating area, and enjoy a slice of modern European life that is simply unrivalled elsewhere in Chester! You might also want to check out ‘The Enclosure’ on the top floor of the Weighing Room, an exclusive lounge featuring its own bar and fully self-contained surroundings; what’s more, the room boasts authentic mill features such as the original crane wheel and exposed beams. On Chester Racecourse race days, a special menu is available in collaboration with Chester Racecourse, with champagne breakfast on offer for £20 per person. So next time you’re in Chester, take time to savour the delights of The Weighing Room and whether or not the horse-racing’s on at the Roodee, you can bet that your visit will be a sure-fire winner! The Weighing Room 10 Commonhall Street, Chester CH1 2BJ Tel: 01244 313 258 Twitter: @TheWeighingRoom www.theweighingroom.co.uk reservations@theweighingroom.co.uk Mon-Thurs 11.30am-12am, Fri-Sat 11.30am-1am Race day buffet - £20 per person
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FIELDS OF DREAMS! The Chester Fields is a real dream of a country pub: open fires, real ale and a cheerful, welcoming atmosphere that will warm even the chilliest winter day. The food and drink is sublime too – but they are definitely not afraid of rewriting the rules, and the result is a gloriously, wonderfully, hugely original, one-off and unique place that has redefined the pub experience! The pub itself is housed within an old converted barn in the countryside, four miles from Chester city centre, with a well-thought out interior housing lots of nooks and crannies for both small intimate parties and group bookings. There are purpose-built fireplaces that dominate the bar and restaurant, mezzanines for private dining
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where the atmosphere of the hustle and bustle of the restaurant below drifts up, a big TV screen for kids’ DVDs or corporate presentations and a beautiful beer garden looking out over the Cheshire plains. But there’s real personality here too, and the owner’s sense of humour can be found throughout, in the hand-selected works of art and the ‘80s free-splay space invader machines and quirky word-search wallpaper in the upstairs games room (board games available too!). The kitchen - the pub’s engine room The engine room of The Chester Fields is the kitchen, a culinary powerhouse which serves stalwartly English food made by highly skilled professional chefs. Head Chef Ian Penn studied at the Académie de Culinaire de France and has worked at Claridge’s – now, together with Sous Chef Parth Bhatt, he presents mouth-watering starters such as herb-coated beef carpaccio with English mustard crème fraiche, toasted pine nuts and fiery roquette; or almond-crusted Cheshire goat’s cheese with pear and
quince jam. Mains can include braised locallyreared ox cheek, seared venison Barnsley chop – or even crisp polenta and roast butternut squash with wild mushrooms and pine nuts (there are daily vegetarian specials, too). Alongside the à la carte menu, there are country pub classics, sandwiches, grazing boards – and an unmissable Sunday roast dinner, traditionally cooked, just like you would at home (the carveit-yourself roast chicken for two is to die for). All dishes are based on produce sourced from local suppliers wherever possible, and the Chester Fields prides itself on working closely with the likes of Hugh Rowlands from Red Poll Beef, Julian Lee from Williams of Flint, Jim Stratton from Church Farm in Bruera – and 14 year old egg farmer Darryl Newton of Eggcellent Farm, Mickle Trafford! Local, loyal and lively! Make no mistake though, the Chester Fields is not just a restaurant; drinkers are made just as welcome as diners, with fireside sofas and bar-stool areas for a relaxed pint with friends. There is an ever-changing selection of wellkept local real ales, plus a range of European lagers, including Stiegl from Austria. Meanwhile the extensive wine list includes an eclectic
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FARMERS MARKETS 3rd Saturday of each month 11am-3pm
collection, from inexpensive house wines to top-end vintage clarets. It’s the kind of bar that you want to stay in for the whole night – and if you needed any more incentive for repeat visits, the pub has recently launched its very own TCF Loyalty Card, which is completely free! Not only does it give you 5p back for every £1 you spend (redeemable at any time), but the pub also holds triple point days/nights and issues invitations to special events supported by them. There are plenty of additional special menus and lively events up-coming at the Chester Fields over the next few months, like dedicated Christmas party menus throughout December, plus a £15 bar ticket for New Year’s Eve which will include a magnificent fireworks display! On the third Saturday of the month the pub hosts a local producer market where pitches can be reserved at no cost to the exhibitor, and similarly nearby businesses and locals can both use areas within the building for meetings, marketing, promotions and exhibitions.
to Dakar Rally, kitted out in Chester Fields colours. Check him out on Facebook (@IAmTheSig) where he sets challenges and gives away amazing prizes to his friends. He’ll also be making appearances now and again at the pub, but if you spot him wandering around Chester, take a photo, email it to the Chester Fields and the best pic wins £150! It’s this outside-the-box attention to detail that makes the Chester Fields so unique - from the names of their suppliers embossed on the tables to the children’s table-top play boxes (packed with playing cards, dot-to-dot books, Rubik’s cubes etc) and buildyour-own kids menus where toddlers can be fed as they would be at home (practical plastic plates and cutlery available too). In fact wherever you go in The Chester Fields, you’ll be surprised, delighted and enchanted by its entirely original take on what being a pub is all about!
Look out for the Sig! Top Gear may have the Stig – but The Chester Fields has a far better two-wheeled equivalent: The Sig! He’s the Chester Field’s alter-ego. You’ll find out more when you visit the pub, but here’s a heads-up: the enigmatic Sig represents the pub’s wilder side and will be taking part in the December 2012 Paris
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The Chester Fields Sandfield Farm, Chester Road, Bridge Trafford, Cheshire CH2 4JR. Tel: 01244 303 100 www.thechesterfields.co.uk enquireinn@thechesterfields.co.uk Twitter: @thchesterfields Mon-Sat 12 noon - late
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The Boot Room Sports CafE Cheshire Oaks, Unit 7, Coliseum Way, Cheshire CH65 9HD Tel: 0151 348 6060 | Twitter: @BootRoomCafe www.liverpoolfc.com/bootroom Open everday 11am-11pm Prices from: £20 per person Liverpool FC’s Boot Room Sports Cafe is a fabulous combination of superb food and fun atmosphere, which will soon work its magic on you. Located in the Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet, it offers seating for 230 indoors and outside, serving dishes such as stonebaked pizzas and pasta, as well as steak and burgers. No visit to The Boot Room is complete without experiencing the famous Table Sharing Dessert, which includes profiteroles, jam doughnuts, marshmallows, fresh strawberries, pineapple, jelly, meringue, icecream, fruit coulis, chocolate sauce and popping candy! There is a children’s area with lots of kids’ activities and a Mini Boot Room Menu - little ones can even try their hand at making pizza or have a go on the ice-cream machine! The Boot Room has a fabulous selection of official LFC memorabilia on display, as well as private seating booths and giant screens showing the latest live sports. Have you ever wondered what it’s like to take a penalty at Anfield in front of the famous Kop? Now you can have a go on the brand-new Penalty Shoot Out Simulator - huge fun for children and adults alike! VERDICT: With a lively atmosphere, great entertainment and fantastic food this is a must-visit venue! And check out the special offers such as a two-course lunchtime menu for only £9.95, plus two-for-one deals every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday!
Züger’s Unit 2 St. John Street, Chester CH1 1DA Tel: 01244 348 041 Chester: Mon-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm www.zugerstearooms.co.uk info@zugerstearooms.co.uk £18 per head A tea room and confectioners with a Swiss twist, steeped in family tradition! Swiss-born Doris Züger had a seriously good talent for delicious, traditional Swiss home-cooking - and now she and her family use these same recipes to create delicious dishes at Züger’s in Chester. Still owned and run by the family, the cafe and restaurant proudly presents a luxurious collection of coffee, cakes and chocolates and main meals reflective of Swiss café culture. With a substantial menu suitable for hearty appetites, Züger’s offers a seasonally changing lunch menu which includes Swiss staples such as Wiener Schnitzel and Rosti Alpine with grated potato, pan fried with bacon, cheese and topped with a fried egg. In warmer months diners are also invited outside to their courtyard which offers al fresco dining. Their afternoon tea showcases the best of British and Swiss with a round of sandwiches, scones with cream and preserve, afternoon cake and handmade Swiss chocolate - divine! Extending their skills further afield Züger’s provides a flourishing outside catering service which can be hired out for business lunches and birthday bashes providing individual items to complement your own catering, and a range of suggested menus featuring roasted-joints, soups, salads and quiches. VERDICT: Indulge yourself in all things Swiss at Züger’swith exceptional service and tasty treats which are sure to make your taste buds tingle!
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Marco Pierre White Steakhouse, Bar and Grill Doubletree by Hilton Chester, Warrington Road, Chester CH2 3PD Tel: 01244 408 830 | Twitter: @MPWChester www.mpwsteakhousechester.co.uk info@mpwsteakhousechester.com Mon-Thurs 6-10pm, Fri 5-10.30pm, Sat 5-10.30pm, Sun 12-6pm £30 per head
VERDICT: Inevitably and unutterably gorgeous - highly recommended.
RESIDENCE RESTAURANT AND BAR 9 Mill Street, Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 5ST Tel: 01270 629 100 | Twitter: @ResidenceUK www.residence.uk.com info@residence.uk.com £28 per head Mon-Fri 12-3pm & 6-10pm, Sat 12-10pm, Sun 11am-6pm Residence is a truly breathtaking surprise and delight! A mansion house built in the 1600s, it features a rich interior of chandeliers, draped curtains and flock wallpaper - plus it offers an equally rich choice of cocktail bar, restaurant, private suite and al fresco garden terrace. It’s won the Diners Choice Award for 2009, 2010 and 2011, plus it was winner of the best food and drink venue 2010 from Chester and Cheshire Tourism Awards. The dining menu offers tasty deli-boards, prime steaks and exquisite seafood, supported by a judicious wine list. The fixed-price Market Menu (Mon-Fri 12-3pm and 6-7pm, Sat 12-7pm), offers two delicious courses for just £14.95, this offer can be teamed up with Wednesday’s BYO Night - no corkage charged! For serious foodies, try Thursday’s Surf and Turf menu, whole baby lobster only £15 and rib eye steak only £12. On the last Thursday of the month Gourmet Soul Night combines live soul and jazz music with gourmet meals - just order from the à la carte menu and enjoy the atmosphere, and for their Sunday Sharing Roasts, choose from Sirloin beef, stuffed loin of pork or hickory-smoked chicken - all served with a large Yorkshire pudding, fresh market vegetables and a jug of gravy with thyme-roasted potatoes.
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Doubletree by Hilton Chester Hotel is home to beautiful bedrooms, a seductive spa - and the mighty fine Marco Pierre White Steakhouse, Bar and Grill. Luxurious velvet booths, dark metallic walls and glittering chandeliers welcome you - and whatever the size of party (from intimate dinners up to private events of 100+), the food is delivered with the same outstanding level of care. Each plate is carefully prepared by a dedicated and highly skilled kitchen team who work with only the finest, locally sourced and sustainable ingredients, and the menu features unpretentious, yet original dishes including steaks from native-breed beef, fresh fish dishes, traditional pies and grilled and roast meats. There are robust British recipes and continental specialities such as roast rump of lamb à la dijonnaise with pomme dauphinoise) - plus a table d’hôte menu (Monday-Friday 6-10pm, 2 courses for £20.50, 3 courses for £23.50) and a Sunday lunch served 12-6pm. There are speciality gourmet evenings throughout the year, with opportunities to meet Marco himself (check out their website for details of upcoming dates and details of other events) - and as an alternative to the Steakhouse, you can also enjoy the hotel’s Brasserie and Lounge Bar - delicious al fresco dining when the weather’s fine and Afternoon Tea served daily from 3-5pm.
VERDICT: Nantwich’s ultimate dining destination - and why not try their afternoon teas from Sunday to Friday 2-5pm by appointment, the Royal Cream Tea is £11.95 per person and Champagne Cream Tea is £17.95 per person. Delicious!
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Piste Wine Bar & Restaurant 55 High Street, Tarporley, Cheshire CW6 0DP Tel: 01829 732 483 | Twitter: @PisteWineBar www.pistetarporley.com Mon-Thurs 12pm-11pm, Fri-Sat 12pm-12am £30 per head
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Seeking out a ski bar in Tarporley sounds as likely as finding the Norfolk Alps - yet when you discover this charming ski-lodge like bar and restaurant, you’ll find yourself wafted away to the slopes in an alpine environment of après-ski sociability, excellent food, plus amazing wines and Champagnes. It’s perfect for after-work cocktails, coffee, a light lunch or the full-on à la carte dining experience - plus they organise brilliant parties, weddings and business events too, all within a piquant interior that reflects a love for all things alpine - with wooden floors, skiing memorabilia and warm lighting. Downstairs the ambience is relaxed and comfortable, perfect for dining or drinking, while upstairs is a more formal dining area for dinners a deux or group occasions. Piste is run by brothers-in-law James Hughes and Paul Bebe, who are clearly realising their dream of running a restaurant with a focus on quality, service and value; all the products on the menu are sourced locally wherever possible, and current favourites include pan-fried Gressingham duck breast, celeriac purée and confit charlotte potatoes, served with a caramelised chicory and blackberry jus. No surprise then, that they have won multiple awards including the TripAdvisor certificate of excellence award 2012. VERDICT: The best little chalet in Tarporley! And for unbeatable value, try their Board & A Bottle offer – a bottle of wine and a sharing board (moules et frites, paella, fondue or mezze) for only £25!
1539 Restaurant & Bar The Racecourse, Chester CH1 2LY Tel: 01244 304 611 | Twitter: @Restaurant1539 www.restaurant1539.co.uk enquiries@restaurant1539.co.uk Mon-Thurs 12-2.30pm & 6-10pm, Fri 12-3.30pm & 6-10pm, Sat 1210.30pm, Sun 12-5pm £28 per head Opening in 2008, but celebrating a far older event, 1539 restaurant and bar was named after the year in which horse racing began in Chester - and naturally, it’s been a runaway success! This year they’ve netted gongs from Chester Food & Drink Awards plus an AA Rosette for Culinary Excellence, and with an ultra-chic interior featuring comfy booths and tables (with superb views of the racecourse), 1539 uses the finest seasonal produce from Cheshire and surrounding areas. Meat is supplied from a Flintbased butcher, fish is from Anglesey Sea Bass, and eggs are from (rather appropriately) Hatchmere! The à la carte includes starters such as Bridlington crab with tomato jelly, avocado mousse and fennel pollen salad, while mains can include slow-cooked Welsh lamb neck fillet served with a fricassée of sweetbreads, peas and girolles - or try 1539’s sensational bouillabaisse, comprising grilled fish, scallop, clams, mussels and crab toast, served in a light shellfish broth with tomatoes and saffron aioli. Sunday lunch is just £14.50 for two courses, featuring roast sirloin of Vale of Clwyd black beef, followed by a vanilla panna cotta with fresh berries. There is also a weekday lunch offer throughout the week - two courses for just £10. VERDICT: Winning location and best food by a mile! Check out the Roof Lounge and Terrace - great racecourse views and perfect for pre-dinner drinks! Watch THE
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Michael Caines at ABode Chester ABode Chester, Grosvenor Road, Chester CH1 2DJ Tel: 01244 347 000 | Twitter: @ABodeChester www.michaelcaines.com/restaurants/chester tableschester@michaelcaines.com Mon-Sat 7am-2.30pm & 6-10pm £45 per head à la carte, early dining from £17.95 A striking building in a city known for stunning architecture, ABode Chester is a six-storey glass-clad icon of a building containing 84 magnificent bedrooms, three incredible suites and conference facilities across six floors. On the 5th floor is the magnificent Michael Caines Restaurant, where Head Chef Chris Cleghorn prepares exquisite food from top-quality local produce. Chris has worked in some of the UK’s best restaurants, including Abode Exeter and the Fat Duck, and he considers Michael Caines to be his most influential mentor. The restaurant and outside dining terrace boast spectacular views of the Welsh mountains and Chester Racecourse, and you can enjoy a range of menus, such as the Grazing Menu (offering smaller samples of full dishes from the à la carte menu); the Early Dining Menu (available between 6-7pm with 2 courses for £17.95 or 3 courses for £25.00), and the Tasting Menu with specially chosen wines. Particularly recommended dishes are a starter of quail boudin with herb purée, wild mushrooms, truffle egg yolk and split quail jus, then Cumbrian beef strip loin with watercress purée, smoked butter croquettes, shallot and horseradish confit and red wine sauce. Verdict: The perfect Chester venue for city and racecourse capers - and having sampled Michael Caines’ restaurant, check out ABode’s Champagne Bar, ground floor MC Café Bar & Grill - and the ABode Lounge Bar, with live music and DJs. Watch THE
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Joseph Benjamin
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134-138 Northgate Street, Chester CH1 2HT Tel: 01244 344 295 | Twitter: @Joseph_Benjamin www.josephbenjamin.co.uk info@josephbenjamin.co.uk Tues-Wed 9am-5pm, Thurs-Sat 9am-midnight (last food orders 9.30pm), Sun 10am-5pm, Closed Mon £26 per head
140 Northgate Street, Chester CH1 2HT www.portatapas.co.uk | Twitter: @PortaTapas Mon-Sun 5pm-late No reservations £15 per head
Good food and wine served with honesty, integrity and commitment to value – that is the philosophy of the clever folks at Joseph Benjamin, and it’s one that has served them incredibly well. It is also one that has seen them be awarded the ‘Bib Gourmand’ in the forthcoming esteemed Michelin Guide 2013 (they are one of just three restaurants in the entire North West with the award – and the only one in Chester, Liverpool or Manchester)! The kitchen serves plate after beautiful plate of mouth-watering food that makes the most of seasons and suppliers, with an a la carte menu, house platters, comfort food dishes, salads, sandwiches and Sunday roasts, all accompanied by a 50+ strong wine list which, as well as being of phenomenal value, offers 25 wines by the glass or carafe!
A beautiful boutique tapas and wine bar underneath Chester’s historic walls, Porta promises to be a pint-sized piece of heaven! It is brought to you by the clever people behind Joseph Benjamin, and occupies the original site of the restaurant (before it moved next door), while drawing on all of the knowledge and know-how they have accumulated. Porta is simple, relaxed and utterly informal – think cured meats, cheese, bread and other bite-sized Europeaninspired dishes served at bar stools and casual tables with a select choice of wines (two whites, two reds, a rose and a sparkling, ever-changing) and Barcelona’s best-selling beer ‘Estrella’ on tap. This will be one to watch. VERDICT: Small, but perfectly formed! A real hidden gem that will be an instant hit.
VERDICT: Adored by all who sail in her – the good ship Joseph Benjamin is as good for mid-shop coffee and cake as it is for business lunches, family outings and romantic dinners.
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We have turned every Thursday into Thirst-day in our bar. All of our bottles / pints of beer, ale and cider are just £2.50 each – as are small glasses of selected wines. Soft drinks from £1.50.
MARKET MENU Enjoy 2 courses for only £14.95 or just add £3 for a third course.
Steak Nights with Stuart
Stuart Turner, the life and soul of The Gunnery, hosts our famous steak night once a month. Everyone eating steak will be given a glass of red wine to go with it, on us!
Available daily from Mon-Fri 12-3pm & 6-7pm (Mon 6-10pm) & Sat 12-7pm
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Chilled, opened and served with no charge for corkage! 1 bottle per 2 persons, 2 course meal required to qualify
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Surf & Turf Thursdays Superb Grill menu Baby Lobster’s only £15
Celebrate the traditional Sunday roast with us, served ‘family style’. Whole roast chicken, legs of lamb or joints of beef are available to preorder for your table to share!
The Gunnery Bar & Restaurant 71 High Street, Tarvin, Chester CH3 8JA | Tel: 01829 749333 www.thegunnery.co.uk | info@thegunnery.co.uk
9 Mill Street, Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 5ST 01270 629 100 I Twitter: @Residenceuk www.residence.uk.com
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Sticky Walnut 11 Charles Street, Chester CH2 3AZ Tel: 01244 400 400 | Twitter: @StickyWalnut www.stickywalnut.com info@stickywalnut.co.uk Tues-Sat 12-3pm & 6-10pm, Sun 12-3pm (closed Mon) Two courses: £18 Sticky Walnut opened in January 2011 as a neighbourhood restaurant in Hoole, just outside Chester city centre, but the flavour and imagination that goes into each sublime dish has rocketed their reputation. It’s now a destination restaurant in its own right, but still retains an innate charm and character – it’s cosy and welcoming, with stripped floorboards, a fireplace that’s a shrine for wine, chef’s aprons adorning the walls and candlelit wooden tables perfect for intimate dinner for two or groups of friends who can tuck themselves in one of the many alcoves. But it’s the simple, fresh, rustic food that does the talking here. Everything is made on site by head chef Gary Usher and his equally talented staff – the menu changes regularly, they’re not afraid to utilise offal and more unusual cuts, and the vegetarian fayre is equally imaginative. Lunchtime is a celebration of bread and pasta (both made daily) – plus the likes of goat tagine with a spiced tomato ragu; or a port and rosemary risotto with roast radicchio and blue cheese. Then in the evening, there can be starters of beef tartar or home-cured salmon ballotine – plus mains of venison fillet with spiced carrot, cavolo nero and fresh blackberries, or Crabtree cheese pitivier with mushroom, spinach and braised red cabbage. Desserts include a fig and almond tart or hot chocolate pudding with praline semifreddo, and on Sundays, a two-course lunch is only £14 and three courses £18. Verdict: A restaurant with soul – truly brilliant dishes of consistently high quality, made from the heart and beautifully presented, too.
ODDFELLOWS 20 Lower Bridge Street, Chester CH1 1RS Tel: 01244 895 700 | Twitter: @OddfellowsCH1 www.oddfellowschester.com hello@oddfellowschester.com Double rooms from £109 Dinner from £34.25 per head Mon-Sun 8am-11pm | The Garden Restaurant: Mon-Sun 12-9.30pm Oddfellows is a glamorous, magnificent, multi-faceted venue in Chester. It’s a restaurant. It’s a bar. It has 18 exclusive bedrooms. It’s an unexpected oasis in the city centre with a real wow-factor! First, the dining; there’s morning coffee and afternoon tea – plus award-winning chef Simon Radley has helped to create a unique dining experience to excite your taste buds. The Garden by Simon Radley presents Mediterranean-inspired menus created using local produce wherever possible. The à la carte menu is available for lunch and dinner daily, while their Share menu is available from 5.30pm (think crispy prawns, gazpacho, salt cod fritters or broad bean mint hummous). There are two bars within Oddfellows; on warmer nights you can enjoy a glass of merlot tucked away in one of the private cabins in the Secret Garden or around the open fire pit – or sip something chilled in the dramatic and seductive Lounge Bar with its beautifully furnished bespoke pewter and maple bar. There’s also the Grown Up Bar - available for private booking only, and with its own chrome and glass bar, open fireplace, private outdoor roof terrace and eclectic fusion of relaxed seating, it’s ideal for cocktail receptions, product launches or celebrations with up to 100 of your most special guests. Verdict: Stay the day, enjoy the evening, sleep the night in the boutique bedrooms – and check out the magnificent Sunday brunches!
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The Gunnery 71 High Street, Tarvin, Chester CH3 8JA Tel: 01829 749 333 | Twitter: @Gunnery_Tarvin www.thegunnery.co.uk | info@thegunnery.co.uk Mon-Thurs 12pm-11pm, Fri-Sat 12pm-11.30pm, Sun 12-6pm £20 per head Solid, dependable and utterly English, the stirringly named Gunnery in Tarvin is replete with character - and under the oh-so able hand of Stuart Turner and his team the food is created with real love, care and passion for flavour. The Gunnery was originally a general store – and much of the wooden interior is now listed. Congenial for coffee and a read of the papers, it’s equally amenable for sharing a beer or a glass of wine with friends, whilst enjoying one of their brilliantly devised sharing platters. At the same time, romantic dinners for two are a must, whilst if you want to live it large, they can handle parties of 20-100. Great care is taken over the wine list (at least 100 by the bottle, 14 by the glass) – and there is always a guest ale on draft plus regulars from Weetwood.
VERDICT: A glorious institution - we particularly recommend the incredible hand-cut steaks.
Village Rd, Christleton, Chester CH3 7AS Tel: 01244 335 422 | Twitter: @ringobellsch3 www.ringbellschester.co.uk ringobells@mbt.cc Mon-Thurs 12-3pm & 5-9pm, Fri 12-3pm & 5-9.30pm, Sat 12-9.30pm, Sun 12-8pm £20 per head To the acclaim of all those who love the Ring O’ Bells, this charming Christleton pub was voted best pub in Chester at the Chester Food & Drink Awards 2011-12, and it continues to offer award-winning food, drink and service. Recently extended and fully refurbished to the highest standards, its unique and plush interior creates a fabulous ambience, adding an excitingly elegant new dimension to already picturesque surroundings. The cosy Village Bar now serves mouth-watering homemade bar snacks to accompany its local ales, plus it’s open for tea, coffee and home-made cakes every weekday morning from 9.30am. For main meals, the new autumn/winter menu includes wonderful seasonal dishes such as lamb Henry, turkey & smoked cheddar sausage and mash, handrolled stone-baked pizzas and fabulous Sunday roasts. Another welcome innovation is the light and spacious Glasshouse - a truly spectacular dining environment and a great space to host any special event; and if you’re planning a party here, you can be assured that the Ring O’ Bells will put on a show that precisely reflects your wishes, with bespoke packages and menus for any kind of event. VERDICT: Well worth a visit to check out the big changes here and you’ll soon spot why it’s such a winner for relaxed evenings out, lazy Sunday lunches - and great private events!
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Head Chef Rebecca Hitchen works closely with local suppliers, and their famous Market menu is a real celebration of this partnership – it’s just £10 for two courses or £14 for three (all day on Mondays, until 7pm Tuesday to Friday). Thursdays at the Gunnery are Thirst-days, when all of their bottles/pints of draught beers, ales and ciders are just £2.50 each (as are glasses of selected wines), Sundays are all about their delicious sharing roasts (children under 10 eat free, one per adult) and Steak Nights with Stuart are completely unmissable!
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FRANCS BRASSERIE 14 Cuppin Street, Chester CH1 2BN Tel: 01244 317 952 | Twitter: @francs_chester www.francs.co.uk Mon-Thurs 12 noon - 3pm, 5pm-9.30pm, Fri-Sat 12 noon-3pm, 5pm-10pm, Sunday 12 noon-3pm £19.95 per head Francs Brasserie is the perfect piquant essence of la belle France! The atmosphere is warm, low-key, inviting and welcoming, reflected in the decadent and rustic interior that befits an authentic French restaurant - while the superb French home-style cooking features cassoulets, braised beef stews, snails, frogs’ legs and other traditional dishes. The lunch menu changes daily (two courses for £9.95, three courses for £11.95) but can include starters such as homemade trout quenelle, grilled and seasoned with tarragon, served with a shellfish sauce and Gruyère cheese. There is also the à la carte menu - and the Prestige Menu, which is selected by the Chef as a taster to demonstrate what Francs’ food is all about! And check out the fine selection of French wines, champagnes and classic French aperitifs for after-dinner drinks. Francs is ideal for a romantic meal for two, yet equally brilliant at providing private dining for up to 18 people for a sit-down meal - or 40 people if you’d prefer to mix, mingle and enjoy a canape. Francs is also great for business meetings and small conferences, with appropriate facilities available on request. VERDICT: Sublime and superb, as only a truly French restaurant can be - the food and wine are impeccable and entirely authentic. A piece of Gallic heaven fallen to earth!
MOULES A GO-GO 39-41 Watergate Row, Chester CH1 2LE Tel: 01244 348 818 | Twitter: @MouesaGoGo www.moulesagogo.co.uk info@moulesagogo.co.uk Mon-Fri 12-3pm & 5-10pm, Sat 12-10pm, Sun 12-9pm £23 per head A bastion of bravura bivalve brilliance, this miraculously mussel-oriented restaurant and bar is chic, informal and stylishly continental - and located in the heart of Chester, it’s ideal for a lunch or dinner after a day of sightseeing or before a trip to the cinema. Delivered fresh from the shores of Anglesey, their steamed mussels are served in six different ways; Anglesey (with leeks, bacon and cream, see recipe p 18), Mariniers (with garlic, white wine, onion and celery), Classique (with garlic, white wine, celery, onion and cream), Thai (with fragrant Thai curry and coconut), Chorizo (with a tomato Provencal sauce) or Italian (with white wine, basil, pesto and cream). Alternatively, if you fancy something other than from moules, you could go for a fresh hand-made burger, steak and fries or a variety of seafood dishes, including frito misto and the ever-popular seafood spaghetti, plus there are regular specials such as grilled lobster (on Fridays). A great way to mark the middle of the week is the new evening event ‘Wine on Wednesday’, which offers a two-course menu and a bottle of wine for just £17 per person. The menu changes weekly and there’s a choice of three Spanish wines to choose from. VERDICT: Totally unique, and sourcing the nation’s best mussels, Moules captures the very essence of fresh seafood. A super-special five-star recommendation.
