The Bristol restaurant scene has a new addition today, with the opening of Winslow’s of Bristol, backed by Michelin starred chef Josh Eggleton of the nearby Pony and Trap pub. The proclaimed ‘doggie diner’ will be the first of its kind in Britain – serving up high-end, canine-friendly dishes like Textures of Tripe with Onion Puree, Crispy Pig’s ears with Truffle Tartare Sauce and Pork Jus Jelly with apple sauce and Shortbread ‘dog biscuits’.
Josh Eggleton says, “Being a dog owner myself, I know just how bad the dining options can be. Humans don’t tolerate eating things out of cans so why should they? I’ve been working round the clock with my team of chefs to come up with a menu that is modern but remains true to canine tastes – Textures of Tripe being a case in point. Each dish has been tested on my dog (Winslow) and his face after he eats tells me the restaurant will be a success. Why not?”
Winslow’s will be open round the clock and diners will be able to choose from a range of menus, ranging from the ‘menu surprise’ priced at £79 a head, to the thriftier ‘market menu’ – £59 a head. Whatever is not eaten at the first sitting will be available to take home in a doggy bag. Alcohol will not be available but locally and organically sourced spring water will be served in bone china ramekins.
Josh hopes to attract a wide variety of clientele, stating, “Winslow’s will treat all of its customers the same – whether they are a stray just looking for a place to warm up or a prize-winning poodle. All dogs deserve Michelin star quality cuisine.”
Recipes from Winslow’s of Bristol are available on premium recipe website www.greatbritischefs.com and will contribute to a forthcoming pet-food app.
CEO of Great British Chefs, Ollie Lloyd, says, “We’re delighted to feature Josh’s dog food recipes on our site and think they represent some of his best work. Unfortunately most dogs will be unable to read the recipes but their pet owners can, so we hope this leads to better doggie dinners across the land.”
Lloyd adds, “I’d be surprised if Winslow’s doesn’t make the country’s great food guides and critics sit up and take notice.”
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Josh Eggleton
Born and raised in the Chew Magna area, Josh Eggleton was a precocious talent in the kitchen and became a Gordon Ramsay scholar in 2003. The scholarship gave him the opportunity to work in some of the world’s best kitchens, including Thomas Keller’s French Laundry and Chanterelle in New York. He returned to Britain to open The Pony and Trap (www.theponyandtrap.co.uk) in Chew Magna aged just 22 – winning a Michelin star four years later. Aside from running one of the country’s best restaurants with his sister Holly, Josh is also a founding partner of Bristol festival ‘Eat Drink Bristol Fashion’ (www.eatdrinkbristolfashion.com) and ‘Yurt Lush’ – a café in Bristol City Centre. He will also be competing for the South West in this year’s series of BBC2’s Great British Menu.