Thai Food On Merseyside

Quick Bites

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. . .Sheldrakes Restaurant are into the last 6 for the New Dish for Liverpool 08 and the last 4 of the Taste of Merseyside Awards; the finals will be held on 19th and 28th May respectively. . .Siam Garden near Penny Lane, Early Bird Specials 30% off take away menu. . .The Monro has a massive refurbishment coming soon. . .Odyssey is now serving a New Summer Menu; plus free WI-FI available. . .Sex and the City Party, 29th May; following the movie at Fact, Alma De Cuba will be hosting a red-carpet event of Cosmopolitans, Canapés, and more. . .Espresso Plus is now open Fri & Sat evenings with a full alcohol license. . .Spanish Theme Night 17th may, cuisine, music and flamenco dancing £26.95 at Rendezvous, Wallesey Village. . .Ho Lee Chows in Southport is under new management and a refurbishment is planned. . .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. . .Scouse On The House every Wednesday at the Burning Kitchen at the Ship & Mitre on Dale Street when you order any drink. . .Brand new spring/summer menu at Filini. . .Elude Bar & Restaurant has launched a new menu. . .The Southport Food & Drink Festival runs from May 15-18. . .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). . .Flagship Italian restaurant San Marco has opened at Much Hoole, south of Preston -- part of the Italian Orchard group. . .New restaurant Coast in Waterloo serves Med and English cuisine. . .La Cubanita has opened in Campbell Square -- Latin soul food, cocktails and a live Cuban band six nights a week. . .Greek dancing, belly dancing, plate smashing and a DJ until 2am every Friday and Saturday at Christakis. . .Rubato, the Phil's new cafe bar, has opened just off Hope Street. . .International tapas now being served at The River Bar & Grill. . .Coriander in Waterloo has relaunched as The Ceylon Spice Company. . .New Thai restaurant Sabai now open on North John Street. . .Live entertainment most Fridays at Chung Ku. . .Pioneer Bar & Brasserie has opened in Crosby. . .Cocktail heaven at Alma De Cuba which is celebrating a newly designed bar and brand-new cocktail menu. . .Tapas restaurant Room 47 in Ormskirk has now been totally refurbished. . .Lobster Grill has undergone a full refurb. . .Sashimi Bistro Lounge has opened in West Kirby. . .Fresh lobster now available at The Boulevard in Hoylake. . .Medway Bistro has been fully refurbished and is now serving Sunday lunch. . New fine dining Indian Mayur has opened on Duke Street. . .Chilli Banana on Lark Lane is now opening from 5pm on Saturdays and Sundays. . .Nabis Indian restaurant in St Helens is now opening for weekday lunch. . .Live music (lots of Sinatra and co) at Blundell Street from Wednesday to Saturday with fixed price menus from £15.95. . .The Supper Club at Blundell Street specializes in large parties with live acts every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. . .The Collingwood has opened in West Kirby. . .Sakara in Aigburth is now serving Sunday roasts with two meat options and one vegetarian. . .