Restaurant Review
Residence occupies an absolutely fantastic building right in the centre of Nantwich. It is a Georgian mansion, which, variously, has been used as a co ...more
The Gastrotourist
Some meals are worth a special journey. In The Gastrotourist we profile select destination restaurants from across the UK and beyond. This month:
The Elephant, Torquay
Neighbourhood Watch
Alderley Edge might get far more publicity but neighbouring Prestbury Village is where the serious serious money is. Though only a few miles from Manc ...more
The Rant
I like to think I’m reasonably broad-minded when it comes to food. I don’t beat the wife if my meal isn’t on the table when I come home from work; in fact, I do more than my fair share in the kitchen. ...more
Signature Dish
Jalapenos in Widnes has recently swapped its Mexican dishes for more Mediterranean choices and one of the classics now on the menu is Greek stifado. ...more
Sugarvine Wine Offer
The Explorer Case brings together a choice of interesting wines from around the globe, specially selected with variety in mind. There’s two bottles ea ...more
Book Shop
Jay Rayner chronicles the revolution in high-end gastronomy that has been sweeping the world since the late eighties. Not simply an account of endless ...more
Quick Bites
A new restaurant 1539 has just opened at Chester Racecourse. . .Surfers in West Kirby has introduced a new ‘Surfers Rocks’ menu where your food is grilled at the table on superheated volcanic rocks without any oils or fats -- it’s healthy and it’s fun. . .Grand opening of The Romper at Ridge End, south of Marple, May 3 with a BBQ and Funday May 4. . .Upcoming band nights at the Lane Ends Inn in Marple Bridge -- The Amazing Mersey Beatles (Apr 18), A Few Good Men (Apr 25). . .Winners of the 2008 Northern Hospitality Awards -- Reg Johnson (Special Achievement); The London Carriage Works, Liverpool (Best Restaurant); The Pipe & Glass Inn, East Yorkshire (Best Newcomer); Lisa Allen at Northcote Manor, Langho (Best Chef); The Shoulder of Mutton, Kirkby Overblow (Best Pub); Lowry Hotel, Manchester (Best Hotel); Eyck Zimmer at the Lowry Hotel, Manchester (Best Chef Mentor); Barlounge, Chester (Best Bar); Northcote Manor, Langho (Best Wine Offering). . .Wine dinners on the first Tuesday of every month at the London Road Restaurant & Wine Bar in Alderley Edge. £55 for five courses with a matched glass of wine with each course -- Waterklook Estate, South Africa with Paul Boutinot (May 6); Boutique Australia with Ian Bird from Endeavour Wines (Jun 3). . .Dilli is launching Altrincham's first festival of Indian food, running for a month from Mar 22. It also won the Best Cheshire Restaurant prize in the 2008 Hi-Life Awards and has featured in the Michelin guide for three consecutive years. . .Ego have launched their fifth Mediterranean restaurant in Bramhall. . .The Mooney family -- of the Belle Epoque in Knutsford and the Duke of Portland at Lach Dennis -- have opened a third venture, the George & Dragon in Tarvin. . .Live music every Thursday at Residence Restaurant & Bar in Nantwich. . .Andalucia in Warrington has a new head chef -- Ahmed Hassan -- who spent six years cooking for the Dubai royal family. . .Altrincham's La Rioja has opened a new ground floor cafe bar. . .39 Steps have won the prestigious Cheshire Life restaurant of the year award for 2007/2008. . .Sashimi Bistro Lounge has opened in West Kirby. . .Fresh lobster now available at The Boulevard in Hoylake. . .The Alderley Edge Hotel has won Best Small Hotel of the Year from Visit Chester & Cheshire and has just opened a new £500,000 function suite. . .