Trenchermans Guide http://www.trenchermans-guide.com The best restaurants and hotels in the South West Thu, 17 May 2012 12:58:39 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 Padstow chef represents South West in national television series http://www.trenchermans-guide.com/padstow-chef-represents-south-west-in-national-television-series/ http://www.trenchermans-guide.com/padstow-chef-represents-south-west-in-national-television-series/#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 12:58:22 +0000 admin http://www.trenchermans-guide.com/?p=2405 Padstow’s Paul Ainsworth will face his toughest challenge yet against two of the South West’s leading chefs in the BBC2 series Great British Menu.
Paul will pit his culinary skills against fellow Cornish based chef Nathan Outlaw and Torquay’s Simon Hulstone in the Westcountry heats, which will be shown every weekday commencing Monday 28th May at 7.30pm.

This year’s challenge is to create a groundbreaking menu fit for Olympic heroes; celebrating the arrival of the London 2012 Olympics and demonstrating the extraordinary Olympian heights the talented chefs can reach.

Having won the South West heat last year and making it through to The People’s Banquet with his dessert ‘A Taste of the Fairground’, the pressure is on this year for Paul to create a menu fit for champions.

The highly regarded chef, who owns Paul Ainsworth at Number 6 as well as Italian restaurant Rojano’s in the Square, said: “I found this year’s competition extremely tough, there was a lot more pressure being a champion from last year.

“It was a really good brief and a brilliant thing to be a part of. You had to make groundbreaking dishes with amazing touches and flavour, so it was really pushing all the chefs out of their comfort zones.”

]]> http://www.trenchermans-guide.com/padstow-chef-represents-south-west-in-national-television-series/feed/ 0 The Wines Of Italy at Browns http://www.trenchermans-guide.com/the-wines-of-italy-at-browns/ http://www.trenchermans-guide.com/the-wines-of-italy-at-browns/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 16:38:44 +0000 admin http://www.trenchermans-guide.com/?p=2400 There can be no other country than Italy that offers such intrigue and diversity with their wines as does Italy. Wine production stretching from top to bottom with all conceivable styles and options covered.

In addition to great wine, Italy has a most enviable reputation for producing some of the world’s greatest foods … it is therefore no surprise that more than any other country, their wines are in general, so very compatible with their unique culinary interpretations.

Following a brief introduction into ‘The Wines of Italy’, I will endeavour to enlighten and de-mystify the often misunderstood complexities of Italy’s well stocked cellar. Before supper we shall enjoy a comprehensive selection of slightly obscure wines which will be followed by a further flight of wines especially selected to compliment the delicious authentic Italian meal created by head chef Mike Palmer.

http://www.brownsdevon.com/events/wine-tasting-supper-events

We do hope you can join us.

Thursday 28th June. Tickets are £39.50 each. Payment is to Browns Hotel.

Price Inclusive of VAT, excluding Service Charge

]]> http://www.trenchermans-guide.com/the-wines-of-italy-at-browns/feed/ 0 Gourmet break at Tudor Farmhouse Hotel http://www.trenchermans-guide.com/gourmet-break-at-tudor-farmhouse-hotel/ http://www.trenchermans-guide.com/gourmet-break-at-tudor-farmhouse-hotel/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 08:21:30 +0000 admin http://www.trenchermans-guide.com/?p=2396 Enjoy a relaxing two night break away from it all at the Tudor Farmhouse Hotel in the beautiful Forest of Dean/Wye Valley borders. This package includes :
·         Accommodation on a well appointed room.
·         Three-course dinner (full choice from the current evening menu), on both nights of your stay including a glass of prosecco each before dinner
·         A hamper of local goodies in your room on arrival
·         Comprehensive ‘Guest Pack’ including information about suggested walking routes, local markets and food producers, galleries and craft centres, events and heritage attractions
Junior Barn Room £375, Barn or Farmhouse Rooms £415, Cider House Room £465, Suite £535
Add a Sunday to your two-night short break for an additional £50 per room, including breakfast.
Call 01594 833046 or email info@tudorfarmhousehotel.co.uk to book.

www.tudorfarmhousehotel.co.uk

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·         Michael Caines at ABode Exeter – Special 7 course tasting menu
·         The River Grille at The Bristol Hotel – Free bubbly with afternoon tea
·         Jamie’s Italian in Bath – Italian Feast for two
·         Giraffe in Portsmouth – 2 course Feel Good Menu for £9.95
·         The Cover Restaurant & Bar in Falmouth – 3 courses for £20

Discover the restaurants bookable in your area by visiting www.bookatable.com

]]> http://www.trenchermans-guide.com/five-great-offers-from-bookatable/feed/ 0 Radio 2 Folk Award Winners at The Galley, Topsham http://www.trenchermans-guide.com/radio-2-folk-award-winners-at-the-galley-topsham/ http://www.trenchermans-guide.com/radio-2-folk-award-winners-at-the-galley-topsham/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 06:33:37 +0000 admin http://www.trenchermans-guide.com/?p=2389 ‘Galley Restaurant Apprentice Chef Finalist in Young Chef of the Year Competition’

Award winning Seafood Restaurant The Galley Topsham is delighted to announce that Apprentice Chef Dolton Lodge has been chosen to go forward to the final of the Master Chefs of Great Britain Young Chef of The Year Competition in London later this month. Commenting on this his mentor Head Chef of The Galley, Master Chef of Great Britain Ed McLachlan said “Dolton has worked hard to achieve his place in the final and I am delighted for him. This is a prestigious and highly respected competition and we wish Dolton well in the final”.