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LIVERPOOL & WIRRAL A lively urban city famous for its architectural heritage and effervescent waterfront - with a culturally thriving scene of museums, galleries, music, fine dining and night life! BEEF GRILL & BAR
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Liverpool is a vibrant city that has a lot to offer with fabulous buildings, a stunning waterfront and only a short distance to great surrounding areas such as North Wales and the Lake District. With a vibe reminiscent to Barcelona, it’s a city punching above its weight and celebrating its independence. With one of the best shopping experiences in the UK - Liverpool One attracts visitors from all over the world! The dining scene has also changed tremendously over the years, surpassed only by London; it really is a ‘world in one city’ with food from across the world tantalising visitors from far and wide.
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NO WAY BUT NOVA The little Wirral restaurant with a big heart - and massive ideas! Welcome to Nova, the wonderful Wirral restaurant set up by innovative and inspired chef Moyo Benson and his wife, Jana! Nova is certainly an apt name - not only does it mean ‘new’ in Jana’s native Slovakian, but it also captures perfectly the restaurant’s way of thinking about ingredients, assembling the menus and working with ingredients according to the seasons. Then there’s the enthusiasm that Moyo Benson brings to his kitchen every single new day! Moyo landed in the Wirral by way of Nigeria and Edinburgh, and his love of good food and his wealth of experience have combined to create a brilliant restaurant institution where the best ingredients from the local area are tried, tested and introduced to a whole range of fantastic dishes. TAKING INGREDIENTS SERIOUSLY Moyo takes his ingredients very seriously, and he knows it’s important to eat in accordance with the seasons; so in the coming winter, this could include mushrooms and game, nuts, and dark green iron-rich vegetables like Brussels sprouts and curly kale. In addition, if you want the best ingredients, you need the best suppliers, so Moyo works with, among others, Wards Fishmonger in Birkenhead, Peter Jones of Wirral Watercress and Judy from First Harvest; she hand-cuts micro-herbs weekly, delivering them by hand to Moyo so that they’re as fresh as can be. Moyo also gathers produce from the verdant surroundings of the Wirral Peninsula, where seaweed, nuts and wild mushrooms abound.
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BREAD OF HEAVEN! As well as a love of seasonal eating, Moyo is a real bread lover – he simply loves the whole heavenly process of bread-making! “There’s no real secret to it – it’s just flour, yeast, water and salt, then you just watch it grow”, he enthuses. “It gives you a sense of purpose when you get up in the morning!” At the moment, he loves to make rye bread, white organic bread and five-seeded loaves, but is also experimenting with tiger bread (if you want to know more, ask Moyo!). VARIED MENUS As well as a varied a la carte menu, Nova has a Lunch Menu offering two courses for £12.00 or three courses for £15.00. In addition, the Early Doors menu has two courses for £15.00, whilst three courses cost just £17.50 (available all evening Tuesday and Thursday, or between 6 and 7pm Wednesday and Friday. Sunday lunch conjures up two courses for £15.00 and three courses for only £20.00, from 12 to 8pm all day Sunday. The Sunday Roasts are particularly special, with a choice of roast pork or stuffed chicken, plus onion gravy, roast potatoes, Yorkshire puddings and seasonal vegetables that change with the seasons. The fact is that all the menus at Nova read like a shopping list, giving you the suggestion of flavours of the dishes you’re having, so imagine what amazing feats of culinary magic are conjured up with mythical ingredients such as ceps, langoustines and blue cheese; mallard, salsify, savoy, pancetta and creamed potato; pistachios, soufflé, milk ice cream and milk tuile! IDEAL FOR CELEBRATIONS! The restaurant can seat up to 42 people comfortably, so it’s a perfect size for social or business events, private parties, christenings and anniversaries - and they can also serve buffets for up to 50 people, if you fancy a more relaxed and informal occasion where people can mingle at will. Be assured that the same care and attention is given to event catering as to all Nova’s restaurant menus – so for your event, feel free to ask for anything from a five-course roast dinner to afternoon tea, complete with homemade scones, teacakes - and sandwiches made with Moyo’s bread! So if you want to get in touch with the heart, soul and spirit of great food, celebrate all that is new, novel and innovative at the appropriately named, entirely brilliant, dazzling and super Nova!
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Nova Restaurant 68 Pensby Road, Heswall, Wirral CH60 7RE Tel: 0151 342 9959 Twitter: @NovaRestaurant www.novarestaurant.co.uk info@novarestaurant.co.uk Tues-Sat 12-2.30pm & 6pm-late, Sun 12-8pm ÂŁ27 per head WATCH THE
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The Brasserie at Malmaison Liverpool William Jessop Way, Prince’s Dock, Liverpool L3 1QZ Tel: 0151 229 5000 | Twitter: @TheLiverpoolMal www.malmaison-liverpool.com Liverpool@malmaison.com Mon-Thurs 7-10am, 12-2pm & 6.30-10pm, Fri 12-2pm & 6.30-10.30pm, Sat 6.30-10.30pm, Sun 12.30-9.30pm £30 per head This decadent Brasserie and Bar in the Prince’s Dock area of Liverpool is situated in the daringly different boutique hotel - Malmaison! The restaurant offers divine dining with a fine wine list, plus dangerously good cocktails in the bar. The team of passionate chefs ensure that all of their ingredients are locally sourced, seeking out true food heroes for a menu comprising great British classic dishes in generous portions, such as braised West Country lamb with sauté lamb kidney, carrot purée, savoy cabbage and salsa verde. There’s also a sumptuous choice of fish and vegetarian meals, an amazing Sunday roast and seasonal desserts to die for (think gold rush apple and sultana strudel with crème Normande; Valrhona chocolate fondant with salted caramel ice cream; or late Victoria plum and cassis crumble with vanilla custard). The decor is stylish and sumptuous - and this style continues into the restaurant’s two private dining spaces, both of which seat ten. The Kitchen is separated from the real chefs at work only by a plate glass wall and a live TV feed (giving a new meaning to TV dinner!) while the dark and seductive Boudoir, complete with with Parisian décor, is a brilliant place to celebrate with your nearest and dearest. The extensive wine list is the pride and joy of sommelier Johnny Walker (check out the Mal’s Vino Voyages of wine discovery) - and don’t miss the chance to explore the extensive cocktail list at the bar, with seasonal tipples such as the smoked apple and blackberry bramble cocktail! VERDICT: Style and substance, great food and fabulous drinks - all at the magnificent Malmaison.
LUNYA 18-20 College Lane, Liverpool One, Liverpool L1 3DS Tel: 0151 706 9770 | Twitter: @Lunya www.lunya.co.uk info@lunya.co.uk Sun-Tues 10am-9.30pm, Wed-Thurs 10am-10pm, Fri 10am-late, Sat 9am-late £20-25 per head Catalan cuisine is one that is packed with the fresh flavours of ingredients produced under Mediterranean sun. Red tomatoes, cured meats and conserved fish are all popular - and all of these and more can be found at Lunya! This multi-award winning Liverpool restaurant is the UK’s first Catalonian fusion deli and restaurant, based in the heart of Liverpool One, in a beautifully converted 18th century warehouse. The menu is a symphony of tapas and à la carte meals which have blended recipes, ideas and ingredients from Spain and the UK together - from Spanish cheeses (over 18 to choose from) and Ibérico ham to Catalan Scouse and seafood paella. The kitchen includes its own wood-fired brick oven for making traditional bread - and also for cooking the suckling pigs that make up one of the most memorable Sunday roasts in the North West (minimum of four people, advance booking essential)! Most of the ingredients used in the restaurant can be found in the adjoining delicatessen - a veritable cornucopia of Catalan delights. Wines and olives sit next to cheese, chocolate and charcuterie, intriguing jars, tins and bottles to take away - or to use to create brilliant hampers for friends, family or colleagues. There are vouchers available as well - and you can order most products from their online shop. VERDICT: Lunya hosts monthly gourmet nights throughout the year and the restaurant can be booked in whole or in part for corporate events, weddings, christenings and other occasions.
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What’s Cooking? Bar & Grill 24 Britannia Pavilion, Albert Dock, Liverpool L3 4AN Tel: 0151 707 2023 | Twitter: @whats_cooking www.whats-cooking.co.uk liverpool@whats-cooking.co.uk Mon-Sun 10am-10pm £17.50 per head
Verdict: Going strong since 1978, this is a well loved Liverpool institution - and if you book a table online in January, you’ll get 50% off your food bill!
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Located in the Grade I-listed Queen Elizabeth Hall on Albert Dock (opposite the Echo Arena and Convention Centre), What’s Cooking? has been serving brilliant food for nearly 35 years. Offering a family-friendly experience that’s good fun and great value, its years of experience are demonstrated by wellhoned and impeccable customer service and delicious food. They are open from 10am daily, with breakfasts of Danish pastries, ham hash and eggs, as well as the Full English and Bloody Marys; then throughout the day, they serve brilliant burgers and sticky ribs, American classics and Mexican menus, all of which are prepared with the highest-quality local ingredients and cooked to order. For special occasions, booths and big tables are for hire - or book the whole restaurant! It can accommodate up to 250 guests, plus you can have a fantastic marquee outside for up to 100 guests. What’s Cooking? are renowned for their big-hearted, big-value offers, including coffee or afternoon tea for two (two hot drinks and two cakes or pastries for just £5), the Sunday Social (three courses from their special menu for £15) - and on Arena show nights, the £15 Arena Express deal gets you two courses and a drink served in time to make the show. Check out their website for other events and offers – including details of their Man v Food style challenges!
Sapporo Teppanyaki 134 Duke Street, East Village, Liverpool L1 5AG T: 0151 705 3005 | Twitter: @sapporo_uk www.sapporo.co.uk/restaurant-liverpool Mon-Sat 12pm-11pm. Sun 12pm-10.30pm Lunchtime soup noodle dishes from £5, teppanyaki combinations from £19.50 This authentic Japanese in Liverpool is a lively and happening restaurant in the Ropewalks area of the East Village on Duke Street, just minutes from China Town, Hope Street and Liverpool One. More than just a great place to eat, Sapporo is a dining experience you will never forget! Teppanyaki is a healthy, exciting, modern Japanese style of cooking, with dishes prepared freshly before your very eyes on a hotplate - so it’s part barbecue, part flaming grill, and part entertainment! As a diner, you get a ringside seat (along with people you bring – and people you meet on the night) at a horseshoe-shaped table that surrounds the chef, who will spin, flip and catch ingredients, dazzling you with culinary tricks. Alongside the teppanyaki offering, Sapporo serves an à la carte menu featuring excitingly different sushi and sashimi dishes, new set menu combinations, extensive vegetarian options, oriental salads - and an entire section dedicated to premium dishes. If you think the food menu sounds good, just wait until you discover the cocktails on offer – like the Senji Caipirinha, comprising fresh strawberries mashed with lime and sugar, flavoured with sake and strawberry liqueur. The restaurant also has the widest selection of Japanese whiskies in Liverpool! Verdict: Fresh and sophisticated décor, lively and friendly atmosphere. Check out the website for current events and special offers.
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ALMA DE CUBA St. Peter’s Church, Seel Street, Liverpool L1 4BH Tel: 0151 702 7394 | Twitter: @almadecuba www.alma-de-cuba.com info@alma-de-cuba.com Bar: Mon-Sat 11am-2am, Sun 12-Midnight | Restaurant: 5pm-12am daily Two courses from Early Bird menu £14.95 (Mon-Thurs 5-7pm, Sunday 6-8pm) Early bird menu £14.95 for 2 courses Since opening in 2008, Liverpool’s Alma de Cuba has been regarded as one of the most dazzling and decadent venues in the city. Sitting in the former St. Peter’s Catholic Church (founded 1788), the restaurant combines the building’s striking altar and stained glass windows with 200-year-old frescoes, palm trees and glittering chandeliers to provide the most opulent surroundings for dinner, drinks or even weddings or business lunches. The South American and Caribbean influences can be seen in the cocktails and carnival atmosphere, the music and the menus - and what menus they are! À la carte dishes can include grilled Welsh lamb cutlets with a compote of spiced pulled shoulder, or jerk chicken (made to their own recipe with hot naga chillies and served with coconut rice ‘n’ peas), plus dishes para dos - a 16oz Chateaubriand or whole roasted piri piri chicken to share. At lunchtime there are burgers, tapas dishes and light bites and inspired salads throughout the day (think papaya, watermelon and goat’s cheese with a citrus dressing and Serrano ham), and on Sundays, there is the Gospel Brunch menu and traditional Sunday roast. The wine list is excellent, but it is the cocktails that you should try here, like the Sticky Fig Daquiri with Kraken spiced rum lime juice, fig liqueur, fig jam and hibiscus - or the famous Alma de Fiesta cocktail globes to share. VERDICT: Colour, cocktails, live music and magnificent menus - and at the weekend, don’t miss the evening petal showers and beautiful Brazilian dancers!
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A fun family of restaurants and kitchens that make the most of fresh market produce every day.
BEEF GRILL & BAR 158 Telegraph Road, Heswall, Wirral CH60 0AH Tel: 0151 342 1966 | Twitter: @BeefGrillBar www.beefgrillandbar.co.uk beefgrillandbar@gmail.com £22 per head
VERDICT: Family-friendly, fun and fabulous! Check out Monday’s 90’s night with 90’s prices, Tuesday’s half-price fajitas - and on Wednesdays, get 25% off your food bill.
PUSCHKA 16 Rodney Street, Liverpool L1 2TE Tel: 0151 708 8698 | Twitter: @Puschkapeople www.puschka.co.uk eat@puschka.co.uk Mon-Sun 4-10pm A la carte £30 per head. Early evening menu £19.90 for 3 course meal including a glass of wine (Sun-Thurs 4-6.30pm, Fri-Sat 4-6.00pm Pusckha: the funky little restaurant with the biggest heart in Liverpool! The interior is elegant, the atmosphere relaxing and the food completely and utterly out of this world. They work closely with local suppliers and menus change seasonally (they even feature seasonal beers from local breweries) – but dishes can include appetisers of woodpigeon with figs, blackberries, sherry and hazelnuts, or mains of slow-braised venison daube, sea trout with langoustine bisque, or artichoke and Jervaulx blue cheese tart. There is a brilliant early evening menu served daily from 4pm-6.30pm (until 6pm Friday and Saturday), the space can be hired out for evening celebrations or daytime meetings – and look out for the Puschka Grill, which caters at festivals nationwide every summer and can also cater for your own V.I.P. occasions! VERDICT: Incredibly fresh food served in sophisticated surroundings by staff that are more than happy to help.
Le Lunch Rapide
3 course lunch | £8.95 | Served 12-4.30pm. Menu changes daily.
Le Pre-Théâtre
3 course dinner | £11.95 Served 4.30-7pm Sun-Thurs & 4.30-6.30pm Fri-Sat.
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Available every day. Served 4.30-10.30pm daily. (7pm on Bistro Pierre on Sun). Menu changes monthly.
Wine & Dine Days
2 courses from the À La Carte menu & a bottle of house wine per person | £15.95 Tues at Jacques (Liverpool & Shrewsbury), Wed at Pierre & Sun at Franc. (Every Mon in all restaurants for students).
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Served 9.30 -11.30am Sat -Sun. (Jacques at Liverpool & Shrewsbury)
37-39 Hardman Street, Liverpool L1 9AS 0151 709 1998 www.bistrojacques.com
Suite B, Church House, 1 Hanover Street, Liverpool L1 3DW 0151 708 9993 www.bistrofranc.com
14 Button Street, Cavern Quarter, Liverpool L2 6PS 0151 227 2577 www.bistropierre.com
77 Mardol, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY1 1PZ 01743 272 586 www.bistrojacques-shrewsbury.com
Casartelli Building, 16 Hanover Street, Liverpool L1 4AA 0151 709 2401 www.thehub-liverpool.com
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Heswall’s take on an American style restaurant has recently been reborn as Beef Grill and Bar, although the warm and welcoming staff from its last incarnation are still here to make your visit a real pleasure. Ideal for sharing food, drinks and good times, the new refurbishments make it a perfect venue for a big night out. Their big-hearted menu includes favourites such as the famous BBQ baby back ribs, sizzling fajitas and the new steak menu with locally sourced 21 day matured prime beef steaks. Also on Sundays they offer a roast with all the trimmings for £6.25 and kids eat for free!
Bistro Qui? also runs the Hub Alehouse & Kitchen on Hanover Street – where the buzz of a city centre bar meets the friendly feel of a rural gastropub.
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SAY ‘OUI TO QUI?’ ! It’s a big ‘Yes!’ to the fabulous French restaurants and gastropubs of the Bistro Qui? empire.
The provenance and quality of ingredients is hugely important to diners today - but it also needs to be excellent value for money! One company that has managed to strike a perfect balance of flavour and affordability is Bistro Qui?, whose Liverpool-based French bistros are alive with continental charm, fabulously fresh ingredients and costconscious menus that bring together high-quality ingredients with exceptional flair and élan. Bistros Franc, Jacques and Pierre are now Liverpool institutions – to the extent that they have spread their wings and have opened a second Bistro Jacques in Shrewsbury, as well as a Liverpool city-centre
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dining and drinking venue aptly entitled The Hub Alehouse and Kitchen! THE ESSENCE OF GALLIC CHARM Together the Bistros capture the very essence of traditional French restaurants in their expressions of rustic simplicity and Gallic chic, with wooden floorboards and exposed brickwork, as well as wooden furniture adorned with traditional candles in bottles. You’ll also find iconic French prints on the
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At Bistro Qui?’s aptly named Hub Alehouse and Kitchen in Liverpool city centre, you’ll find a happy, buzzing, busy hub of good food, fine ales and social contentment!
Bistro Qui? has a new dining concept in the pipeline... Watch this space! GREAT VALUE TRAVELS WELL The Bistro Qui? expansion shows that the company’s ethos of great value food is one that travels well, with a daily-changing affordable lunch menu and a monthlychanging evening À La Carte menu that’s also easy on the pocket. Mark and Stephen are both incredibly proud of the dishes that are created in response to both the shifting seasons and the best produce available from local markets and regional food sources. These include traditional French signature platters such as duck à l’orange, moules frites and coq au vin, alongside a brilliant selection of Mediterranean dishes such as oven-baked chicken stuffed with spiced red pepper mousse and wrapped in smoked pancetta, with a wild mushroom and tarragon sauce. Every dish comes with a complimentary sizzling platter of fresh seasonal vegetables – but make sure you leave room for desserts, such as crème brulée, strawberry mille feuille and tarte au citron! The wine list is as fine as the food – predominantly French but with some
superb New World selections - and you simply must try cocktails such as Kir Royale (champagne and cassis), Long Island Iced Teas and French martinis! The À La Carte menu is available daily from 4.30pm, plus ‘Le Petit Déjeuner’ is served 9.30-11.30am on Saturday and Sunday at Jacques in Liverpool and Shrewsbury, whilst ‘Le Lunch Rapide’ is at all restaurants from 12pm to 4.30pm daily, with three courses for just £8.95. In addition, ‘Le Pre-Théâtre’ three-course dinner (£11.95) is served 4.30-7pm Sunday to Thursday and from 4.30-6.30pm Friday and Saturday. And don’t miss their Wine & Dine days (Tuesdays at Jacques in Liverpool and Shrewsbury, Wednesdays at Pierre & Sundays at Franc... Available for students on Mondays at all Bistros); two courses from the À La Carte menu plus a bottle of house wine per person for only £15.95! A HUB OF SOCIAL ACTIVITY Meanwhile at Bistro Qui?’s aptly named Hub Alehouse and Kitchen in Liverpool city centre, you’ll find a happy, buzzing, busy heart of good food, fine ales and social contentment within a hip and happening city centre bar that also exudes the congenial bucolic bliss of a country pub. The Hub is conveniently located opposite Bistro Franc on Hanover Street, right by Liverpool One, within the famous Grade II-listed Casartelli Building - and with all food home-cooked (courtesy of local suppliers in Liverpool and Cheshire), you can expect delicious dishes such as Welsh venison sausages with wholegrain mustard mash and onion-and-juniper gravy; wild mushroom risotto with truffle oil, rocket and Parmesan - plus pies, pizza, proper fish and chips and more. The venue also serves no less than five real ales from the North West (including beers from the Peerless Brewery in Birkenhead, Spitting Feathers in Chester and the Lancaster Brewery) and a veritable cornucopia of continental beers such as Bacchus Kriek (a Belgian cherry beer at a heady 8.5%) and Argentinian Quilmes - and don’t forget that Cocktail Hour is between 5pm and 6.30pm daily. With so much experience and success behind them, Bistro Qui? have a fabulous future ahead of them, so look out for more Hubs on the horizon and other Bistros bobbing up across the region – plus a new dining concept that Mark and Stephen have in the pipeline. Watch this space!
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walls, plus a musical soundtrack of Franco-classics by luminaries such as Edith Piaf, Juliet Greco and Charles Trenet - there are even French lessons playing in the bathrooms! Bistro Jacques Liverpool is situated on the corner of Hardman Street and Hope Street, attracting locals, students, arty types and pre-show diners heading for local theatres or the Philharmonic; Bistro Pierre in the Cavern Quarter is close to Liverpool’s shopping epicentre and conveniently placed for the Cavern Quarter bars; and Bistro Franc is right next to Liverpool One and the Albert Dock, so it’s great for shopping and ideal for pre-event dining at the Echo Arena. New kid on the block is Bistro Jacques in Shrewsbury - a local, friendly neighbourhood restaurant that’s easy-going with a warm welcome awaiting all guests. It’s in a listed building at the junction of Mardol and Pride Hill in the town centre, with the much-loved Darwin Gate monument just outside the door – and whilst Shrewsbury is something of a departure for the Liverpool-based Bistro Qui? empire, the town is very close to the hearts of Bistro Qui? bosses Mark Friend and Stephen Slater, who have family there.
Bistro Jaques, Shrewsbury
ADDRESSES Bistro Jacques Liverpool 37-39 Hardman Street, Liverpool L1 9AS Tel: 0151 709 1998 www.bistrojacques.com Bistro Pierre 14 Button Street, Cavern Quarter, Liverpool L2 6PS Tel: 0151 227 2577 www.bistropierre.com Bistro Franc Suite B, Church House, 1 Hanover Street, Liverpool L1 3DW Tel: 0151 708 9993 www.bistrofranc.com Bistro Jacques Shrewsbury 77 Mardol, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY1 1PZ Tel: 01743 272 586 www.bistrojacques-shrewsbury.com The Hub Alehouse & Kitchen Casartelli Building, 16 Hanover Street, Liverpool L1 4AA Tel: 0151 709 2401 www.thehub-liverpool.com
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Filini Radisson Blu Hotel, 107 Old Hall Street, Liverpool L3 9BD Tel: 0151 966 1500 | Twitter: @radissonblulive www.radissonblu.co.uk/hotel-liverpool info.liverpool@radissonblu.com Mon Fri 6.30-10.30am, 12-2pm & 6-11pm, Sat 7am-12pm & 6-11pm, Sun 7am-12pm £25 per head
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As an Italian restaurant with its own brilliant pasta chef, Filini has to be regarded as the real deal for authentic Italian cuisine, and this celebrated Liverpool eatery certainly delivers the goods by serving a range of delicious contemporary dishes from Italy cooked up from both local and Italian-sourced topquality produce. The atmosphere at Filini is equally authentic Italian, with comfy vintage leather seating, lush red curtains and twinkling, starry chandeliers. The varied menus give you the best choice at any time of the day - currently you can choose from the Lightning Lunch Menu, Early Bird Menu, À la Carte Menu and others. The Lightning Lunch Menu comes with the promise that if the meal hasn’t been served within 15 minutes of your order, it’s free! It also boasts a mouth-watering variety of light bites such as pan-fried pesto-infused chicken served with a drink of your choice, all for just £6.95! Or, if you want to linger longer, the Early Bird Menu (which comes from their weekly Seasonal Menu) includes dishes such as pork fillet wrapped in pancetta-creamed Savoy cabbage with roast apple jus. VERDICT: Authentic, atmospheric and gloriously, garrulously, genuinely Italian! Add superb menus and a totally brilliant wine list and it’s truly molto bene!
SIDE DOOR 29A Hope Street, Liverpool, Merseyside L1 9BQ Tel. 0151 707 7888 | Twitter: @SideDoorBistro www.thesidedoor.co.uk enquiries@thesidedoor.co.uk Mon-Sat 12-2.30pm & 5.30-10pm, Sun 12-3pm £29 per head Soon to be featured in the 2013 Good Food Guide, the Side Door is in the historic Georgian quarter of Liverpool, providing suitably historic continental bistro food; and having actually gained the status of super-bistro amongst those in the know, it draws a varied crowd from academics and young professionals to bohos and artists, family groups and romantic couples. The menu features food from local producers Edge & Son butchers, Claremont Farm, and Neve’s Fish – and there’s a great choice of lunch, pre-theatre and dinner menus. The latter offers sterling meat, fish and vegetarian dishes, such as Mrs Kirkham’s Lancashire Cheese and Parsnip roulade served with a red pepper coulis and roasted rosemary potatoes. Their excellentvalue lunch provides two courses and a glass of wine for just £15.95 (7 days a week), and we particularly recommend the panfried scallops with chorizo served with cauliflower and saffron purée. Minutes from the Philharmonic Hall and Unity Theatre, the Side Door is ideal for a pre-theatre dinner; served Tuesday to Saturday, 5.30 to 7pm, you can enjoy two courses for £16.95 or three for £18.95 - and you must try their panko-breaded Cornish haddock with teriyaki greens, chilli and garlic crushed sweet potatoes! VERDICT: Romantic, generous-hearted and welcoming to diners, it’s also a perfect venue for private events for up to 70 people. Try it out for dinner - then book it for your do!
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CAMP AND FURNACE 67 Greenland Street, Liverpool, L1 0BY Tel: 0151 708 2890 www.campandfurnace.com ian@campandfurnace.com Twitter: @CampandFurnace Sun-Thurs 8am-12am, Fri-Sat 8am-2am Food served Mon-Sat 8am-8pm, Sun 10am-6pm Nestled within Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle area, Camp and Furnace is hidden celebration of all things creative. It’s a bar serving handpicked wines and their own artisan ale (Brown Bear). It’s a restaurant, where food and beverage director Steven Burgess prepares North-European style dishes, burgers, roasts and rarebits – plus daily specials handwritten on chalkboards. It’s a woodland (there are silver birch trees growing inside around the venue around the vast original furnace) and a campsite, complete with refurbished retro caravans (perfect for weddings) and courtyard with fire pits. But this is also a creative complex, housing inventive spaces throughout the old Victorian warehouse in which it sits, with a photography studio, late night music venue (The Blade Factory) and gallery spaces galore. It’s mind-bogglingly creative yet, in the words of the founders, they are “celebrating the simple things” with emphasis on collaboration and community. The architecture, art, music, food and hospitality all combine to create a festivallike village environment, by bringing the outside inside, and bringing people together through food platters and immense Sunday carve-it-yourself roast dinners to share. It’s a genuine, independent alternative to opulence and elitism and one of the best things about it is the fact that it is being discovered by so many different people - students, freelancers, business people (there’s free WiFi!), friends, couples, groups and more! VERDICT: A one in a million place that celebrates all it means to be a collaborative, creative community.
MATOU PAN ASIAN RESTAURANT 2nd Floor, Mersey Ferry Terminal Building, Georges Parade, Pier Head, Liverpool L3 1BY Tel: 0151 236 2928 | Twitter: @MatauRestaurant www.matou.co.uk | info@matou.co.uk Mon-Sun 12-10.30pm £25 per head Overlooking the vibrant dock waterfront in Liverpool, Matou is a modern pan Asian restaurant complete with cocktail bar and lounge. The restaurant is situated on the second floor of Liverpool’s Ferry Terminal, and offers the ultimate fine dining experience merging dishes from the Far East. Choice is key here, and with a variety of places where you can drink and dine there is a spot to suit all occasions – from the main dining area overlooking the River Mersey to the impressive outside terrace with views of the Three Graces which is great for drinks and al fresco dining on warmer days. There is also an exclusive lounge and dining area ideal for special events and private functions. The innovative pan-Asian cuisine allows you to take an exotic culinary adventure through the Far East. From the menu you can expect the likes of tom kah pak soup and pad Thai with chicken, prawn, egg, bean sprouts, carrot and spring onions served with crushed peanuts and lemon garnish. Their classic cocktails are all served with magnificent Matou flair, such as the Singapore Sling with Bombay sapphire, Cherry Heering, Benedictine grenadine and pineapple – and there are also some great offers available, such as the lunch menu with two-courses for £10.95 or three courses for £12.95. VERDICT: If variety is the spice of life than Matou has it in handfuls! A flamboyant menu and fabulous location makes this restaurant extraordinary.
