Executive Chef Simon Radley said ‘For the restaurant to be tipped as a ‘rising two star’ is obviously a large boost to the whole team. We have been quietly plugging away, doing our thing and I think it gives us added direction.’

Simon Radley at The Chester Grosvenor is now one of only four restaurants in the UK to have been awarded one or more Michelin stars for the past twenty years and the only restaurant to have been awarded ‘rising two stars’ status in 2010.

Simon Radley at The Chester Grosvenor Named after its highly respected Executive Chef, this gourmet restaurant serves French cuisine with a contemporary flavour. The menu is complemented by one of the most extensive wine cellars in England boasting over 1000 bins. It is open for dinner from Tuesday to Saturday and the adjoining Arkle Bar and Lounge is ideal for pre-dinner drinks, morning coffee, light lunches and afternoon tea or an after work cocktail.

Simon Radley (Executive Chef and Director of Catering) joined The Chester Grosvenor and Spa in 1986 and went on to become Head Chef within seven years. The restaurant was refurbished and renamed in honour of his culinary expertise during the summer 2008 and has since attained 4 AA rosettes whilst the hard working team have won two prestigious Hotel Catey awards.

For reservations at the restaurant, call: 01244 324024 or email restaurants@chestergrosvenor.com.

The ‘Spirit of Christmas’ menu includes a delicious two-course Christmas lunch for just £9.95, with a three course lunch and dinner option for £14.95. Featuring cream of Leek and Potato soup and main of roast turkey stuffed with apricot and sage, fondant potato, roasted carrots, brussel sprouts with pancetta and chestnuts – it’s ideal for anyone wanting to celebrate on a budget without compromising on quality.

For those looking to indulge themselves, City Café offers a full three course dinner, each with four sumptuous choices, finishing with filter coffee or tea and a miniature mince pie, all for £19.95. For example, go for a starter of pressed ham hock terrine, pineapple chutney and toasted brioche, followed by slow-cooked feather blade of beef and finished off with a bitter chocolate tart.

At Christmas, attention to detail is everything. City Inn is obsessive about the detail to ensure that a Christmas stay or Christmas Day is utterly relaxed like only the best-laid plans can be. To wind up the festive period, enjoy a hassle-free Christmas Day with friends and family at City Café and treat yourself to a three course Christmas dinner for £52.50 per person. Kids under five eat free and under eight half-price – and can also enjoy a visit from Santa.

In January, the Hell’s Kitchen star will open restaurants at the Swan Inn and West Tower Hotel, both in Aughton, West Lancashire. Another, The Marco Pierre White Steakhouse, will be situated at the Doubletree by Hilton Chester.

At 33, the Leeds-born chef, became the youngest ever chef to hold three Michelin stars. Previous employees have included Heston Blumenthal and Gordon Ramsay.

The 2009 Northwest Tourism Awards ceremony was held at Blackpool Tower and organised by the Northwest Regional Development Agency.

18 winners received awards fro BBC presenter Ranvir Singh:

• Bed and Breakfast of the Year – The Ashton, Lancaster
• Large Hotel of the Year – The Lowry Hotel, Manchester
• Small Hotel of the Year – Gilpin Lodge Country House Hotel, Windermere
• Self Catering Holiday of the Year – Hall Hills, Dalston, near Carlisle
• Holiday Park of the Year – Castlerigg Hall Caravan and Camping Park, Keswick, Cumbria
• Large Visitor Attraction of the Year – Imperial War Museum North, Manchester
• Small Visitor Attraction of the Year – Arley Hall & Gardens, Northwich, Cheshire
• Taste of England’s Northwest – Low Sizergh Barn Farm Shop, Kendal, Cumbria
• Tourism Experience of the Year – Farmaggedon, near Ormskirk, Lancashire
• Tourism for All – Kerridge End Holiday Cottages, Macclesfield, Cheshire
• Tourism Event of the Year – Blackpool Illuminations
• Public Space Award – Pier Head Public Realm and Canal Link, Liverpool
• Tourist Information Centre of the Year – Wigan TIC
• Travel Journalist of the Year – Stephen McClarence, The Observer
• Outstanding Contribution to Tourism Award – Nigel Haworth, Northcote, near Blackburn
• Excellence in Business Tourism – Arena and Convention Centre, Liverpool
• Excellence in Customer Service – Christina Dixon, Jurys Inn, Liverpool
• Sustainable Tourism Award – Arena and Convention Centre, Liverpool

Each will represent the North West in next year’s national tourism awards.