‘SHOW of HANDS’ at The Galley

The Galley Restaurant Topsham was delighted to host highly acclaimed Folk Duo ‘SHOW of HANDS’ for a Supper Concert on recently. Following on from their highly successful recent gig at London’s Royal Albert Hall, BBC Radio 2 Folk Award Winners Steve Knightly and Phil Beer were beginning their ‘TOUR OF TOPSHAM’ at the award winning Seafood Restaurant The Galley.

www.galleyrestaurant.co.uk

]]> http://www.trenchermans-guide.com/radio-2-folk-award-winners-at-the-galley-topsham/feed/ 0 Two course dinner for 2 for just £38 http://www.trenchermans-guide.com/two-course-dinner-for-2-for-just-38/ http://www.trenchermans-guide.com/two-course-dinner-for-2-for-just-38/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 06:29:17 +0000 admin http://www.trenchermans-guide.com/?p=2386 This May, at the Cove, Cornwall, every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday we’re offering our guests a 2 Course Dinner for 2 people from just £38. And if you decide to avoid the drive and spend the night in one of our luxury apartment suites, you can enjoy bed and pastries delivered to your door from as little as £99.00 per couple*

http://thecovecornwall.com/2012/04/21/come-for-dinner-a-glass-of-wine-spend-the-night/

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The Brasserie is open for all day dining, 7 days a week, with a ‘must try’ new summer menu now available. Two course set lunch menu from £19 and 3 course set lunch from £21, together with an á la carte menu available for lunch and dinner, for those with serious will power there is even a ‘healthy option’ menu.

For further details please visit our website www.lucknampark.co.uk.
For table reservations please call 01225 742777.

]]> http://www.trenchermans-guide.com/two-course-set-19-lunch-at-the-brasserie-lucknam-park/feed/ 0 Delicious 4 course lunch for just £24.50 per person http://www.trenchermans-guide.com/delicious-4-course-lunch-for-just-24-50-per-person/ http://www.trenchermans-guide.com/delicious-4-course-lunch-for-just-24-50-per-person/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 06:22:31 +0000 admin http://www.trenchermans-guide.com/?p=2382 The 2 AA rosette Horn of Plenty in Tavistock is delighted to be supporting Devon Restaurant Month. Throughout June the hotel, which recently won Front of House Team of the Year and Culinary Expertise South West Chef of the Year by Exeter and Heart of Devon Hotels Association, will be offering a delicious 4 course lunch for just £24.50 per person.

Head Chef, Scott Paton has created a menu bursting with seasonal produce incorporating June gems such as fresh peas, juicy British strawberries and a selection of quality Devon cheeses from Tavistock’s Country Cheeses.

Only available throughout June. To view the menu please visit www.thehornofplenty.co.uk. Call 01822 832528 to reserve your table.

]]> http://www.trenchermans-guide.com/delicious-4-course-lunch-for-just-24-50-per-person/feed/ 0 £10 off foraging at The Wild Garlic http://www.trenchermans-guide.com/10-off-foraging-at-the-wild-garlic/ http://www.trenchermans-guide.com/10-off-foraging-at-the-wild-garlic/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 06:18:16 +0000 admin http://www.trenchermans-guide.com/?p=2380 We’re delighted to announce that The Wild Garlic has just been awarded its 2nd rosette by the AA. Mat has always been determined to provide excellent British food, great service and a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere for his guests to enjoy. “It’s a tribute to the skill of the whole team at The Wild Garlic that this fantastic accolade has been achieved” says Mat.

The endearingly rustic setting blends a mishmash of chunky tables with wooden floors, pale green painted beams and chalkboards announcing the day’s offerings. The lived-in, unbuttoned vibe suits Mat’s simple and straightforward cooking style: he knows when to draw the line and leave the top-class materials sourced from local artisan producers and foragers to speak for themselves.” The AA Restaurant Guide 2012

We’d like to offer a £10 discount to the Trencherman’s Guide readers when booking onto any of our Foraging courses in 2012. Please contact Annie at The Wild Garlic on tel: 01308 861446 or email: mail@thewildgarlic.co.uk to book your course, simply mention that you saw this offer in the Trencherman’s Guide.

]]> http://www.trenchermans-guide.com/10-off-foraging-at-the-wild-garlic/feed/ 0 cafe-ODE opens next Friday http://www.trenchermans-guide.com/cafe-ode-opens-next-friday/ http://www.trenchermans-guide.com/cafe-ode-opens-next-friday/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 06:15:38 +0000 admin http://www.trenchermans-guide.com/?p=2378 We open cafe-ODE at Ness Cove, Shaldon on Friday 18th May -great food, amazing views and lots of parking!

More details here cafe-ODE

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