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An area of outstanding natural beauty with heather-clad hills and limestone cliffs. There is an abundance of excellent local produce to be found in these stunning surroundings – and our guide proves that when it comes to wining and dining, foodies are spoilt for choice. BERTIE’S RESTAURANT AT RUTHIN CASTLE HOTEL
01824 702 664 | p 136
BLUE LION INN
01745 570 702 | p 139
CASTLE CONWY
01492 582 800 | p 131
CON AMICI
01745 814 444 | p 137
CROWN & LIVER
01244 531 182 | p 135
DOLSERAU HALL
01341 422 522 | p 130
ESCAPE BOUTIQUE B&B
01492 877 776 | p 139
THE GLYNNE ARMS
01244 569 988 | p 132-133
GREEN PEA CAFÉ
01352 713 730 | p 134
IMPERIAL HOTEL
01492 877 466 | p 137
MANORHAUS
01824 704 830 | p 138
THE MULBERRY
01492 583 350 | p 136
SIGNATURES RESTAURANT
01492 583 513 | p142
SOUGHTON HALL
01352 840 811 | p 140-141
STABLES AT SOUGHTON HALL
01352 840 811 | p 130
THE TAVERN BAR AND RESTAURANT
01244 550 485 | p 139
TYDDYN LLAN
01490 440 264 | p 134
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The historic town of Conwy with its quay, medieval castle built by Edward I and well-preserved walls, lies on the coastal side of the Snowdonia National Park. It’s an awesome sight as you drive over ‘the Cob’ towards the town, with the castle in the forefront and Snowdonia mountain range behind. The roofscape of the buildings nestling within and around the imposing castlelated walls built over hundreds of years instantly gives you a flavour of the unique heritage of the town. The area around this part of North Wales is breathtakingly beautiful, both rugged and pretty and a planned shortbreak holiday can soon develop into a longer one to truly appreciate what’s on offer.
PETER LAVIN
PROPRIETOR, THE CASTLE HOTEL, CONWY
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THE STABLES AT SOUGHTON HALL Northop, Nr Mold, Flintshire CH7 6AB Tel: 01352 840 811 www.soughtonhall.co.uk | info@soughtonhall.co.uk £30 per head Double room from: £130 (including a Continental or Full English breakfast) Soughton Hall is a magnificent 17th century Grade II-listed hall set deep in the Welsh countryside, and in its former stable block you will now find the horse racing-themed Stables Bar Restaurant. Here Executive Head Chef Mark Jones and his team create superb dishes with the finest local ingredients; there are British meats from Noel Baker of Chester, Welsh cheese from Mold (no pun intended!), poultry from Preston, and fresh fish from Fleetwood – plus fruit and veg sourced from within a 30-mile radius. From these lovely ingredients, Mark creates starters such as Bury black pudding, ham and potato hash cake with organic poached egg and a mustard and tarragon cream sauce – plus mains like marinated rump of lamb on roasted garlic mash, char-grilled red onion relish and broad beans, with a caper and mint sauce. There’s also a two- or three-course set-price menu (Monday to Friday between 12pm and 9.30pm, at just £17.65 or £22.85), lighter bites and platters: the Stables Butcher’s Block comprises duck spring roll, Scotch egg, chicken and chorizo croquette, antipasti meats, lamb koftas, bread and dips - and the Sunday Roast is to die for! VERDICT: The Stables is utterly gorgeous - and if you can’t bear to leave, the hall also has beautiful bedrooms, private dining rooms, conference facilities and more (see p 140). WATCH THE
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DOLSERAU HALL HOTEL Dolgellau LL40 2AG Tel: 01341 422 522 www.dolserau.co.uk welcome@dolserau.co.uk £29.50 per head for four course set dinner menu Double rooms from: £148 A Victorian country house hotel with stunning panoramic views over the fields to the Cadair Idris mountain range – Dolserau Hall is the very essence of elegance! Built in 1864 in the picturesque North Wales village of Dolgellau, its rooms are sumptuous and its AA rosette Winter Garden Restaurant offers local delicacies such as tender Welsh mountain lamb, delicious Welsh black beef from local butchers and farmers in Anglesey and Bala, venison from the Coed-y-Brenin Forest, seasonal game, fish and shellfish. The menu changes daily, but may include char-grilled noisettes of Welsh lamb, top roasted fillet of pork or grilled local mackerel, all lovingly prepared by Head Chef John Charnley and his team. You can also enjoy delicious Afternoon Tea daily, with fresh home-made cakes and speciality teas and coffees available (booking essential), while the newly-refurbished bistro offers a more informal dining option with homemade soups, sandwiches and main courses. If you’re a regular visitor to the restaurant, you can join ‘Dolserau Fine Diners’ for free; this select members’ club secures 20% off bottles of selected wines, dinner at residents’ rates and priority mailing for special hotel events. VERDICT: With over 23 beautiful en suite rooms, plenty of options for private party hire and a brilliant warmth of welcome, this is a brilliant base for local exploration and total relaxation. Highly recommended.
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THE CASTLES If North Wales is the best of all possible worlds – with mountains, beaches, gardens, nature reserves, artisan producers and gourmet restaurants - then the town of Conwy is the best of the best! This walled World Heritage Site market town is dominated by the magnificent ruins of its medieval castle - and being close to Anglesey and Snowdonia, it’s a fabulous destination for short breaks, especially since it’s just an hour’s drive from Chester. The Castle Hotel, in the centre of town, makes a brilliant base for exploring; it’s close to the shops, near quay and castle - and if you’re feeling slightly more active, there’s a host of sporting activities nearby, including sailing, horse-riding, cycling, walking and golf. A FORMER COACHING INN The Hotel was originally an old coaching inn, built on the site of a Cistercian abbey, and over the years it has hosted guests such as the engineer Thomas Telford, William Wordsworth - and the Queen of Romania! During Victorian times, it had an attractive face-lift of local granite and Ruabon brick, and it’s now one of Conwy’s most iconic historic buildings. As a family-run hotel, it has the warmth and friendliness you’d expect from
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Conwy Castle and The Castle Hotel - just two of the reasons to head up to Conwy! a place built on family values - and the hotel’s 28 rooms conform to AA and Visit Wales 4-Star Town House standards. The Wynn Suite includes an ornate, hand-carved four-poster bed which is dated 1570, whilst the Deluxe Suite comes complete with a two-person Jacuzzi-bath and bottle of Champagne on arrival. FABULOUS FOOD - LOCAL PRODUCE The hotel takes pride in the abundance of local produce that North Wales can provide – and it works with local producers to present a memorable dining experience in Dawson’s Bar and Restaurant. 80% of the food is sourced in Wales and the menu offers an eclectic mix of dishes. Caws Llyn and Perl Wen cheeses plus Welsh meats are all on the menu – and you’ll also find Conwy Mussels that are farmed off the quay, just a minute from the hotel. As well as the à la carte menu, the Castle offers sandwiches, salad and light bites, which can be enjoyed in the beautiful Courtyard Garden on warmer days – or in front of the fire during inclement weather. The Hotel makes a unique location for business functions – and if you’d like to make someone very happy this winter, how about one of their gift vouchers? The recipients will have every opportunity to enjoy a wonderful time at the hotel and in the magnificent town of Conwy.
THE CASTLE HOTEL High Street, Conwy LL32 8DB Tel: 01492 582 800 www.castlewales.co.uk mail@castlewales.co.uk Dawson’s Restaurant: Sun-Thurs 7.30am-9.30pm, Fri-Sat 8am-10pm Price per head: £30 Double room from: £99 (see their website for winter packages)
WATCH OUT FOR... The Christingle event on 24 December, complete with carols, processions and fireworks - plus the town’s annual Conwy Feast in 2013.
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GLORIOUS GLYNNE! It’s a perfect partnership: the Glynne Arms (now back under the management of the Hawarden Estate) and the Hawarden Estate Farm Shop, purveyor of fantastic food – and together, they’re creating a brilliant pub that’s the social, fine ale and foodie hub of Hawarden. A food festival every day of the year Discovering the Hawarden Estate Farm Shop is like finding a food festival that is open every day of the year – they are curators of fantastic food stocking both produce grown, reared and baked on the estate, and fine provender sourced from artisan producers located in North Wales, the North West and beyond! Under the experienced eye of Horticulture Manager Paul Sheldon, the Estate Farm Shop grows over 50 different crops in the surrounding 25 acres, from strawberries and asparagus to potatoes and kale – so they can harvest all year round. Nature’s goodies include Estima potatoes, Russet, Spartan and Discovery apples for eating, and Katy apples for pressing their own apple juice. The Farm Shop also works closely with many of the estate’s tenant farmers, including Mr and Mrs Wrench of Beeches Farm, who produce the high-quality beef and lamb prepared by the Farm Shop’s head butcher Steven James and his team.
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Integrity, passion and a focus on provenance Hawarden (pronounced ‘harden’) itself is a small village on the Wales-England border, and while the farm shop is on the rural edge of the village, The Glynne Arms sits in the heart! The Glynne came back under estate management in 2012 – and being less than a mile apart, it is only natural that the farm shop and the glorious pub work together in happy harmony. They are united by Hawarden Estate Executive Chef Toby Beevers. Toby works closely with Paul, and while there is a set cycle of crops in place, together they look at different varieties to select the ones that work best for both the soil, the farm shop and the kitchen. Rarely does a chef have so much control over their ingredients – this is field to fork in real action!
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The Glynne Arms is a glowing testament to what a superb pub should be - with a little help from the Hawarden Estate Farm Shop! Toby and his team also meet weekly with other local suppliers to create season-led menus based on whatever produce is at its peak at any given time, so there could be grilled double Barnsley-style lamb chops with homemade black pudding, mint jelly and hand-cut chips; Welsh plaice fillet lightly grilled and served with Menai mussels, Dee samphire and a white wine cream; or even roasted beetroot and Mr Bourne’s Cheshire cheese risotto with local watercress. There are Welsh prime beef steaks, pub classics, light bites and sharing platters, too - the Welsh Platter is particularly fabulous, comprising Hawarden Estate pork pie, Welsh dragon sausage roll, Caws Cenarth Welsh brie, grain mustard rarebit and Welsh charcuterie. Sunday lunch is a real celebration of the Estate and its produce, and could include roast Estate topside of beef with Yorkshire pudding, roast parsnips and gravy, or honey-glazed ham with tarragon and Welsh mustard sauce and new season potatoes. The beer is excellent as well, with four real ales on tap and a brilliant wine list thanks to an entirely judicious selection (you can buy bottles to take away, too). Pop art and film posters The pub is a beautiful building. Once a coaching inn, it retains many of its original features (including the huge fireplaces), but also manages to combine the traditional with the contemporary in its décor. Look out for antlers, old lithographs and 19th century newspaper extracts hanging comfortably next to pop-art type prints inspired by the Smiths, neon beer mats, and vintage film posters! This eclectic design is down to the imagination of Charlie and Caroline Gladstone, current heads of the
Hawarden Estate; Charlie’s father is Sir William Gladstone, a great-grandson of the Victorian Prime Minister of the same name. The PM was nicknamed ‘the Grand Old Man’ – and this is now the name of the restaurant within the pub. There’s also a relaxed bar and two private dining areas – the Snug and the Post Office – both of which are perfect for family get-togethers or business meetings (free Wi-Fi throughout). There are future plans to incorporate lodgings within the hotel, and there’s a whole host of events taking place at the pub on a regular basis, so see the website for details, and see for yourself just how wonderful the Glynne is - with a little help from the Hawarden Estate Farm Shop! The Glynne Arms 3 Glynne Way, Hawarden, Flintshire CH5 3NS Tel: 01244 569 988 Twitter: @TheGlynneArms www. theglynnearms.co.uk manager@theglynnearms.co.uk Sun-Thurs 11am-11pm, Fri-Sat 11am-midnight £25 per head, sharing platters from £15
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Green Pea Café
Tyddyn Llan
Basingwerk House, Greenfield Valley, Holywell, Flintshire CH8 7GH Tel: 01352 713 730 | Twitter: @greenpeacafe www.greenpeacafe.co.uk www.facebook.com/holywellWales Email: info@greenpeacafe.co.uk Opening Times: 10am - 5pm Tuesday to Sunday (Closes seasonally from 4th November and reopens 15th March)
Llandrillo, Nr. Corwen, Denbighshire, North Wales LL21 0ST Tel: 01490 440 264 | Twitter: @BryanWWebb www.tyddynllan.co.uk mail@tyddynllan.co.uk Mon-Thur 7-9pm, Fri-Sun 12.30-2pm & 7-9pm Two-course lunch: £19.50, Full Sunday lunch: £38 for 3 courses. Dinner menu: 2 courses for £45, 3 courses for £55
Situated in the beautiful Greenfield Valley Heritage Park, swathed in green fields and archaic ruins of the Cistercian Abbey, the delightful Green Pea Café is run by mother and son team Dani and Jason, who set it up with a fantastic family focus. The cafe places a real emphasis on quality food that is exciting with wonderful flavours, colours and smells. All the food is freshly made in the kitchen using local seasonal produce, sourcing many of the vegetables from their own garden in Holywell. Their seasonal menu is inspired by Mediterranean flavours with a selection of sandwiches and soups; it’s definitely worth trying their amazing salads!
Set in rural North Wales, the Michelin-starred Tyddyn Llan is a restaurant with rooms that is ranked 36th in the Good Food Guide 2012, and is home to comfortable accommodation, friendly service, and a Chef/Proprietor who’s serious about good cooking. Bryan Webb, who has been cooking professionally for 36 years, is one half of the husband and wife team at the helm of this successful restaurant, bringing experience from kitchens all over the UK. Bryan is a true craftsman who uses only the highest quality ingredients, which form the focal point of his menus. His uncomplicated food has an incredible depth of flavour; born from sourcing the very best ingredients and helping them find their own voice.
VERDICT: Stunning location with a beautiful interior, serving great quality food with passion and care - once you’ve sampled their Afternoon Tea you’ll definitely be going back for more!
VERDICT: Bryan believes that the secret to a great restaurant is simple; hard work, and cooking from the heart, and this is a philosophy that rings true with every exquisite mouthful.
MOOR AT THE QUAY FRESH LOCAL INGREDIENTS AND THE BEST SEAT IN THE HOUSE Our Executive Chef is focused on delivering the very best mouth-watering dishes from our extensive menus, using the finest ingredients that are sourced locally. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
www.quayhotel.co.uk @quayhotelandspa
Quay Hotel & Spa Giveaways
The Quay Hotel and Spa, Deganwy Quay, Deganwy, Conwy, LL31 9DJ
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01492 564100 or email sales@quayhotel.co.uk
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THE CROWN & LIVER The Highway, Ewloe, Flintshire CH5 3DN Tel: 01244 531 182 | Twitter: @crownandliver www.crownandliverhawarden.co.uk crownenquiries@differentpubs.co.uk Sun-Thur 12-12pm. Serves food-12-2.30pm and 5.30-10pm. Fri -Sat 12-2am. Serves food 12-10pm Sun-12-11pm. Serves food 12-10pm £15 per head
VERDICT: Eclectic, eccentric and yet thoroughly traditional - this unique combination marks out The Crown & Liver as a highly recommended venue. Add great beer, superb food plus live music - and this is an all-round winner!
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The Crown and Liver is on the outskirts of Hawarden, and this year it’s added the coveted Marstons National Award of Best Town and City venue 2012 to its growing portfolio of accolades! A traditional pub with very much a modern twist, it boasts flamboyant décor with chandeliers, beautiful wallpapers, leather booth seating, wooden beams and an outdoor water terrace- a perfect combination of traditional meets eccentric! With an extensive beer selection, its Good Beer Guide accreditation declares its six well-kept cask ales and warm, friendly staff as just two of the many great features of the pub - there are also some impressive cocktails available, courtesy of impressive in-house mixologists! The extensive menu which uses local produce offers a fabulous selection of grazing boards featuring delights such as homemade duck spring rolls, chorizo with lemon and garlic and slow roasted belly pork cubes. These can either be eaten as a main course or to share, with three dishes for just £12. Saturday nights are a big attraction, showcasing new musical talent and top-quality live music from cover bands, plus original up-and-coming artists from all over the country.
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Everybody enjoys a stroll along the sea front, breathing in the salty sea air, hearing the sound of seagulls overhead and the waves crashing... And after you’ve worked up an appetite, what better way to satisfy your hunger than with a plate of freshly cooked fish & chips! To celebrate this well-loved fish & chip tradition, take a trip to Enochs, named by The Times as one of the top 30 fish & chips shops in the UK. We’re based in Llandudno Junction, North Wales, just off the A55 - making us a great place to visit when enjoying a day at the seaside - or a perfect port of call for longer journeys between North West Wales and Manchester or Liverpool! We use a secret batter recipe and our main menu includes good old fishy favourites as well as a selection of seasonal specials. You can enjoy the nation’s favourite dish with a clear conscience here, too, as we are the first in Wales to be accredited with a Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification and source our fish from either wellmanaged or sustainable stocks.
LLANDUDNO JUNCTION, NORTH WALES 01492 581 145 | www.enochs.co.uk @Enochsfishcafe
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Bertie’s Restaurant at Ruthin Castle Ruthin, Denbighshire, North Wales LL15 2NU Tel: 01824 702 664 | Twitter: @RuthinCastle www.ruthincastle.co.uk reservations@ruthincastle.co.uk Sun-Thurs 6.30am-9pm, Fri-Sat 6.30am-9.30pm £30 per head Edward VII (‘Bertie’ to his family) was particularly fond of visiting Ruthin Castle, so this eponymous restaurant celebrates the merry 19th century monarch with a flourish of accolades, including two well deserved AA rosettes for outstanding food and service. As befits royalty, you’ll dine beneath glittering chandeliers in warm, welcoming surroundings - and whilst there are secluded corners for intimate dining, there are also more spacious areas available for groups and private parties. Chef Darren Shenton-Morris and his team specialise in sourcing superior-quality regional produce, including seafood from the nearby North Welsh coast and succulent local lamb from some of the best grazing land in the whole of Wales, plus there are locally grown vegetables, great Welsh cheese and even Welsh malt whisky on offer! The farm-fresh ingredients are used innovatively to create modern pan-European cuisine that will delight even the most discerning palate - and currently, their à la carte menu boasts free-range Oswestry chicken breast on colcannon mash, served with a Penderyn whisky cream sauce. There’s also fillet of Welsh black beef served with thyme rosti, wilted spinach, glazed baby carrots and port jus - and what better way to demonstrate great Welsh produce than with the panéd leek polenta cake, beetroot purée and seared halloumi, served with tomato and red onion salsa! VERDICT: Fit for kings and queens, this epic restaurant champions all that’s best in Welsh produce - so treat yourself to a princely feast in fabulous surroundings!
The mulberry Conwy Marina, Ellis Way, Conwy LL32 8GU Tel: 01492 583 350 | Twitter: @MulberryConwy www.themulberryconwy.com Mon-Sun 10am-11.30pm 2 courses from the à la carte menu from: £25 This jolly nautically-themed brasserie has delightful views over Conwy marina, and serves delicious high-quality modern European food, as well as a fine selection of ales. At the Mulberry, there really is something for everyone; it’s a place to relax, to enjoy the food and take in that wonderful view of the marina and the surrounding Conwy Valley. In addition, there’s a first-floor balcony restaurant with wonderful views (booking advisable if you want a window table!), and the upstairs area also caters for functions for up to 200 people. At weekends there’s live entertainment, and a five-minute walk through the marina village takes you to a small sandy beach from where you can enjoy great views of Deganwy, the Great Orme and Puffin Island. Head Chef Anthony Howard has created an exciting new menu showcasing top-quality local produce, award-winning local cheeses, and fresh local seafood. Favourite dishes include creamed wild mushroom with lightly baked garlic bread, crispy rocket and smoked Welsh goat’s cheese; and Robinson’s beer-battered fish and hand-cut chunky chips with mushy peas, grilled lemon and Tartare Sauce. VERDICT: One of the most cheerful, welcoming venues we know - and the stunning views simply add to the sense of occasion you’ll enjoy every time you visit!
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THE IMPERIAL HOTEL The Promenade, Llandudno, Conwy, North Wales LL30 1AP Tel: 01492 877 466 | Twitter: @ImperialNWales www.theimperial.co.uk reception@theimperial.co.uk Appetisers from: £6.50 | Mains from: £18.50 Double room B&B from: £155 An impeccably stylish four-star hotel on Llandudno’s promenade, The Imperial is one of the most outstanding places to stay in this splendid Victorian seaside town. The Imperial deservedly won the prestigious Visit Wales Gold Award for 2011-2012, and it has an impressive Victorian façade, plus an outstanding reputation for excellent food and service. It’s an ideal base for touring North Wales, with over forty golf clubs no more than 40 minutes of the hotel, plus Snowdonia is close by and there are castles galore along North Wales’ spectacular coast. The Imperial has 98 spacious en-suite bedrooms (including four suites with lounges and four family suites) and all are beautifully furnished. Dining at The Imperial is highly recommended at its AA Rosette-awarded Chantrey’s Restaurant and for light refreshments and lunches, The Terrace offers stunning views over the promenade and the sea. The menus at both are complemented by a carefully selected wine list, and all dishes are prepared using fresh, local and seasonal produce. The menu includes Welsh cheeses, Welsh lamb and beef, as well as local fresh fish and seafood. Everything is cooked to order and special dietary requirements are happily catered for. EATING OUT
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Con Amici Italian Bar & Kitchen Rhyl Road, Denbigh, North Wales LL16 3DS Tel: 01745 814 444 www.con-amici.co.uk info@con-amici.co.uk Mon-Sun 12 noon - late £20 per head Modern Italy comes to a medieval town! This piquant combination of modish Mediterranean and the Middle Ages can be found in the ancient town of Denbigh, North Wales, where Con Amici (which means ‘eating with friends’) perfectly expresses the friendly, welcoming family feel of this handsome restaurant, which obligingly includes accommodation for any late diners wishing to extend their stay, with a delightful choice of en suite double bedrooms and family rooms. The restaurant was once a farm and retains its original rustic brick walls, which are decorated with Italian artwork, and on the upper floor is a function room ideal for meetings, conferences and private dining for up to 30 people. Coming from a Sicilian background, inspired chef Joe Lynch reflects his roots via an authentic seasonal Italian menu comprising favourites such as pasta, pizza, risotto and a vegetarian selection, warmly enhanced by business partner and front of house manager Leigh O’Brien’s choice of great wines. The main menu offers a selection of antipastis, featuring classic dishes such as calamari fritti (deep fried squid served with roasted garlic mayonnaise), stonebaked pizzas, pasta - and gamberi e risotto allo zafferano, with crayfish tails, mascarpone, saffron, leeks, peas and a hint of chilli. VERDICT: Authentic Italy in the heart of Wales: irresistible! And check out their pizza-making activities for the kids - a great way to encourage our next generation of chefs.
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MANORHAUS! Stylish and chic, this boutique dinner and accommodation destination now gives you a choice of venues!
Manorhaus was established in 2002 by partners Gavin Harris and Christopher Frost who were desperate to escape the hustle and bustle of London. Seeking their perfect rural location, they happened upon Ruthin - and now, celebrating ten years in business, they are still running their dream Ruthin venue! Yes indeed - Manorhaus is still going strong, and now there’s a beautiful new townhouse in Llangollen to add to the Manorhaus collection of boutique accommodation and dining. Quite rightly, they’ve been listed in The Michelin Guide since 2010, and were finalists in The National Tourism Awards for Wales in 2010 in the ‘Best Place to Stay’ category. When they took it on, the first project for Gavin and Christopher was the restoration of the Manorhaus itself; it’s a beautifully historic Grade II-listed Georgian townhouse in the middle of Ruthin, and under the watchful eye of its new owners, it was transformed from a run-down B&B to 5-star restaurant featuring exceptionally elegant accommodation. With an accent on exquisite décor and top-quality surroundings, each of the eight rooms is individually designed around the works of contemporary Welsh artists; in addition, the restaurant offers a weekly changing menu based on great local ingredients sourced from the Vale of Clwyd and surrounding areas. Produce includes Elwy Valley black beef, Tyn y Celyn chicken, Saltmarsh lamb, Menai mussels, Welsh sea trout and award-winning cheeses. It’s lovely in Llangollen! In celebrating ten years of successful business, Gavin and Christopher recently opened a second property in Llangollen. This popular tourist town serves as a gateway to North Wales, Snowdonia and the North Wales coast; it’s also home to the Llangollen Steam railway and Plas Newydd historic house and gardens.
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With its fantastic views of Castell Dinas Bran, Gavin and Christopher’s Victorian townhouse has undergone a thorough refurbishment and has introduced a welcome dash of decadence to Llangollen! The décor is a perfect balance of traditional and modern, and the seven stylish bedrooms come with flat-screen TVs, designer furniture, Melin Tregwynt fabrics, Egyptian cotton bedding and hand-made toiletries. There are cosy doubles, a superior room with private decked terrace, plus four suites - each with its own lounge and in-room bath. The menu uses the finest local ingredients from the rich and verdant landscape of North Wales, and all dishes are prepared in-house so as to ensure service of the finest-quality meals. The Manorhaus promise is to offer you a warm and friendly welcome and a comfortable stay in a stylish environment, with great food from local suppliers and original art and design from local artists - and with such a tempting promise so elegantly fulfilled what more could you ask for! Manorhaus Llangollen Restaurant-with-rooms Hill Street, Llangollen, Denbighshire LL20 8EU Tel: 01978 860 775 Room Rate: £95-£200 Manorhaus Ruthin Restaurant-with-rooms Well street, Ruthin, Denbighshire LL15 1AH Tel: 01824 704 830 | Twitter: @manorhaus Evening dinner: 3 courses £32.50, 2 courses £26 Double room from £115-180 per night www.manorhaus.com | post@manorhaus.com Mon-Sun 6pm-late
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ESCAPE BOUTIQUE B&B BLUE LION INN 48 Church Walks, Llandudno LL30 2HL Tel: 01492 877 776 | Twitter: @EscapeBoutique www.escapebandb.co.uk info@escapebandb.co.uk B&B Double room from: £89
Cym, Dyserth, Debighshire LL18 5SG Tel: 01745 570 702 | Twitter: @BlueLionInnCwm Mon & Wed-Sat 12-11pm, Sun 11-11pm, Closed Tues www.bluelioninn.com Price per head: £22
ESCAPE COTTAGE 20 Old Road, Llandudno LL30 2NB Tel: 01492 877 776 www.escapecottage.co.uk Rooms for a week from £350
A traditional pub overlooking the Vale of Clywd, the Blue Lion is the second oldest pub in Wales, with open fires and fine ale - a lovely venue to relax in after a walk on nearby Offa’s Dyke Path! Enjoy afternoon tea, bespoke picnics or a delicious meal in the restaurant; and with all produce locally sourced, there’s hearty home-made food, including pan-fried Bury black pudding with red onion marmalade, on a mixed leaf salad with crumbled goat’s cheese and Manuka honey; well as rib-eye beef stroganoff; and scampi with hand-cut chunky chips. VERDICT: Perfect for days out, evening treats - and private events, including weddings and parties. And check out the new deli/farm shop, which offers gorgeous local produce!