Four new risotto dishes will be available on the menu, inspired by the Northern Italian regions of Piedmont, Milan, Lombardy and Venice where risotto has its roots.

Rice arrived in Italy sometime in the 10th century. The north of the country took to rice farming four to five hundred years later making risotto the region’s signature dish. Risotto is still more widely eaten that pasta in the area.

The guest dishes are available throughout September, priced from £9.75.

Choose from Risotto All’aragosta e Gamberoni – sautéed tiger prawns and lobster – a fresh and simple seafood dish, or the autumnal flavours of Risotto Funghi e Castagne – porcini and mushrooms with roasted chestnuts. There is also Risotto Zafferano e Asparagi, a saffron infused risotto with asparagus spears and Grana cheese and Risotto Norcina – Italian sausage and chestnut mushrooms.

The guest dishes feature alongside Strada’s risotto specialities, including the Risotto Cappesante – pan fried scallops with white wine, lemon zest, chilli and basil – and the Risotto alla Zucca – pumpkin and butternut squash risotto with sautéed pancetta, wilted spinach and toasted pine nuts.

Maurice Maffeo, Strada’s development chef, says, ‘Risotto is one of Italy’s oldest dishes but also one of the most versatile. You can use just about any ingredient, which is why cooking a risotto can be almost as satisfying as eating it. The Risotto Festival will offer even more choice to our guests and celebrate all that is so wonderful about this eclectic dish.’

Strada offers diners a contemporary and stylish setting in which to enjoy great-tasting, authentic Italian food. As well as risotto, the menu includes handmade pizzas and fresh pastas as well as fish and meat dishes using only the finest fresh ingredients.

Strada also serves purely regional Italian wines, as well as beers and spirits, which have all been carefully chosen to complement the menu. In addition, each table receives complimentary bottled purified water.

Strada’s restaurant in Manchester is situated at 4A Leftbank, Irwell Square, Spinningfields. For further details call 0161 819 5691 or visit strada.co.uk.

Risotto Cappesante

Risotto Alla Zucca

The biggest celebration of food and drink ever to take place within the town is taking place from Friday August 28 to Sunday August 30 and a range of events to suit all palates have been organised.

Celebrity chefs the Hairy Bikers and James Martin are the stars of this year’s three day spectacular. Both will be cooking up dishes in the Rangemaster cookery theatre in Victoria Square throughout the festival.

Victoria Square is at the heart of this year’s activity but there are additional events taking place in and around Bolton town centre.

On Tuesday August 25 join Joan Farnworth from NHS Bolton’s Community Nutrition Team in Bolton Market, on Ashburner Street as she cooks up healthy dishes using fresh produce from traders.

The council’s Love Food Hate Waste team will also be in the market on Thursday, August 27. They will show visitors how to rustle up a tasty treat from the odds and ends that get leftover from meals, forgotten in the fruit bowl or at the back of the fridge.

School meals chef Phil Ogden will cook up a feast on a budget on Saturday, August 29.

Demonstrations will take place from 11am to 2pm, in the kitchen situated in the fish market in Bolton Market. Free samples are available.

Dave Myers, from the Hairy Bikers, encouraged people to visit their local market. He said: ‘I’ve heard about Bolton Market and would urge people to get down there. Markets are cheap, sell fresh produce, and the face behind the counter wants you to come back.’

Other fun food events taking place over the next month include an evening for coffee lovers at Rhode Island Coffee, on Knowsley Street, which will be raising money for Bolton Hospice on Thursday 27 August from 6pm. Learn all about how coffee’s grown, roasted and delivered to your cup. There will also be latte art demonstrations and a chance to try out the espresso machine.

