A Taste Of The Med In Cheshire

Quick Bites

Julian's Restaurant is hosting a Special French Weekend, 15th & 16th August, 7 courses for £42.50 including Champagne & Coffee. . .The White Apron in Warrington has reopened after a refurbishment. . .Champagne Evenings on the first Tuesday of every month at London Road, £60.00 per person inc. glass of champagne with first 4 courses. . .Sheldrakes Restaurant has recently been awarded the highest category attainable in the new 'Taste Liverpool Highest Quality Assured' accreditation scheme. . .The award winning Midway pub in Stockport has undergone major refurbishment, with a brand new menu to boot. . .We want your opinion on our new menu – 25% off your next a la carte bill at Pastarazzi, available Monday to Friday in June (excluding race days). . .Enjoy 2 for 1 on all cocktails at Fifteen Thirty Nine every Friday from 5-7pm. . .Fish night July 4 and 5 at Julian's Restaurant in Hoylake. 7 courses, £37.50. . .Sex and the City Party at Bollicini in aid of the victims of the Burma cyclone and China earthquake; Thursday 3rd July, from 8pm till late, tickets £20.00, includes Buffet Supper & Bellini Cocktail. . .Regular live music nights at the Wilmslow Tavern. . .Nigel Haworth of Northcote Manor has won through his round of BBC2’s Great British Menu to earn a place in the televised finals beginning on 19th May at 6pm, Click here for more information on voting. . .Home has launched a 3 course Lunch/Dinner menu for £12.95 per person (mon-sat) throughout the summer receive a free bottle of fine wine per couple. . .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. . .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 has 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. . .