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gourmetlife August Ideas for Gourmands
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August is time to enjoy a taste of indulgence and perhaps a local gourmet treat or even a last minute gourmet-getaway.
Save at the regions finest eateries, and why not avoid the traffic queues and fuel costs, and stay locally!
 PLUS now you can rate your favourites to appear in the regions
Top 100 Restaurants....PLUS WIN a meal for 2 at Michelin La Becasse, Ludlow, a cooking with Chef Experience with Chef Stuart Philipps of the Hundred House, Shropshire, or a signed copy of the NEW Simpsons Michelin Cook Book! EXCLUSIVE to gourmetlife diners! See below....
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Birmingham: Simpsons Restaurant with rooms ~ Edgbaston
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Considered by many as THE pinnacle restaurant in the region. Simpsons Michelin Restaurant in Edgbaston, Birmingham offers a tranquil and elegant retreat, surrounded by private walled gardens, and a feeling of colonial elegance, the moment you arrive.
gourmetlife Save 25% off overnight in one of their 4 unique sumptuous bedrooms.
Why not treat yourself to their incredible tasting menu with wine flight with the money you are saving!
More on Simpsons Bedrooms HERE
Sample Tasting Menu (Discounts only apply off rooms in August, subject to availability Tuesday-Friday)
 Website HERE Tel: 0121 4543434.
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Birmingham: Michelin Turners Restaurant, Harborne
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Like Michelin Chef Patron Richard Tuner, this restaurant is understated and focuses on one thing ~ great ingredients, cooked to simple perfection.
gourmetlife Save 25% Off Richard Turners Tasting Menu
Join them for lunch or dinner, and enjoy the pinnacle of Richard's passions for fresh produce, cooked for flavour for just £56 each (RRP £75 per person) Wine flight also available. Sample Tasting Menu HERE
Served Tuesday-Friday Lunches and Tuesday-Thursday Evenings ~ Pre-booking ONLY max 4 per table. Call and book with Manager James: Website HERE
(Note: Summer Closure from 14th August-re-open 30th August!)
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Staffordshire: Moat House, Acton Trussell, Staffordshire
|  Stunning 14th Century Grade 2 listed moated manor house boasts 4 AA stars for accommodation, unrivalled quality and service and over 600 years of history. Award Winning Head Chef Matt Davies creating some exciting locally sourced dishes. gourmetlife Save 25% Off Dining Mon-Fri lunch & evenings. Also save 25% off their indulgent afternoon teas . Dine & Stay: 25% off dinner, bed AND full Staffordshire breakfast. Just £160 per couple. Ask for details. Website HERE |
Staffordshire: Swan Hotel & Restaurant, Stafford Centre
|  Located in the heart of Stafford town centre, a unique venue offering high levels of customer service and working closely with local suppliers. This 18th century, former coaching inn features period stone fireplaces and exposed wooden beams, an award-winning restaurant, two popular bar areas, a relaxing coffee shop and a newly completed stunning Eco Garden.
gourmetlife Save 25% Off Dining Mon-Frid Lunch & Evenings Website HERE |
| Staffordshire: The Dog & Doublet |  This charming yet stylish gourmet inn is strategically placed between the county town of Stafford and Uttoxeter, Lichfield and Stone. The ideal base from which to explore the many delights which Staffordshire has to offer. Very postive feedback on our Top 100 customer ratings. Share your dining experiences HERE gourmetlife Save 25% Off Dining Monday-Friday Lunch & Evenings. Tel: 01889 508331 Website Here |
Staffordshire: Bear Grill, Stafford Central
|  Specialising in locally sourced quality meats from Treflach Farm, Shropshire. Dedicated to providing education to all about farming, food and the environment. Gourmet bear grill burgers are knocking tradition on the head. The Bear Grill have created a nutritious sophisticated product using the best and freshest ingredients available. Innovative and exotic combinations bring together the freshest produce prepared with care and attention to maximise flavour.