Get the weekend off to a great start with a tapas and wine tasting session with Bolton chef Mike Harrison, owner of Zest Deli and Stuart Rothwell from The Vineyard on Friday 28 August at 4pm and 5pm. Tickets cost £2.

The Sokrates Greek Taverna, on Winter Hey Lane, in Horwich is laying on a special Greek music and meze night on Friday August 28. More than 20 Meze dishes and traditional Greek music are on the bill from 7.30pm, with the dancing starting at 9.30pm. Tickets cost £15.

Experience a 7-course Thai menu specially created for the Festival on Saturday August 29 at Zest Noodle Bar and Thai Restaurant on Bradshawgate.

Sample a wide selection of beers, real ales and continental lagers at the Holiday Inn on Higher Bridge Street on Saturday 29 and Sunday August 30, from noon to 11pm.

Learn how to make your favourite cocktail and sample cocktails from around the globe, from 3pm to 6pm, on Sunday August 30 at Red Bar and Restaurant on Market Street, Westhoughton.

The Vedas restaurant on Marsden Road is encouraging Indian food lovers to experience the setting of an authentic Indian kitchen and have a go at cooking their dish on Sunday August 30. Tickets must be purchased in advanced.

Other highlights include Warburton’s Bakery Tours on Tuesday September 1 and Thursday September 3, and a Chinese Buffet Extravaganza on Friday 28 and Saturday 29 August at The Chinese Buffet, on Bridge Street.

Councillor John Byrne, Bolton Council’s Executive Member for Development, said: ‘Tickets for the Hairy Bikers and James Martin cookery demos are now sold out but there’s still a whole host of gastronomic treats for everyone to get involved in. Local restaurants and pubs are also putting on some great special events and offers, most of which have been extended throughout September.’

The event is sponsored by Warburton’s, Bolton’s family baker. Stallholders will be selling food and drink throughout the festival. For more information on events and offers, call 01204 334321.

The festival will showcase the best in food and drink from Cheshire and North West England.

Highlights include a gourmet food market featuring over 90 to the country’s top specialist food producers, hourly cookery demonstrations by local and celebrity chefs, adult cocktail and cookery workshops, wild food workshops and foraging walks led by Cheshire Countryside Rangers, and the CAMRA Nantwich Beer Festival.

The main festival site is Mill Island, just outside Nantwich town centre.

For a full programme and ticket details visit the official website.

Bella’s menu makeover means that it now offers more choice than ever, so with the summer holidays in full swing, it’s the perfect place to treat the family.

As well as exciting new pizza, pasta and grill options, you can now enjoy an updated selection of salads, risottos and al forno dishes. And the desserts have received a summer shake-up too.

Pasta lovers will revel in the new Fusilli Pollo Spinaci – succulent shredded chicken breast, mushrooms and spinach, sautéed in a creamy gorgonzola sauce. And for the first time, diners can swap any pasta on the menu for a wholegrain fusilli.

Bella’s Mediterranean-inspired salads and paninis are the perfect lighter choice. A must-try is the Panino Pesto Rossa – a medley of sweet roasted vegetables and juicy buffalo mozzarella with red pesto on ciabatta bread, served with a side helping of fries.

Classic Italian risottos are a summer speciality at Bella Italia. Choose between the Zucca – a delicious combo of roasted peppers and butternut squash, and the Asparagi e Pancetta – a mix of crispy pancetta and asparagus. Made with authentic Arborio rice, topped with shaved parmesan and cooked slightly al dente, you won’t be disappointed.

Enjoy a slice of Italy with two new thin-crust pizzas, cooked to perfection. Try the Pesto Rosso Legumi – a feast of leeks, roasted peppers, olives, cherry tomatoes and mushrooms, topped with mascarpone cheese on a red pesto base – bellissimo!

Families with a sweet tooth won’t be able to resist the selection of indulgent summer desserts, such as Bella’s very own light and fruity Berry Tiramisu with red berries and mascarpone cream. Or dip into the zesty and refreshing Torta Limone with a generous helping of cream.

Most importantly, to keep little ones happy this summer (and mums and dads in pocket), a special ‘Bambini Menu’ offers a main course, dessert, drink and an activity book for just £4.95.

