News from Welsh Rarebits : October 2011

RAREBITS' CLEAN SWEEP AT WALES THE TRUE TASTE AWARDS

Rarebits member The Grove, Narberth, took the Gold medal in the Restaurant / Hotels (with Rooms) category at the 10th anniversary Wales the True Taste Food and Drink Awards.

To complete the hattrick in that cateory fellow Rarebits members Llansantffraed Court Hotel, Abergavenny took Silver and Tyddyn Llan, Llandrillo took Bronze.

Held at Venue Cymru in Llandudno, the 2011-12 Wales the True Taste Food and Drink Awards ceremony showcased and rewarded some of the best and most innovative food and drink products from Wales, and recognised excellence in the retail and hospitality sectors.

MORE : Wales the True Taste Food and Drink Awards

THE CROWN & TYDDYN LLAN RETAIN THEIR STARS

Rarebits members The Crown at Whitebrook and Tyddyn Llan, Llandrillo have kept their stars in the latest The Michelin Guide to Great Britain & Ireland 2012.

They are joined by The Walnut Tree, Abergavenny and newcomer The Checkers in Montgomery, a Great Little Places member. However the total number of Michelin-starred establishments in Wales remains at four as Ynshir Hall has been dropped this year.

The Felin Fach Griffin near Brecon has been awarded a Bib Gourmand in the Guide for offering "good food at moderate prices".

MORE : The Michelin Guide to Great Britain & Ireland 2012

RAREBITS MEMBERS TAKE TOP SPOTS IN GOOD PUB GUIDE

Rarebits member Ye Olde Bull's Head Inn in Beaumaris on the Isle of Anglesey has been named the Best Pub in Wales in the Good Pub Guide 2012. The Guide also commended the pub's lengthy wine list.

For the second year running The Felin Fach Griffin near Brecon has taken the title of Best Dining Pub of the Year in Wales. The Guide says the Griffin is "a tremendously good all rounder" where "nothing is missed".

MORE : Good Pub Guide National Award Winners 2012 / Good Pub Guide Dining Pubs of the Year 2012

RAREBITS MEMBERS IN THE NEWS

[30 OCT 2011] WALES ON SUNDAY : Recipes from the Castle Cottage, Harlech
Tempting recipes from Glyn Roberts of Castle Cottage Harlech - Rack of Welsh Lamb with a Herb Crust, Bubble & Squeak, Shallots and a Red Wine Jus; Lemon Tart...
[29 OCT 2011] SOUTH WALES ARGUS : Gwent restaurants among top in Sunday Times food list
The Crown at Whitebrook takes second spot in this year’s Sunday Times Food List for Wales...
[29 OCT 2011] MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS : Idyllic escape to North Wales
Hotel Portmeirion gets an idyllic review from Craig Archer and family...
[16 OCT 2011] THE OBSERVER : Observer Food Monthly Awards 2011 best Sunday lunch...
The Felin Fach Griffin near Brecon gets a runners up mention in the Observer Food Monthly Awards for Best Sunday Lunch...
[16 OCT 2011] WALES ON SUNDAY : Recipes from Gwesty Cymru
Mouthwatering recipes from chef Pawel Banaszynski of Gwesty Cymru in Aberystwyth - Rosemary Skewered Welsh Lamb Kebabs with Tzatziki; Pan-fried Fillet of Welsh Seabass with Shrimp Butter and Crushed New Potatoes with Peas; Rosemary and White Chocolate Pannacotta...
[10 OCT 2011] THE OBSERVER : Observer Food Monthly Awards 2011 Best Restaurant...
The Crown at Whitebrook gets a runners up mention in the Observer Food Monthly Awards for Best Restaurant...
[10 OCT 2011] FORK MAGAZINE : Welsh Rarebits Member Hits The Top Slot
Welsh Rarebits member Ye Olde Bull's Head Inn - a favourite haunt of Charles Dickens - has been named the best pub in Wales. Ye Olde Bulls Head in Beaumaris was voted the Best Pub in Wales in the Good Pub Guide 2012...
[09 OCT 2011] WALES ON SUNDAY : Recipes from Tan-y-Foel, Snowdonia
Tempting recipes from Janet Pitman at Tan Y Foel in Snowdonia - Trio of Organic Welsh Lamb with tomato fondant and crisp Carmarthen ham; Lemon and Lime Crème Chiboust with strawberry soup...
[07 OCT 2011] SOUTH WALES ARGUS : Another Michelin star for Crown at Whitebrook
The Crown at Whitebrook is celebrating after retaining its Michelin star for a sixth year. The Crown is one of just four Welsh restaurants to hold a Michelin star...
[06 OCT 2011] WALES ONLINE : Welsh restaurant gains surprise Michelin star...
Executive Head Chef James Sommerin is "elated, ecstatic and over the moon" that The Crown at Whitebrook has retained its Michelin star for the sixth year in a row...
[06 OCT 2011] WALES ONLINE : Anglesey inn named best in Wales by Good Pub Guide readers
Ye Olde Bull's Head Inn in Beaumaris and The Felin Fach Griffin near Brecon named as Best Pub and Best Dining Pub in Wales respectively in The Good Pub Guide 2012...
[03 OCT 2011] THE TELEGRAPH : The Crown, Monmouth, restaurant review...
Matthew Norman of the Telegraph reviews The Crown at Whitebrook...
[03 OCT 2011] WALES ONLINE : Healthy-eating champion Jamie Oliver reinvents the Welsh cake - with cream and strawberries...
James Sommerin, chef at the Michelin-starred Crown at Whitebrook, near Monmouth, doesn't go with Jamie Olivier's creamy twist to the traditional Welsh Cake...
[02 OCT 2011] WALES ONLINE : Recipes from The Falcondale hotel...
Mouthwatering recipes from The Falcondale's new head chef Andy Beaumont - Brulee of Foie Gras, Greengages, Cashew Streusel, and Toasted Brioche; Roasted bass and seared scallops with artichokes, samphire grass and horseradish; Chocolate and chilli brownie, salted caramel and banana ice cream...