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THE CHEF AND CO-OWNER OF BATH’S SOON-TO-OPEN OYSTER SHELL FISH AND CHIP SHOP (SISTER OF THE SCALLOP SHELL) DOESN’T LIVE ON SEAFOOD AND POTATOES ALONE, YOU KNOW...
BREAKFAST? I love going to Marco Pierre White’s house in the woods, Rudloe Arms, for breakfast. It’s simple but fantastic quality. My favourite dish is poached eggs on crumpets with smoked salmon and hollandaise sauce. BEST BREW? I often grab a coffee or tea from Society Café on the corner of Kingsmead Square. The coffee is consistently good and I always have a slice of the carrot cake – that’s if they haven’t already sold out! SUNDAY LUNCH? The Pig near Bath. After working all week it’s really nice to chill out in the grounds of the house and share a meal with family and friends. QUICK PINT? I often grab a drink straight after work, so it has to be The New Inn on Monmouth Place, which is right next door to The Scallop Shell. It’s a nice pub with good atmosphere, local punters and great beer. WITH THE FAMILY? The King William Inn, Tunley. It’s a modern country pub cooking traditional old classics – we often head here on a weeknight for food and a quick beer. SOMETHING SWEET? My niece Lexie always takes me to Sweet Little Things, which she loves. It’s independent and great for cakes and afternoon tea. SUPER SERVICE? I’ve always been a big fan of Mai Thai, both when it was situated in the city centre and now it’s relocated to Chelsea Road. I go for great Thai food cooked by owners Billy and Noo, served by lovely staff. HIDDEN GEM? Ma Cuisine is an amazing little neighbourhood bistro in Larkhall. It’s about simple, classic French cookery at its very best, run by Christophe Lacroix and his family. ONE TO WATCH? The Oyster Shell, of course! I can’t wait to get started with our new venture and hope the people of Bath will love what we are trying to achieve in our new takeaway. ON THE HIT LIST? Little French in Bristol. I met chef Freddy on a truffle trip three years ago and I’ve already heard great things about his new place. FAVOURITE GROCERY STORE? I like to visit the lads selling fruit and veg in Kingsmead Square. It feels very oldschool and it’s great to see what they have brought from the morning market and what’s in season. SPECIALITY SHOP? Nibble’s Cheeses. I discovered Stephane’s stall last Christmas in the Guildhall Market. I went with my dad as a friend had recommended him and he has a fantastic range of top-quality cheese, which he’s so passionate about. thescallopshell.co.uk
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Quick! Now add this little lot to your contacts book... Rudloe Arms, Corsham SN13 0PA; rudloearms.com Society Café, Bath BA1 2AB; society-cafe.com The Pig near Bath, Pensford BS39 4NS; thepighotel.com The New Inn, Bath BA1 2AY; newinnbath.co.uk King William Inn, Bath BA2 0EB: kingwilliaminn.co.uk Sweet Little Things, Bath BA1 1UQ; facebook.com/sltbath Mai Thai, Bath BA1 3DU; maithaibath.co.uk Ma Cuisine, Bath BA1 6RT; macuisine.co.uk Little French, Bristol BS6 7QB; littlefrench.co.uk Nibble’s Cheese, Bath BA2 4AW; nibblescheese.co.uk
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