Meanwhile, Bella Italia’s wine list offers a great selection of wines from across the Italian regions.

Bella Italia have numerous restaurants across the North West including Blackpool (Church Street and Victoria Street), Ellesmere Port (Cheshire Oaks), Chester (Eastgate), Lancaster (Church Street), Liverpool (Ranelagh Street), Manchester (Arndale, Deansgate, Piccadilly), Salford Quays (Lowry Outlet Mall), and Southport (Ocean Plaza).

Panacea on Wilmslow Road burned to the ground in September 2008, just days after opening.

Rebuilding work is due for completion by the end of September and opening scheduled for mid-October. Panacea is currently recruiting reception, kitchen, restaurant, and bar staff.

“TASTE OF FILINI”
2 for 1 on all meals from ala carte menu, Monday to Friday from 6pm to 9pm, excludes beverages and set menus. Must be booked in advance by quoting ‘Taste of Filini’ at 0151 966 1500.

”WEEKEND 2 FOR 1 OFFER”
2 for 1 on all pizzas and pastas, plus a complimentary drink on arrival. Available on Saturday from 6pm to 9pm. Must be booked in advance by quoting ”Weekend 2 for 1 Offer” at 0151 966 1500.

“WEEKLY SPECIALS MENU” — ”Weekly Specials Menu” 2 course for £14.95, 3 course £18.95 from weekly specials menu. All day from Monday to Saturday. Please notes no further discounts applicable.

*Valid until end of 2009, please contact 0151 965 1500 for details or enquiries.

The menu features a selection of new dishes, including some spectacular desserts, alongside Café Rouge classics.

For starters, Hors D’oeuvres have had a seasonal shake up and now feature a choice of new starters and some revamped favourites.

A must-try is the fish dish, Duo de Poisson, of crab claw meat in a light mayo with slices of Scottish smoked salmon and brown baguette. Or for a delicious hot starter, Champignons de Paris – chestnut mushrooms in a creamy garlic sauce, topped with raclette cheese.

Individual platters now include the Pettit Assiette Campagnard – an appetising combination of creamy camembert d’issigny, traditional French saucisson, Serrano ham and a buttery smooth chicken liver parfait.

There are new mains such as a tasty mushroom and tarragon quiche and a light vegetarian option – fresh penne pasta sautéed with basil pesto, spinach and topped with toasted pine nuts.

The Salade de Crabe is another light choice, perfect for summer – with crab claw meat served with mayo, peppers and spring onions on a bed of fresh, crisp mixed salad.

Last and by no means least, those with a sweet tooth will not be left disappointed by the new desserts on offer.

Additions include a stunning Vacherin – crispy meringue encasing a sharp raspberry sorbet, topped with crème Chantilly, blueberries and strawberries. While crème brulee fans are spoilt for choice with Trio Crème Brulee – fresh raspberry, dark chocolate and classic vanilla.

Two chocolate puddings have also made it on the menu; Pavé de Chocolat, a rich warm chocolate and walnut brownie with melting chocolate ganache and vanilla ice cream and Tarte au Chocolat, a chocolate torte made with real Belgium coverture.

And for a typical taste of France, a mind-blowing Rum Baba, small vanilla sponges soaked in rum and topped with crème Chantilly and strawberries.

Whether it’s a crisp Sauvignon, or a full bodied Côtes du Rhone, the wine list offers a great choice, with a house rosé wine now featuring for the first time.

Meanwhile, visitors to Café Rouge from 20th July to 2nd August can go to www.caferougeoffers.co.uk to receive a voucher for a special menu, with two courses and a drink available for a wallet-friendly £10 per person – featuring a selection of starters, mains and deserts.

Café Rouge has restaurants in Manchester (Didsbury, Deansgate, Printworks, Spinningfields, Trafford Centre, Salford Quays – Lowry Outlet Mall) and Liverpool (Met Quarter, Liverpool One).

The Ringway Restaurant will seat 120 diners and offer views of the former British Airways Concorde. A takeaway catering to visitors to the Aviation Viewing Park will also open.

