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Height of good taste: restaurant André Garrett at Cliveden opens
Is chef André Garrett partial to a restaurant with a view?
He has swapped the panoramic city skyline seen from Galvin at Window’s on the 28th floor of London Hilton for the spectacular views across formal gardens to the River Thames at Cliveden.
But taking the role of executive head chef at Cliveden is about so much more than a breathtaking view. For a start there is the excitement of the opportunity to put Cliveden back on the gastronomic map in an area so liberally sprinkled with Michelin stars.
“Nowhere else in the country outside London is there such a constellation of stars and awards as this area. Within 10 miles of Bray are two three-Michelin-star establishments, a two-star and I don’t know how many one-stars. It is a great thing, the more the better. People see the area as somewhere to visit; gastro-tourists
can stay with us for a night then go to the Hand & Flowers for lunch or stay at the Waterside Inn and then come to us for lunch...,” says Andrew Stembridge, managing director. Garrett adds: “My aspirations are to put Cliveden’s restaurant back on the gastronomic map and make it a destination.”
For the restyling of the former Terrace Restaurant, eminent interior designer Martin Hulbert has subtly referenced Cliveden’s history while introducing a less formal, lighter, gentler feel within the vast, grand room with its incredible view over the River Thames. The new scheme is elegant with walls in duck egg
blue, alcoves lined with pale green silk and hung with mirrors, and voluptuous curtains in mossy green, gold and tobacco silk framing that stunning view.
Inspired by the Astors who were renowned for their hospitality, the restaurant is reconnecting with Cliveden’s heritage. Together Cliveden and André Garrett make a fine pairing. This could be the start of something very special.
André Garrett at Cliveden is open for lunch 12.15pm to 2.30pm and dinner 7pm to 10pm. The Market Menu, available at lunch, is £28 for three courses. The Menu, available for lunch and dinner is £65 for three courses including coffee and bonbons. The Tasting menu is £95 for either courses including coffee and bonbons.
Details:
dine@clivedenhouse.co.uk 01628-607100
We’ve wrapped you a festive present….
• Room Hire of Main Meeting Room • Arrival Tea, Coffee and Breakfast Rolls
• Mid-Morning and Afternoon Tea, Coffee, Non-Alcoholic Mulled Wine and Mince Pies
• Christmas Buffet Menu • Unlimited Mineral Water throughout the Day
• LCD Projector and Screen • Flipchart and Markers • Delegate Stationery • Wi-fi • Car Parking
• Christmas Crackers
50.00 per person
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Royal Berkshire Conference Centre, Madejski Stadium, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 0FL Tel 0118 968 1333 Fax 0118 968 1334 Email
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www.businessmag.co.uk THE BUSINESS MAGAZINE – THAMES VALLEY – DECEMBER13/JANUARY14
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