In the last 21 years, Great Taste judges have blind-tasted over 100,000 different products and as this year’s awards reach a nerve-racking finale, judges have now chosen the Great Taste 2015 Top 50 Foods, from which the Supreme Champion will be selected. This year’s Top 50 is described as a melting pot of humble staples, rich and voluptuous treats and dynamic flavour … [Read more...]
Terry Laybourne to offer fruits of the sea at Fenwick
Chef and North East restaurateur Terry Laybourne is expanding his 21 Hospitality Group with the opening of a fish bar and fishmonger in Newcastle, and has also announced the refurbishment of Café 21. The new venture – to be called Saltwater Fish Co - is part of Fenwick’s multi-million pound redevelopment of the Newcastle store’s Food Hall. For Fenwick this sees the … [Read more...]
The Ryebeck: fine dining for The Lakes
H&C News recently published a recipe from Dom Clarke, the new head chef at The Ryebeck, Bowness-on-Windermere, where he has already made a major impact with his new menus at the two AA Rosette restaurant in the stylish Arts and Crafts country house hotel overlooking Lake Windermere. Recently visiting the area, we were delighted to have the opportunity to experience for … [Read more...]
International Study reveals dangerously high levels of salt in children’s meals
A new 2015 international children’s meals survey of 387 popular kid’s meal combinations carried out by World Action on Salt and Health (WASH) reveals that children are being served worryingly high amounts of salt by popular fast food chains; with 82% (134/163) of meals containing more than 1g of salt. That’s more than a child aged 4-6 years old should be eating in one sitting, … [Read more...]
Nick Ward appointed Head Chef at Ealing Park Tavern
London restaurant operator ETM Group has appointed Nick Ward as Head Chef of Ealing Park Tavern in South Ealing. Having worked in a number of London’s Michelin-starred restaurants under some of the UK’s most respected chefs, including Marcus Wareing and Bjorn van der Horst, Nick brings a wealth of experience to Ealing Park Tavern. Beginning his career as a Commis Chef in … [Read more...]