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Chic, charming and entirely seductive, Escape Hotel is Llandudno’s first, foremost and premier contemporary boutique bed and breakfast - and it offers exclusive, stylish, luxurious accommodation in a unique Victorian villa close to the heart of this glorious Victorian resort town. Quirky, luxurious, and with every care taken to make your stay comfortable, happy and glorious, Escape offers nine individually-designed rooms, each with amazing wow-factor highlights, such as vintage furniture, achingly hip interiors and imaginative lighting. So whether you fancy a decadent copper roll-top bath, LED-lit wallpaper, vintage ‘70s light-fittings or décor ranging from Art Deco to Ultra-Minimalist, Escape is for you! A new addition to the Escape clan is a Cath Kidston retro-inspired cottage right in the heart of Llandudno, ideal for two adults and two children. There’s a real log burner stove, a cosy kitchen, and spectacular views of the North Shore, the Great Orme plus Llandudno’s shops, bars and cafes are all within easy reach. Simply select a seven-day period starting on a Friday, plus you can visit for a short break (minimum three nights’ stay) available from now until 8 February 2013 (excluding Christmas and New Year). VERDICT: Hotel and cottage are both utterly gorgeous - and given their proximity to all Llandudno has to offer, a splendid time is guaranteed for all!
THE TAVERN BAR AND RESTAURANT Mold Road, Alltami, Flintshire CH7 6LG Tel: 01244 550485 www.tavernrestaurant.co.uk Closed Mondays, Tue-Sat 12-2.30, 5-9pm, Sun 12-7pm. Price per head: £23 Once a coaching inn, The Tavern’s recent elegant refurbishment perfectly combines the contemporary and the traditional; and Chef Proprietor Peter Wright is in the Michelin pub guide after just a year - true testament to the superb food, friendly service and warm, relaxed atmosphere. The Traditional Menu includes steak and ale pie, and fish and chips, whilst the Chef’s Choice Menu comprises bravura offerings such as seared scallops with carrot and vanilla purée, with Brandade Bon-Bon and orange oil. All food is locally sourced (try the Welsh Black beef Sunday roasts), and the Tavern Tipple beer is the pub’s own mix produced by a local brewery!
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VERDICT: Home-brewed beer, locally sourced produce - foodie heaven. And check out their brilliant six-course, six-wine gourmet nights!
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SOUGHTON HALL - A SOARING SUCCESS!
Discover the delights of the hall that has it all! Within a landscape of lovely Welsh countryside, this gorgeous venue is a pleasure to behold, a delight to experience and a true gem of English-style period architecture. Independently owned and run, Soughton Hall was built as a bishop’s palace in 1714, passing down the Wynne-Bankes family line before being purchased by John and Rosemary Rhodenhurst in 1987. They oversaw a complete refurbishment, creating a delightful private residence, hotel and conference facility with 15 luxurious bedrooms plus the popular Stables Restaurant. The hall now has a civil wedding licence – and what a beautiful backdrop the house and gardens make for a memorable wedding day! At the same time, Soughton Hall is the perfect meeting or conference venue, where grand surroundings will give any business gathering the gravitas required to create a highly successful event. A HALL OF MANY ROOMS One of the former residents of Soughton Hall was William John Bankes, a celebrated 19th century traveller. His influence can be seen in the mullioned windows, first floor drawing room and Islamic turrets, and his plans for the house were drawn up by Charles Berry, architect of the Houses of Parliament. The Grade II-listed building now includes 140 EATING OUT - NORTH WALES
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elegant bedrooms, drawing room, breakfast rooms and reception rooms, library, grand entrance hall - and private rooms available for conferences, weddings and special events. All 15 bedrooms are beautifully decorated, have double or twin beds, en suite bathrooms and every modern facility you could wish for - and most rooms have views of the surrounding parkland and gardens. Right now you could enjoy all this splendour at an incredibly reasonable price, with a Midweek Break (two nights £260, one night £130), Monday to Thursday inclusive, including a full Welsh or Continental breakfast and two-course meal in the Stables Restaurant. WEDDINGS AND CONFERENCES Soughton Hall is one of the most impressive venues imaginable in which to stage a wedding – and since they’re licensed for civil ceremonies, you can rely on them to create a memorable occasion, with tailored wedding menus, finest British cuisine, a specialist banqueting team at your disposal – and an extensive wine list to choose from. If you’d like to see what kind of wedding you could enjoy at Soughton Hall, they offer Wedding Open Days on Saturday and Sunday mornings from 10am to 12pm. The gardens make beautiful backdrops for wedding snaps - with a palette of natural colours that will grace any wedding photography wonderfully. There are daffodils in spring, an explosion of colours in summer, the fiery glow of a red Boston Creeper
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in the autumn - and atmospheric frost on lime trees in winter; so whatever time of year you’re planning a wedding, every season is perfect here! Also within the gardens is the Grand Marquee, which can hold up to 250 guests, featuring a starlit ceiling, black-and-white chequered dance floor, professional lighting system, bar and decked lounge area. Soughton Hall’s combination of superb facilities, excellent food and peace and quiet also make it a superb choice for business meetings. Several rooms are suitable for conferences of different sizes, Wi-Fi is available in key areas - plus different catering options, corporate dinner and conference packages are available. The Stables Restaurant - effortless elegance! Housed in the Hall’s former stable block, the Stables Restaurant draws on a horse-racing theme to provide a truly unique setting, with bare brick and wrought iron chandeliers and original prints creating delightful surroundings. Executive Head Chef Mark Jones and his team work with the finest local ingredients to create platters and sandwiches, contemporary and classic dishes. Starters include Bury Black pudding, ham and
potato hash cake, with organic poached egg and a mustard and tarragon cream sauce – or grilled sea bass on a smoked salmon, fennel and ginger potato cake with a caper, raisin and olive vinaigrette. Especially recommended are main courses such as marinated rump of lamb on roasted garlic mash, with char-grilled red onion relish and broad beans, plus a caper and mint Sauce - or risotto with wild mushrooms, artichokes, baby spinach and Dolcelatte cheese. The platters are a real celebration of flavour; the Stables Butchers Block comprises duck spring roll, Scotch egg, chicken and chorizo croquette, antipasti meats, lamb koftas, tatsiki, chutney, baked bread, salad cream and potato salad. They also offer a set menu, Monday to Friday between 12pm and 9.30pm, with two courses for £17.65 or three courses for £22.85. In addition, the Stables hosts gourmet evenings, showcasing cuisines from around the world. And by the way, private dining in the Hall itself is a very special delight; you can dine by candlelight within the Hall, enjoying fine crystal and silverware, and then enjoy the Hall’s very own exclusive facilities at leisure.
A wealth of leisure activities Golf, clay pigeon shooting, fishing, tennis and horse riding can all be arranged locally, and you can book a mid-week one-night golf break for two, including two-course dinner, a round of golf and a buggy for just £195; or two nights (including one round of golf and buggy) for two persons at only £320. But whether you choose an active weekend, a romantic getaway, a wedding or business event, be sure that your experience of Soughton Hall will be a very special, superb and soaring success! Soughton Hall Northop, Nr Mold, Flintshire CH7 6AB Tel: 01352 840 811 www.soughtonhall.co.uk info@soughtonhall.co.uk £30 per head Double room from: £130 (including a Continental or Full English breakfast)
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THE GRILL AT THE QUAY Quay Hotel & Spa, Deganwy Quay, Deganwy, Conwy LL31 9DJ Tel: 01492 564 100 | Twitter: @QuayHotelAndSpa www.quayhotel.co.uk reservations@quayhotel.com Prices from: £25 Surrounded by the Conwy mountains and the heritage site of Conwy Castle is The Quay hotel and Spa in North Wales. The epitome of cool and sophistication, this hotel is within easy reach of Snowdonia National Park and the neighbouring medieval towns of Conwy and Victorian Llandudno. It’s an ideal location for business travellers and leisure seekers to stop off and soak up the stunning location whilst enjoying a drink at the Grill Bar or dining at the award-winning Grill Restaurant. Here you can relax in warm surroundings furnished with turquoise and lime green chairs with a glass wine cellar centrepiece that is sure to impress any connoisseur - plus there are both spacious areas for groups and secluded corners for a more intimate dining experience. The talented team of chefs have a wealth of experience, which is used to create a menu that encompasses some of the finest, freshest Welsh produce available, such as Menai Mussels, smoked fish from Llandudno Smokery and the tastiest Welsh black beef hand reared by Brian Jones. The Grill menu showcases these exquisite ingredients and more through dishes such as the Chateaubriand for two and the fillet of salmon with local crab ravioli, summer pearl vegetables and orange butter sauce. After dining, enjoy a local Welsh ale or glass of wine on the Vista terrace whilst listening to the resident DJ playing the smooth tunes of Café del Mar. VERDICT: From nature to plate - The Grill Restaurant provides views over and food from the wonderful Welsh countryside. Private dining and parties are also available.
SIGNATURES RESTAURANT Aberconwy Resort & Spa, Aberconwy Park, Conwy LL32 8GA Tel: 01492 583 513 www.signaturesrestaurant.co.uk bookings@signaturesrestaurant.co.uk Wed 12-5.30pm & 6-9pm, Thurs-Fri 12-5.30pm & 6-9.30pm, Sat 8.30-9.45am, 12-5.30pm & 6-9.30pm, Sun 8.30-9.45am & 12-8pm £35 per head Set in the breath-taking landscape of North Wales, with the majestic Snowdonia Mountains as a backdrop- Signatures restaurant at the Aberconwy Resort and Spa is in an idyllic location. The restaurant offers the finest selection of food and wines in an ultra-stylish setting with sleek décor and sumptuous furnishings - transporting you into a world more midtown Manhattan than North Wales! The menu is magnificent - and so it is no surprise to hear that it’s garnered a host of awards for its international cuisine. Watch Executive Chef Jimmy Williams and his team prepare your dish in their theatre style kitchens, bringing more than a touch of genius to every aspect of your meal, using the best locally grown fruit and veg and organic meat from the Welsh valleys, traditional cheeses and home-baked bread straight from the kitchen oven. Choose from their tempting à la carte menu which offers the chef’s signature dish of tenderloin of pork on ham hock cauliflower cheese, root vegetable dauphinoise and crispy belly. The restaurant really comes alive at night and it’s a great place to relax at the bar choosing from their extensive fine wine list and nice line in exotic vodkas. All the facilities can be used by members of the public and they offer group bookings, so if you need a little more luxury in your life why not give it a try! VERDICT: Only yards away from the beach - Signature restaurant provides a little taste of the Aberconwy experience!
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VENUES&HOTELS Intimate private dining or huge wedding celebrations – the variety of venues in the North West is astounding!
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Chester Racecourse The Racecourse, Chester CH1 2LY Tel: 01244 304 610 | Twitter: @ChesterRaces www.chester-races.com enquiries@chester-races.com A day at the races is always a lark - and the different spaces to explore at Chester Racecourse mean you can tailor your race-day day experience brilliantly depending on the occasion and who you are with! Relax with friends in the White Horse (their take on a Gastro Pub complete with real ales and an eclectic menu), enjoy fine dining in the magnificent 1539 Restaurant – or sip Champagne at the Finishing Post Bar (formerly the Mer). But these are just the tip. Chester Racecourse has a total of five onsite restaurants, including the glamorous Final Furlong restaurant within the tented village and The Turf restaurant on the ground floor of Racecourse’s premier enclosure. You could go exclusive and hire a private box in the County or Leverhulme stands; with capacity from 10 to 90 people, boxes provide excellent views of the final furlong, the winning post and the Paddock, and they’re the ultimate in comfort and luxury (prices start at £177 per person). If you really want to relax in style, the exclusive Paddock Rooms have been recently refurbished to include a private patio plus private dining (prices begin at £206 per person). VERDICT: Don’t miss the opportunity to be at the heart of race day action – Festival Chalets are just steps away from the final furlong, and the Maiden Stakes Package (available on selected dates) includes a three course lunch alongside the usual chalets package for £125 per person + VAT. Watch THE
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WILLINGTON HALL Willington, Tarporley, Cheshire CW6 0NB Tel: 01829 752 321 www.willingtonhall.co.uk enquiries@willingtonhall.co.uk Restaurant: £30 per head Mon-Sat 12-2.30pm, 7pm-9.30pm. Sun 12-2.30pm, 6pm-8pm Double Room from: £120 Here’s a double-whammy delight - a superb restaurant within a sumptuous country house hotel! Willington Hall Hotel, built in 1829, is now in the care of the Begbie family, who have been expertly running hotels for over 50 years – and it stands in 17 acres of gardens and parkland with stunning views across Cheshire countryside. The kitchen gardens yield a cornucopia of fresh vegetable that go straight to the plate in the utterly brilliant Gainsborough Restaurant, and if you can’t bear to leave, you can stay the night in one of their ten delectably-designed en suite bedrooms. Such a beautifully-appointed hotel is a brilliant venue to host events celebrating every occasion; The Gainsborough room is licensed for 50 people, the Richmond room for 60 and the Hamilton suite for 150 guests Marquees for larger parties can be organised in the grounds plus a dedicated event organiser is on hand to make sure everything runs smoothly. They hold a Civil Marriage Licence (and for an al fresco wedding with a difference, check out The Temple in the garden) and for businesses, there are two conference rooms in converted outbuildings. Private dining facilities are on hand here, too, whether you’re after terrace cocktails or intimate gourmet dining!
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Finishing Post £65 (+VAT/person) Final Furlong £160 (+VAT/person) Private Chalets £201 (+VAT/person) Private Boxes £275 (+VAT/person)
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At North Wales Premier 4 Star Hotel. Stunning coastal location, sublime local cuisine and impeccable service are all combined to create the perfect luxury wedding venue. Book your wedding quoting ’INOUT’ to receive a complimentary stay including dinner.
For more information call Freephone 0808 168 6030 or email weddings@stgeorgeswales.co.uk www.stgeorgeswales.co.uk
Tel: 01270 611 707 | www.moodysjewellery.com Moodys, 14 Pillory St, Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 5BD from platinum to two tone gold. colour, cut and size, as well as a hierarchy of metals, array of pieces featuring variations in diamond rings for special occasions, with a stunning Moody’s Jewellers specialises in beautiful
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It is the little things that make a huge difference to a wedding day - things like knowing that you can completely trust the photographer, or that you are 100% happy with the rings that you and your partner have chosen. Planning this celebration should be a joy, not a chore, so to help make it a little bit easier, we have put together a mini wedding toolkit, and have picked out some of the best in the business based right here in the North West and North Wales.
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This is the backdrop to your celebration and needs to be somewhere you are completely comfortable. Before you start looking, make sure you know what you do and don’t want or need in terms of accessibility (is it pushchair/wheelchair friendly?), catering (do they let you organise your own or are you tied to a caterer?), decoration (do they let you personalise the space or are you happy with what they provide?) and location (if it is in the middle of nowhere, how will guests travel there?). CHESTER OUR PICK: THE MONASTE RY, MAN There are many inspiring venues over the following pages, but few can match this awe-inspiring Grade II-listed building for sheer romanticism! Peaceful, elegant and available for 100-500 guests.
The Monastery, 89 Gorton Lane, Manchester M12 5WF Tel: 0161 223 3211 | www.the monastery.co.uk
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Tel: 01270 611 707 | www.moodysjewellery.com Moodys, 14 Pillory St, Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 5BD from platinum to two tone gold. colour, cut and size, as well as a hierarchy of metals, array of pieces featuring variations in diamond rings for special occasions, with a stunning Moody’s Jewellers specialises in beautiful
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TH E R I NG Choosing the perfect ring can be a daunting task, it symbolises a person’s commitment and love bound within a single piece of jewellery. There is the style to consider, any embellishments and engravings, as well as the all-important personal preference… H OUR PICK: MOODY’S, NANTWIC Moody’s Jewellers specialises in beautiful rings for special occasions, with a stunning array of pieces featuring variations in diamond colour, cut and size, as well as a hierarchy of metals, from platinum to two tone gold.
Moodys, 14 Pillory St, Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 5BD Tel: 01270 611 707 www.moodysjewellery.com
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It was Queen Victoria who popularised the white wedding dress – these days, white fabric or not, finding the right dress is absolutely crucial for the bride-to-be. Around 75% of wedding dresses on the market are strapless – but altering any gown is a must for the perfect it.
OUR PICK: THE WEDDING SHOP, ALDERLEY EDGE The Wedding Shop in Alderley Edge was opened by Maggie Chadwick in 1994 and is now run with her daughter Lucy and team. Fun, friendly and welcoming, these talented ladies will guide you through the process with ease! The Wedding Shop, 38 London Road, Alderley Edge, Cheshire SK9 7DZ Tel: 01625 584 674 | www.the-wedding-shop.co.uk
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THE PHOTOGRAPHS A picture is worth a thousand words - and beautiful photos can help to preserve very special memories for a lifetime. Make sure that the photographer you work with comes highly recommended and has an up-to-date portfolio that you can see - and always meet up with them in person before the actual event. OU R PICK: CE LYN NE N PHOTOGR
APHY Celynnen Photographyin North Wales, consisting of the talented Ioan Said, his wife Nicola and their assistant Dougie, will skilfully transform your wedding photography into personal works of art. All couples are also entitled to a free pre-wedding photo-shoot within a location of their choice, thus allowing the photographer to get to know you on a personal level before the big day.
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Celynnen Photography, 3 Oakleigh, Afoneitha Road, Pen y Cae, Wrexham LL14 2PJ Tel: 01978 840 283 | www.celynnenphotography.co.uk
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Often the venue that you choose for your reception won’t be in the same place as your ceremony - so how are you going to get there? Wedding car companies can provide beautiful vehicles for just such an occasion. COM PANY OUR PICK: SPE EDWELL MOTOR
Next year Speedwell Motors are celebrating their 40th year and in that time would have celebrated an amazing 4,800 weddings! There are ten wedding cars for hire in the Speedwell fleet, including white Rolls Royces, seven seater Daimler limousines and an award-winning vintage car, all of which can be festooned with white ribbons (or any other colour for that matter). Speedwell Motor Company, 2 Fairclough Lane, Oxton Village, Prenton, Wirral CH43 5SS Tel: 0151 652 2127 | www.speedwellmotors.co.uk
Floral arrangements are a beautiful finishing touch that can really express the personality of a couple, as well as neatly tie a colour scheme together. OUR PICK: LAU RA COLEMAN FLOW ERS Manchester-based Laura Coleman is a brilliant florist whose arrangements can be as traditional or as cutting edge as you need to fit in with your overall theme, from table pieces to bouquets and corsages. Here are some of her top tips for brides-to-be: • Work with the space in the venue both indoors and out. • Keep an open mind and be realistic about your budget. • Always work with the season for both flower selections and colours - from spring blossom and summer sunflowers to autumnal rosehips, conkers, hops – and the natural berries and bare woods of winter.
Laura Coleman Flowers Tel: 07941 888 654 | www.lauracolemanflowers.co.uk
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SO YOU WANT A FAIRY TALE WEDDING WITH A CASTLE, STUNNING VIEWS, A BEAUTIFUL COASTAL VENUE WITH GOURMET FOOD AND THE FINEST CHAMPAGNE? From the moment you arrive you will see why our Castle Suite is fast becoming the most exclusive and desirable venue in North Wales. Set against the historical waterside backdrop of Conwy Castle and with our dedicated wedding team who hold all the secrets to a perfect wedding, you can be rest assured that your special day will be unique and something to remember. Quote ‘INOUT magazine’ when you book your wedding and receive a 1 night dinner, bed and breakfast voucher (terms and conditions apply). THE QUAY TO… Your Wedding Day. Special Occasions. Your Hen Party. Your Engagement Celebrations.
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The Quay Hotel and Spa, Deganwy Quay, Deganwy, Conwy, LL31 9DJ
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Magnificently restored to its former glory, this 21-bedroom architectural masterpiece, overlooking the Menai Strait on Anglesey, offers unique character, charisma, exceptional views and luxurious facilities, making it the perfect setting for any celebration.
Corporate Retreats • Weddings • Themed Events • Exclusive Use Call 01248 713 656 for more information, quoting PRIO-10
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TH E CAKE Traditionally, wedding cakes were made to bring good luck to all guests and the couple - and they have seen several different incarnations over the centuries. Some of the most popular today are creations made from cupcakes, whole wheels of cheese or even from savoury pies - but the traditional cake is a beautiful, timeless classic. N CAKES OUR PICK: CLASSIC CELEBRATIO Classic Celebration Cakes based in Cheshire have been baking since 1963, producing high quality cakes for celebrities and the Royal family alike - and each cake is designed especially to meet all of your specifications. Classic Celebration Cakes, The Ash, 232 Manchester Road, Stockport, Cheshire SK4 1NN Tel: 0161 217 1500 | www.cccakes.co.uk
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A celebratory meal after the ceremony and before speeches is a brilliant opportunity to start relaxing with your guests. You need to choose a style of food that fits in with both your personal taste and the timings of your wedding - you can’t dance on champagne alone! Ideally you need a meal that fills guests, but isn’t too heavy there are options of set courses and buffets, canapés and midnight snacks, which can fit in with how formal or relaxed your day is as a whole.
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Rupert Frazer Worden, Harvest House Tattenhall, Chester CH3 9NE Tel: 01829 770 934 www.rupertfrazerworden.com
TH E HONEYMOON So the big day is over but the party has only just begun! The honeymoon is your chance to relax and re-energise with your beloved before embarking on the adventure that is married life. Like every other aspect of your wedding, this can be tailored to utterly reflect your personality - from beach holidays and city breaks to winter sun and walking tours. OUR PICK: ITC CLASSICS
ITC - International Travel Connections - is Chester’s ‘travelled agent’, and can help you find a perfect post-wedding retreat with a range of wedding packages, plus the option of a honeymoon fund - a popular variation on the traditional wedding list. ITC Classics | Tel: 01244 355 550 | www.itcclassics.co.uk (Further information can also be found at ITC’s high street agency Deva Travel, at 55 Bridge Street, Chester CH1 1PP)
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WILLINGTON HALL From intimate gatherings to grand affairs, W ILLINGTON HALL ensures that your special day is truly unique from start to finish.
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Extensive banqueting facilities Suites for parties of 50-150 Civil marriage licence
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On selected days throughout the year Mecure Chester Abbots Well Hotel are able to offer a superb value wedding package, giving you the wedding you want but at an unbelievable price! In addition to the use of the Hotel’s gardens, grounds & a dedicated wedding host to look after you on the day. Your £3,000 package gives you...
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Fine dining at the Gainsborough Restaurant | 17 acres of formal gardens and parkland 10 unique bedrooms Of course, availability is limited for this offer, but you may be surprised at just how flexible we can be!
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If you need somewhere for a bespoke, exclusive celebration, the North West is spoilt for choice
Celebrate When you are organising any kind of celebration, the place it is held in is tremendously important - and whether this involves friends, family, colleagues or clients, the room needs to be just right. It needs to fit the mood of an occasion perfectly, but also be suitable for the people attending happily, the North West and North Wales are home to some seriously outstanding spaces for hire! Over the next few pages we will look at some of the best that the region has to offer, but meanwhile, let’s take a look at two of the most popular types.
the emphasis is still firmly placed on quality food! A whole array of gastronomic options are available, including buffets and à la carte, taster and grazing menus. Some private dining rooms offer special menus for the room to showcase the skill and talent of the kitchen and provide diners with a unique, sensual eating experience - and many give you the opportunity to develop a bespoke menu directly with the chefs. Sometimes personal waiters and bartenders can be arranged for an additional personal touch and air of exclusivity.
Private Dining Rooms Private dining rooms have emerged as the place to host a dinner party away from home. Situated within a restaurant, they offer a more intimate and atmospheric dining experience than in the main area of a restaurant, often with the opportunity to tailor a space to your subjective specifications in terms of lighting, music and decoration – so they’re ideal for dinner parties, business functions and celebrations alike! They range hugely in size from snug six-seater rooms to expansive floors - but
Sport Spectaculars Hospitality at sporting venues is a brilliant way to combine a celebration or corporate event with a day at the races or an evening at a football match - where the excitement of live sport gives any occasion an electric atmosphere. Corporate boxes and private rooms at football matches and racecourses often have beautiful panoramic views of the live action - but these spaces are also available to hire on days when there are no live events. Instead the view may be over green fields or a pristine
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pitch, but the service is still perfect and the catering options still shaped to your precise tastes. Both of these types of venues, as well as the many more over the next couple of pages, are suitable for both corporate and leisure events, and can cater for groups of two up to several hundred - the only difficulty is to decide which one suits your occasion the best!
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The Glasshouse at the Ring O’ Bells
Christleton
Our contemporary new extension The Glasshouse is now open creating a fantastic space that lends itself perfectly to:
BIRTHDAYS &WEDDINGS CHRISTENINGS & FUNERALS PRIVATE DINING & CORPORATE EVENTS Please call or email for further information.
RING O’BELLS, VILLAGE ROAD, CHRISTLETON, CHESTER CH3 7AS | t: 01244 335 422 | e: INFO@RINGOBELLSCHESTER.CO.UK | WWW.RINGOBELLSCHESTER.CO.UK
Business or pleasure, corporate or private, Moules a go-go is the place to go go! 1st floor private function room offering seating for up to 45 people with your own bar facilities.
So what’s your requirement? Birthday
Wedding
Anniversary
Retirement
Staff Training
Product Launch
Networking
Office Leaving Do
Christening
Team Building
All you have to do is choose a ready made-to-measure food package. With buffet packages from £9.95 per person and two three course menus from £19.95 per person.
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For more information or to make a booking contact Rachael or Tracie on 01244348818 or email info@moulesagoggo.co.uk www.moulesagogo.co.uk
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10 Commonhall Street, Chester CH1 2BJ Tel: 01244 313 258 www.theweighingroom.co.uk reservations@theweighingroom.co.uk Mon-Thurs 11.30am-12am, Fri-Sat 11.30am-1am. The Weighing Room is in an old former mill in the very heart of Chester, and its interior is gloriously warm and welcoming, with exposed red brick walls, wooden floors, beams and Chesterfield armchairs to make you feel extra comfortable and very much at home. Upstairs is The Enclosure. With its own private bar serving an extensive wine and cocktail menu, The Enclosure combines luxurious furnishings and fabulous authentic mill features (including the original crane wheel), and the whole area seats up to 28 people sitting down or 40 standing up. Tailor-made party menus include nibbles such as tapas, as well as buffets and finger food. VERDICT: An absolute winner for private parties - warm-hearted and ultra-cool for memorably good times!
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Love football? Love gaming? Then this one is definitely for you! Manchester City has teamed up with their official Gaming Partner, EA Sports, to create a completely unique experience – the fully interactive Gaming Box. Available on both matchdays and nonmatchdays, the Box is basically the type of room that anyone who loves the beautiful game – and playing associated computer games – has dreamed of. It is kitted out with luxury gaming chairs, a 42” screen and PS3 gaming console – plus an awe-inspiring panoramic view of the pitch, which is itself pretty impressive whether the team is playing or not. It accommodates 10 people and the games library includes all of the latest EA Sports gaming releases – including, of course, the latest version of FIFA 13. You even get your own balcony seating and a dedicated waiter or waitress!
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Manchester City Football Club, Etihad Stadium, Etihad Campus, Manchester M11 3FF Tel: 0161 444 1894 www.mcfc.co.uk
VERDICT: This one really is something special that will bring out the big kid in anyone who loves football and gaming.
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Manchester’s The Light is leading the way in boutique luxury ApartHotel accommodation in the city, with 55 beautifully-decorated self-catering apartments and penthouses in a single central building. There is a fantastic French restaurant on site (63 Degrees at The Light) as well as a gym and the Ona Spa - but it’s a brilliant place to host events, too. For a party with a difference, the penthouses can be used to host events for up to 100 guests – there are seven in total, plus two on the 15th floor with 2,000 square feet of veranda and stunning panoramic views across Manchester towards the Pennine Moors to the north and Manchester City FC’s Etihad Stadium to the south. VERDICT: Unparalleled views across Manchester, with some excellent event packages available.
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The Roof, 1539 Restaurant & Bar 1539 Restaurant & Bar, The Racecourse, Chester CH1 2LY | Tel: 01244 304 611 | www.restaurant1539.co.uk | enquiries@restaurant1539.co.uk Climb up the spiral staircase and discover The Roof at 1539. Tucked above Chester Racecourse’s famous restaurant, The Roof is a self-contained, luxurious lounge and bar area which leads out to wonderful decked terraces and panoramic views over the Roodee. The areas are kitted out with stylish casual seating, ambient lighting and heaters – plus a retractable roof for all-weather al fresco dining and drinking. The Terrace is available to hire for special events where you can create a bespoke package to suit your individual requirements. As exclusive party venues go, it’s pretty breathtaking. VERDICT: Party perfection! A great place to catch up with friends and enjoy exceptional views.
