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FOOD & DRINK TASTY TIDBITS FROM THE CITY’S RESTAURANTS, CHEFS AND PRODUCERS
GOT BUNS, HUN
The new cafe will support local producers
The Choux Box Patisserie opened its first site in Bristol last month, bringing classic French patisserie to Wapping Wharf. Founded by Somerset-born pastry chef Orlando Partner, The Choux Box opened its first site in Bath in October last year. Having worked as a pastry chef in Michelin-starred kitchens for over 10 years, Orlando wanted to use his knowledge and expertise to make high-quality patisserie fun. Visitors can expect “buns with personality” on the patisserie counter, colourful macarons and delicious local coffee, plus a brand new weekend special released each week. Limited edition creations include the chocolate custard ‘chouxnut’, pistachio and chocolate mille-feuille choux Oli hasinworked in wine The Vaulted Chambers Cafe has opened and the ‘tirimi-choux’. for in years and has now the remains of Bristol’s medieval castle The Choux Box works closely with South West his own business Castle Park. The building is thoughtstarted to have suppliers, with everything used in the choux buns originally been the entrance to the castle’s sourced from within a 20-mile radius of the great hall and consists of two rooms known production kitchen in Bath. Expect colourful as the porch and north chamber. The macarons too • thechouxboxpatisserie.com vaulted chambers, the sally port and several rampart ruins are the only parts of the castle to still survive above ground. Over the last 18 months Bristol Parks and Green Spaces has been working with Historic England to restore the scheduled A new range of ready-to-serve drinks has popped The Pornstar Martini ancient monument, a status given to up in the city, under the name Bristol Cocktails, nationally important historic buildings. which launched at the Clifton Observatory in “Park cafés provide focal points for September. The team have launched a trio of communities and act as hubs for many local drinks – the classic Pina Colada, the Pornstar groups,” said Mayor Marvin Rees. “I’m Martini and the Margarita (in 50cl bottle format, delighted to see this collaboration deliver a serving four drinks, priced at £19.95) soon to be unique, striking addition to a much-loved followed by the Clover Club and Espresso Martini. part of the city.” Developed and created by award-winning The council already operates seven cafés bartender Dee Davis, Bristol Cocktails has drawn and kiosks across Bristol, with income used on her experience and expertise to deliver to help fund the maintainance of green superior flavour. “Bristol Cocktails is about spaces. “Bristol Park Cafes support local delivering cocktails to the market that taste just like freshly made bar cocktails,” she food producers and proudly offer said. “Each product has gone through a rigorous development and research process sustainable and healthy menu options,” to ensure the quality, taste and texture is of the highest standard.” said catering business manager Jayne There’s no need for mixers, mixing or shaking, and the bottles travel well, too, Grocock. “It’s always exciting to add making for easy yet premium portability. another to our group, especially one in such a significant location.” • bristolcocktailcompany.com
FANCY COFFEE AT THE CASTLE?
RAISING (AND RECREATING) THE BAR
A LOCAL TONIC A South Bristol wine and beer store will be lifting spirits as it goes on the road with a mobile bar thanks to a grant from the West of England Combined Authority, led by metro mayor Dan Norris. Alpha Bottles’ new mobile bar means they can dispense up to four beers, and many other drinks kept chilled by a new fridge, to cater for social events in community venues and homes across Bristol and beyond. “For such a long time so many social plans were put on ice, but as more people
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venture out we’re reminded of the joy of getting out, winding down, and having our spirits lifted with friends and families,” said Dan Norris who recently met with Emily Penney, owner of the shop at Imperial Arcade, East Street, to see the new mobile bar and fridge. “Cheers to Alpha Bottle Shop & Tap! I look forward to finding out about future plans to meet growing demand for this new mobile service.” • alphabottleshop.co.uk
Cheers to Alpha!
