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| SWAN MK VILLAGE OPEN FOR BUSINESS AFTER RECENT FIRE (posted Jan 1, 2012) |
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The team at The Swan MK Village have obviously been working fast as one of MK's favourite dinining venues re-opened last week after their recent fire. The new extension to The Swan was left untouched by the fire and it's now, somewhat surprisingly, business as usual! Click here to find out more.... |
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| CHARLES METCALFE HOSTS SHERRY EVENING AT CAMERON'S BRASSERIE (posted Nov 9, 2011) |
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Cameron’s Brasserie are delighted to have the opportunity to be the venue for a unique, lively event hosted by wine expert Charles Metcalfe on the night of November 14.
On the evening guests will be able to taste 9 different speciality sherries produced by the world renowned Emilio Lustau. More.... |
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| PUB REGULARS SCORE HOLE IN ONE FOR SNAP MK (August 5, 2011) |
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Seven teams of keen golfers from The Swan at Salford and The Black Horse in Woburn took to the fairway last Friday, 29th July, for a charity golf day in aid of MK SNAP, raising almost £2000 for the Milton Keynes based organisation that helps young adults with learning difficulties. More.... |
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| CAMERON'S BRASSERIE OPENS IN STONY STRATFORD (July 27, 2011) |
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There is an undoubted talent hot-spot in Milton Keynes when it comes to chefs who can cook with flair. You only need to follow BBC’s Masterchef and invariably, whether watching the amateur or professional version; you will find someone featuring prominently from our region. The question has to be…are any as good as Dan Cameron? Previously Head Chef at The Navigation Inn, including their fine dining establishment Cameron’s, Dan has now gone it alone. More.... |
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| SPOILT FOR CHOICE WITH EVENTS AT THE SWAN & BLACK HORSE THIS YEAR (June 13, 2011) |
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The Black Horse in Woburn and The Swan Salford, winners of Best Restaurant & Best Pub respectively in 2010 are hosting a wide range of events this summer and autumn. Make sure you put a note in your diary for some of these not to be missed events coming soon!
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| FANATSTIC EVENTS COMING SOON TO THE FIVE BELLS (posted June 1, 2011) |
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Its all going on at The Five Bells this summer! The Five Bells are hosting a Classic Car Show (Wed 22nd June), Food & Beer Matching Evening (Thurs 28th June) and a Beer & Barbeque Event (Thurs 14th July). There's also the chance to raise money on August 12th during what will be a night to remember! Click here to download their PDF with more news |
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| WINE TASTING DINNER AT THE OLD THATCHED INN (posted May 11, 2011) |
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The Old Thatched Inn are pleased to announce their first Wine Tasting Dinner on Thursday 26th May, in conjunction with Milton Keynes' Stony Wine Emporium. The event will include a specially selected, French-inspired five-course meal, plus a presentation by Stony's Simon Stagnell, a wine connoisseur with a passion for French wines, especially for the smaller producer in the lesser known appellations. Tickets cost £45 per person, which includes all food and drinks. Please call 01296 712584 for more information. |
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| CELEBRATE THE ROYAL WEDDING OF THE DECADE THIS FRIDAY AT YOUR LOCAL!! (Apr 27, 2011) |
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At The Swan, Salford, we’re kicking off the celebrations from 9.30am with a delectable Royal Breakfast – think indulgence and luxury with tasty offerings like scrambled eggs with smoked salmon and a high tea with cream cakes galore. We’ll be screening the whole wedding coverage on a large television so you won’t miss a thing! .....click here to read more.... |
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| MAMA'S PASTA NIGHTS AT SAPORI ON WEDNESDAYS (posted February 17, 2011) |
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These special evenings will comprise a fixed menu starting with a selection of antipasti and followed by a choice of three pasta dishes, normally served family style from a large dish in the middle of the table. Every week you will be able to sample various pasta dishes ranging from Lasagna al Forno to Aglio, Olio e Peperoncino. The weekly Pasta choices will be posted on our website at www.saporiwoburn.co.uk These nights start on Wednesday 2nd March 2011. For bookings and any questions please contact Sapori on 01525290033 or dine@saporiwoburn.co.uk |
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| Loch Fyne is one of the most popular venues in Central Milton Keynes. They have a special celebration menu including a glass of Champagne on arrival for £34.95 per person. The menu will be available alongside the a la carte on 12th and 13th then exclusively on 14th - please book in advance. Click here to view their Valentine's menu. |
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| Sapori recently celebrated their third birthday and we couldn’t wait to join them and celebrate the occasion on Wednesday 2nd February. We’ve always regarded Head Chef Roberto Sergi as a master of his craft, and here, his menu proved to be just that – a masterpiece of Italian cooking at its absolute best. Click here to read more.... |