NOBLE HOUSE 5 Brunswick Street City Centre, Liverpool L2 0UU Tel: 0151 236 5346 www.thenoblehouse.co.uk
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Housed in a Grade II-listed building, which dates back to 1799, The Noble House was originally a private bank owned by Arthur Heywood who established his banking firm in 1773, which was later sold and became the Bank of Liverpool. It’s a firm favourite for dining and drinking, weddings and events - and its city-centre location is beloved of businesses for meetings, conferences, presentations and launches. New to the Noble House is the Halooka Lounge, where electronic Shisha pipes and sophisticated cocktails add up for a memorable nights in Liverpool’s best-kept secret. Grape, strawberry, apple and chocolate-mint pipes are available in classic strength or nicotine free - and the whole lounge can be hired for exclusive events for up to 80 people. VERDICT: With its own dedicated DJs and dance floor, say hello to the Halooka!
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Great John street, Manchester M3 4FD Tel: 0161 831 3211 www.eclectichotels.co.uk/great-john-street School’s out – and the Great John Street Hotel is in! Housed in an original Victorian school house just a stone’s throw from exclusive city-centre shopping areas, restaurants and theatres, this chic townhouse hotel is now home to individually-designed bedrooms and suites along side stylish lounges and Oyster Bar. But the crowning glory? An eclectic Roof Terrace available for exclusive use for your own tailor-made event! The south-facing terrace leads off the rooftop lounge and private bar to a residents’ area (think hot tubs, sun lounges, informal seating and a glass veranda) – plus a roof garden which is available to the public when not hired privately. Brilliant for barbecues and a refreshingly different space for lunches, launches, weddings, meetings and events, this is one of the most unique backdrops in Manchester. VERDICT: Simply dazzling – plus the hotel has plenty of other unique hosting spaces, from the Library (up to 50 people) and Headmaster’s Office to the Kitchen and Mezzanine. 156 VENUES & HOTELS
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7 William Jessop Way Liverpool, Merseyside L3 1QZ Tel: 0151 229 5000 www.malmaison.com Perched on Princes Dock and ready to ruffle a few feathers, Malmaison Liverpool has never been afraid of doing things slightly differently. There are the blazing cauldrons of fire in the reception, the football inspired suites (are you a blue or a red?) and some inspired private dining spaces perfect for hosting very special occasions. At the back of the Brasserie, The Kitchen gives a whole new meaning to TV dinners – seating 10, this is your chance to see what really goes on in the kitchen of a great restaurant, with only a plate glass wall and a live TV feed between you and the busy Chef. Or for something more secluded with your nearest and dearest, try the dark, seductive, Paris-inspired Boudior (also seating 10). VERDICT: Wedding, conferences, larger parties – Mal Liverpool has space for it all.
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Gaucho prides itself on authenticity, assurance and rigorous attention to detail in everything from the magnificent Argentinean steak to the decadent interior of this city centre establishment. It aims to be true to the essence of Argentine life, its food, its wine, its culture and, most importantly, the passion of the people - and it more than succeeds. Gaucho is set within a Grade II-listed converted Methodist hall (the organ is still there!), and now boasts two mezzanine floors with high ceilings draped in chandeliers – plus incredible private dining facilities. The decadent private dining room can accommodate up to 16 people, and has a mirrored ceiling, windows over private gardens and the cow-print chairs for which Gaucho is famous! VERDICT: There are taster, group and sharing menus available – don’t miss the incredible beef which is sourced directly from the Argentine Pampas.
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Chester Racecourse Hospitality Facilities, The Racecourse, Chester CH1 2LY Tel: 01244 304 600 enquiries@chester-races.com www.conferenceandeventschester.co.uk Set in 100 acres of simply breathtaking grounds, flanked by the River Dee and overlooked by the Medieval walls of Chester, the Racecourse really does provide a memorable location that can only add to the sense of occasion for your event. There is a wide variety of hospitality facilities available for parties of all sizes, from the spectacular Pavilion Suite (which can cater for 500+ guests) to Executive Boxes for smaller, more intimate dinners. Each facility offers magnificent views across the course, making the Racecourse the perfect setting for your party. VERDICT: The flexibility for parties of different sizes is fantastic – and the on-site catering provided by the racecourse is top-notch!
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The Monro 92 Duke Street Liverpool, Merseyside L1 5AG Tel: 0151 707 9933 | Twitter: @TheMonroGroup www.themonro.com mail.monro@themonrogroup.com Mon-Thu 11am-11.30pm, Fri-Sat 11am-1am, Sun 11am-10pm The Monro is housed within a Grade-II listed Georgian building, once the private residence of swashbuckling ship-builders and merchants. Nowadays though, its calmer atmosphere allows for the service of sublime food and second-to-none service – plus there are several special spaces in the building that can be hired for private dining and functions. The first floor rooms now form the David William Suite, which is perfect for weddings, celebrations and anniversaries. It comprises two adjoining rooms for your exclusive use, so you can use one for dining, with the other available for pre-dinner drinks or presentations. The Suite can accommodate 35 people seated or up to 45 for standing buffets and receptions. Also at the Monro is the newly-refurbished Anchor Room – away from the main bar but full of atmosphere, and also available as a VIP area. Then if you’re hosting a larger event, the Monro can be hired out in its entirety, with the main restaurant making for a truly elegant and sophisticated backdrop to large weddings and parties. And with a bespoke function service on offer, you’re assured of those special extras that really make an occasion memorable. Verdict: They always go that extra mile to create a really memorable event for clients, so be sure they’ll discuss the menu and wines with you in detail – plus they can even offer silver service on request!
Belle Époque 60 King Street, Knutsford WA16 6DT Tel: 01565 633 060 | Twitter: @TheBelleEpoque www.thebelleepoque.com colletten@thebelleepoque.com Dining starts from £29.95 per head Double room (breakfast included) from: £115 For a stunningly successful and memorable special occasion, The Belle Époque in Knutsford is your perfect choice! For a start, it has two fabulous private dining rooms which are lavishly decorated - and each exudes a private and intimate atmosphere perfect for entertaining clients or celebrating with family and friends (they’re licensed for civil weddings). The Garden Room seats up to 80, and houses the exclusive Mediterranean roof garden with its own heating and lighting, and an outside bar that can be used for al fresco dining. The Paillards Room can seat 40 and is ideal for an intimate and stylish private dinner party or business get-together - and both rooms use the same kitchen that creates food in the award-winning restaurant. Head Chef Gareth Chappell has cooked at many classic French Michelinstarred restaurants in France and Belgium, so he and his team create wonderful dishes based on classic French cookery. The Private Dining Menu is designed for 12 or more guests, and embraces reception drinks and canapés before a delicious three-course meal; particularly recommended is the Loch Duart Salmon and Bouillabaisse Presse with pickled shallots, saffron dressing, oven-dried tomato, black olives and Sakura lettuce. VERDICT: Hire one room, two rooms or the whole venue - plus there are seven luxury bedrooms available if you fancy dining late and spending the night. Go on - spoil yourself; you’re worth it!
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AMBER LOUNGE 2 Malt Street, Knutsford WA16 6ES Tel: 01565 653 121 | Twitter: @AmberLounge www.amberlounge.com knutsford@amberlounge.com Wed 12pm-11pm, Thurs-Sat 12pm-2am, Sun 6pm-1am Knutsford has always been party central for connoisseurs of sumptuous social pleasure - but at its stylishly chic epicentre is the achingly fashionable, effortlessly fabulous Amber Lounge. This altogether gorgeous venue is an outstanding private party choice if you love an energised atmosphere and a contemporary vibe; and with three bars to choose from, you can enjoy private parties in an array of locations, including The Fireplace Lounge, which can accommodate up to 30 people, and where dazzling cocktails are conjured up by award-winning mixologists. If you’re looking for a private space, the VIP Bar is the perfect solution - self-contained, it’s the ideal environment for both entertaining and being entertained. It holds between 30-60 people and can cater for birthdays, engagement parties, weddings and other events. They can also provide a variety of menus, from a fourcourse dinner to luxury canapés. The Champagne Bar is where world-class DJs regularly take command of the stage - and you can book a booth (or several) for your own private party of between six and 24 people. You can also pre-order à la carte dining, and the booths start at £125, including a generous drinks package. VERDICT: If you want to party like there’s no tomorrow, then this is the venue of choice - not just in Knutsford, but in the whole of the North West! VENUES & HOTELS
Relax and unwind in style Afternoon tea from 3 - 6pm Full Afternoon Tea £15.00 per person A selection of finger sandwiches and cakes, fruit tart, macaroon, plain and fruit scones, strawberry jam, clotted cream and tea or coffee
Champagne Full Afternoon Tea £23.00 per person Full Afternoon Tea including a glass of Champagne Reservations recommended please call 01244 347 000
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ZENCHI Town House Barns, Tarporley Rd, Clotton, Tarporley, CW6 0EG Tel: 01829 781155 | Twitter: @ZenchiClinic www.zenchi-therapy.co.uk info@zenchi-therapy.co.uk
PORTAL SPA Cobblers Cross Lane, Tarporley, Cheshire CW6 0DJ Tel: 0844 879 9082 www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/ThePortal Mon-Fri 6.30am-10pm, Sat-Sun 7am-9pm The Spa at Macdonald Portal hotel is sumptuous, sensual and wholly geared to relaxation and revival of the senses! You can take a dip in the stunning 18 metre heated pool as you soak up the beautiful countryside views, or can test yourself to the limit in the state-of-the-art Technogym - only to be rewarded later in the thermal suite (choose from the infra-red sauna, rock sauna, aroma steam room, ice room or experience showers). As well as the expected treatments, visitors can pamper themselves in the beauty rooms where expert therapists offer Decleor Spa facials, St Tropez tanning and Jessica manicures.
Zenchi is a place of tranquillity and calm offering a multitude of therapies for your well-being. The clinic opened in 2012 to provide a complete collection of body and mind therapies for all age groups. Their variety of sports treatments to aid recovery and improve training is superb, and they work closely with a range of equestrian, cycling and triathlon clients, while other new treatments include Indonesian massage, and support acupuncture for IVF and Infertility. If you need a natural solution, Zenchi could well be the answer. SIGNATURE BODY TREATMENTS ZENCHI’S SIGNATURE SPA GLOW (75 mins, £60 (normally £90)) Luxurious body sessions, using the botanical-based Arbonne brand, which is pure, safe and beneficial for all skin types. Excellent for recuperation from jetlag or a post-holiday body boost.
WINTER WARMER SPA DAY ONE LUXURY TREATMENT (From £80 per person) Full use of the leisure facilities, use of bathrobe, slippers and towels, a healthy lunch and a glass of champagne.
YUMMY MUMMY BODY BOTANICAL (75 mins, £60 (normally £90)) Pre- or post-pregnancy mums can be pampered and revived, restoring clarity and zing to the body.
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SPRINGS SPA The Coach House, Stable Yard, Llanrhaeadr Denbighshire LL16 4NL Tel: 01745 539 922 www.spings-spa.co.uk relax@springs-spa.co.uk Calm, soothing and oh-so-peaceful, this beautiful day spa is situated in an elegant Grade II-listed former coach house - better still, it’s in a delightful parkland setting surrounded by spectacular scenery! The spa includes fitness suite with Technogym Wellness System, Spa Hydrotherapy pool, Thermal suite, aromatherapy sauna and steam room, as well as Decleor beauty treatments, hair salon and a cafébar. There are six spacious treatment rooms with ambient music and lighting, plus make-up and nail stations - and with a range of wonderful treatments to choose from, we particularly recommend a relaxing Decleor aromassage facial - though there are also some amazing body massages and wraps; the Mother-To-Be Massage is just £68 for 90 minutes, whilst the tranquillity scalp massage is only £30 for 30 minutes. The Springs Classic one-hour facial and back, neck and shoulder massage includes full day use of the spa facilities with robe, towel and slippers - all for only £69. The hair salon offers top professional cuts, styling and colour, whether you’re looking for an immaculate blow dry or a quick cut and finish - and after all that pampering, why not grab a bite to eat at the Stables Café Bar, which serves healthy traditional home-made food. VERDICT: First-class, second to none - the last word in total relaxation! And given the idyllic surroundings, you’ll be totally chilled in no time!
RUTHIN CASTLE HOTEL, THE MOAT SPA Ruthin, Denbighshire, North Wales LL15 2NU Tel: 01824 702 664 moat@ruthincastle.co.uk www.ruthincastle.co.uk Piquantly contrasting with the rugged grandeur of Ruthin Castle Hotel’s fine architecture, its Moat Spa offers a soft, yielding and fragrant indoor and outdoor spa experience. Outside you can enjoy the warm and relaxing Dutch hot tub, which contains sense-tingling seaweed and herbs; or try a cooling spring-water shower fed by rainfall from the Clwydian Mountains. Inside there’s a series of spring water hot tubs of varying temperatures, plus thermal rooms and a mud bath using mineral-rich Welsh mud. In addition, there are five treatment rooms, including a VIP couple’s room with copper bath and private steam room - and why not enjoy a Moët in the champagne nail bar and relaxation room, complete with king-size loungers? The Moat offers packages such as ‘For Him and Her’ (£99 for 60 minutes) - or for the ladies, The Moat Hen Party is £140 per person, as is the Only Girls Allowed experience. And make sure you try the Turkish Delight Rasul Experience - an Arabian-inspired luxurious mud chamber where you’re cleansed with mud treatments before relaxing in the steam bath to open your pores and release nasty toxins! VERDICT: The most indulgent spa we know of - and the indoor/outdoor experience is a must! They serve great food too - all with locally-sourced ingredients, naturally.
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Weddings AT ROWTON HALL HOTEL
Rowton Hall warmly invites you to explore the hall and grounds at our wedding open evenings where you can find out more about the individual, exciting and memorable occasions we can help you create. To find out more about the open evenings, or to organise a private viewing of our hotel and grounds please call 01244 335262 or email sales@rowtonhallhotelandspa.co.uk quoting INOUT magazine.
CHAMPAGNE & STRAWBERRIES SPA DAY... ...exclusively for INOUT readers
Indulge yourself with our luxurious spa day and choose one treatment out of each section below Aromatherapy Body Scrub File and Paint on Hands File and Paint on Feet
Aromatherapy Facial Introductory Champagne Facial Detox Back Treatment
Hydrating Body Treatment Anti-ageing Hand Treatment Rose Petal Leg and Foot Treatment
Mini Head Massage Foot Massage Hand Massage
Included in this spa day is a relaxing spa lunch in our Health Club Lounge, full use of our Health Club facilities - then enjoy a glass of Champagne and strawberries in our relaxation area.
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Pamper someone you love.
Treat them to a luxurious experience with a Club and Spa gift voucher.
Give someone the ultimate gift - the chance to be less stressed and the time to relax and luxuriate in beautifully appointed surroundings. • Full use of our award-winning, fabulously equipped Spa • Tempting range of lavish treatments at the hands of our specially-trained experts
Our Gift Vouchers are available from just £10 To purchase vouchers, visit our website www.theclubandspachester.co.uk/thespa
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theclubandspa at the Double Tree by Hilton, Warrington Rd, Chester CH2 3PD. T: 01244 40 88 40 E: spa@theclubandspa.co.uk Terms and conditions apply. Vouchers can be redeemed in part or full against any treatment or package. And the vouchers have a validity of 6 months from the date of issue.
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A PLACE TO ESCAPE TO & TRULY RELAX… …The Spa at Tre-Ysgawen is Anglesey’s very own hidden health gem
Housed in a converted Victorian stables which retain many of the beautiful original features, spa facilities include a 16m level-deck swimming pool, steam room, spa bath and gymnasium – plus seven different beauty treatment rooms, nail bar and regular classes. New for 2012 is a sensational thermal suite that embraces a stunning Roman-themed salt inhalation room (based upon the health benefits of a walk along the coast using Anglesey sea salt, where you breathe the ozone-rich salty sea air) - plus there’s an incredible ice fountain, an enlivening herbal sauna, luxury cold drench and experience shower (choose between gentle mist, Caribbean Rain or monsoon shower experiences).
The spa is now introducing its own Signature Range collection of beauty treatments and products, with inspiration coming from flowers and fauna in the hotel’s gardens - and they’ve worked in partnership with the Anglesey Sea Salt company to produce an entirely bespoke treatment, The Anglesey Sea Salt Scrub. This scrub is available as part of one of the Tre-Ysgawen spa packages, which have been created for both ladies and gentlemen (residents and non-residents equally welcome); for example, Celebration Day costs just £60 and includes tea or coffee on arrival; Indian head massage; Anglesey salt polish; mini-blossom facial or back massage, plus a two-course lunch and drink (ideal for wedding parties or a girls’ day out - plus for hen parties and special birthdays, the spa offers a generous free gift to the bride-to-be or birthday girl!) There is also the Anglesey Spa Escape (£99, full day), Decleor Divine Beauty
Experience (£79) and Sunset at the Spa (£57, available Tues-Thurs 5-9pm). A short Taste of the Spa is available on Mondays and Tuesdays (£45), or if you want to make a break of it, the Tre-Ysgawen Spa Break includes an overnight stay, full Welsh breakfast, three-course dinner, 50 minutes of treatment per day and full use of the spa for £192 (1 night) or (£299) per person you even get a bottle of sparkling wine per room on arrival. More deliciously indulgent than is altogether decent, this is an unmissable place to visit include it as an essential part of your Anglesey travels! Tre-Ysgawen Hall Spa Capel Coch, Llangefni, Isle of Anglesey LL77 7UR Tel: 01248 750 750 | Twitter: @TreysgawenHall www.treysgawen-hall.co.uk spa@treysgawen-hall.co.uk
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North Wales definitely has its fair share of beautiful country houses – and Tre-Ysgawen is one of the best. Nestling a short drive inland from Anglesey’s beautiful East Coast, the house sits in swathes of secluded landscaped gardens, meadow and woodland. It was built in 1882 – and is now home to deluxe, superior and fourposter rooms, plus two four-poster suites, one with a 6 foot whirlpool Spa Bath and the other equipped with walk in shower and roll top bath. There is high quality dining here, too, courtesy of the Clocktower and Noëlle’s Restaurant – but the jewel in the Tre-Ysgawen crown is the spa, surely among the best equipped and most unique in Wales, powered by eco-friendly biomass from sustainable forests!
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SIMON GOW BIOMECHANICS COACH AND PERSONAL TRAINER www.sgbiomechanics.co.uk simon.gow@hotmail.co.uk Tel: 07824 394 648
A JOURNEY OF UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES
Simon Gow is qualified as an Advanced Biomechanics Coach who helps clients get fitter, stronger and able to move more freely. He offers personal training, corporate fitness and nutritional advice, addresses weight loss, muscle tone, core strength, posture correction and cardio-fitness. In providing these services, he employs Intrinsic Biomechanics, the study of the human body and how it moves in mechanical terms. Anomalies with your biomechanics can have a profound effect on your potential risk of injury, whether you’re a professional athlete, a recreational sports enthusiast, or even simply working on a production line - and Simon’s Biomechanicsbased assessments are ideal for anyone suffering from problems such as a recurring injury, muscle spasms, nerve spasms or back pain. Simon offers one-to-one sessions, group classes and corporate training, focusing on three processes: normalising the body (working from the inside out); stabilisation for trunk conditioning and functionalising - realigning shoulders and knees - which decreases risk of injury. Simon also offers personal training based on initial Biomechanical Assessments. Training can include bespoke training plans designed to be progressive and challenging, to make sure clients are not only leaner - but stronger, more flexible, stable and agile. VERDICT: Whether you’re an athlete or amateur sportsman, for all those low grade aches, pains and niggles, Simon can help you on the road to recovery. Competent, professional and highly knowledgeable, he seriously knows his stuff!
THE QUAY SPA The Quay Spa offers a range of truly amazing experiences. De-stress in our tranquil relaxation room, indulge yourself and allow the demands of your busy lifestyle to slip away in one of the finest health spa hotels in North Wales.
TOUCH OF HEAVEN Experience pure indulgence and let your stresses melt away. • Ultimate Aromatherapy Experience Massage • Essential Rose Facial • Use of our leisure facilities • Use of our exclusive Marina Retreat Relaxation Room • A light Spa lunch in our Spa bar • Use of robes and slippers during your Spa experience Treatment time: 2 hours
£89 per person Quote ‘INOUT magazine’ for this offer. To book the above or find out more contact us by calling
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SHAKEN & STIRRED Winter 2012 / Spring 2013 sees fashion take inspiration from the colourful world of cocktails. Sours or slings, Manhattans or highballs - there is a cocktail for every occasion, celebration and rendezvous. Here we look at how cocktail colours are in - and match our favourite fashion of the season with a few of the most iconic cocktails around.
GANT Bond Shoe | £130 www.gant.co.uk A contemporary take on the classic brogue, made in Italy with a suede upper and contrasting laces and outsole.
Old Fashioned 1 teaspoon of sugar 1 dash Angostura bitters 1 tsp water 50ml bourbon 5 ice cubes
Place the sugar, bitters and water into an old fashioned glass and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Stir in the bourbon, add the ice and decorate with a lemon twist.
Austin Reed AR Black Twill Funnel Neck Coat £280 www.austinreed.co.uk This smart, button up coat is an ideal staple piece for any man’s winter wardrobe, perfect for work, daytime or evening wear.
Vivienne Westwood Heritage Men’s Watch | £185 www.asos.com Drawing inspiration from Westwood’s archived collections from the 70s and 80s, this watch includes a round dial with a stainless steel case and a leather strap.
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Marks & Spencer Limited Collection Pure Cotton Slim Fit Checked Corduroy Shirt | £29.50 | www.marksandspencer.com This pure cotton, stylishly relaxed checked shirt is part of the Marks and Spencer Limited Collection. A versatile piece which can be worn with smart trousers - or with jeans for a more laid back look.
6oml vodka 45ml espresso coffee 15ml Kahlúa coffee liqueur 8ml sugar syrup Shake all of the ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled martini glass.
Superdry Commodity Straight Chino | £44.99 www.superdry.com Chinos can move you from the office to casual dining with friends in a moment. A real classic for an effortless retromodern look.
Aztec 52ml bourbon 15 ml Bénédictine D.O.M. 8ml Bols Cacao White 1 dash of Tabasco hot pepper sauce Stir all of the ingredients with ice and strain into chilled glass.
Topman Cherry Yoke Fairisle Jumper | £38 www.topman.com Made with fairisle lambswool, this rich burgundy crew neck jumper from Topman is a great statement piece with quirky detailing.
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FEEL GOOD THIS WINTER Dark nights and grey days mean that you need to make a little bit of extra effort to keep yourself in tip-top shape over winter! In January, the shops are flooded with healthy-eating offers and exercise DVDs. It’s natural to want to look and feel your best after the festive period, ready for spring and the promise of a warm summer – but with a little bit of work, it’s not hard to enjoy positive well-being the whole year around!
will re-energise you, whilst 40 minutes replaces lost sleep. Reassess your diet – you’ve heard it before, but eat more fresh fruit and vegetables, and less fried and processed foods. Caffeine has a negative effect on a lot of people, so try switching to decaf and make sure you are drinking enough water – to liven it up, try having sparkling water with fruit juice – a good replacement for both fizzy drinks and tea/coffee. Don’t skip meals, but try substituting full fat options and increasing your Omega 3 intake (it can be found in Mackerel, sardines, salmon and walnuts, among other things).
Exercise is incredibly important – we’re not talking hours and hours in the gym, but getting some fresh air and getting your body moving a bit each day. Wrap up warm and go for a lunchtime walk at work, take the stairs rather than the lift and, if you have family over for the festive season, factor in some fun outdoor activities – even if it’s just a walk to the shops during the sales. It all counts!
Start the day with an energising shower with uplifting products such as eucalyptus and ginger body scrub or sea salt soap to really get your circulation going. Many people find that all-rounder supplements for skin, nails and hair do wonders for them when the nights are long and the days are short. Keep moisturising, and make sure that you use a moisturiser with SPF – yes the sun may be hibernating, but UV levels can still reach harmful levels even on a cloudy day.
At the same time as exercising, make sure you get enough rest and relaxation in too, especially if you have guests or a lot of deadlines at work – and that includes getting enough sleep. If, like many, you struggle to get a full 8 hours a night, a little nap in the day works wonders: 20 minutes
Finally, when it’s cold, dull and you don’t want to get out of bed, avoid wearing black. It may match the colour of the sky, but adding a splash of colour to your wardrobe really can lift your mood no end!
WHEN A GOOD DIET & EXERCISE ISN’T QUITE ENOUGH… “During the winter, it’s worth investing in a body MOT. Osteopathy and deep tissue or hot stone massages all lubricate the joints and keep blood flowing, helping you avoid aches and pains. It’s also worth chatting to specialists if you’re looking to detox – a good Nutritionist can do wonders for seeing where toxic build up is occurring (although you may never look at a Christmas buffet in the same way again!) while a medical herbalist can provide advice and natural remedies to support your liver, the major detox organ, ahead of strengthening your immune system.” Nicky Abell-Francis Zenchi Clinic Town House Barn, Clotton, Nr. Tarporley CW6 0EG Tel: 01829 781 155 www.zenchi-therapy.co.uk
JANET BELL’S INVIGORATING SEA SALT SOAPS Beaumaris-based artist Janet Bell is known for her beautiful seasideinspired paintings. Now she has collaborated with a local soap maker to create a colourful, eye-catching collection of soaps, also inspired by the seaside. There are five soaps in the collection, all of which contain Anglesey sea salt: Mariner, Fresh Linen, Sea Air, Nautical and Mediterranean. Janet Bell Gallery Ariandy, 15 Castle Street, Beaumaris, Anglesey LL58 8AP Tel: 01248 810 043 | www.janetbellgallery.com
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Zara Cape coat with buckles | £119.00 www.zara.com A real statement piece of outerwear with stud, buckle and zip detail.
Shake the vodka and Kahlua with ice. Strain into a tumbler with ice and top up with Coca Cola.
French Connection Crystal Corvette dress | £195 www.frenchconnection.com A stretch-crepe embellished dress for a sleek silhouette. Pair with sky-high heels and an oversized clutch for a statement look.
Accessorize Rectangular Glitter Clutch | £35 uk.accessorize.com Add sparkle to your look with this rectangular glitter clutch evening bag, which is covered in gold sequins which are sure to dazzle.
Jigsaw Icon ankle boot | £169.00 www.jigsaw-online.com These slouched ankle boots will see you from winter to spring in effortless style. Cut low to lengthen your legs, they go equally well with winter skirts and summer dresses.
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Add all of the ingredients (except the Coca Cola) to a shaker and shake thoroughly. Strain over ice in a tall glass and top up with Coca Cola.
Purple Rain 12.5ml grenadine 12.5ml peach schnapps 12.5ml white rum Lemonade 12.5ml shot Blue Curacao Stir together the grenadine, peach schnapps and white rum. Top up with lemonade then drizzle the blue curacao around the edge.
Alice Temperley Angel Sleeve Maxi Dress Bronze £150 | www.johnlewis.com Be sure to make an entrance in this beautifully elegant draping maxi dress - an exquisite addition to any woman’s wardrobe.
Kurt Geiger Trace2 Enzo Angiolini | £80 www.kurtgeiger.com Beautiful heels to complete a killer look. Jaeger Tubular chain necklace | £85 www.jaeger.co.uk Give any outfit a stand-out edge, with this striking tubular chain necklace in gold with contrasting metal beads.
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CHESHIRE OAKS Your one-stop shop for fashion, food and gifts galore. Cheshire Oaks is much more than a collection of shops, it’s a day-out destination where daywear, partywear, giftware – even cookware – can be found at up to 60% less the usual retail price. There are over 145 stores here, as well as coffee shops, cafes and restaurants to keep your energy up. The giant children’s play area is a great place for the little ones to let off steam – while for the adults, the Cheshire Oaks personal shopping advisor is on hand to give professional style and fashion tips.
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Their fashion offering is superb – so here we have a look at some of the top trends they are championing, plus how the style-conscious keep warm and what’s hot in giftware as the season gets colder… Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet Kinsey Road, Ellesmere Port, South Wirral CH65 9JJ Tel: 0151 348 5600 | Twitter: @cheshire_oaks | www.cheshireoaksdesigneroutlet.com
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Fashion trends change faster than the British weather – but Cheshire Oaks is a port of calm in the storm, where you are guaranteed to find the latest looks all in one place. This winter stay warm with the British Heritage look, combining classic tailoring, heritage checks and prints with statement knitwear and casual denim. If you’re feeling more flamboyant, sequins and feathers are being embraced in the Back to Black style, where tactile textures (lace, velvet, chiffon, fur) lend a gothic edge to one of autumn’s most wearable trends. Or for colour, take inspiration from the Jewellery Box palette of amber and emerald, ruby red and sapphire blue for a touch of luxury and decadence.
