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Vermillion bosses launch charity seafood cookbook

The Seamark business is well known in Manchester for both its headquarters in the east of the city as well as for being responsible for probably its most expensively built and designed restaurant – Vermillion. Now the global business is … Continue reading

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France, a land of sauces, Sandra and seafood

“What is that I enquired” pointing at the unfamiliar words on the menu. Pointy language being somewhat a speciality I’ve developed over the years having less than a schoolgirl grasp on French. “It’s pike” the restraunteur helpfully translated “a freshwater … Continue reading

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The famous Wetherby Whaler lives again – opens today

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DV9tdCc1WaE&w=560&h=315] I won’t be able to make it along to this later but I couldn’t let this pass without a mention on the blog – yes, the Wetherby Whaler is back. A ceremony to officially open its new fish … Continue reading

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@ Nash’s, Leeds

I’ve no way of knowing what sort of mood he was in when he scribbled on the very full wall of fame inside this popular city centre restaurant, but I most definitely had my proper fish and chip head on … Continue reading

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Five New Year’s resolutions for foodies

New Year’s Resolutions don’t work. Everyone knows so and last week a study proved it . But, as I reflect on the fact that another year has started and I’m still unable to speak Mandarin (or Italian, or Spanish), I’m … Continue reading

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@ Season’s Restaurant, Richmond, North Yorkshire

The kindest thing I can think to say about this experience was that the presentation was pretty impressive – just look at that large, rectangular plate and the obvious attention to detail put into the way everything is displayed. But … Continue reading

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Why get your kit off for tuna?

Of course it’s eyecatching. Naked celebrities with nothing to cover their modesty but large fish. But what’s it all about? Are we consumers so celebrity obsessed and in need of titillation that the only way to engage on a serious … Continue reading

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Cullen Skink recipe for new charity cookbook

I’ve recently been asked to contribute a recipe for a new cookbook which will be sold to raise cash for the charity Independent Age . They provide friendship and financial support for older people on low incomes to help them … Continue reading

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