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Over the last few years we have taken several photos for our website and magazines and restaurants in Milton Keynes have been kind enough to supply some great images. We thought we'd share them with you and will expand our photo gallery over the coming months - for now, you can take a look around several restaurants and the food they offer in our gallery which so far contains 40 images. We hope you like them! Click here to view the gallery. |
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3 FOR 2 WITH CITY APARTMENTS ON VALENTINES WEEKEND! (posted January 20, 2011) |
Don't leave plans until the last minute, book ahead for something truly special and memorable and seduce your valentine! City Apartments are offering a 3 night stay for the price of 2 in a one bed executive apartment in the Theatre District in Central Milton Keynes from 11th - 13th February. With free parking, Wi-Fi and SKY you don't have to spend a lot to live in luxury and spoil the one you love! It's just £198.00 for the apartment for a three night stay! Call 01908 607080 for more information. |
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BANISH THE BULGE THIS JANUARY WITH FAT FLUSH AT THE EMBANKMENT (posted January 13, 2011) |
The team at The Embankment, Bedford, are taking on the ultimate challenge to kick start 2011 – the Fourteen Day Fat Flush – and are calling on like-minded locals to do the same and get into shape with the experts. Manager Kelly McKenzie and three other Embankment team members are joining the programme run by local fitness gurus Stephen Gray and his brother Mark Gray from the DoubleVision Conditioning Centre. The aim is to lose 7-9lbs in two weeks with every penny of the sign-up fee being donated to two local charities. Find out more here>>> |
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REAL REINDEER COME TO WINSLOW ON DECEMBER 2,
2010 (posted November 30, 2010) |
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Much as we all love
snow, everyone in Winslow has their fingers
crossed that it won’t be too heavy this week and
jeopardise the Winslow Christmas Fayre, taking
place on Thursday, 2nd December in
the Market Square. Organised by the Chamber of
Trade as a non-profit, community event; we’re
hoping this year will top the record attendance
enjoyed last year. Everyone living in Winslow
and the surrounding area is welcome to come
along and get in the mood for Christmas.
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more!
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EMBANKMENT TOY APPEAL
SURPASSES ALL EXPECTATIONS
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In launching its
first ever Christmas charity appeal, it was
always The Embankment’s hope to be able to make
Christmas better and brighter for the many local
children being looked after by Keech Hospice
Care. The aim was to get two toys each for the
200 children in Keech’s care but the fundraising
event, held on Friday 12th November
at the pub, saw over 4,000 toys donated and a
whopping £5,000 in cash, plus another £12,000
from the auction.
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A CRACKING CHRISTMAS MENU FROM BRASSERIE BLANC
(posted
November 12, 2010) |
Brasserie Blanc scored very
highly in our recent review and there's no doubting they
would make a fantastic venue for your Christmas party!
They've devised a tasty menu for just £30 per head (3
courses). You can read our review by
clicking here or to view
their Christmas menu
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PUGLIA EVENINGS 25th & 26th NOVEMBER 2010
(posted November 1, 2010) |
By popular demand Sapori
are delighted to open bookings for two evenings of food and
wine from Puglia, our beloved home in the south of Italy.
Head Chef Robert has put together a menu featuring dishes
typically cooked and eaten in Salento, the Lecce region. On
Thursday 25th November, a Sommelier from Sapori's Italian
wine suppliers will welcome you with tastings of wines from
Puglia so that you can choose what to drink with your meal.
These same wines will be available on the Friday night also.
Tables for both nights will be limited in numbers so please
book early.
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EMBANKMENT LAUNCHES ITS FIRST EVER TOY WHIST
DRIVE
(posted October 26, 2010) |
With just over eight weeks to
go until the big day, The Embankment Bedford is already
getting into the Christmas spirit. This year the team at the
award winning pub is planning on making a very special
delivery to all the children at Keech Hospice Care for
Children down the road near Luton. It is asking locals to
pop an extra toy into their baskets while out Christmas
shopping, drop it off at either the pub or the local Keech
Hospice Care charity shops in Bedford, and the team will do
the rest.
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LA COLLINA
STRIKES GOLD
(posted September 6, 2010) |
We've long adored and raved about the pizzas
at La Collina and now it's official! The team at La Collina
are proud to have received the Stella D’Oro (Gold Star)
awarded by the A.P.I.M (Associazione, Pizzerie Italiane
Modiale) for the quality and use of fresh and authentic
Italian ingredients. So if you're looking for an authentic
and totally delicious pizza, whether it be to eat in or
takeaway - there's only one venue you should be visiting!
Call 01525 261298 now for more information. |
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EXPOSURE
EXHIBITION PROVES A HIT AT WOBURN
(posted September 2, 2010) |
The fantastic EXPOSURE!
exhibition took place in Woburn, next door to The
Black Horse, over the August Bank Holiday weekend (as
mentioned below). Had you been driving past Woburn you may
have been a little surprised to see some very artistic and
colourful sheds. The an
amazing live art exhibition featured some of the UK's most
exciting graffiti and street artists. If you missed the
event, you can
click here to view some images.