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Buying gifts for someone you love is one of life’s little pleasures, whether it’s something that you know that they want or a complete and utter surprise. The huge selection of shops at Cheshire Oaks means that you can find everything you need for gift-giving, no matter what time of the year it is – and it doesn’t have to be clothes, either, with brands like Lakeland, Le Creuset and Lindt on hand to help you find the perfect present for Christmas, birthdays, weddings, anniversaries – or any other occasion you can think of.
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LEISURE, ARTS & CULTURE Hotels with real wow-factor, the rise of selfcatering in the city (as well as the country) – plus some longer-haul holidays!
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Self-catering holidays are on the rise - in both the country and the city!
Self-catering holidays aren’t a new thing - holiday cottages in the UK and abroad have often been the accommodation of choice for families and groups of friends, a home from home which is flexible, safe and a great base from which to explore the surrounding area at your own leisure. It is excellent value for money too, with the choice of preparing your own meals in your own time, or
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investigating local restaurants, pubs and bars. The concept is on the rise as an excellent alternative to hotels - and today it’s not just restricted to the countryside, with urban apartments becoming a viable alternative for city-centre breaks with a difference.
Self-catering cottages in rural areas are one of the most popular ways to ‘get away from it all’ and with a set base, you can then do as much or as little as you like! Menai Holiday Cottages
Paradigm House, Lake District www.discoverparadigm.com Tel: 01900 825 011 Monkhouse Hill Cottages, Lake District www.monkhousehill.co.uk Tel: 01697 476 254
COUNTRY COTTAGES Getting out of the town and into the countryside is a traditional way of winding down for many people. It’s the chance to explore idyllic villages, go walking and cycling, and to reconnect with friends and family away from offices and computer screens.
The Lazy Fish, Cumbria www.thelazyfish.co.uk Tel: 01768 776 179
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Unlike at hotels, you can get up early or late without the fear of missing breakfast. You can climb mountains, play golf and go fishing - or simply do nothing but kick back in front of an open fire with a good book - perhaps as you wouldn’t do at home.
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Menai Holiday Cotages, North Wales www.menaiholidays.co.uk Tel: 0330 818 7714 Glan Clwyd Isa, Bodfari www.glanclwydisa.co.uk Tel: 01745 710 557 Mountain Studios, Snowdonia www.mountainstudios.co.uk Tel: 01248 600 469 Gorgeous Weekend, North Yorkshire www.gorgeousweekend.com Tel: 0844 736 6276 Wigglesworth House & Cottage, North Yorkshire www.wigglesworthhouseandcottages.co.uk Tel: 01729 840 436 Vivat Trust.Org, throughout UK www.vivat-trust.org Tel: 0845 090 0194
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There is also the chance to explore local pubs and farm shops, and then create meals to share with friends and family - country cottages are ideal for both. The flexibility of mealtimes is absolutely brilliant if you have young children with set routines, but it’s also an excellent way to catch up with good friends, or simply have a romantic weekend away. The hugely diverse range of properties available is astounding, from tiny cottages to huge converted barns and everything in between! The locations vary greatly too; there are coastal retreats, mountain hideaways and forest lodges - as well as cottages available in rural villages up and down the country.
Derbyshire Country Houses, Harthill House www.harthillhall.co.uk Tel: 01629 580 772
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DISCOVER ERDDIG
free BOTTLe Of Christmas Weekends at Erddig
Experience the excitement and unique atmosphere of a traditional Victorian Christmas Music and choirs | traditional craft stalls in wooden chalets | hearty and warming fare | reindeers & grotto 24-25 Nov, 1-2 Dec, 8-9 Dec, 15-16 Dec NT members and U16s free. Non members from £3.50
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The luxurious Northern Belle, sister train to the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, is the perfect Christmas gift or celebration with sumptuous cuisine, champagne and the great British countryside.
Boxing Day
Erddig is open every day apart from Christmas Day – so enjoy a Boxing Day stroll through the house (below stairs only) and gardens to walk off any excesses from the day before. 26 December NT members free. Normal admission prices apply
Opening the doors to the stores
It’s access all areas as we open up the doors to spaces in the house that are normally closed to visitors 16-17 March NT Members free. Normal admission prices apply
Departure Station 2nd Nov 12 Manchester 08 Dec 12 Liverpool, Crewe & Warrington 15 Dec 12 Liverpool, Crewe & Warrington 15 Dec 12 Liverpool, Crewe & Warrington 22 Dec 12 Chester 31 Dec 12 Manchester 10 Mar 13 Chester
Destination Rat Pack on the Tracks London Christmas Shopping
Price £225pp £335pp
Edinburgh Christmas Shopping £335pp Edinburgh and The Royal Yacht Britannia Christmas Lunch New Years Eve Mothers Day Lunch
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Life Below Stairs: The Servant Experience Dress up and be a servant for the day. Book now for an unforgettable day that will immerse you in a bygone era…
Hands-on experience of servants’ daily tasks House tour | photographs to keep | a lecture on the real servants at Erddig | lunch and afternoon tea | Gift-boxed tickets with ‘mob’ caps or polishing cloths for ladies or gents Dates available from May – July Tickets available from the ticket office at £60 To book, call Rhiannon Cooke on 01978 315 156
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0845 077 2222 quoting POPS to receive your free bottle. www.orient-express.com/uktrains Operated by Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Ltd. Subject to availability. All bookings are made subject to our terms and conditions which are available on request and can be viewed online at www.orient-express.com.
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City Apartments
The Light ApartHotel
Signature Living, Liverpool
Self-catering accommodation in the countryside has a well-established network, but its growth in urban areas is a relatively new phenomenon that has sprung up alongside the increase in longer city breaks. Cities up and down the UK have a huge amount to offer in terms of culture, sport and nightlife but higher hotel prices can often make longer stays prohibitive for groups - and for people working in a new area on a short term contract. Like with country cottages, the different types of city accommodation vary greatly - but one of the most popular at the moment is the boutique serviced apartment. Often occupying a prime city centre location, this type of space combines hotel-style accommodation with the value, flexibility and facilities traditionally associated with selfcatering. You can come and go as you please, you can prepare your own meals - and at the same time take advantage of all of the things to see and do in the metropolis. These apartments suit both business and leisure travellers - and make an excellent option for stag and hen weekends with a difference.
In the North West, Manchester and Liverpool both have such apartments, and longer stays can be combined with trips to restaurants, football matches, the theatre, galleries and museums. There are brilliant shopping experiences in both, too, with designer and high street brands found in the Trafford Centre and Liverpool One. Such accommodation is also an excellent way of exploring the likes of London, Edinburgh and Glasgow, as well as smaller cities such as York, Leeds and Durham. In both the country and the city, hotels, and the level of service they provide will always have a place - but self-catering allows a far greater flexibility in terms of time and budget, and the places that we have listed here are definitely worth checking out on both your retreat to the countryside or your sojourn in the city!
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Self catering in the CITY Baker’s Cottage, Chester www.bakerscottage.co.uk Tel: 07966 372 839 City Warehouse Apartments, Manchester www.citywarehouseapartments.com Tel: 0161 236 3066 Commonhall Apartments, Chester www.commonhallapartments.com Tel: 07813 764 301 Hedley House, York www.hedleyhouse.com Tel: 01904 637 404 The LightApart Hotel www.thelight.co.uk Tel: 0161 839 4848 The Place Hotel, Manchester www.theplacehotel.com Tel: 0161 778 7500
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Posh Pads, Liverpool wwwpads.co.uk Tel: 0151 708 6666 Signature Living, Liverpool www.signatureliving.co.uk Tel: 0151 236 0166 Stay in Chester www.stayinchester.com Tel: 01244 312 788 Stay in Liverpool www.stayinliverpool.com Tel: 0151 707 2302
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LET THERE BE LIGHT Manchester’s Light ApartHotel is one bright idea Manchester is one of the most vibrant cities in the UK, home to fantastic restaurants, theatres and bars - and now it is leading the way in boutique luxury ApartHotel accommodation! An ApartHotel (a contraction of Apartment Hotel) is exactly what it sounds like - a hotel of serviced apartments, which uses a traditional booking system, but which actually offers city centre self-catering at its finest. The Light is Manchester’s first such hotel - and it is one that has been embraced by business and leisure travellers alike. There are 55 apartments in total within a single building, offering one- and two-bedroom apartments and stunning two- and three-bedroom penthouse suites with breath-taking views of the skyline. Each apartment includes a fully-stocked kitchen; bathrooms with towels and luxury toiletries; and bedrooms with Egyptian cotton sheets and superior duvets and pillows. Add to this experience free Wi-Fi, wide screen TVs and room safes and you really do have the best of both worlds. General Manager Kim Eivind Krohn and his team have created high-quality, great-value accommodation that is the ideal choice for celebrations, weddings and hen parties – or for those visiting Manchester for a city break, football match or music event. It is brilliantly convenient for exploring the shops, restaurants, nightlife and entertainment that this city has to offer (see the website for details of packages they do in conjunction with the Manchester Arena), but it has been embraced by business travellers, too, as the combination of boutique hotel luxury (including weekday grab ‘n’ go breakfasts and complimentary newspapers) and home from home ambience make it ideal for those planning a longer stay.
63 Degrees at The Light is one of Manchester’s finest French restaurants – and, under the experienced eye of head chef Eric Moreau, serves up signature dishes such as chicken 63 Degrees-style, mini potato pie and chocolate orb with poached pear. All hotel guests receive 10% off their final restaurant bill when their room card is shown. Guests also have access to the state-of-the-art gym - or if it’s a bit of peace you are after, escape to the tranquillity of the Light’s Urban Sanctuary, Ona Spa, where treatments range from deep tissue massages to body wraps. For a party with a difference, the penthouses can be used to host events for up to 100 guests – there are seven in total, plus two on the 15th floor with 2,000 square feet of veranda and stunning panoramic views across Manchester towards the Pennine Moors to the north and Manchester City FC’s Etihad Stadium to the south. These can be used to hold canapés parties, Champagne receptions, product launches and more for up to 100 guests - in fact, The Light is also excellent for business and corporate meetings and functions, with self-contained meeting rooms for hire and back-up office facilities on hand. This ApartHotel truly something special - and once you’ve seen the light, you’ll be a complete convert!
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Head out of the North West in any direction and you stumble into some of the most beautiful areas of the UK. The drama of the Lake District and North Wales; the rolling Yorkshire Dales; the Peaks; the Welsh borderlands. Within each of these areas are some oh-so delightful hotels and restaurants, cafes and pubs – some tucked in valleys and down narrow lanes, others hidden in plain sight – and here are our top five.
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Portmeirion LL48 6EN Tel: 01766 770 000 www.portmeirion-village.com The beautiful village of Portmeirion was designed and built by Sir Clough WilliamsEllis between 1925 and 1975 in the style of an Italian village, although many of the buildings around it date back much further – including Castell Deudraeth! This early Victorian castellated mansion opened as a hotel in 2001 following a complete restoration of the building and gardens, and now offers a unique place to stay in this beautiful part of the country.
Stay: Castell Deudraeth offers 11 fabulous contemporary styled rooms, including seven bedrooms, three castle suites – and one magnificent penthouse suite.
Each of the 20 rooms and suites have been designed without compromise - many have patio doors leading onto the gardens, with either spa baths or hot tubs, while at the Lake House (a mile from the main hotel) there are six suites set in exclusive grounds.
Dine: Dinner is an important part of the Gilpin experience. There is one restaurant but four dining rooms, each with its own character and style, and the cuisine is classically based yet thoroughly modern, with emphasis on the use of local produce (all meals open to non-residents).
Explore: Right in the heart of the Lake District, Gilpin Lodge Country House Hotel is the epitome of luxury, with walking, fishing and golf all within easy reach, and sweeping views in every direction. The magnificence of the Gilpin makes it equally suited to celebrations as well as complete relaxation.
Dine: There are two main dining areas, a bar, meeting rooms and a stunning Victorian walled garden. The brasserie menu is based on the best fresh local produce from land and sea – perfect for morning coffee, a sandwich, or a brasserie style lunch or dinner.
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The Stagg Inn & Restaurant
Titley, Kington, Herefordshire HR5 3RL Tel: 01544 230 221 www.thestagg.co.uk
Owned by Lord Edward Manners, owner of nearby Haddon Hall, The Peacock is within easy reach of Sheffield, Manchester, Nottingham and Derby – and has been refurbished throughout and styled by award winning designer India Mahdavi. A luxury Peak District hotel ideal for business and leisure travellers alike.
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The 16 comfortable en suite bedrooms are luxuriously furnished with antique furniture and the finest fabrics sourced from the fashion capitals of the world – one of the rooms contains a magnificent four poster – and another an antique bed originally from Belvoir Castle.
Dine: Head Chef Dan Smith worked with Tom Aikens in London - now his tantalising fine dining à la carte and bar menus have just been awarded their third rosette for food by the AA. Private dining is available in the Derwent Room – and there is a wonderfully cosy bar with an open fire for pre- or post-dinner drinks.
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The Peacock at Rowsley
Bakewell Rd Rowsley, Matlock, Debyshire DE4 2EB Tel: 01629 733 518 www.thepeacockatrowsley.com
Prospect Place Harrogate, Yorkshire HG1 1LB Tel: 01423 856 800 www.hotelduvin.com Famous for its healing waters, the Victorian spa of Harrogate oozes cosmopolitan charm – and Hotel du Vin embodies this unreservedly. Created from a row of eight Georgian-styled houses that have been used as a hotel since the 1930s, the hotel overlooks The Stray, a magnificent 200-acre common, and offers a billiards room, cellar snug – plus the new Health du Vin spa.
Stay: Housed within the gorgeous building are 44 rooms and four suites – all timelessly styled and completed with luxurious handsprung mattresses, fine Egyptian linen, deep baths, flat screen TVs and powerful drench showers.
Dine: Bistro du Vin is at the heart of the hotel, an elegant and informal setting for lunch or dinner where you can enjoy French classics and chose from a fabulous selection of over 500 wines.
Explore: Harrogate is one of those places that deserves a closer look. There is fabulous shopping (don’t miss the stylish Montpellier Quarter for antiques and unusual gifts) and atmospheric cafés – including the iconic Betty’s Tea Rooms. There is also plenty of green spaces, the RHS Garden Harlow Carr and, of course, it’s spa history - plus the Harrogate Festival takes place each year in July.
The Stagg was built at the meeting point of two drovers roads and is part medieval and part early Victorian – with a bit of the 1970s as well. In 2001, it became the very first pub to be awarded a Michelin star (which they have retained) and they were named National Dining Pub of the Year 2012 – the high standard and consistency of food has placed The Stagg firmly on the culinary map. Today it is rustic in feel, and utterly loved by locals and visitors alike.
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The Inn has three en suite rooms for guests (well-behaved dogs are welcome) – as well as three guests rooms at The Vicarage, a lovely Grade II-listed residence a four-minute walk away (lifts can be arranged).
Dine: The celebrated owner Steve Reynolds is head chef, and his menus make the most of the beautiful local Herefordshire produce. Both the à la carte and the bar snacks menu change regularly, and are available to eat in any one of the three dining rooms - or you can choose to eat in the bar itself.
Explore: This is a real food destination not too far from the pretty towns of Ludlow and Hereford – as well as the book-lover’s paradise that is Hay-on-Wye!
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Walking, cycling and fishing are all close by (the area is famed for its seven miles of fly fishing on the Rivers Wye and Derwent) – and guests at The Peacock benefit from a 50% discount to Haddon Hall and a 10% discount to Chatworth House.
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HOW WE TRAVEL NOW...
Hotel Astoria, St Petersburg
Deva Travel is part of International Travel Connections (ITC), the first tour operator in the 15 year history of the Condé Nast Traveller Magazines Readers’ Awards to have won the title of Favourite Tour Operator for two consecutive years – so they understand more than most how holidays need to be put together for complete vacation perfection. We talk to Sarah Roberts about what inspires Deva Travel – and where she thinks we should be heading next…
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Taking a holiday can be a big investment not only in financial terms but also in terms of one of the most precious commodities we have – time. So, to make sure you don’t waste yours, at Deva Travel we make sure that we know the industry inside out, so that no matter what your budget or desired destination, we can give you exactly what you want. Part of this process for us is travelling, scoping out destinations to make sure we have all of the facts at our fingertips. Over the next few pages Caroline Jeacock, our Sales Manager at Deva Travel will tell you about her recent trip to Russia and we also highlight some of the most amazing wow-factor hotels that we have come across around the world.
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WHITE NIGHTS & CAVIAR - It has to be from Russia with love By Caroline Jeacock, Sales Manager at Deva Travel
Caroline has worked at Deva Travel for three years, after five previous years with other travel agencies.
ST PETERSBURG Where to Stay? If you want to splurge then I’d suggest staying in St Petersburg’s Grande Dame, the Hotel Astoria - a must for anyone who wants to enjoy echoes of the city’s illustrious past, capturing the real essence of Russia; you’ll be treated to mouthwatering Russian cuisine at the splendid Davidov restaurant – and on this hotel’s opulent doorstep you’ll find St Isaac’s Square with St Isaac’s Cathedral, the city’s best shops and the Hermitage Museum. Take a room overlooking the beautiful Square and dial room service for chilled Beluga Vodka as smooth as the ice of Siberia where it’s bottled - and you’re sure to connect with the beating heart of this city. Must See… The Russian Ballet Summer Season, which runs from late April to late September, has performances taking place at venues such as the Alexandrinsky Theatre, the Musorgsky Opera House and the historic Mariinsky Theatre, where I was lucky enough to see a brilliant performance of Giselle.
It’s also worth timing your trip to St Petersburg to enjoy the White Nights in the city: Normally lasting from 11 June to 2 July, the nature of the White Nights (Beliye Nochi) can be explained by the geographical location of St. Petersburg. At 59 degrees 57’ North its high latitude means the sun doesn’t go under the horizon deep enough for the sky to get dark. The dusk meets the dawn and it is so bright that in summer they do not turn street lighting on.
St Petersburg 4 nights B&B at 4*Deluxe Hotel Angleterre From £1,175 per person departing 10 May 2013 Includes Russian visas, private return transfers with English speaking assistant and British Airways flights from Manchester (via LHR). St Petersburg and Moscow 4 nights B&B at 4*Deluxe Hotel Angleterre, St Petersburg 3 nights B&B at 5* Baltchug Kempinski, Moscow 7 nights from £1,925 per person departing 6 May 2013 Includes Russian visas, private transfers with English speaking assistant in both cities, 2nd class high speed rail between cities and British Airways flights from Manchester (via LHR).
Deva Travel forms the retail travel division of International Travel Connections, a Chesterbased national group, established for almost 40 years and comprised of eight diverse travel companies including their luxury brands ITC Classics and ITC Sports.
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When to visit? Many of the biggest events take place during the summer, like the International Film Festival and Beer Festival in June, and the Russian Farmer’s Fair and Sailing Week each August. But an ideal time to visit is during autumn, when the crowds have disappeared and the city’s parks and the palace gardens are at their most beautiful.
“Whether it’s a restaurant recommendation, a special request at a hotel, or tickets to a show, I am happy to do anything extra I can to make sure my customer’s holiday is perfect; having just returned from Russia I know this is a destination that benefits from this kind of hands-on service. Any trip needs to take in some of the country’s great iconic must-sees, including Moscow and St Petersburg; the latter is considered the cultural heart of modern day Russia and is one of the most stunning cities in the world. Founded in 1703 by Emperor Peter The Great as his ‘Window on the West’, St Petersburg enjoys a vibrant, cosmopolitan atmosphere and some of the most beautiful architecture in Europe. I have to admit I wasn’t sure what to expect the first time I went to Russia, but now I’m well and truly hooked. Just like its unique cuisine, from the more humble borscht to expensive caviar , there is something in Russia to suit every purse and at Deva Travel we can tailor make a journey just for you.”
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HOTELS WITH THE WOW FACTOR
Luxury travel comes in all shapes and sizes but there are some properties that stand out from the luxury crowd – maybe with a room that’s guaranteed to get your pulse racing or with a view that will hypnotize! These are wow factor properties and below you’ll find a few of my favorites that I’m sure you’ll love too!
SKI IN, SKI OUT Over the winter months there is nothing better than taking to the slopes and at Deva Travel we can help with ski trips for all budgets. But a luxurious property that’s caught our attention is Altitude Lodge in Le Gets, France. With nine bedrooms rooms including five family rooms, it’s a great option for anyone from couples to large groups – and what’s more, it has a piste side bar, ski room with boot warmers as well as being Ski In, Ski Out - so you can be straight out onto the slopes! 7 nights half board in a Standard Room from £1,152
WITNESS THE HEADY HEIGHTS OF RELAXATION When you stay at Chewton Glen, Hampshire I recommend you try the private ‘Tree Houses’ if you want to find yourself somewhere very special indeed. As you head up to the leafy heights of your room on the edge of the New Forest you could be forgiven for thinking you’re on safari in Africa, rather than being at a UK spa hotel. Part of the health and wellbeing program it’s a great property to go to recharge your batteries. 1 night bed & breakfast in a Bronze Room from £269 per person
SEE SNOW CAPPED MOUNTAINS FROM THE POOL With a trip to Four Seasons Marrakech, a city that’s fast becoming known for being ‘the’ chic city break destination, you don’t just find yourself enjoying a room with a view, you also have a pool with a view. This view is especially breathtaking during the winter, when the mountains are snow-capped but it’s still hot enough in the city to be lazing by the pool. Perfect for a short winter warming break and with all the soukes of Marrakech quite literally on the doorstep, this is a great winter warmer! 5 nights bed & breakfast in a Superior Room from £1,175 per person
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The newly-opened Niyama, Maldives is a hotly-anticipated Per Aquum Resort and sister property to legendary Huvafen Fushi. Here you’ll find yourself partying underwater, as it’s home to the worlds’ first underwater nightclub – and it is also the first hotel in the Maldives to provide its guests with a 24 hour spa, aptly called LIME – we are sure it will add a dash of refreshing zest to any stay. 7 nights bed & breakfast in a Beach Studio from £2,679 per person
DEVA TRAVEL - THE TRAVELLED AGENT Bringing you closer to a world of travel experiences and possibilities…. Whether you require a UK or European city break, cruise, summer or winter sun, ski trip, overseas wedding, honeymoon or a trip to a key sporting event throughout the world, Deva Travel can be your one port of call. Deva Travel forms the retail travel division of International Travel Connections, a Chesterbased national group, established for almost 40 years and comprised of eight diverse travel companies including their luxury brands ITC Classics and ITC Sports.
www.devatravel.co.uk
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CLWYD THEATR CYMRU The Winter/Spring Season continues with a new production of GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS by David Mamet. In the dog eat dog atmosphere of a Chicago real estate office three salesmen are in competition with each other. The man with the most sales wins a Cadillac, the loser gets fired. November until the end of January sees the return of the annual rock ‘n’ roll panto, which this year is DICK WHITTINGTON. RAPE OF THE FAIR COUNTRY, in February, is a compelling historical drama, set in 1826, which captures a family’s role in their nation’s turbulent past. Willy Russell’s modern classic EDUCATING RITA follows in March. Later in the Spring the CELTIC FESTIVAL brings the very best new writing from Wales, Ireland, Scotland and Cornwall to the stage. Every year the theatre stages at least eight new productions and under director Terry Hands it has a reputation for high quality drama.
BASED IN MOLD (JUST 15 MINUTES FROM CHESTER) CLWYD THEATR CYMRU IS THE LARGEST PRODUCING THEATRE IN WALES.
Complementing our own work we host a variety of visiting Dance, Drama, Opera and regular Comedy, Folk/World music and Jazz evenings, along with our acclaimed Classical Music Season. In addition to our 2 theatres and multi-purpose Clwyd Room we have a Cinema, with an art-house programme, 3 Galleries, a Gift Shop, Café, Bars and extensive Free Parking.
highlights CLWYD THEATR CYMRU PRODUCTIONS:
VISITING SHOWS:
GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS
DRIVING MISS DAISY
By David Mamet Director Kate Wasserberg, Set Designer Max Jones, Costume Designer Ruth Hall 1 – 24 November
DICK WHITTINGTON, The Rock ‘n’ Roll Panto
By Peter Rowe. Director Peter Rowe, Designer Judith Croft 23 November – 26 January
RAPE OF THE FAIR COUNTRY By Alexander Cordell Director Tim Baker, Designer Mark Bailey 14 February – 9 March
EDUCATION RITA
By Willy Russell. Director Emma Lucia 28 February – 9 April
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RAMBERT DANCE Labyrinth of Love Tour 14 – 16 March
CATRIN FINCH
Harp (Celebrity Classical Concert Season) 24 February
www.clwyd-theatr-cymru.co.uk Box Office 0845 330 3565 Clwyd Theatr Cymru Raikes Lane, Mold CH7 1YA
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PARADISE… …with a two Michelin-star chef in the kitchen With its white sands, clear seas and blue skies, Mauritius is an incredible island nation in the Indian Ocean, 560 miles east of Madagascar – and the Royal Palm Hotel celebrates everything beautiful about this place through a combination of traditional Mauritian hospitality and the highest standards of exquisite comfort! Royal Palm sits on the north coast of the island, on the achingly fashionable Grand Baie - and comprises 84 suites (including a Penthouse, three Presidential and one Royal suite) – every single one of which faces the sea and includes individually-controlled air conditioning, walk-in wardrobes, flat screen TVs with DVDs and Wi-Fi access. Some are suitable for children – and many have private access directly to the beach below. Royal Palm itself is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World, and prides itself on impeccable service and the utmost in comfort and leisure – there are three restaurants, a worldclass Spa by Clarins and unrivalled fitness facilities complete with personal trainers, power plates, tennis, squash and water sports – plus a BMW X5, Rolls Royce Phantom and helicopter available for transfers.
Royal Palm is dedicated to serving ethically-sourced, seasonal ingredients of the highest quality, so Tom will be working closely with the island’s local suppliers to re-craft his acclaimed signature dishes, giving them a Mauritian-inspired twist along the way. And what twists they could be! Mauritian culinary heritage is complex, combining Indian, Creole, Chinese and European influences that trace the island’s history. “It is a great honour to partner with a leading gastronomic hotel” says Tom. “I’m sure I will learn a few things along the way too!”
If you can’t make Mauritius, Tom’s three restaurants can be found in London: Tom Aiken, Tom’s Kitchen and Tom’s Terrace. The Tom Aikens Master-class Week is available to book through Beachcomber Tours from £3,950 per person. Price includes 7 nights at Royal Palm based on two sharing on a half-board basis including Economy flights from London Heathrow, private transfers and Tom Aikens Master-class participation (25-27 March 2013). www.beachcombertours.co.uk | 01483 445 685
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The signature cuisine and impeccable service are part of what makes Royal Palm so heavenly – but in March 2013, something slightly different is brewing up in paradise, in the form of a gastronomy masterclass presented by Tom Aikens. Tom is a headline act of the London restaurant scene and the youngest chef ever to be awarded two Michelin stars - from 25-27 March 2013 he will be cooking up a tropical storm, presenting his innovative and creative style of modern French cookery. The course will include two morning master-classes and three four-course dinners cooked by Tom each evening (non-cooking partners are welcome at the evening dinners for no additional charge) – and the event will culminate in Champagne on the beach with a joint demonstration of Mauritian cuisine hosted by Tom Aikens and award-winning Royal Palm Grand Chef Michel de Matteis.
