Wirral News Group ● Wednesday, October 8, 2008
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Chef Julian unveils his winter menu
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ULIAN’S in Hoylake is By LORNA HUGHES gearing up for winter “It’s a boneless, free range with the launch of a chicken breast poached in brand new menu.
The à la carte menu at Julian’s changes three times a year to coincide with the culinary seasons - and for the winter version, award-winning head chef Julian Davies is promising some innovative new dishes plus old favourites with a twist. Julian’s was recently rewarded for its commitment to using locally sourced produce and the quality of its food with Made in the North West and Taste Liverpool Highest Quality Assured accreditations - scoring 86% for hospitality and 92% for food. Julian, who runs the restaurant with his wife Jackie who looks after front of house, said: “The new menu will have all the game, pheasant and venison from the new season. “I’ve also got a dish on there called Supreme of Chicken Jacqueline - my name’s up on the restaurant so I thought Jackie could have her name on the menu!
masala with truffle, served with scented wild mushrooms and mangetout. “I’ve also done a modern take on a Lancashire Hot Pot it’s stripped back and I’m using a quality lamb loin stacked with carrots, celery and onion, topped with soft sautéed potatoes.” Julian and Jackie will again be welcoming diners over the festive season with special Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve menus. Julian said: “We’ve decided to open on Christmas Day because we’ve had so many phone calls asking about it and it’s always a brilliant day. We’re keeping last year’s price as well - £57.50.” “On New Year’s Eve it’s fine dining with no fuss and no hype. There are plenty of places to go and party and we’ve always done it this way, with a relaxed, quiet atmosphere.” New Year’s Eve at Julian’s
THE MERSEY CLIPPER CARVERY 12 NOON TILL 8pm EVERY DAY
MONDAY-SATURDAY SUNDAY CARVERY
£5.50
£6.50
Monday to Saturday 2.30pm-4.30pm
SENIOR CITIZEN SPECIAL OFFER
£4.50
Carvery and Dessert Alongside the Carvery we now have a new food menu available Light Lunchtime Menu Available
Now fully open after extensive refurbishment
0151 608 3446
Kingsland Cabaret Restaurant
Celebrating 37 years as Wirral’s Premier Cabaret Venue Saturday 25th October - Ultimate Boyband Tribute Show singing the Hit Songs of BOYZONE - TAKE THAT ROBBIE WILLIAMS & RONAN KEATING all performed by the incredible Ian James - £25.50 inc 4 course dinner menu. Bookings now being taken for our Christmas season, enjoy a delicious 4 course meal with your friends or work colleagues whilst being entertained by your favourite tribute stars. Christmas novelties, crackers, party poppers all included.
All our evenings include DJ Gordon John, Host/Compere Ray Amando and 2.00am bar Kingsland Buildings, Borough Road, Birkenhead, CH42 9NA Tel: 0151 652 7860/7868 Fax: 0151 652 0800 Email: enquiries@thekingsland.com Web: www.thekingsland.com
is a five-course menu for £36.50 including home-made haddock chowder, king scallops with pancetta and cornfed chicken with grilled asparagus. The Christmas Eve fivecourse menu is £26.50, with roast Cheshire turkey, rib eye steak and chestnut and mushroom tartlet among the mouthwatering dishes being served up by Julian and his team. A Christmas Table d’hôte menu is available from December 1 to December 30, excluding Christmas Eve. ● Dining Guide has teamed up with Julian’s to give away a £50 voucher for the restaurant. For a chance of winning, answer the following question: Which food “family” does the pumpkin come from? a) root vegetable, b) squash or c) fruit? Send your answer with your name and address to: Julian’s Competition, Wirral News Group, 76 Hamilton Street, Birkenhead CH41 5AN. All entries must be received by Friday, October 17.
● Head chef Julian Davies inside Julian’s
GREAT VALUE
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