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MARY BERRY TO
VISIT WINSLOW FARMERS MARKET SUNDAY SEPT 5
(posted August 31, 2010) |
Mary Berry is coming to the
Winslow Farmers Market on Sunday (5th Sept) to help
celebrate the market’s 1st birthday. Legendary Aga expert
and author of over 40 cookery books, Mary opened the first
Winslow Farmers Market last year. She will be bringing a
copy of her latest book ‘Cook up a Feast’ to raffle and will
also be selling signed copies of this book at the Winslow
Farmers Market information stall. Mary is currently starring
in the BBC2 series ‘The Great British Bake Off’ (Tuesday’s
8pm) so we are thrilled she is able to come along and see
how the market is doing. for more info on the market please
see
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EXPOSURE! EXHIBITION STARTS THIS FRIDAY!
(posted August 24, 2010) |
The fantastic EXPOSURE!
exhibition is taking place over in Woburn, next door to The
Black Horse, from this coming Friday, 27th August. It's an
amazing live art exhibition featuring some of the UK's most
exciting graffiti and street artists whose work will
literally take shape before your very eyes this weekend.
Visitors to the exhibition can even joining and create their
own work of art.
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LEARN TOP CHEF SKILLS AT BROOK HALL'S EVENING
COOKERY WORKSHOPS! (posted August 16, 2010) |
If you dream of winning ‘Come
Dine with Me’ or becoming the next ‘BBC Masterchef’, why not
spend an evening brushing up you culinary skills at Brook
Hall Cookery School with ex-Le Manoir chef Stephen Bulmer?
Brook Hall is launching a series of Evening Cookery
Workshops on Thursday nights, starting on 16th September
2010. These two-hour sessions will each cover a specific
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WOBURN PUB MANAGER RECOGNISED AS RISING STAR!
(posted June 29, 2010) |
Dafydd Bretherton, general
manager at The Black Horse in Woburn, has won an Acorn
Award, a sought-after accolade given only to those in
hospitality regarded as outstanding and who are tipped for
the top. Dafydd, who heads up a team of twenty at the
thriving pub, recently received the Award at a ceremony
weekend event in Chester, with many big names from the food
and cheffing world in attendance.
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THE EMBANKMENT
PICNIC EXPERIENCE IS HERE!
(posted June 1, 2010) |
After recently celebrating its
first birthday, The Embankment, Bedford is this year making
the most of its gorgeous riverside location by launching its
first ever ‘perfect picnic’ service. Now, you can create
your very own fresh hamper packed full of scrumptious things
to eat, either when you arrive or in advance, by choosing
from the new gourmet picnic menu. All you have to do is
stroll over to the picturesque Embankment gardens, drink in
hand, whilst your mouth-watering alfresco meal is made up
for you. The team will even...
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CHARITY GOLD DAY WITH THE BLACK HORSE WOBURN
(posted May 12, 2010) |
We are pleased to announce that The Black Horse
Woburn www.blackhorsewoburn.co.uk is holding a
Charity Golf Day on Friday 28th May to raise funds
for MK SNAP www.mksnap.org. Established in 1991, MK
SNAP is a charity built on achievement, team work
and individual development, whose purpose is
offering work and life skills training to
individuals aged 16+ who have physical and learning
difficulties
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CHARITY CASINO NIGHT AT LA COLLINA!
(posted May 12, 2010) |
4 Course Charity
gourmet meal accompanied by a glass of
complimentary champagne upon arrival
for only £40 in
aid of the Bertolino Leukaemia
fund. Experience a wonderful evening of Vegas style
entertainment including a close-up magician, black
jack and poker tables alongside superb, high-quality
food from our official Casino night menu. Dress for
the occasion! This is the perfect event for the
tuxedo or the flamboyant gown that you have always
wanted to wear. Please call 01525 261298 for more
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ISSUE 5 COMING SOON!
(posted April 15, 2010) |
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Issue 5 of MK
Food Reviews is going to print any day now
and we're delighted to report we have some
new restaurants and some fantastic FREEBIES
too! We've been working hard to keep our
readers up-to-date with the best places to
dine out in MK so keep an eye out for our
latest and best issue yet!! MK Food Reviews
- your ultimate guide to eating out in
Milton Keynes! |
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SLUG & LETTUCE LAUNCHES
THEIR SPRING / SUMMER MENU (posted
March 4, 2010) |
Despite Spring
officially starting in two weeks time, the
Slug and Lettuce has laughed in the face of
convention (and Mother Nature) and will be
launching their Spring/Summer menu on
Tuesday 9th March.
As the days
get longer, the need to get out of the house
and enjoy a meal with friends, family and
colleagues gets greater! The Slug and
Lettuce is hoping to entice you even more,
particularly with their great deals with
many of the main courses starting at £5.95.
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THE EMBANKMENT
SUPPORTS LOCAL BASKETBALL STAR AIMING FOR GOLD (posted
March 1, 2010) |
Gifted young
basketball player, Conner Washington from
Bedford, has today got a spring in his step
after finding out that The Embankment,
Bedford is planning to support him all the
way to the Olympics. With his sights set
firmly on representing his country in 2012,
Conner is already in the midst of an intense
and focussed training programme to ensure
that he is on track to be picked for ‘Team
GB’.