The Concorde Conference Centre opened earlier this year. The unique conference venue is housed in a hanger containing the Concorde supersonic passenger airplane.

Filini, at the Radisson SAS Hotel Liverpool, made the shortlist in the Restaurant and Bar Design Awards 2009, Restaurant Interior category.

It was designed by Liverpool based design firm R2 Architecture and graphic designers Burn.

The restaurant is paying homage to the humble snail by teaming up with Eurostar, Bonne Maman and other partners to give away prizes in celebration of France’s famous delicacy.

As Café Rouge celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, restaurant staff at each Café Rouge restaurants are celebrating on a big scale by hiding a total of 20 oversized cut-out snails around their cities which can be redeemed for special prizes including:

• Return tickets to Paris with Eurostar – the high-speed rail service between London and Continental Europe
• A shopping bag containing biscuits, cakes and a ceramic cookie jar from Bonne Maman, the UK’s favourite French food brand
• Goodies from Président® Cheese, one of the world’s premiere cheesemakers
• Bottles of French wine and champagne
• Café Rouge vouchers
• And lots more French-themed prizes!

Each snail will be labelled with instructions on how people can claim their prizes. True to form, they will reside in those damp and dark shaded places rarely looked in – so those moving at a snail’s space could miss out!

The snail hunts will be taking place on Saturday 23 May from 11am in and around The Printworks and The Met Quarter.

Café Rouge’s snail supremo, Caroline Réveillon, said, ‘Love them or hate them, we are expecting lots of prize-hungry people in Manchester and Liverpool to come out of their shells for the snail hunt. Snails are served in the finest restaurants France has to offer. We want Brits to take a lead from our friends over the Channel and finally embrace the snail as a tasty treat and give it a try for themselves.’

Last year, Café Rouge sold record numbers of the slippery critters, introducing thousands of people to the mighty mollusc.

This May, the restaurant is continuing its trail to transform the nation’s taste buds with a brand new ‘Escargot Day’ menu and is shipping 34,000 snails for the occasion.

Café Rouge’s limited-edition 20th anniversary snail menu will include two new dishes – Terrine d’Escargot aux Lardons – snail and bacon terrine served with rustic brown bread, and Cassolette d’Escargots Jurassienne – casserole of snails, white wine, cream and Paris mushroom.

The restaurant’s signature snail dishes will also feature on the menu – snails cooked in rich garlic butter, snails covered in melted goat’s cheese and a mouth-watering combo of snails served with spinach and mushroom.

Caroline Réveillon said that snail’s could well be the next super food, ‘Snails are low in fat and high in magnesium and protein, so they are highly nutritious. They also have a very gentle, buttery texture, which will remind many of lobster or sushi – probably not at all what you might expect!’

The menu is available at Café Rouge restaurants across the North West from 18th – 31st May, with dishes priced from £4.95.

Café Rouge has restaurants in Manchester (Didsbury, Deansgate, Printworks, Spinningfields, Trafford Centre, Salford Quays – Lowry Outlet Mall) and Liverpool (Met Quarter, Liverpool One).

The Orchid Room restaurant at the Doubletree by Hilton Chester in Hoole was awarded its first AA Rosette for its high quality food and service following a recent inspection.

The AA inspectors visit establishments throughout the UK with no prior warning and award AA rosettes to those demonstrating food excellence in their local area. Out of more than 82,000 licensed restaurants in the UK, 1571 have now been awarded one rosette or more, this places the hotel in the country’s top 2%.

The hotel has received the accolade under the inspired leadership of executive chef Mathew Lloyd who said: ‘We’re really delighted. This award highlights that our restaurant is heading in a fantastic direction and is now recognised not only as one of Chester’s best, but England’s too. At The Orchid Room we pride ourselves in taking advantage of the local quality produce available and offer something to suit all tastes whether it’s exciting innovative cuisine or true British classics. Our hard work over the past year has clearly paid off and who knows, by next year the team are more than capable of adding a second rosette to the Doubletree Chester name.’

The rosettes acknowledge food that is prepared with care, understanding and skill and made with only the very finest ingredients.

