Mark Addy — December News
Wow …. a lot of things have happened since our last blog. We were confirmed as 93rd best restaurant in the UK by our peers, and we finished 2nd to The Feathers Inn, Northumbria in the Great British Gastropub awards. We appeared on The One Show, numerous airplay on BBC Radio Manchester and BBC Radio Lancashire.
Review wise, we have featured in The Guardian, Telegraph and Sunday Times, and online on Manchesterconfidential.com and numerous blogs. All reviews have been honest and we were generally happy with content and tone.
Engagement wise, we hosted an Oliver evening for the Gastroclub ( whose founder, Katie Brunt, was the recipient of the Food Hero of the Year at the MFDF 2011 Awards ), and Mr Bumble, finding no takers for the urchin, was delighted to get in from the cold. James was a superb Fagin, Tom Quinn a mighty Sykes, and Lucy Hope charmed as Nancy.
And what of ROB ? Consistently setting the bar higher, his imagination and creativity is boundless and unlimited. His energy puts all us staff on alert, and Lord knows where he gets it from !
But long may it continue !
Mark Addy July News
Well, what do you know !
Following an excellent review from Jay Rayner in The Observer, ROB’s attracting great attention and some kudos. On the altruistic side, he is cooking a meal for 20 people n aid of Destination Florida, a children’s chariy, and he benefactor has committed £20K to the charity. On Sat 16th July, he is zip sliding across the Ship Canal for Fareshare, a local Food charity that distributes in excess of 1.5 million meals annually to the needy.
He isheavily involved with the Modern History initiative with Visit Manchester and Manchester Peoples History Museum, where he has pnned a number of hs favourite recipes.
He is also involved with Public Health initiative, Food Futures, where he shows community groups howto maximise cuts and value in meat.
Review and Magazine wise, he has featured in Lonely Planet Guide, Great British Food Guide ( July ), This is Manchester ( available in every hotel room ), Relish in Manchester, Morning Advertiser, MEN, Citylife, VIVA Magazine and The Week Magazine. He has been on TV, local and national Radio.
Gourmet Dinners are continuing, Patio Spit Roasts are popular and we are in for a few awards …. Visit Manchester Restaurant of the Year, and the Great British Gastropub of the Year ( in NW Final ).
The best award and reward is the continud custom from our clients, for which we are truly grateful.
Mark Addy News April
Wow ! ROB is making more appearances in print, on Radio, TV and in Exhibitions. From BASC shows ( British Association of Shooting and Conservation ) and Game Fairs , to Retirement Cookery Demonstrations at Manchester Central, he demonstrates his passion for locally-sourced English Food.m and his deserved reputation for culinary expertise.The recipient of positive reviews from the Great British Food Guide to the Guardian Restaurant Review, BBC Radio 4, Salford Commnity Radio, and a glowing tribute from The Morning Advertiser, he is an icon in demand. His Traditional Sunday Roasts are fully booked, his Gourmet Dinner salivates a good throng, and his Chef’s Menu is a delight to uphold.
We have a Monthly Singing Residency with Lucy Hope, A Magical Mystery Lure with Salford Magician, ROB Brown, and host parties for the Annual Duck Race on Good Friday. The latter is to support Brainwave, a local Children’s Charity.
The boat runs to Old Trafford, and is attracting a lot of European visitors !