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THE SWAN CELEBRATE THEIR
5TH BIRTHDAY IN STYLE (posted February 8, 2010) |
Residents and
regulars, local business owners and valued
suppliers all joined the team at The Swan in
Salford, Milton Keynes to celebrate its 5th
birthday in style. The evening kicked off with a
few words from the owner, Andrew Coath, who
thanked both local suppliers and regulars for
their commitment and support over the last five
years. The party then got into full swing with
fine food and flowing drinks on tap until the
early hours
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DO NOT MISS THE NEXT WINSLOW FARMERS MARKET ON
DECEMBER 6
(posted November 25, 2009) |
Winslow Farmers Market
takes place between 11am and 2pm on the first Sunday of
every month. Do not miss their next market on December
6, located in Winslow’s Market Square. The market will
feature produce grown or made within a thirty-mile
radius, including rare breed meat, locally-grown
vegetables, home-made preserves and local honey.
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FAIRYLAND IS COMING TO WINSLOW ON THURSDAY,
DECEMBER 3
(posted November 25, 2009) |
Winslow will become
Fairyland for the evening of Thursday, 3rd December 2009
for the annual Christmas Fayre and Retail Evening. The
Market Square will be transformed with the aid of a snow
machine. Everyone is asked to dress up as their
favourite fairytale character. There will be a
competition and prizes for the best adult’s and
children’s costumes.
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JAIPUR WINS BRITISH CURRY AWARD!
(posted November 10, 2009) |
Jaipur in Grafton Gate East
was one of 11 spice restaurants throughout the UK
honoured, 3 November, at the 2009 British Curry Awards
held at London's Battersea Evolution. Jaipur won the
award for the South East region. This year's British
Curry Awards winners were chosen from a record 40,000
public nominations covering more than 2,700 restaurants
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MK FOOD REVIEWS ISSUE 4 COMING SOON!
(posted October 28, 2009) |
The team at MK Food reviews
are delighted to report that issue 4, a 40 page
publication, has now gone to print and will be
distributed from Monday next week! This is, in our eyes
the best issue yet! Not only do we feature some new
restaurants and have some fantastic vouchers on offer,
we will also be revealing the winners of our MKFR Awards
2009!
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PEACH PUBS TAKE AWARD FOR SECOND YEAR RUNNING!
(posted September 23, 2009) |
The pub company behind
three local pubs, The Swan in Salford, The Black Horse
in Woburn and The Embankment in Bedford, has won the
award for being one of the best places to work in the
industry for the second year running.
Peach pubs picked up the
highly coveted Best Place to Work in Hospitality Bar
Chain (1-10 sites) 2009 at an award ceremony at One
Whitehall Place in London on 14th September 2009
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CELEBRITY CHEF
RAYMOND BLANC FILMS UK INTERNET FIRST
(posted September 23, 2009) |
Raymond Blanc, the
chef behind the hit
BBC2 TV Series ‘The Restaurant’, has
exclusively cooked 3 meals for the people of
Milton Keynes.
In a drive to improve healthy eating and increase
awareness about food production, the chef has made UK
internet history by giving his expertise free to the
local Internet TV channel.
Click here to view his
latest video.
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VERANDAH TALK NOW OPEN IN WOLVERTON - REVIEW
COMING SOON!
(posted September 7, 2009) |
Verandah Talk is a new
Lebanese / Indian restaurant that has opened in the
heart of Wolverton. Situated opposite Tesco, this
restaurant has been beautifully decorated and promises
it's clients a unique dining experience. Although they
have their own licence, customers are welcome to bring
their own alcohol. MK Reviews will be visiting this
restaurant soon to let you know our thoughts on the
latest restaurant to open in Milton Keynes. Watch this
space!
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JUST £20 PER PERSON PER NIGHT AT CITY APARTMENTS
(posted September 2, 2009) |
To
help us celebrate our new Vizion apartments which are
ideally located in the business district, we are
offering stays in our executive 2 beds from as little as
£80.00 per night when staying for 5 nights or more.
Which means 4 guests
stay from as little as £20.00 per person per night*.
Please call
01908 60 70 80 or 07735 476
121 for more information.
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WOBURN OYSTER FESTIVAL AT SAPORI
(posted September 2, 2009) |
11, 12 & 13 September 2009:
dates for your diary!
Throughout the Oyster
Festival, Roberto and his team will be serving a special
selection of fresh and delicious fish dishes. In
addition and by general request, we will also be
offering our full a la carte menus. We will be open from
12.00 noon until late on all three days. Tables are
booking fast so please call to reserve. To book a table,
please call on 01525 290033 or book on line at
www.saporiwoburn.co.uk
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BELLY DANCER CHARITY EVENT
AT SHIRAZ SEPTEMBER 9
(posted August
24, 2009) |
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On September 9 Shiraz are holding a charity
event in aid of leukaemia research. From 1930 you can enjoy
a fabulous 3 course dinner for just £20. Half of the
proceeds will go to charity. Only 40 tickets from 100 remain
so do not miss out on a wonderful night of food and
entertainment. A belly dancer will be performing and you are
sure to enjoy a unique atmosphere at this hugely popular
restaurant. Please call 01908 394 600 for more information. |
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THE
WRITING'S ON THE WALL AT THE BLACK HORSE (posted August
24, 2009) |
29th August 2009: Over the forthcoming Bank
Holiday weekend, The Black Horse in Woburn, in conjunction
with Bedford Street Gallery, is going to take on a
completely new look.
