posted by tastebuds on June 4th, 2008
Chef Albert Roux, OBE

Leeds-based Pantin Hotels is collaborating with world-renowned chef, Albert Roux OBE, for its first luxury boutique hotel, The Ellington.
Albert Roux will oversee menu creation in all areas at The Ellington in Leeds, ensuring that the finest produce is used, that it is in season, and where possible, sourced from local suppliers

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posted by tastebuds on May 26th, 2008
Pero’s Bridge at Night (photo by Graham Flack supplied by Destination Bristol)

Bristol is known for its numerous food festivals which fill the summer months and with news that a new Wine and Food Fair will be greeting Bristolians this summer, the city’s focus on good food and drink is clear to see.

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posted by tastebuds on May 21st, 2008
Paella Valenciana, photo copyright Valencia Region Tourist Board

The Taste of Spain festival in London’s Borough Market hosts the Great Paella Challenge from 6pm on Wednesday 4th June 2008.
Guided by a Valencian chef, you will not only be able to learn how to cook a traditional paella but also have a go at it, adding your own personal touch if you so wish.

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posted by tastebuds on May 15th, 2008
Chef John Topham introducing the Lobster and Asparagus Festival © General Tarleton Inn

For the fortnight between Monday 19th May to Sunday 1st June 2008, the General Tarleton Inn at Ferrensby in North Yorkshire hosts a Lobster and Asparagus Festival celebrating local asparagus from nearby Helperby and delicious English shellfish on all the menus created by the Inn’s award-winning owner and chef, John Topham.
The General Tarleton Inn enjoys [...]

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