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Lucknam Park
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■ Two Bristol pubs have beaten off competition from around the country to come out top in the national awards run by Star Pubs & Bars. The Somerset House on Princess Victoria Street, Clifton, was named Best Food Pub and the Eastfield Inn on Henleaze Road crowned Most Family Friendly Pub. The judges were impressed with how quickly The Somerset House’s licensees, Jack Werner and Rozi Hempstead, established their pub as a great place to eat, while at the Eastfield Inn, they were bowled over by Graham Anderson and Sharon Stanton’s success in making the pub so family friendly for 2014. Chris Jowsey, trading director for Star Pubs & Bars, commented: “The Somerset House and the Eastville Inn are both great pubs and inspiring examples of how the innovation and professionalism of outstanding licensees is keeping the great British pub alive.” The Somerset House, tel: 0117 973 6831 or visit: somersethouseclifton.com; Eastfield Inn, tel: 0117 239 1466 or visit: www.theeastfieldinn.co.uk
Top hotel wins sought-after award
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ucknam Park has been named Best Hotel Restaurant in the south in the 2014 Food Awards for England and Wales, which celebrate and reward the very best in food hospitality. Head chef Robert Potter was thrilled to receive the award, not least because it meant so much as it was voted for by the British public. Claire Randall, managing director of Lucknam Park commented: “We are delighted with this achievement, and I would like to congratulate Hywel Jones and the restaurant team for their excellent work and dedication.” Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa, Colerne, SN14 8AZ. For enquiries tel: 01225 742 777 or visit: www.lucknampark.co.uk
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A new home for Zazu’s Kitchen
The Eastfield Inn
But they won’t be difficult to find, having only moved 100 yards up the road! Co-founder Toby Bywater explained the reason for the move: “Zazu’s has built up such a loyal, local following since opening up on the Gloucester Road over two years ago that we’ve now outgrown our small site. “When the nearby Delmonico’s restaurant decided to close its doors, we saw it as an
■ Fancy a tasty meal that’ll warm right through to your soul in these dark days of winter? Why not try Nice, a Caribbean restaurant and takeaway in Totterdown that has an extensive menu of hot and spicy dishes that’ll chase away the chills. With jerk chicken cooked on a traditional BBQ, dumplings stuffed with ackee and salt fish, curry goat and stewed chicken on offer daily, alongside fish specials on Fridays, there’s something for everyone. And why not wash it all down with one of the freshly made juices that are on offer? Guaranteed to give you a boost. Nice, 118 Oxford Street, Totterdown. Tel: 0117 977 2134
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opportunity to improve our customer offering. The new site has more space, with a much bigger kitchen that means our talented chefs can strut their stuff to better effect with the menus. “We are very proud to be a local, independent, restaurant on one of the best shopping streets in the UK for independent retailers. We started in this area, so to find a new and better home in a place we know and love is great for us.” The team has spent over £100,000 transforming Delmonico’s into the familiar Zazu’s offering. The building work included improving the frontage, enlarging and sprucing up the front terrace, creating a new bar area for casual drinkers, and revamping the front and back dining areas. Toby says they are keen to keep the casual, informal feel of their previous premises, and confirms that “although it’s a little bigger, the new Zazu’s will still have that cosy, friendly feel.” Zazu’s Kitchen, 217 Gloucester Road, BS7 8NN. To book tel: 0117 944 5500 or visit: www.zazuskitchen.co.uk
A proper Scottish knees-up Celebrate the life and works of Robert Burns, the renowned Scottish poet, at Whatley Manor’s Burns Night event on Tuesday, 20 January. The evening will start with a whisky cocktail at 6:30pm, and then ease you into the world of Gordon & MacPhail with a short film. Afterwards, enjoy the sumptuous Burns supper that has been created by head chef Martin Burge and his talented team. Available for £105, or £250 if you’d like to stay the night. Tel: 01666 834 026 or visit: www.whatleymanor.com n