On Saturday 29th August, The Wonderland Collective, a
talented group of graffiti artists drawn from across the
creative spectrum, will use the pub’s traditional garden
setting as the blank canvas for a unique piece of artwork;
the Collective will create large scale artworks around the
garden walls.
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MARY BERRY TO LAUNCH
FARMERS MARKET
AT WINSLOW (posted August 17, 2009) |
The Winslow Farmers Market will be launched
on Sunday, 6th September 2009 with a grand
opening by cookery legend Mary Berry.
Mary Berry, Aga cookery expert and author
of over 40 cookery books commented: ‘I am
delighted to assist this community
initiative which encourages people to buy
local, seasonal food while supporting local
farmers and producers’.
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FARMERS MARKET
TO LAUNCH AT WINSLOW (posted August 10, 2009) |
Winslow Market
Square will shortly be home to a thriving
new farmers market. The market will be
launching on Sunday, 6th September and will
then run regularly on the 1st Sunday of the
month between 11am and 2pm. Located in
Winslow’s Market Square the market will
feature produce grown or made within a
thirty-mile radius, including rare breed
meat, locally-grown vegetables, home-made
preserves and local honey.
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FARMERS MARKET
AT THE SWAN SALFORD (posted June 24th, 2009) |
The Swan at
Salford near Milton Keynes is doing its bit
to champion great local food and drink
producers by holding a fantastic farmers’
market at the pub this coming Sunday, 28th
June. The event takes place between
9am and 1pm, with lunch served in the pub
afterwards if you feel like whiling away the
rest of the day in The Swan’s beautiful
garden or vibrant eatery. As well as this
Sunday, 28th June, The Swan will be hosting
a farmers’ market between 9am and 1pm on the
last Sunday of every month.
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THE BLACK HORSE
RAISE £500 FOR CHARITY (posted May 19th, 2009) |
A team of keen
golfers from The Black Horse in Woburn took
to the fairway last month for a charity golf
day that raised over £500 for Macmillan
Cancer Support. Buoyed up by the success of
the day, the pub has announced a second
event at Millbrook golf course on Friday
12th June, where it hopes the total money
raised for Macmillan will break through the
£1000 barrier.
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PAPAYA OPENS -
REVIEW COMING
SOON (posted
28th April 2009) |
Papaya, a new
Thai restaurant located in Oxley Park,
opened last month. The menu offers light,
fresh and fragrant dishes. Papaya offer a
good choice of Thai curries, sizzling
dishes, salads, rice and noodles. We
recently sampled their takeaway service and
will be reviewing their restaurant very soon
- so make sure you check this space next
week to find out our thoughts on Papaya -
the latest restaurant to hit Milton Keynes. |
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RODIZIO COMING
SOON TO MILTON KEYENS (posted
15th April 2009) |
Coming soon to
the Theatre District in Milton Keynes is
Rodizio. MK Reviews decided to pay their
existing Northampton restaurant a visit to
sample their food and lively atmosphere. You
can find out more about this new and
exciting venue to MK by
clicking here.
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EASTER AT SAPORI (posted
7th April 2009) |
Easter is
possibly Italy's most important holiday,
more so even than Christmas. So to
celebrate we invite you to join us for a
specially devised 'Pasqua' menu on Easter
Sunday or Bank Holiday Monday. 3 courses
£25.00 Children 12 and under £15.00. Call
01525 290033 for a table reservation. We
look forward to seeing you!
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THE EMBANKMENT
RE-OPENS..... (posted 30th
March 2009) |
The Embankment
re-opens in style; Bedford’s landmark
riverside pub brought back to life by
award-winning team, ready to burst back onto
the Bedfordshire scene as a great local and
a great place to eat, party and stay.
The Embankment has been given
a brand new lease of life. This wonderful
pub sitting on Bedford’s beautiful riverside
re-opens today after an eight week
refurbishment, during which every inch of
the late-Victorian building has been
lovingly restored to create a really great
place to eat, drink, party and stay.
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NOW ITS YOUR
TURN..... (posted 18th
March 2009) |
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As well as the
imminent release of issue 2 of MK Food
Reviews, we are now giving you the chance to
have your say and vote for your favourite
restaurants and pubs in Milton Keynes. The
MKFR Restaurant Awards 2009 are here.
Registering your vote online could not be
easier so simply click on the logo to the
left and you can cast your vote. |
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YOUR NEXT ISSUE
OF MKFR OUT SOON! (posted 18th
March 2009) |
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The team at MK
Reviews are delighted to announce that issue
2 of MK Food Reviews will be distributed
soon. This edition promises to be even
better than issue one with some fantastic
features and reviews from top restaurants in
Milton Keynes. We are also giving away
hundreds of pounds in free wine and food in
our not be to missed magazine. If you are
unable to obtain a copy, you will soon be
able to read the magazine online right here.