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EVENTS GUIDE... Check out our events listings online at www.inoutmagazine.co.uk/events
What? Where? When? FOOD AND DRINK NOVEMBER 17-23 Dec Manchester Christmas Markets at St Anne’s square 22 Fabulous Fish at The Cheshire Cookery school 22-24 Dec Chester Victorian Christmas Market 24 Tapas and Light Dishes (one day) course at Cheshire Cooks (Tarporley) 27 Christmas with Michael Caine, Chester Gala Wine Dinner 28 Conwy Farmers’ Market, (Conwy) 24-25 A Victorian Kitchen at Christmas at Dunham Massey Hall (Manchester)
DECEMBER 8 Stylish Dinner Parties Made Easy at The Cheshire Cookery school 14 Asian: Noodles at Can Cook Studio (Liverpool) 16 Flavours of France at The Cordon Vert School (Altrincham) 1-2 Christmas Food and Craft Market Electic Mountain,Llanberis (Wales) 1-2 Christmas Food Fayre at Port Sunlight (Liverpool)
JANUARY 2 Sweet and Savoury Course at Cheshire Cooks 12 Luscious Legumes at Claremont Kitchen 19 Half Day Chocolate Workshop at Slattery’s (Manchester) 23 Sushi Workshops Beginners Evening Class at Claremont Kitchen (Wirral)
FEBRUARY 2 World Foods at Can Cook Studio (Liverpool) 3 Whitefield Artisan Market (Manchester) 16 The Great Cheshire Bake Off at The Cheshire Cookery school (Chester) 23 Flavours of North Africa at The Cordon Vert School (Altrincham)
MARCH 1 The Hairy Bikers Larger than Live at the Pavillion Theatre 6 Thai at Can Cook Studio (Liverpool) 10 Hairy Bikers- Larger than Live (Manchester) 18 Chocolate Shoe Making at Slattery’s (Manchester) 21 Earth flower school and workshop ‘Spring into Easter’ at Claremont Kitchen (Wirral) 31 Chorlton’s Big Green Festival at St Clement’s Church (Manchester) 30-1 April Chester Food, Drink and Lifestyle Festival 2013 (Chester)
APRIL 8 Pattiserie Passion at Slattery’s (Manchester) 20 Spanish at Can Cook Studio (Liverpool)
KIDS NOVEMBER Ronan Keating, The Echo Arena
17 Awesome Elephants Knowsley Safari Park 19 Jack and The Beanstalk at the Liverpool Playhouse
DECEMBER 1 Jeff Wayne’s Musical Versionof The War of The Worlds, Liverpool Waterfront 1 Christmas Crafts for Children (Warrington) 1 Lantern Magic at Chester Zoo (Chester) 8 Kiddy Cook, Tatton Park(Chester) 8 Festive Fun Knowsley Safari Park(Manchester) 9 Festive Fun Knowsley Safari Park (Manchester) 15 Rebecca Joy Sharp: Whale Song, The Bluecoat (Liverpool) 24 Santa’s Grotto Open at Blakemere, (Cheshire) 27 Knick Knack & Doo Dad at the Lowry, (Manchester) 8-9 Santa Trains at Bala Lake Railway (Wales) 10-13 Aladdin at Floral Pavilion Theatre,(Liverpool) 5-15 On Shining Wings- Oldham Theatre Workshop,( Manchester) 8-23 Father Christmas at the Farm- The National Trust at Tatton Park (Chester) 1-12 Jan Rats Tales at the Manchester Apollo (Manchester) 14-12 Jan Sleeping Beauty at the Pavillion Theatre Rhyl (Wales) 21-23 Frosty and Friends at the Liverpool Philharmonic (Liverpool) 7-6 Jan Aladdin at the Manchester Apollo (Manchester) 14-5 Charlotte’s Web The Musical at Waterside Arts Centre (Manchester) 14-6 Sleeping Beauty at the Echo Arena, (Liverpool) 1-31The Lion King at Manchester Palace Theatre,(Manchester)
JANUARY 2-6 Peter Pan at Floral Pavilion Theatre, (Liverpool) 29 - 2 Feb”In a pickle” Clwyd Theatr-Cymru(Wales)
FEBRUARY 17 Why The Lion Danced at the Lowry, (Manchester) 21 Baby Voices (Workshop for children) at the Liverpool Philharmonic (Liverpool)
MARCH 3-5 Horrible Histories - Terrible Tudors & Vile Victorians, The Lowry(Manchester)
APRIL 1 BBC Worldwide presents Justin and Friends at Manchester Arena (Manchester) 14 Teddy Bears Picnic we’re going on a bear hunt, at the Liverpool Philharmonic (Liverpool) 21 The Stroke Association Fly Ride, (Manchester) 4-7 Walking with Dinosaurs at the Manchester
MUSIC, ARTS & CULTURE NOVEMBER 4 Jon Richardson at the Lowry, Manchester 10 Lionel Richie at the Echo Arena (Liverpool) 11 Andrea Bocelli at the Echo Arena (Liverpool) 12 Emeli Sande at the Manchester Apollo
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MAY 5-6 Livfoodsrinkshow at Liverpool Echo Arena
17-12 Jan Peter Pan at the Manchester Apollo 23-26 Dick Whittington The Rock ‘n’ Roll Panto, Theatre Clwyd (Wales)
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EVENTS 12 Alabama Shakes at the Manchester Academy 13-14 The Killers at the Manchester Arena 15 Julian Lloyd Webber and John Leneham at the Liverpool Philharmonic (Liverpool) 15 Gotye at Manchester O2 Apollo 16 Toploader at Floral Pavilion Theatre, (New Brighton) 18 Essence of Ireland: Bigger and Better at the Liverpool Empire 18 Lesley Garrett (Soprano) and Emma Johnson (Clarinet) at Bridgewater Hall (Manchester) 22-24 Michael McIntyre at the Echo Arena (Liverpool) 23 George Harrison Anniversary Tribute at the Cavern Club (Liverpool) 24 Calidad Art, Design and Craft Events (Liverpool) 24 Glengarry Glen Ross at Clwyd Theatr-Cymru (Wales) 24 Al Murray at the Lowry (Manchester) 25 Rizzlekicks at the Manchester Apollo 25 Glorious Handel by Candlelight at Bridgewater Hall (Manchester) 28 Van Morrison in Concert at Bridgewater Hall 29 The Overtones at the Manchester Apollo
December
Leona Lewis at The Echo Arena, Liverpool
Alfie Boe at MEN Arena
1 English National Ballet performs The Sleeping Beauty at the Manchester Apollo 1 Elbow perform at the Manchester Arena 1 Jeff Wayne’s The War of the Worlds 2012 at the Echo Arena (Liverpool) 2 The Brighthouse and Rastrick Brass Band Christmas Concert at Bridgewater Hall (Manchester) 4 An evening with Kris Kristofferson, Liverpool Philhamonic Hall 7 Gary Barlow at the Bridgewater Hall, (Manchester) 9 Katherine Jenkins at Bridgewater Hall 10 Florence and The Machine at Echo Arena (Liverpool) 10-11 CLIC Sargent Hospice Choirs at Bridgewater Hall (Manchester) 14 Andre Rieu at the Manchester Arena 15 Carols by Candlelight at Bridgewater Hall (Manchester) 18 Century Concert Orchestra at Floral Pavilion Theatre (New Brighton) 20 Jazz it Up! Liverpool Philharmonic Hall 21 Vampires Rock Christmas at the Echo Arena 27 Musicals of the Night at Bridgewater Hall (Manchester) 28 A Night in Vienna at the Liverpool Philharmonic 31 New Year Eve Concert, Swing into New Year at the Liverpool Philharmonic January 2 The Nutcracker at Bridgewater Hall (Manchester) 6 Glen Miller Orchestra at Bridgewater Hall (Manchester) 6 One Night in Vienna, Liverpool Philharmonic Hall 19 Buddy Holly, A Legend Reborn at the Liverpool Philharmonic (Liverpool) 20 The Circus of Horros at the Liverpool Empire 27 The Xfactor Live at the Manchester Arena 29 Strictly Come Dancing at Liverpool Echo Arena 31 Strictly Come Dancing at Manchester Arena 8-19 One Man, Two Guvnors at the Manchester Apollo 15-17 MCB Swan Lake at the Manchester Apollo 19-20 Classical Guitar Weekend at Bridgewater Hall
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1 Example at Manchester Arena (Manchester) 1 Ronan Keating at Liverpool Echo Arena 1 Strictly Come Dancing at Manchester Arena 2 The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber, 65th Birthday Triute Concert at the Liverpool Philharmonic 2 Plan B at Manchester Arena 3 Little Mix at Liverpool Echo Arena 5 Transatlantic Sessions at Bridgewater Hall (Manchester) 13 Example at the Echo Arena (Liverpool) 14 Valentines Classics at the Liverpool Philharmonic
15 Usher at the Manchester Arena 17 The Elephant Bridesmaid at Floral Pavillion Theatre (New Brighton) 22 Jimmy Car at the Manchester Apollo 26 Faulty Towers - The Dining Experience at Floral PavilionTheatre (New Brighton) 28 The Australian Pink Floyd Show at the Manchester Arena 5-6 The Russia State Ballet perform Coppelia and Swan Lake at the Liverpool Empire 8-23 David Copperfield at Oldham Coliseum in (Manchester) 20-9 March The Phantom of the Opera at the Liverpool Empire 21- 22 Justin Bieber at the Manchester Arena
March
9 The Script at Liverpool Echo Arena 10 Aton and Erin go to Hollywood at Bridgewater Hall 16 Classical Spectacular at the Echo Arena (Liverpool) 16 Classical Spectacular at Liverpool Echo Arena 17 The Script at the Manchester Arena 17 The Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Orchestra 21 Olly Murs at the Manchester Arena 23 Alfie Boe at Manchester Arena 27 Boogie Nights in Concert at the Manchester Apollo 28 Harlem Globetrotters at the Echo Arena (Liverpool) 2-20 Jessie J at the Manchester Arena 13-27 Olly Murs at Liverpool Echo Arena
April
2 Cats Manchester Opera House (Manchester) 4 Walking with Dinosaurs at the Manchester Arena 13 Music for a Spring Evening, performance at Hoole Road (Chester) 13 Mick Hucknall at the Manchester Apollo 14 Czech Philharmonic Orchestra at Bridgewater Hall 14 Eric Clapton at the Manchester Arena 24 Hormonal Housewives at the Manchester Palace Theatre 26 Cesar Millan at the Manchester Apollo 27 Ellen Kent’s Carmen at Manchester Opera House 22-27 Hairspray the Musical at the Liverpool Empire
May Sports and Outdoors
SPORTS & OUTDOORS November 14 Duchess of Westminsters Charity Race Day at Bangor on Dee (Bangor) 17 Saturday Wildlife Walks RSPB, (Conwy) 18 Conwy Half Marathon, (Conwy) 24 Betfair Chase Festival Raceday, Haydock Racecourse 24-25 UKCA Winter Cheerleading Championships at Manchester Sportcity Arena 24-31 Go Wild and Feed the Birds at Hollingworth Lake Visitor Centre (Manchester) 25 The Endurance Store Cumbrian Cracker Cycle Sportive, Grasmere Village Hall (Lake District) 30 All Out War - Price vs. Skelton at Aintree Racecourse (Liverpool) 23-24 Betfair Chase Festival at Haydock Park Racecourse (Haydock) 24 Chester Christmas Winter Watch Parade 4-3 March Deer Feeding at Attingham Park (Shropshire)
December
1 Revolution Cycling, National Cycling Centre 22 Blue Square Tommy Whittle Chase Raceday, Haydock Racecourse (Haydock)
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EVENTS January 7 Welsh Winter Hillwalking, The National Mountain Centre 10 Arenacross at Echo Arena (Liverpool) 10 Welsh Winter Hillwalking, The National Mountain Centre (Plas y Brenin) 16 Deer Walk and Light Lunch, Tatton Park 19 Peter Marsh Chase Raceday, Haydock Racecourse
February
8 Bangor-on-Dee Races (Wrexham) 27 Bangor-on-Dee Races (Wrexham) 1-3 English National Badminton Championships at the National Cycling Centre (Manchester) 11-17 National Squash Championships at the National Squash Centre (Manchester)
March 3 The Island Race (Half Marathon) at the Isle of Anglesey (Llangefni) 14 McCoys premier league Darts at the Manchester Arena (Manchester) 17 Age UK 10K Run, Tatton Park (Chester) 23 Bangor-on-Dee Races (Wrexham) 28 Harlem Globetrotters at Echo Arena (Liverpool)
April
4-6 John Smiths Grand National at Aintree Racecourse 20 Bangor-on-Dee Races (Wrexham) 2-14 Lambing Week at the Farm, Tatton Park
May 2 McCoy’s Premier League Darts at Liverpool Echo Arena (Liverpool) 3 Bangor-on-Dee Races (Wrexham) 8 -9 May Festival Boodles Ladies Day at Chester Racecourse 14 Out of Bounds Walk, Tatton Park (Chester) 18-19 Snowdon 500 Challenge, Snowdonia
Other November 10 Christmas Gift Fair at Tatton Park (Chester) 18 Tatton Garden Society Lecture, Growing Hardy Orchids in a British Garden (Chester) 24 Pruning Course at Tatton Park (Chester) 24 Victorian Christmas (Beaumaris) 10-11 Book Fair at Erddig House National Trust
8-24 Arts and Craft Fair at Oriel Plas Glyn-yweddw Arts Centre Pwllheli (Wales) 17-18 Stone Carving Courses at The Potters Barn (Sandbach)
December
7 Christmas Lantern Parade at Tatton Park (Chester) 9 The Wilmslow Vintage Fashion Fair (Manchester) 15 Heritage Antiquarian Book Fair, Macclesfield (Manchester) 16 Beaumaris Antique and Collectors’ Fair 16 A Victorian Musical Christmas, Bodelwyddan Castle (Wales) 18 Deer Feed & Trailer Ride at Tatton Park (Chester) 31 Manchester Camerata: New Year Eve Viennese Gala (Manchester) 6-7 Christmas Wreath Workshop at Dunham Massey Hall (Manchester) 8-16 Christmas at Chirk Castle (Wrexham)
January
9 Silversmithing at The Potters Barn (Sandbach) 17-17 Feb North Wales Dolls House and Miniaturist Club Exhibition (Wales) 20 Love on the Slate, National Slate Museum Llanberis (Wales) 4-6 Antiques and Fine Arts Fair at Tatton Park
Toploader at Floral Pavilllion
February
Faulty Towers, The Dining Experience at Floral Pavilllion
2 The Wedding Show, Tatton Park (Chester) 2-3 The UK Baby and Toddler show at the Echo Arena (Liverpool) 2-3 The Wedding Show at Tatton Park (Chester) 1-28 Snowdrop Days at Chirk Castle (Wrexham) 16-24 Scarecrow Festival at Tatton Park (Chester) 16-24 Scarecrow Festival, Tatton Park (Chester)
March
23 Silversmithing at The Potters Barn (Sandbach)
April 24 Butler Housekeeper Tour, Tatton Park (Chester)
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DIRECTORY You can also search Inout’s comprehensive online directory at www.inoutmagazine.co.uk Corks Out (Altrincham, 0161 903 8885)
Blackdog Ball Room (Manchester, 0161 839 0664)
TriBeCa Bar & Pizzeria (Liverpool, 0151 707 2528)
Corks Out (Chester, 01244 310 455)
Bluu (Manchester, 0161 811 4934)
Vinci (Mossley Hill , 0151 738 1000)
Corks Out (Heswall, 0151 342 3888)
Browns (Manchester, 0161 233 1600)
Wro (West Kirby, 0151 625 2010)
Bellis Brothers Farm Shop (Holt, 01829 270 302)
Corks Out (Timperley, 0161 903 8885)
Bubble Room (Alderley Edge, 01625 583 399)
Cheerbrook Quality Farm Food (Nantwich, 01270666 431)
Corks Out (Stockton Heath, 01925 267 700)
The Bull’s Head (Mobberley, 01565 873 395)
North Wales
Church Farm Organics (Thurstaston, 0151 648 7838)
DeFINE Food & Wine (Sandiway, 01606 882 101)
Canvas Entrée Bar (Knutsford, 01565 653 424)
Barrow (St. Asaph, 01745 582 260)
Chirk Castle Farm Shop (Chirk, 01691 776 452)
Edencroft Fine Wines (Nantwich, 01270 629 975)
The Castle (Manchester, 0161 237 9485)
Black Lion (Abergele, 01745 720 205)
Claremont Farm (Bebington, 0151 346 1796)
Hanging Ditch (Manchester, 0161 832 8222)
Circle Club (Manchester, 0161 839 9767)
Blue Lion Inn (Dyserth, 01745 57 702)
Davenports Farm Shop, Florists and Tea Room
Majestic Wine (Chester, 01244 381 118)
Cloud 23 (Manchester, 0161 870 1600)
Boat at Erbistock (Wrexham, 01978 780 666)
(Northwich, 01606 853 241)
Rodney Densem Wines (Nantwich, 01270 626 999)
Common (Manchester, 0161 832 9245)
The Cornmill (Langollen 01978 869555)
Didsbury Village Farm Shop (Didsbury) 0161 445 5840
Scatchards Wine Merchants (Chester, 01244 317 094)
Duke of Portland (Lach Dennis,0160 646 264)
Cross Foxes (Wrexham 01978 780 380)
Hawarden Farm Shop (Hawarden, 01244 533 442)
Scatchards Wine Merchants (Liverpool, 0151 922 7346)
Duke’s 92 (Manchester, 0161 839 8646)
Crown and Liver (Hawarden, 01244 531 182)
Hollies Farm Shop (Little Budworth, 01829 760 414)
Willoughby’s Wine Merchants (Sale, 01928 739 030)
Dun Cow (Knutsford, 01565 633093)
Druid Inn (Mold, 01352 770 292)
Hollies Farm Shop (Lower Stretton, 01925 730 976)
Willoughby’s Wine Merchants (Manchester, 0161 643 2487)
Eden (Manchester, 0161 237 9852)
Golden Pheasant (Llangollen, 01691 718 281)
Horseshoe Farm Shop (Alderley Edge, 01625 590 055)
Epernay (Manchester, 0161 834 8802)
Glas Fryn (Mold 01352 750 500)
Housekeeper’s Store at Tatton Park
Essential (Manchester, 0161 236 0077)
Glynne Arms (Hawarden, 01244 569 988)
(Knutsford, 01625 374 424)
Gaslamp (Manchester, 0161 478 1224)
Guildhall Tavern ( Denbigh, 01745 816533)
FARM SHOPS
Jones Brothers Farm Shop (Wrexham, 01978 359 001)
BARS & PUBS
Glasshouse Bar (Manchester, 0161 828 8600)
Groes Inn (Nr Conwy, 01492 650 545)
Kenyan Hall Farm Shop (Warrington 01925 763 646)
Chester & Cheshire
Island (Manchester, 0161 819 7774)
Kinmel Arms (Abergele, 01745 832 207)
Lewis’s Farm Shop ( Wrexham, 01978 780 852)
Bar Lounge (Chester, 01244 327 395)
Kro (Picadilly, 0161 274 3100)
Morning Star (Ruthin, 01824 703017)
Okells Farm Shop (Tarporley, 01829 741 512)
Bear’s Paw (Sandbach 01270 526 317)
Lammars (Manchester, 08715 293 818)
Mulberry (Conwy, 01492 583 350)
Red House Farm Shop (Dunham Massey, 0161 941 3480)
Belly Full (Chester, 01244 325199)
Little Manor (Warrington 01925 212 070)
New Inn (Dyserth, 01745 570 482)
Rhug Estate Farm Shop (Corwen, 01490 413 000)
Boot Inn (Tarporley 01829 751 375)
Living Room (Manchester, 0161 832 0083)
Pant-yr-Ochain (Wrexham 01978 853 525)
Tattenhall Farm Shop (Tattenhall, 01829 770 390)
Brewery Tap (Chester, 01244 340 999)
Loaf (Manchester, 0161 819 5858)
Pen-y-Bryn (Conwy 01492 533 360)
Bodnant Farm Shop (Conwy Valley,01492 643162)
Bull (Shocklach, 01829 250 239)
Malbar (Manchester, 0161 278 1000)
The Queen’s Head (Llandudno, 01492 546 570)
Calveley Arms (Chester, 01829 770 619)
The Mark Addy (Manchester, 0161 832 4080)
Three Pigeons Inn (Ruthin, 01824 703178)
Cellar Bar (Chester, 01244 318950)
Metropolitan (Didsbury, 0161 374 9559)
Ye Old Bull’s Head Inn (Beaumaris, 01248 810 329)
Bricklands (Hoole, 01244 346 622)
Cholmondeley Arms (Wrenbury 01829 720 300)
North Tea Power (Manchester, 0161 833 3073)
B Shrigley & Son (Mossley Hill, 0151 733 4583)
Church Inn (Mobberley, 01565 872 651)
Odd (Manchester, 0161 833 0070)
RESTAURANTS
Fish Fanatics Delivery (Manchester, 08707 444 110)
Combermere Arms (Whichurch 01948 871 223)
Odder (Manchester, 0161 238 9132)
Chester & Cheshire
Fish in a Box (Mobile, 01952 691 453)
Duke of Portland (Lach Dennis, 01606 462 64)
Oddest (Chorlton, 0161 860 7515)
1539, Chester Racecourse, (01244 304 611)
L Hannah (Liverpool, 0151 724 2384)
Dusty Miller (Nantwich, 01270 780 537)
One Lounge (Didsbury, 0161 448 0101)
1851 Restaurant at Peckforton Castle
Out of the Blue (Manchester, 0161 862 8652)
Dysart Arms (Bunbury 01829 260 183)
The Packhorse (Hayfield, 01565 873 395)
Tim’s for Fish (Wrexham, 01978 261 227)
Faulkner & Kitchen (Chester, 01244 328 195)
Pi (Chorlton, 0161 882 0000)
(Peckforton, 01829 260 930) Alderley Restaurant (Alderley Edge, 01625 583 033)
Ward’s Fish (Birkenhead, 0151 666 1842)
Fox & Barrel (Tarporley, 01829 760 529)
Pitcher & Piano (Didsbury, 0161 448 9326)
Amber Lounge (Knutsford, 01565 653 121)
Williams’ Fresh Fish (Wrexham, 01948 770 367)
George & Dragon (Tarvin, 01829 749 047)
Prohibition (Manchester, 0870 220 3026)
Arkle, The Chester Grosvenor Hotel (Chester,
Goshawk (Mouldsworth 01928 740 900)
Queer (Manchester, 0161 228 1360)
01244 324 024)
The Greyhound Inn (Saughall, 01244 881122)
Red Lion (Stockport, 01633 765227)
The Alexandra Court (01260 297 871)
Aldente, (Chester, 01244 675 994)
Grosvenor Arms (Aldford 01244 620 228)
Rock Tavern (Marple Bridge, 01457 899 354)
Bacchus (Prestbury, 01625 820 009)
Allseasons Deli (Macclesfield, 01625 421 685)
The Gunnery (Tarvin, 01829 749 333)
Sam’s Chop House (Manchester, 0161 834 3210)
Bar & Courtyard (Handbridge, 01244 679 997)
Barbakan (Chorlton-cum-Hardy, 0161 881 7053)
Helsby Arms (Helsby, 01928 724 618)
Shaker Room (Altrincham, 0161 928 8845)
Barn (Bridge Trafford, 01244 303 100)
Cheese Shop (Chester, 01244 346 240)
Living Room (Chester, 01244 405 910)
Slug & Lettuce (Didsbury, 0161 434 1011)
Bollicini (Chester, 01244 329 932)
Cheshire Farm Ice Cream (Tattenhall, 01829 770 446)
Lord Binning (Kelsall 01829 751 441)
Spirit (Manchester, 0161 237 9725)
Bear’s Paw (Sandbach, 01244 370 183)
Cheshire Smokehouse (Wilmslow, 01625 548 499)
Oak (Kelsall, 01829 751 208)
Sutton Hall (Maclesfield 01260 253 211)
Bengal Dynasty (Northwich, 01606 351 397)
Chillberries (Knutsford, 01565 755 570)
Old Hall (Sandbach 01270 758 170)
Taps (Manchester, 0161 819 5167)
Bistro Jaques ( Shrewsbury - Shropshire, 01743 243538)
Crumbs of Handbridge (Handbridge, 01244 683 401)
Old Harkers Arms (Chester 01244 344 525)
Taurus (Manchester, 0161 236 4593)
Boot Room Sports Café (Cheshire Oaks, 0151 348 6060)
Davenport’s Cheshire Farm Shop (Northwich,
Pheasant Inn (Tattenhall 01829 770 434)
The Three Greyhounds (Knutsford 01565 722 234)
Brasserie at the Wild Boar (Tarporley, 01829 260 309)
01606 853 241)
Plough (Christleton, 01244 336 096)
Tribeca (Manchester, 0161 236 8300)
Brasserie (Hawarden, 01244 536 353)
Delifonseca (Liverpool, 0151 255 0808)
Ring O Bells (Christleton, 01244 335 422)
Toms Chop House (Manchester, 0161 832 2245)
Café Pacific (Chester, 01244 310 854)
Deli-Fine (Wrexham, 01829 271 666)
Royal Oak (Kinnerton, 01244 660 871)
Vertigo (Manchester, 0161 839 9907)
Carluccios (Chester, 01244 401 938)
Deli Kate (Chester, 01244 677 112)
Shady Oak (Tiverton, 01829 730 718)
Via Fossa (Manchester, 0161 236 6523)
Chameleon at Manley Mere (Manley, 01928 740 243)
Deli-Vert (Chester, 01244 340 505)
The Ship (Handbridge, 01244 678 400)
Walrus (Manchester, 0161 828 8700)
Chester Fields (Chester, 01244 303 100)
Edens of Handbridge (Handbridge, 01244 675 122)
Slug & Lettuce (Chester, 01244 319 873)
The Wharf (Manchester 0161 220 2960)
Chez Jules (Chester, 01244 400 014)
Edge & Son (New Ferry, 0151 645 3044)
Swettenham Arms (Swettenham Village, 01477571 284)
Woodstock Arms (Didsbury, 0161 448 7951)
The Cholmondeley Arms (Cheshire, 01829 720 300)
Gastro Deli (Chester, 01244 313 414)
Tollemache Arms (Tarporley, 01829 700212)
Jessops (Tarvin, 01829 740 277)
The Weighing Room (Chester, 01244 313258)
Liverpool & The Wirral
Ciro’s Brasserie at the Grosvenor Pulford Hotel
Lovefoodmarket.com (01925 732 143)
White Lion (Alvanley, 01928 722949)
Alma de Cuba (Liverpool, 0151 702 7394)
(Pulford, 01244 570 560)
Lunya (Liverpool One, 0151 706 9770)
Yew Tree Inn (Bunbury 01829 260 274)
Club Cellar Bar (Liverpool, 0151 227 3751)
Coach House (Chester, 01244 351 900)
Django’s Riff (Liverpool, 0151 708 8896)
Cock O Barton (Barton, 01829 782 277)
FISHMONGERS
FOOD SHOPS & DELIS
North Star Deli (Mancheter, 0161 862 0133)
The Church Green (Lymm, 01925 752 068)
Patchwork Pate (Llys Parcwr, 0845 123 5010)
Manchester & Surrounding Area
Espresso Plus (Liverpool, 0151 724 161)
Convivio (Chester, 01244 400 029)
P&D Deli (Liverpool, 0151 708 7117)
The Alchemist (Manchester, 0161 817 2950)
Franklins at FACT (Liverpool, 0151 707 4464)
Crown Hotel (Tarporley 01829 732 416)
Stocktons & Strattons (Bruera, 01244 620 414)
All Bar One (Manchester, 0161 830 1810)
Grapes (Liverpool, 0151 255 1525)
Dusty Miller (Nantwich, 01270 780 537)
The Little Deli (Llandudno, 01492 872 114)
Apotheca (Manchester, 0161 834 9411)
Keith’s Wine Bar (Sefton Park, 0151 727 4350)
East Glory (Chester, 01244 322 668)
Via Via (Knutsford, 01565 634 830)