The quality of ingredients and varied seasonality of the menu impressed the inspector. Sample dishes from the current menu include: slow cooked featherblade of beef with creamed spinach, shallot puree, ox cheek and tortellini or seared scallops with pork belly confit and calvados essence.

Doubletree by Hilton Chester’s General Manager Tony Wright said, ‘The restaurant’s reputation is going from strength to strength and this award is a fantastic achievement. It’s a credit to Mathew and the very dedicated team we are lucky to have here. The restaurant is being enjoyed by both our guests and local people who are taking advantage of having an award winning restaurant on their doorstep. It’s the perfect backdrop for anyone who appreciates good food, attentive service and a great selection of wines.’

The restaurant is a perfect choice whether you’re after a light lunch or a magnificent meal for a special occasion. This month the restaurant also re-launched its popular Sunday roast dinner where diners can enjoy a three course meal for only £14.75.

The hotel is located on Warrington Road, Chester CH2 3PD. For further information, telephone Doubletree by Hilton, Chester on 01244 408 800.

John Quilter, the owner of Marmalade on Beach Road, blames high rents, the credit crunch, and a spate of burglaries.

Winners from the North West were:

• Best Restaurant sponsored by The Hospitality Association & The Restaurant Association – Ramsons Restaurant, Ramsbottom near Bury
• Best Bar sponsored by Brown-Forman – Residence Restaurant & Bar, Nantwich
• Best Pub sponsored by Northern Restaurant & Bar – Kirkstile Inn, Cumbria
• Best Newcomer sponsored by The Russell Partnership – The Church Green, Lymm
• Best Chef sponsored by Steelite – Marc Wilkinson, Fraiche, Oxton, Wirral

The event is now in its 4th year and is organised by Moorfield Media, a Manchester-based exhibition organiser.

The cosy restaurant and bar on London Road had been in business for more than 30 years.

Their ‘Urban Lunch’ menu features a gorgeous selection of freshly-cooked South American influenced tapas aimed at the health conscious diner with limited time. Dishes include Tostadas, Sticky Ribs, Wraps, Fajitas, and Chilli Prawns.

The staff were warm and friendly and the restaurant comfortable and relaxing.

Panama Hatty’s is situated at 43a Brown Street in Manchester city centre (top of King Street near Vivienne Westwood). Another branch is found in Tarporley Cheshire.

Thanks to Rebecca Lynch of Clearsilver in Leeds for the invite. Photography by Elma Foric.

Lounge area at Panama Hatty's

One of the many tasty dishes we tried

The main dining area

URBAN LUNCH

This section of the menu is designed to be tasty, quick and informal and we suggest that you choose 2 to 3 dishes (or more) per person or share lots with friends.

For speed and convenience dishes from this section will be served as soon as they are ready – dishes may therefore arrive at different times.

TOSTADAS £3.50
2 light crisp tortillas stacked with a topping of your choice:
• Hot-smoked salmon in citrus juices on chopped tomato, chillies and coriander
• with crema
• Mexican cactus salsa sprinkled with feta
• Mixed beans, salsa and crema
• Prawns in chilli dressing with tomato salsa

TACOS £3.50
3 soft white corn tortillas with one of the fillings below:
• Shredded Mexican chicken in spicy tomato
• Beef steak strips with Cheddar cheese,
• salsa verde and chipotle
• Red snort chilli con carne and crema
• Mixed beans and cheddar cheese

QUESADILLAS £3.95
2 baked flour tortillas with melted cheese
combined with one of the choices below :
• Sauteed mushrooms in blue cheese and drizzled with taco sauce and crema
• Red Snort Chilli and cheese with crema and dusted with chilli spices
• Pulled barbecued pork and pineapple salsa
• Grilled cactus leaf strips and cheddar cheese

TAQUITOS £3.75
2 Yellow corn tortillas wrapped around one of our tasty fillings and fried, seved with tomato salsa, shredded lettuce and crema.
• Shredded Mexican Chicken in spicy tomato
• Field mushroom, sweet potato and corn
• Pulled barbecued pork