So make sure you visit us again for all the
very latest news. |
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MOTHER'S DAY AND
EASTER AT OLIVIER'S RESTAURANT (posted 02nd
March 2009) |
Olivier's
Restaurant at the Inn at Woburn serve
award-winning food in stylish surroundings.
If you are looking for somewhere special to
visit this Mother's Day you can enjoy a
fabulous four course lunch for just £32.95.
Mothers will also receive a free gift!
Click here to view the
menu from Olivier's for Mother's Day.
Easter is also approaching fast and is
always a great time to dine with friends and
family. For just £29.95 per person you can
enjoy your Easter Sunday in style.
Click here to view
Olivier's menu for for April 12.
Please call 01525 290 441 for more
information or to book your table. |
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VALENTINES DAY
AT WHITTLEBURY HALL (posted 26th January 2009) |
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With love in
the air, relax and unwind this Valentine's
Day with a romantic overnight stay. A bottle
of Champagne to welcome you in your room on
arrival and a delicious dinner awaits you in
the evening. Our Valentines breaks. Friday
6th to Monday 23rd February, include a
special pamper gift for the ladies with a
complimentary
The Day Spa
Relaxation Day package, which
can be taken at a later date. Valentines
Package - £225 per couple including a
three-course dinner in Astons Restaurant,
bed and breakfast. Valentines Club Package -
£275 per couple including gourmet
four-course dinner in our Award Winning
Murrays Restaurant, bed and breakfast. |
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EMBANKMENT HOTEL
APPOINTS NEW CHEF (posted 21st January 2009) |
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Christophe
Perney has been appointed new head chef of
The Embankment Hotel in Bedford, the third
site, acquired last May, by Peach joint
venture partner and former BII Licensee of
the Year Andrew Coath. Christophe qualified
in France and trained in Paris under Joël
Robuchon and then at the Park Lane in London
before relocating to the UK. Attracted by
the prospect of holding sway in the kitchen
whilst having the support and energy of a
vibrant company like Peach behind him,
Christophe joined the new team being built
by Andrew at The Embankment. A totally new
look to The Embankment will be unveiled at
the end of March this year. |
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GREAT DEALS TO
BE HAD AT THE OLD GREEN MAN (posted 21st January
2009) |
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If you love eating
out then this is the time of year to grab some
great value meals in many of the restaurants in
Milton Keynes. The Old Green Man in Little
Brickhill have an offer currently running where
you can dine with wine for £10. Strictly
speaking, you need to subscribe to their
website, but if you phone to book and tell them
you heard about the deal here at MK Reviews, we
are pretty sure they will accommodate you. So if
you fancy a two course meal with a glass of wine
for £10, call the Old Green Man on 01525 261 253
for more information.
Click here to read our
restaurant review for the OGM. |
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GREAT NEWS FOR
THE NAVIGATION INN (posted 14th January 2009) |
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The Navigation Inn
started the year in style with news that they
had been voted in the top ten of riverside pubs
in the whole of the United Kingdom in a Sunday
Telegraph pole. This is no mean feat but no
great surprise for a pub that continues to go
from strength to strength. Work on their new
fine dining restaurant is going well so watch
this space for the latest news from The
Navigation. |
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GREAT VALUE OFFERS AT
THE LIVING ROOM (posted 14th January
2009) |
Until the 25th
January The Living Room are offering 50% off the
total food bill. They're also making a separate
offer to sales shoppers, which is a
complimentary glass of red or white house wine
when ordering from the Sandwiches & lighter
meals section of the A la carte menu, or when
ordering from the set menu. Finally, they are
also offering a 2-course set menu for the value
of £11.95 as an ongoing offer!
Click here to read our
restaurant review for The Living Room.
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ELVIS NIGHT AT
THE OLD BEAMS 23RD JANUARY (posted 14th January
2009) |
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We will soon be
re-reviewing The Old Beams in Shenley Lodge and
this attractive venue, who hold numerous events
throughout the year, will be holding an Elvis
Night on January 23rd. Call 01908 201 054 for
more information and to book your tickets for
what is sure to be a great night. Never been to
The Old Beams?
Click here to find out
more. |
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THAN SWAN INN MK
VILLAGE - REVIEW COMING SOON! (posted
9th January 2009) |
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The Swan Inn,
Milton Keynes Village already has a reputation
for excellent food in a great atmosphere. MK Reviews will be
paying this restaurant a visit soon and we will be sharing our
thoughts with you right here. Already tempted to give them a try
yourself?
Why not go to their
website by clicking here to find out more?
