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Have you witnessed many loving moments at your restaurant? Within our first three months, we had our first marriage proposal. The gentleman proposed to his girlfriend down on one knee. The whole restaurant cheered with delight.
WITHIN OUR FIRST THREE MONTHS, WE HAD OUR FIRST MARRIAGE PROPOSAL. THE WHOLE RESTAURANT
CHEERED
WITH DELIGHT
What dishes feature on your Valentine’s Day menu? Sharing dishes such as charcuterie to start, chateaubriand as a main, and tarte fine aux pommes for dessert. What’s your favourite romantic foodie venue in Bath? The Olive Tree is special for us because, just before we had our second child, we spent a weekend in Bath at The Queensberry Hotel and had a romantic evening at the Olive Tree downstairs. 15 Argyle Street, Bath; www.chezdominique.co.uk
SIMON AND JOY QUARRIE OF THE CLIFTON SAUSAGE, BATH
The couple, who opened their only other Clifton Sausage in Bristol in 2002, brought their very British restaurant to Bath last October. They both tell us more… How do you find working together as a couple? Joy: After working as a general manager in different restaurants for several years, it’s really
SARAH OLIVIER AND CHRIS TABBITT OF CHEZ DOMINIQUE Along with Chris’s parents, the pair own the French restaurant which opened five months ago. Head chef Chris, who swapped his role as executive chef at Bowood House in Calne to start this restaurant, tells us more…
Is being in business together rewarding? We really enjoy it as we share the same goals and vision. We, mostly, get on really well. We both have specific roles in the business, we listen to each other’s ideas, and we take it in turns to be supportive and share the workload. Share your favourite and least favourite parts of working together… The best part is knowing we’re working hard to create a future for our children, and the worst is not seeing each other – some weeks we don’t spend enough time together as family when working opposite shifts. Why is yours an ideal venue in which to spend Valentine’s Day? It is cosy and intimate, the lighting creates a perfect atmosphere, and we are French – you don’t get much more romantic! 34 I BATH LIFE I www.mediaclash.co.uk