SEAFOOD CROQUETTES £3.95
3 Home made, salmon, prawn, crab and potato cakes with aromatic herbs and seasonings, deep fried and presented with pineapple and mango salsa

STICKY RIBS £3.95
4 individual pork loin ribs cooked in a rich sweet glaze

AROZ MIXTA £3.50
Our own delicious Latina rice recipe with extra chorizo, prawn, chicken, peppers, onion and coriander

BBQ RIBS £3.95
4 individual pork loin ribs slow roasted in a smoky barbecue sauce

GARLIC FLATBREAD £3.50
Slices of homebaked rustic flatbread rubbed with sea salt and brushed with garlic and herb butter

CORN IN CHILLI BUTTER £2.50
3 chunks of grilled corn on the cob basted in spicy chilli butter

MEXICAN POTATOES £3.50
Fried potato with onion and spicy tomato

PRAWNS IN GARLIC BUTTER £3.95
6 King prawns sauteed in garlic and herb butter

SKINS ‘N’ DIP £3.25
4 Deep fried potato skins served with roasted garlic and chilli mayonnaise

GOUJONS ‘N’ DIP £3.25
Slices of deep fried chicken goujons in Southern spice coating served with roasted garlic and chilli mayonnaise

SIDES – Enjoy with your Urban Lunch

PURPLE SLAW – Made with red cabbage and red onion £2.50
GREEN SALAD – Rocket and mixed leaves with a drizzling of lemon juice and olive oil topped with parmesan shavings £2.50
LATINA RICE – Long grain rice blitzed with Peppers, onion, garlic and coriander £2.50
FRENCH FRIES – £2.00
BAKED POTATO – £2.00 SOURED CREAM – £1.50 GUACAMOLE – £1.50

LARGER PLATES

SIZZLING FAJITAS – A house favourite -
Choose your preferred filling presented on a sizzling skillet with sauteed onions and bell peppers with warm flour tortillas, crisp iceberg lettuce grated cheese, tomato salsa and soured cream.
• SLICED CHICKEN FILLET £12.95
• BEEFSTEAK STRIPS £12.95
• ROASTED VEGETABLES £11.50

CHAR-GRILLED Rump Steak £12.95
8oz British beefsteak served with French fries and salad garnish. To maintain tenderness and flavour we recommended not cooking beyond medium

RIO FRIO CHICKEN £8.25
Tender chicken breast fillet pan fried in olive oil with tomato onions, herbs and olives, served with Mexican potatoes.

HOME MADE STEAK BURGER (6oz) £7.25
Char-grilled 6oz burger made with British Beef, onion, coriander, peppers and seasoning served in a bun with fries and coleslaw – choose your burger
• As it comes – plain
• Swiss – Emmental Cheese
• Diablo – Green and Black Peppercorn Sauce
• Ranchero – Red Snort Chilli Beef

SKINNI CHILLI £6.50
Minced chilli beef served in a tortilla basket with Latina rice, soured cream, diced red onion and served with corn chips.

RIBSTER RACK £6.75
A half rack of our famous slow roasted ribs basted in smoky barbecue sauce served with fries and salad garnish

WARM TORTILLA WRAP £7.25
A warm flour tortilla filled with your choice of the following -
• MARINATED BARBECUED BEEFSTEAK STRIPS with sauteed onion, and mixed peppers served with fries and salad garnish.
• CHICKEN BREAST SLICES, with sauteed onion, mixed peppers and served with Latina rice and soured cream on the side.
• MIXED BEANS AND CHEESE with shredded lettuce, chopped tomato, salsa picante and crema served with Latina rice.

WARM DUCK SALAD £7.75
Slices of prime aromatic duck breast served warm on a bed of mixed leaves, peppers, onions, tomato and garlic croutons and drizzled with a honey dressing

KEN THAI CHI £7.25
Marinated slices of tender chicken breast fillet in our home made masaman Thai sauce served with coconut rice and naan bread

The White Tower restaurant at Blackpool Pleasure Beach will now only be available for group functions such as weddings and corporate events.

In the last couple of months the popular attraction has announced a number of job cuts and the suspension of its Hot Ice show.