Join up and you will receive
periodic emails with great offers including 2
course meals for an amazing £11.50! |
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ENJOY A NIGHT OF
LUXURY COURTESY OF CITY APARTMENTS FOR JUST £75! (posted
8th January 2009) |
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At MK Reviews we
have already tried City Apartments for ourselves
and we cannot recommend their facilities high
enough! With fantastic apartments available in
prime locations in Central Milton Keynes they
offer excellent
accommodation with a 'home from home' feel. Far
more spacious than any hotel room with all the facilities you
need, why not treat yourself to an overnight
stay for just £75 all-inclusive! Call 01908 60 70
80 |
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EMBANKMENT
REVIEW COMING SOON (posted 6th January 2009) |
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At MK Reviews we
are big fans of the Peach Pubs and their
restaurants - we have already
given favourable mention to The Black Horse in Woburn and
The Swan, Salford. We will soon be paying a
visit to The Embankment in Bedford. This establishment was
taken over in May of 2008, Andrew Coath and his
team have worked hard to transform this gorgeous looking
venue into a flagship pub. Watch this space for
our review coming soon. |
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LAST CHANCE TO
FLY WITH SANTA (posted 12th December 2008) |
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Last chance for all
kids, big kids, small kids, old kids, young
kids, people with kids and people who know
kids. It’s Christmas time and that means fun and
pressies so why not roll it all up into one and
get down to Airkix and
fly with Santa. He doesn’t care what kind of kid
you are cos he just loves to fly with people. Call 0845 331 6549
for more information. |
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PETER PAN OFF TO
A FLIER AT MK THEATRE (posted 9th December 2008) |
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The much awaited
Peter Pan, starring Henry Winkler and Louisa
Lytton has finally arrived at MK Theatre. MK Reviews' theatre
critic Philip Shell was one of the first to see
the show which runs until January 18, 2009. "If you can get
tickets I would urge you to go" says Philip
Shell. This is a show for all the family to
enjoy so if you would
like to book your tickets,
click here to go straight
to MK Theatre. |
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BELLY DANCERS AT
SHIRAZ - WATCH WHILE YOU EAT! (posted 20th November 2008) |
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Shiraz was already
the restaurant to try if you were in the mood
for something different, but the management have now added some
entertainment to liven proceedings in the form
of a belly dancer on Thursdays and Saturdays - 8pm
until 10pm. If you're still looking to hold your
Christmas Party, why not contact Shiraz for more
information? They will supply a belly dancer for
bookings of 30 or more. |
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MK FOOD REVIEWS
IS PUBLISHED! (posted 19th November 2008) |
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MK Reviews are
proud to announce the publication of our first
magazine - MK Food Reviews. Keep an eye out
for this brilliant
new publication to hit Milton Keynes. We have
features on La Collina, The Carrington Arms and we also meet
MasterChef Professional Dan Cameron of the
Navigation Inn. With news and celebrity features
and complimentary
vouchers and lots more - this is a must read for
anyone in MK.
Please contact us for more
info. |
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GOLF DAY IN
REMEMBRANCE OF DEE HEMINDINGER (posted 29th
October 2008) |
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We are holding a
Golf Day in remembrance of Dee Hemindinger, one
of our great supporters at The Swan and Black Horse and
whom we worked with on many occasions supporting
her work raising funds for Macmillan care in MK. We
really hope you are able to join us. Charity
Golf Day Friday 7th November Millbrook Golf Course in aid of
Macmillan.
Click here for
information and to book tickets. |
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NEW MENU COMING
SOON TO ALL BAR ONE (posted 01st October 2008) |
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All Bar One our
bringing out a new winter menu on 11th November.
We had a fantastic time when reviewing their food recently
and you'll be pleased to know that they will be
keeping the classic dishes on their menu. Watch this space
for more information and if you're one of the
very few people not to have visited All Bar One,
then click here to see
what you are missing! |
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MK FOOD REVIEWS
THE MAGAZINE COMING SOON! (posted 01st October
2008) |
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At MK Reviews we
simply love food and we are mad about Milton
Keynes too! That's why we are bringing out a magazine this
Christmas that you will simply love. With
reviews, news, local features (not just boring
adverts!) this will be a must
see publication.
For more information why
not visit MK Food Reviews by clicking here? MK Food Reviews -
Because You Love Food! |
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THERAPY CLUB TO
VISIT THE SWAN ON WED SEPTEMBER 24th (posted
11th September 2008) |
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Wednesday 24th
September - our Friends from Therapy Club will
be using our private dining room again offering our
guests a variety of treatments. Enjoy a massage,
pedicure or manicure before dinner. email
suzanne@therapyclub.com
to book. Click the
following link for all the lastest news from The
Swan
www.swansalford.co.uk/NewsEvents.asp |
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AS OUR WEBSITE
CONTINUES TO EXPAND WE WELCOME YOUR FEEDBACK!
(posted 6th September 2008) |
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MK Reviews has
recently expanded to incorporate reviews of
shows from MK Theatre and plenty of new restaurant reviews
have been added in recent weeks too, including
Sapori in Woburn, ha ha Bar & Grill, City Limits, Countryman
and dim t. We welcome your feedback so whether
you enjoy our restaurant reviews or not,
why not click here
to add your own restaurant review or comment on ours? |
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SNAP UP A DESIGNER DRESS FOR CHARITY, SAT 13TH
SEPTEMBER (posted 11 August 2008) |
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SNAP up a
Frock, an annual extravaganza of fabulous
designer dress shopping, champagne sipping and
lunching all for
charity, taking place of Saturday 13th
September. £8,000 was raised last year and this
year they're hoping to raise even
more for SNAP. To be sure of a ticket, please
contact Sally Fennemore on 01908 586 326.
