Chef Paul Heathcote has announced plans for a new Olive Press restaurant in Clitheroe. It will cost over £1 million and will be able to accommodate around 100 diners. The new restaurant will be situated on York Street and is expected to open in April. The Bolton-born chef already operates Olive Press restaurants in Preston, Warrington, Bolton, Liverpool and Manchester.
The Arkle restaurant at the Chester Grosvenor hotel has retained is coveted Michelin star for the 17th year running. It is one of only five restaurants in England that have held a star for 17 consecutive years.
Morecambe’s Hart’s Restaurant has closed after more than 100 years of trading. The popular seafront eatery had an illustrious history and was even featured in the 1960 film The Entertainer, starring Laurence Olivier.
Paul Heathcote’s flagship restaurant, The Longridge Restaurant, has re-opened its doors following a complete refurbishment.
The 19th century cottage has been given a contemporary look inspired by the renaissance period. The main restaurant has a rich decadent feel with a mix of heavy linens, studded leathers, velvets and dramatic wall finishings in blacks, greys & creams.
The design follows through to the private dining room which now features the Chefs Table, a truly exclusive and entertaining dining experience where you can watch chef as he prepares dinner in front of you and your guests.
The menu at The Longridge Restaurant continues to be inspired by Paul’s original philosophy of working closely with local farmers and growers to ensure the produce used is the best.
Eyck Zimmer, Executive Chef at the Lowry Hotel’s River Restaurant has been crowned Knorr National Chef of the Year 2006.
Restaurant Magazine, the prestigious catering trade publication, has short-listed the Longridge Restaurant in Preston and 60 Hope Street in Liverpool for the award of Best Fish and Chips 2006.