gourmetlife Save 25% Off Dining Monday-Friday Lunch & Evenings. Website HERE |
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Shropshire: Fishmore Hall, Ludlow ~ Forelles Restaurant
|  Forrells Restaurant ~ At Fishmore Hall Discover the best of Shropshire dining with their newly extended conservatory restaurant, with stunning views of Ludlow and beyond, and the innovative cooking of much acclaimed Head Chef, David Jaram, and his team, using ingredients sourced from local producers in the Shropshire Marches. gourmetlife Save 25% off dining Mon-Friday lunch & Dinner. Ask about their Dine & Stay rates - the perfect location to enjoy the delights of Ludlow! Fishmore Hall Website HERE |
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Shropshire: Lion & Pheasant, Shrewsbury
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The newly refurbished Lion + Pheasant Hotel, offers diners a 'Michelin' experience with Chef Alan Dann's creations - one of the most qualified chefs in the region. Sundays, Tasty Sundays... Relax and enjoy this extravagant 3 course menu, served all day and Save 25% off Sundays with your gourmetlife membership. Just £13.50 for 3 courses, with a wide selection of dishes and 'all the trimmings' (non members 3 courses £18) Also save 25% off mid-week dining with gourmetlife Ask about dine and stay rates. Tel 01743 770345 www.lionandpheasant.co.uk |
Hundred House Country Pub Hotel & Restaurant, Near Telford, Shropshire
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A favourite amopngst our members, this Georgian gem, has earned a special place in people's hearts as a highly regarded Restaurant & Hotel. Full of character with friendly, attentive staff and beautiful gardens open to the public year round. Boasting it's very own herb garden with over 100 varieties of herbs, used by this 2 AA Rosette Kitchen, headed by Chef Patron Stuart Phillips.
Their 9 bedrooms have all been recently updated with a £100,000 bathrooms make-over, including Victoria & Albert baths & Rain Showers. Each bedroom is unique and somewhat quirky in design, filled with quality antique furniture, 4 poster or half tester beds and some even have swings hanging from the oak beams!
gourmetlife Dine & Stay saving 25% of Both!
Bed & Breakfast £130 (-25% to £97.50) plus enjoy a glass of fizz on arrival each . The enjoy their extensive a la carte menu saving 25% off your food bill (excludes alcohol). Rooms subject to availability. Offer runs until 30th September 2011. Please quote Summer Break Gourmet Life when booking.
Latest Chef Video
- view Stuart shopping for local produce in nearby Ironbridge & prepping Belly Pork in his kitchen.
Video HERE Chef Video HERE Website HERE |
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Shropshire: The King & Thai, Broseley, Nr Ironbridge
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If you really want a treat, why not venture over to the King and Thai Restaurant ~ Chef Patron Suree is really creating a stir in the region with her incredible desserts - each created by hand, using the freshest fine quality ingredients ~ Many desserts WHEAT FREE!
Her authentic Thai cuisine fusing local ingredients is a real treat for the senses, sourcing free range eggs, local beef, and pork, as well as Fresh Fish from Birmingham Market EVERY Friday, served on her fish board from 6pm. Book your 'plaice' quick as it always sells out!
gourmetlife save 25% off Dining
Monday-Thursday, (Fridays before 7.30). BOOKINGS ONLY!
Tel: 019532 882004 NEW Website HERE
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Top 100 Midlands Restaurants ~ Help us find yours!
| Help us find your favourite Restaurants ~ As a gourmetlife member you will now be asked to complete one of our member feedback cards when paying your bill - not much to ask for such discounts ~ please take a few moments to rate your chosen venue which will be rated based on your feedback on key criteria: Read more on the regions Top 100 Restaurants HERE
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Michelin Midland Facebook ~ Keep up to date & Share your views!
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 Follow this new and innovative facebook page offering up to date news on Michelin Restaurants, Chefs and announcements, plus photos and reviews... Facebook, seach for: "Michelin Diners Midlands" or click below....
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