Tickets and further
information are also available from The Swan,
Salford on 01908 281 008. |
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THE PLOUGH TAKES BUCKINGHAMSHIRE FOODIE AWARD
(posted 16 July 2008) |
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The Plough Wavendon,
who received perfect marks from MK Reviews
recently, has been voted "Buckinghamshire
Restaurant of the Year 2008" by the Foodie
Square Guide and it's readers. Jonathan Todd, owner of The
Plough, is "extremely proud of this latest
award" in what is The Plough's first year trading. |
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THE GEORGE INN RE-REVIEWED WITH A TASTE OF ITALY (posted 14 July
2008) |
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MK
Reviews felt privileged to be invited back to
The George Inn, but this time to sample their
Italian menu.
Having already tried their impressive Sunday
Roast, we strongly recommend you sample their
award-winning
Italian dishes! One of the few independent
Italian Restaurants in Milton Keynes, The George
Inn, Little
Brickhill should definitely be on the 'must try'
list for anyone who likes a taste of Italy. |
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THE LIVING ROOM REVIEW COMING SOON! (posted 2 July
2008) |
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We
were lucky enough to attend the opening of the
new Living Room in Central Milton Keynes.
Both the restaurant and the bar look fresh and
this place should be a real winner in the trendy
places to go
and be seen in MK. Now open to the public, we
suggest you get booking! Our review will be
online
from around 21st July. |
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE PLOUGH ON SCORING A
PERFECT 5 OUT 5! (posted 2 July 2008) |
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Our
review of The Plough, Wavendon is now online.
Our experience in one word? Perfect! MK Reviews
recommend saving your pennies to treat yourself
to a special night out. Grant, the Head Chef
commented, "We have only
just started, so watch this space!" We certainly
will Grant.
Click here to
find out what MK
Reviews had
to say about this fantastic establishment. |
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REVIEW COMING SOON - THE PLOUGH, WAVENDON (posted 13
June 2008) |
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The
Plough, Wavendon is a multi-award-winning
restaurant with a lofty reputation for the very
finest
cuisine. Situated in the small village parish of Wavendon, MK Reviews were invited to sample
their menu and
view their gardens designed by the locally based
and award-winning Hasmead Group. Come back
soon to find out how we rated The Plough. |
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REVIEW COMING SOON - THE BLACK HORSE WOBURN (posted 4
June 2008) |
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The Black
Horse Woburn is part of the Peach Pub Company, a
sister pub to The Swan Salford, and MK Reviews
will be visiting soon to give you the low down
on this hugely popular venue. The Peach Pub
Company want to
create locals for locals, each with their own
character and are aiming for greatness on a
small scale in
each and every pub every single day. Watch this
space for more! |
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SPOONERS RESTAURANT REVIEW NOW LIVE (posted 27 May
2008) |
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Do you fancy a change from the
usual restaurant menus? Ever thought of
tantalising your taste buds with a worth Russian twist and getting away
from the hustle of the Hub of MK? Then Spooners,
in Woburn Sands is definitely a try. Established since 1984 and
now under new management, Ray and Liudmila Ripnar are continuing with the Spooners tradition.......more |
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LOOKING FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT? MK REVIEWS
VISIT SPOONERS! (posted 20 May 2008) |
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By all
accounts Spooners Restaurant in Woburn is a
pretty unique dining experience and we will be
visiting this
restaurant soon having heard that it has changed
hands recently. The new management are
maintaining many of
the traditions of Spooners, established since
1984, but are also bringing a taste of Russia to
what looks an
exciting menu. Watch this space! |
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NEW
MENU FOR HARPURS.....(posted 19 May 2008) |
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Harpurs have updated
their menu because the hunting seasons are
over and all game has been removed from
the
menu. Their new menu will run until the end
of the summer, then the autumn menu will begin. An
interesting addition to the menu is the kangaroo
steak with chilli and coriander and raspberry and
rose petal
mille feuille. Weather permitting, they are also
planning to have barbecues in their new garden
area. |
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THE
LIVING ROOM TO OPEN SOON.....(posted 15 May 2008) |
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The
Living Room Group Ltd announces the official opening of the
latest The Living Room Restaurant and Bar at
thehub:mk, Milton
Keynes on 30th June 2008. The new site will form part
of the dynamic new
development of
offices, hotels, retail outlets, cafes,
bars/restaurants and apartments situated in the
centre of Milton Keynes.
Click here for more..... |
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CONSERVATORY WORK NOW COMPLETED AT THE GEORGE
INN (posted 10 May 2008) |
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The main
restaurant at The George Inn, Little Brickhill
is situated in a conservatory and connections,
who
have won numerous awards for their food, are
always keen to make improvements where possible.
A new false ceiling
has been installed ensuring the room is
warmer and cosier in those winter months.
Click here for the George Inn reviewed on MK
Reviews..... |
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