B Lounge (Manchester, 0161 236 4161)
Living Room (Liverpool, 0151 236 1999)
Etasia (Tarporley, 01829 732 777)
Watergate Deli (Chester, 01244 323 502)
Bar Below (Manchester, 0161 923 4720)
Magnet (Liverpool, 0151 709 6969)
Fosters Fish & Chips (Alderley Edge, 01625 582 682)
Bay house (Manchester, 0161 661 1041)
Monro (Liverpool, 0151 707 9933)
Francs (Chester, 01244 317 952)
Bells of Peover (Knutsford, 01565 722269)
Palm Sugar Lounge (Liverpool one, 0151 707 6323)
Gee’s Kitchen (Sandbach 01270 747 276)
Cantina Caputo (Chester, 01244 314 562)
Beluga (Manchester, 0161 833 3339)
Penny Lane Wine (Liverpool, 0151 733 6229)
Ginger & Pickles (Nantwich, 01270610329)
Chester Whisky Company (01244 347 806)
Bem Brasil Deansgate (Manchester, 0161 839 2525)
Philharmonic Dining Rooms (Liverpool, 0151 707 2837)
Gunnery (Tarvin, 01829 749333)
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Hickory’s Smokehouse (Chester, 01244 404 000)
Green’s Restaurant (Didsbury, 0161 434 4259)
Chaophraya (Liverpool One, 0151 707 6323)
The Wro (West Kirby, 0151 625 2010)
Joseph Benjamin (Chester, 01244 344 295)
Grill on the Alley (Manchester, 0161 833 3465)
Chilli Banana (Sefton Park, 0151 726 8641)
Yuet Ben (Liverpool, 0151 709 5772)
La Brasserie at the Grosvenor Hotel (Chester, 01244 324 024)
Grill on New York Street (Manchester, 0161 238 9790)
Christakis Greek Taverna (Liverpool, 0151 708 7377)
Ziba (Liverpool, 0151 236 6676)
La Cantina (Boughton, 01244 401 413)
Grill on the Square (Warrington, 01925 234 077)
Chung Ku (Liverpool, 0151 726 8191)
Zügers (Bromborough, 0151 334 1904)
Little Churtons (Farndon, 01829 270 556)
Hale Grill (Hale, 0161 941 7851)
Courtyard (Liverpool, 0151 236 5556)
Lymm Bistro (Lymm, 01925 754 852)
Harvey Nichols Restaurant, Bar & Brasserie
Cromwells Restaurant (Irby, 0151 648 9898)
North Wales
Mad Hatters (Chester, 01244 323 444)
(Manchester, 0161 828 8898)
Delifonseca (Liverpool, 0151 255 0808)
Boat Inn (Erbistock, 01978 780 666)
Marco Pierre White at Doubletree by Hilton
Ikan (Manchester, 0161 236 1313)
Devon Doorway (Heswall, 0151 348 4462)
Bengal Dynasty (Shotton, 01244 830 455)
(Chester, 01244 408 800)
Jam Deli & Restaurant (Altrincham, 0161 929 9191)
Ego (Liverpool, 0151 706 0707)
Bengal Dynasty (Llandudno 01492 875928)
Michael Caines at Abode (Chester, 01244 347 000)
Juniper (Altrincham, 0161 929 4008)
Elude (Liverpool, 0151 227 3882)
Chantrey’s restaurant, Imperial Hotel (Llandudno,
Mitchells (Tattenhall, 01829 771 477)
La Vina (Manchester, 0161 835 3144)
Everyman Bistro (Liverpool, 0151 708 9545)
01492 877 466)
Moules a Go Go (Chester, 01244 348 818)
Loch Fyne (Didsbury, 0161 446 4190)
Filini (Liverpool, 0151 966 1500)
Ciros Brasserie (Rossett, 01244 570 560)
Nunsmere Hall Hotel (Northwich, 01606 889 100)
London Road (Alderley Edge, 01625 584 163)
Fraiche (Oxton, 0151 652 2914)
Con Amici (Denbigh, 01745 814 444)
Olive Tree at The Green Bough Hotel (Chester, 01244 326 241)
Lounge 10 (Manchester, 0161 834 1331)
Gallery Bar & Grill (Allerton, 0151 724 2477)
Corn Mill (Llangollen, 01978 869 555)
Orchid Room (Chester, 01244 408 800)
Luso (Manchester, 0161 839 5550)
Gallery Bar & Grill (Formby, 01704 835 880)
Cross Keys (Wrexham, 01978 760 333)
Panacea (Alderley Edge, 01625 599 200)
Manzen (Hale, 0161 928 1222)
Golden Orchid (Hoylake, 0151 632 6097)
Da Pizza (Anglesey, 01248 810 565)
Pecks Restaurant (Congleton, 01260 275 161)
Manzen (Knutsford, 01565 651 537)
Gorge’us! (Bebington, 0151 644 8133)
Enochs Fish & Chips (Llandudno Junction, 01492 581 145)
Piccolino (Chester, 01244 312 123)
Mere Court Hotel (Knutsford, 01565 831 000)
Gulshan (Liverpool, 0151 427 2273)
Golden Pheasant (Llangollen, 01691 718 281)
Piste Wine Bar and Restaurant (Tarporley, 01829 732 483)
Michael Caines at Abode (Manchester, 0161 200 5678)
Gusto Albert Dock (Liverpool, 0151 708 6969)
Gredington Arms (Wrexham, 01978 661 728)
Pheasant Inn (Tattenhall, 01829 770 434)
Olive Press (Manchester, 0161 832 9090)
Gusto Heswall (Heswall, 0151 348 4538)
Green Pea Café (Holywell, 01352 713 730)
Plough & Flail (Mobberley, 01565 873 537)
Opus One (Manchester, 0161 835 8904)
Haymarket Bar & Restaurant (Liverpool, 0151 255 0588)
Groes Inn (Nr Conwy, 01492 650 545)
Porta (Chester 01244 344 295)
Piccolino (Manchester, 0161 835 9860)
Heart & Soul (Liverpool, 0151 707 9276)
Guildhall Tavern (Denbigh, 01745 816 533)
Rectory (Chester, 01244 315 528)
Podium Restaurant, Bar & Lounge (Deansgate,
Host (Liverpool, 0151 708 5831)
Harry’s Bistro (Anglesey, 01248 812 976)
Red House (Chester, 01244 320 088)
0161 870 1600)
The Hub Ale House and Kitchen (Liverpool, 0151 709 2401)
56 High Street (Mold, 01352 759225)
Redmonds at Carden Park Hotel (Carden, 01829 731 000)
Prestbury Village Restaurant (Prestbury, 01625 829 640)
Il Forno Italian Restaurant (Liverpool, 0151 709 4002)
Imperial Hotel (Llandudno, 01492 877 466)
Residence (Nantwich, 01270 629 100)
Restaurant Bar & Brasserie (Manchester,0161 828 8898)
Italian Club (Liverpool, 0151 708 5508)
Manorhaus (Ruthin, 01824 704 830)
Sergios (Chester, 01244 314 663)
Rice (Manchester, 0161 237 1100)
Italian Club Fish (Liverpool, 0151 707 2110)
Perellis (Wrexham, 01978 363 333)
Siam Thai & Teppan-yaki (Chester, 01244 403 222)
Room (Manchester, 0161 839 2005)
The James Monro (Liverpool, 0151 236 9700)
Picture House (Ruthin, 01824 703 100)
Sticky Walnut (Chester, 01244 400400)
Rosso (Manchester, 0161 832 1400)
Julian’s Restaurant (Hoylake, 0151 632 6241)
Plas Maenan (Llanrwst, 01492 660 232)
Tabac (Liverpool, 0151 709 9502)
Samsi (Manchester, 0161 839 5587)
Keith’s Wine Bar (Liverpool, 0151 728 7688)
Portmeirion Hotel (Portmeirion, 01766 770 000)
Telfords Warehouse (Chester, 01244 390 090)
San Carlos (Manchester, 0161 834 6226)
Kinselas (Liverpool, 0151 724 6439)
Restaurant on the Hill (Ruthin, 01824 707 736)
Three Greyhounds Inn (Allostock, 01565 722 234)
Sapporo (Manchester, 0161 831 9888)
Leaf (Liverpool, 0151 737 2266)
Ruthin Castle (Ruthin, 01824 702 664)
Upstairs at the Grill (Chester, 01244 344 883)
Southern 11 (Manchester, 0161 832 0482)
The London Carriage Works (Liverpool, 0151 705 2222)
Shared Olive (Hawarden, 01244 530 053)
Yew Tree Inn ( Bunbury, 01829 260274)
Stanneylands Hotel (Wilmslow, 01625 525 225)
Lower Place (Liverpool, 0151 210 1955)
Signatures (Conwy, 01492 583 513)
YogArt ( Chester, 01244 637063)
Strada (Manchester, 0161 819 5691)
Lunya (Liverpool One, 0151 706 9770)
The Sportsman (Newtown, Powys,
Zügers (Chester, 01244 348 041)
Swadesh (Bowdon, 0161 941 5311)
Malmaison Brasserie (Liverpool, 0151 229 5000)
01686 625 885)
Swadesh (Didsbury, 0161 445 3993)
Matou Pan Asian Restaurant and Bar (Liverpool,
Stables Bar & Restaurant (Northop,
Manchester & Surrounding Area
Swadesh (Manchester, 0161 236 1313)
0151 236 2928)
01352 840 577)
24 Bar & Grill (Manchester, 0161 238 4348)
Swadesh (Wilmslow, 01625 525902)
The Monro (Liverpool, 0151 707 9933)
St Georges Hotel Terrace Restaurant (Llandudno,
39 Steps (Styal, 01625 548 144)
Sycamore Inn (High Peak, 01663 742 715)
The Noble House (Liverpool, 0151 236 5346)
01492 877 544)
Albert’s Shed (Manchester, 0161 839 9818)
Teacup and Cakes Café (Northern Quarter,
Nova (Heswall, 0151 342 9959)
The Straits (Menai Bridge, 01248 716 377)
Australasia (Manchester, 0161 831 0288)
0161 834 2004)
Olive Press (Liverpool, 0151 227 2242)
Tava Restaurant (Holt, 01829 270 491)
Bacchus (Prestbury 01625 820 009)
Teppanyaki Japanese Restaurant (Manchester,
Panam (Liverpool, 0151 702 5840)
Tavern Bar (Altami, 01244 550 485)
Barbirolli (Manchester, 0161 236 3060)
0161 228 2219)
Panoramic (Liverpool, 0151 236 5534)
Terrace Restaurant at St Tudno Hotel (Llandudno,
Belle Epoque (Knutsford, 01565 632 661)
Tom at 101 (Stockton Heath, 01925 212 660)
Piccolino (Liverpool, 0151 236 2555)
01492 874 411)
Bem Brasil (Manchester Northern Quarter, 0161 923 6888)
Tropeiro (Manchester, 0161 923 6846)
Pisces of Heswall (Heswall, 0151 342 1046)
Tre Ysgawen Hall (Anglesey, 01248 750 750)
Brasserie at Malmaison (Manchester, 0161 278 1000)
Vermilion and Cinnabar (Manchester, 0161 202 0055)
Portrait House (Hoylake, 0151 632 4444)
Tyddyn Ilan (Llandrillo, Nr. Corwen, 01490 440 264)
The Bridge Restaurant (Prestbury, 01625 829 326)
Via Via (Knutsford, 01565 634 830)
Puschka (Liverpool, 0151 708 8698)
Tyn Y Capel (Minera, 01978 757 502)
Canvas Lounge (Knutsford, 01565 653 424)
Wagamama (Manchester, 0161 833 9883)
Quarter (Liverpool, 0151 707 1965)
The Grill Restaurant at The Quay Hotel (Deganwy
Carluccios (Manchester, 0161 839 0623)
Wings Restaurant (Manchester, 0161 834 9000)
Restaurant Ziba (Liverpool, 0151 236 6676)
01492 564 100)
Chilli Banana (Wilmslow, 01625 539 100)
The Windmill (Macclesfield, 01625 574 222)
Roses Tea Rooms (Heswall, 0151 342 9912)
The Tavern 1924 at ST Davids Caravan Park
The Chocolate Box (Prestbury, 01625 820286)
Zinc Bar and Grill (Manchester, 0161 827 4200)
Sakura (Liverpool, 0151 236 2113)
(Anglesey, 01248 852751)
Cichetti (Manchester, 0161 839 2233)
Zouk (Manchester, 0161 233 1090)
San Carlo (Liverpool, 0151 227 5700)
The Walls (Oswestry, 01691 670 970)
Sapporo (Liverpool, 0151 705 3005)
The White Horse (Ruthin/Denbigh, 01824 79 0218)
Coach House at Etrop Grange (Manchester, 0161 499 0500) Croma (Manchester, 0161 237 9799)
Liverpool & The Wirral
Shelldrakes (Heswall, 0151 342 1556)
The Queens Head (Llandudno, 01492 546 570)
Damsons (Manchester, 0161 432 4666)
60 Hope Street (Liverpool, 0151 707 6060)
Shere Khan (Liverpool, 0151 709 6099)
Ye Olde Bulls Head (Anglesey, 01248 810 329)
Dee Thai (Hale, 0161 928 6686)
107 Dining Room (Heswall, 0151 342 3420)
Side Door (Liverpool, 0151 707 7888)
Dilli (Altrincham, 0161 927 9219)
Beef Grill and Bar (Heswall, 0151 342 1966)
St Petersburg Russian Restaurant (Liverpool,
Dough Pizza Kitchen (Manchester, 0161 834 9411)
Bistro Franc (Liverpool, 0151 708 9993)
0151 709 6676)
Chester & Cheshire
English Lounge (Manchester, 0161 832 4824)
Bistro Jacques (Liverpool, 0151 709 1998)
The Restaurant Bar & Grill (Liverpool,
ABode Hotels (Chester, 01244 347 000)
Earle Restaurant (Altrincham, 0161 929 8869)
Bistro Pierre (Liverpool, 0151 227 2577)
0151 236 6703)
Alderley Edge Hotel (Alderley Edge, 01625 583 033)
Ego (Stockton Heath, 01925 602 606)
Blakes Restaurant (Liverpool, 0151 236 1964)
The Side Door (Liverpool, 0151 707 7888)
The Alexandra Court Hotel and Restaurant (Congleton,
Evuna (Manchester, 0161 819 2752)
Blue Bar & Grill (Liverpool, 0151 702 5831)
The Swan Inn at Aughton (Ormskirk,
01260 297 871)
Fat Loaf (Altrincham, 0161 929 6700)
Blundell Street (Liverpool, 0151 709 5779)
01695 421 450)
Carden Park Hotel (Chester, 01829 731 000)
Gallery (Hale Barns, 0161 980 4347)
Bluu Central (Liverpool, 0151 709 8462)
Tai Pan (Liverpool, 0151 207 3888)
Chester Grosvenor & Spa (Chester, 01244 895 617)
Gaucho (Manchester, 0161 833 4333)
Brasserie at Malmaison (Liverpool, 0845 456 6399)
Upstairs at the Bluecoat (Liverpool, 0151 702 5324)
Chester Zoo (Upton, 01244 650 209)
Giraffe (Manchester, 0161 839 5587)
Café Porto (Liverpool, 0151 708 5276)
Valparaiso (Liverpool, 0151 708 6036)
Commercial Hotel ( Chester, 01244 409319)
Glamorous Chinese Restaurant (Ancoats, 0161 839 3312)
Capitol Chinese (Liverpool, 0151 647 9212)
Viva Brazil (Liverpool, 0151 236 8080)
Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa (Ledsham, 0844 879 9038)
Grado (Manchester, 0161 238 9790)
Casa Bella (Liverpool, 0151 258 1800)
What’s Cooking (Liverpool, 0151 707 2023)
Crewe Hall (Crewe, 01270 253333)
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Crowne Plaza Chester (Chester, 0870 442 1081)
Liverpool & The Wirral
HEALTH AND BEAUTY
Bridgewater Hall (Manchester, 0161 907 9000)
Cruise (Chester, 01244 408 000)
Burton Manor (Neston, 0151 336 5172)
Andrew Collinge (Liverpool, 0151 709 5942)
Chill Factore (Manchester, 0161 749 2222)
De Vere Carden Park Hotel (Golf Resort & Spa
Camp and Furnace (Liverpool, 0151 708 2890)
Ark Spa (Liverpool, 0151 966 1500)
Jodrell Bank (Macclesfield, 01477 571 339)
Chester, 01829 731 000)
De Vere Daresbury Park Hotel (Daresbury, 01925 267 331)
Beauty International (Tarvin, 01829 741 412)
John Rylands Library (Manchester, 0161 275 3764)
Double Tree by Hilton (Chester, 01244 408 800)
Formby Hall Golf Resort and Spa (Formby, 01704 875 699)
Bodysgallen Hall & Spa (Llandudno, 01492 584 466)
Lowry (Salford, 0870 787 5796)
Frodsham Golf Club (Frodsham, 01928 732 159)
Hard Days Night Hotel (Liverpool, 0151 236 1964)
Carden Park Hotel & Spa (Nr Chester, 01829 731 000)
Lyme Park (Stockport, 01663 762 023)
Green Bough Hotel (Chester, 01244 326 241)
Hillbark (Frankby, 0151 625 4040)
Canova Medical (Wilmslow, 01625 529 942)
Manchester Apollo (Manchester, 0844 477 7677)
Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa (Pulford, 01244 570 560)
Hilton (Liverpool, 01517 084 200)
Chester Chiropractic Clinic (01244 343 236)
Manchester Art Gallery (Manchester, 0161 235 8888)
Heathcotes @ Chester Racecourse (Chester, 01244 304 607)
Hope St. Hotel (Liverpool, 0151 709 3000)
Chester Cosmetic Dental Centre (01244 376 202)
Manchester Evening News Arena (Greater
Heathcotes @ Warrington (Warrington, 01925 248 885)
Knowsley Hall (Prescot, 0151 489 4827)
Chester Grosvenor Hotel & Spa (01244 895 686)
Manchester, 0871 226 5000)
Hoole Hall Country Club Hotel & Spa (Hoole,
Leverhulme Hotel (Port Sunlight, 0151 644 6655)
Chester Wellness Centre (Chester, 01244 680 214)
Manchester Opera House (Manchester,
01244 408 800)
Malmaison (Liverpool, 0151 229 5000)
Christopher Boynton (Birkenhead, 0151 647 4965)
0161 828 1700)
MacDonald Portal Hotel Golf & Spa (Tarporley,
Ness Botanic Gardens (Neston, 0151 353 0123)
The Club at Hoole Hall (Chester, 01244 408 840)
Manchester Paragliders (Manchester, 07859 922 868)
01829 734 170)
Radisson Blu Hotel (Liverpool, 0151 966 1500)
Denise Duke (Chester, 01244 400 108)
Royal Exchange Theatre (Manchester, 0161 833 9833)
Mecure Chester East (Chester, 0844 815 9001)
Sir Thomas Hotel (Liverpool, 0151 236 1366)
The Fabulous You Company (Chester, 0845 270 3761)
Trafford Centre (Manchester, 0161 749 1717)
Mollington Banastre Hotel & Spa Chester (Chester,
Thornton Manor (Wirral, 0151 353 1155)
Francesco Group, (Chester, 01244 322 055)
Wheel of Manchester (Manchester, 0161 831 9918)
01244 851 471)
Thornton Hall Hotel & Spa (Thornton Hough, 0151 336 3938)
Gentry Grooming Co. (Didsbury, 0161 445 9111)
Whitworth Art Gallery (Manchester, 0161 275 7450)
Mollington Grange (Mollington, 01244 851 185)
Gentry Grooming Co. (Manchester, 0161 835 1200)
Nunsmere Hall Hotel (Oakmere, 01606 889 100)
North Wales
Grosvenor Nuffield Hospital (Chester, 0845 045 4845)
Liverpool & The Wirral
Oddfellows (Chester, 01244 400 001)
Barratt’s (Rhyl, 01745 344 138)
Hinton Bliss (Chester, 01244 310 181)
Albert Dock (Liverpool, 0151 709 1963)
Old Hall (Mobberley, 01565 880 040)
Beaufort Park Hotel (Mold, 01352 758 646)
Lowry Spa (Salford, 0161 827 4000)
Beatles Story (Liverpool, 0151 709 1963)
Old Hall Hotel (Frodsham, 01928 732 052)
Bodelwyddan Castle Hotel (St. Asaph, 01745 585 088)
Petit Spa at Malmaison (Manchester, 0161 278 1000)
Blue Planet Aquarium (Ellesmere Port, 0151 357 8803)
Oulton Park (Tarporley, 01474 875 224)
Bodidris Hall (Llandega, 01978 790434)
Macdonald Portal Hotel Spa & Golf (Cheshire,
Echo Arena (Liverpool, 0844 800 0400)
Peckforton Castle (Tarporley, 01829 260 930)
Bulkeley Hotel (Beaumaris, 01248 810 415)
0844 879 9082)
FACT (Liverpool, 0151 707 4464)
Queen Hotel (Chester, 01244 305 000)
Capel Mawr Holidays (01286 677889)
MD Glamorous (Tarvin, 01829 741 412)
Floral Pavilion (New Brighton, 0151 666 0000)
Ramada Chester (Christleton, 08448 159 001)
Castell Deudraeth (Portmeirion, 01766 770 000)
MD Glamorous (Taporley, 01829 733 644)
Frontline Paintball (Liverpool, 01704 834 300)
Rookery Hall Hotel & Spa (Nantwich, 0845 072 7533)
Castle Hotel (Conwy, 01492 582 800)
Old Hall Leisure Club (Chester, 01244 311 260)
Knowsley Safari Park (Liverpool, 0151 430 9009)
Rowton Hall (Rowton, 01244 335 262)
Dolserau Hall Hotel (Dolgellau, 01341 422 522)
Old Hall Spa (Mobberley, 01565 889 120)
Lady Lever Art Gallery (Liverpool, 0151 478 4136)
Sandhole Oak Farm & Barn (Congleton, 01260 224 419)
Escape Hotels Ltd. (Llandudno, 01492 877 776)
Overleigh Orthodontics (Chester, 01244 677 667)
Liverpool Beatles Tours (Liverpool, 0151 281 7738)
St. David’s Park De Vere Hotel (Hawarden, 01244 520 800)
Faenol Fawr (Bodelwyddan, 01745 591691)
Quay Hotel & Spa (Conwy, 01492 564 100)
Liverpool Biennial ( Liverpool, 0151 709 7444)
Willington Hall Hotel (Tarporley, 01829 752 321)
Ffarm Country House (Abergele, 01492 680 448)
Saks (Chester, 01244 312 113)
Liverpool Empire Theatre (Liverpool, 0844 847 2525)
Hotel Cymyran (Anglesey, 01407 742 858)
S G Biomechanics (Wrexham, 07824 394 648)
Liverpool Everyman Theatre (Liverpool, 0151 709 4776)
Manchester & Surrounding Area
Imperial Hotel ( Llandudno, 01492 877466)
Sienna Spa (Manchester, 0161 835 9929)
Liverpool Football Club (Liverpool, 0151 260 6677)
ABode (Manchester, 0161 247 7744)
Kinmel Arms (Abergele, 01745 832 207)
Soul Hair (Chester, 01244 320 014)
Liverpool Helicopter Tours (Liverpool, 07831 616 150)
Barceló Shrigley Hall, Golf & Country Club (Nr
Lake Vyrnwy Hotel & Spa (Powys, 01691 870692)
Spa by Kasia at The Grosvenor Pulford Hotel
Liverpool One (Liverpool, 0151 232 3100)
Macclesfield, 01625 575 757)
Llyndir Hall Hotel & Spa (Rossett, 01244 571 648)
(Chester, 01244 570 560)
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall (Liverpool, 0151 709 3789)
Belle Vue (Manchester, 0870 840 7550)
Manorhaus (Ruthin, 01824 704 830)
Spring Spa (Llanrhaeadr, 01745 539 922)
Merseyside Maritime Museum (Liverpool, 0151 207 0001)
Bridge Hotel (Prestbury, 01625 829 326)
Mellington Hall (Powys, 01588 620 928)
Steven Stone (Altrincham, 0161 929 5164)
Museum of Liverpool Life (Liverpool, 0151 478 4080)
City Of Manchester Stadium (Manchester, 0870 062 4141)
Menai Hotel Cottages (Anglesey, 01248 717 051)
The Mere Golf Resort & Spa (Knutsford, 01565 830 155)
Ness Botanic Gardens (Neston, 0151 353 0123)
City Warehouse Apartments (Manchester, 0161 236 3066)
Northop Hall (Ewloe, 01244 816 181)
Toni & Guy (Knutsford, 0844 445 7151)
Norton Priory (Runcorn, 01928 569 895)
Davenport Green Hall (Hale Barns, 0845 136 0052)
Osborne House (Llandudno, 01492 860330)
Tracy Bell (Liverpool, 0845 869 3244)
Open Eye Gallery (Liverpool, 0151 709 3555)
De Vere Daresbury Park Hotel (Daresbury, 01925 267 331)
Outbuildings (Anglesey, 01248 430 132)
Tre Ysgawen Hall Hotel & Spa (Llangefni,
Playhouse Theatre (Liverpool, 0151 709 4776)
Didsbury House Hotel (Didsbury, 0161 448 2200)
Pennant Park (Holywell, 01745 563 000)
01248 753 270)
Port Sunlight Museum (Wirral, 0151 644 6466)
Eleven Didsbury Park (Didsbury, 0161 448 7711)
Pentre Mawr (Llandyrnog, 01824 790732)
Wonderland (West Kirby, 0151 625 8181)
Royal Court Theatre (Liverpool, 0870 787 1866)
Etrop Grange (Manchester, 0161 499 0500)
Plas Bodegroes (Pwllheli, 01758 612 363)
Zenchi ( Tarporley, 01829 781155)
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic (Liverpool, 0151 709 3789)
Great John St Hotel (Manchester, 0870 220 2277)
Plas Rhianfa ( Menai-Anglesey, 01248 713656)
Lancashire Country Cricket Club (Manchester,
Porth Tocyn Hotel (Abersoch, 01758 713 303)
ATTRACTIONS AND LEISURE
Sudley House (Liverpool, 0151 207 0001)
0161 282 4020)
Portmeirion Hotel (Portmeirion, 01766 770 000)
Chester & Cheshire
Tate Liverpool (Liverpool, 0151 702 7400)
The Light (Manchester, 0161 839 4848)
Quay Hotel & Spa (Conwy North Wales, 01492 564 100)
Abbeywood (Delamere, 01606 889 477)
Unity Theatre (Liverpool, 0151 709 4988)
Lowry Hotel (Manchester, 0161 827 4000)
Ramada Plaza Wrexham (Wrexham, 01978 291 400)
Beeston Castle (Tarpoley, 01829 260 464)
Walker Art Gallery (Liverpool, 0151 207 0001)
Malmaison (Manchester, 0151 278 1000)
Ruthin Castle (Ruthin, 01824 702 664)
Blakemere (Northwich, 01606 883 261)
World Museum (Liverpool, 0151 207 0001)
Manchester City (Manchester, 0870 062 4141)
Silver Bay (Anglesey, 01407 860 860)
Blue Planet Aquarium (Ellesmere Port, 0151 357 8804)
WWT Martin Mere (Ormskirk, 01704 891 220)
Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester,
Soughton Hall (Northop, 01352 840 811)
Catton Hall (Chester, 01928 788 295)
0844 847 8000)
St. David’s Park Hotel (Ewloe, Nr. Chester, 0844 980 2361)
Cheshire Oaks (Chester, 0151 348 5600)
North Wales
Manchester United (Manchester, 0161 868 8000)
St. George’s Hotel (Llandudno, 01492 862 184)
Chester Performs ( Chester, 01244 409113)
Bodelwyddan Castle (Bodelwyddan Nr Rhyl,
Monastery (Manchester, 0161 223 3211)
Treaddur Bay Hotel (Anglesey, 01407 860 301)
Chester Racecourse (Chester, 01244 304 610)
01745 584 060)
Mottram Hall (Prestbury, 01625 828 135)
Tre-Ysgawen Hall and Spa (Llangefni, 01248 753 270)
Chester Zoo (Chester, 01244 380 280)
Clywd Theatr Cymru (Mold, 0845 330 3565)
The Palace (Manchester, 0844 824 6171)
Tyddyn Llan (Nr Corwen, 01490 440264)
Deva Travel (Chester, 01244 348822)
Coed Y Brenin (Gwynedd, 01341 440 747)
Park Royal Hotel (Warrington, 01925 730 706)
Ty’n Rhos (Nr Caernarfon, 01248 670489)
Go Ape (Northwich, 0845 643 9215)
Conwy Butterfly Jungle (Conwy, 01492 593 149)
Quarry Bank Mill (Wilmslow, 01625 527 468)
Venetia (Abersoch, 01758 713 354)
Grosvenor Garden Centre (Chester, 01244 625 200)
Erdigg (Wrexham, 01978 355 314)
Stanley House (Mellor, 01254 769 200)
Venue Cymru (Llandudno, 01492 872 000)
Manley Mere (Frodsham, 01928 740 243)
North Wales Cottages (Conwy, 01492 582 492)
Tatton Park (Knutsford, 01625 374 457)
Wynnstay Arms (Ruthin, 01824 703 147)
Watergate Street Gallery (Chester, 01244 345 698)
One Planet Adventure (Llandegla, 01978 751 656)
Trafford Hall (Trafford, 01244 300 246)
Ye Olde Bulls Head (Anglesey, 01248 810 329)
Oriel Mostyn Gallery (Llandudno, 01492 879 201)
Wild Boar Hotel & Brasserie (Beeston, 01829 260 309)
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Plas Menai (Menai Straights, 01248 670 964)
Airkix Skydiving (Manchester, 0845 331 6549)
Plas Teg (Wrexham, 01352 771 335)
Belle Vue Stadium (Manchester, 0870 840 7557)
Venue Cymru (Llandudno, 01492 879 771)
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