Island Life Magazine Ltd December 2008/January 2009 | Page 96

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FOOD & DRINK

Food
News Update
The St Helen's is
awarded two rosettes

The St Helens has just been
awarded its second AA rosette.
Mark owner/chef said, “Since
the restaurant opened in 2005,
we have stuck to our principles
of sourcing the best Island
produce available for our menus
and providing excellent service
in a relaxed and welcoming
environment. Therefore to be
recognised with this award is a
massive achievement. We were
awarded our first AA rosette
in July 2007 and the entire St
Helens teams have worked
extremely hard to increase the
standards to what is required
at this level. We will definitely
be celebrating for some time”.
Well done Mark. The St Helens
Tel: [phone] or 07717
175444.

Great offers for
January 09

09 is turning out to be a good
year for Island diners. As
times are getting tough some
restaurants are adapting their
prices to accommodate the
current climate. Morgans are
running a two for one offer,
buy two courses get the least
expensive free (see page 98 for
details) whilst The St Helens

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who have just achieved two
rosettes have decided to offer 3
courses for only £18.99 p/h and
two courses for £15.50 p/h. (see
page 103).
If you fancy something different
for January 09 then China
China, Cowes and Bembridge
are offering a 50% discount
on all food for Monday nights,
restaurant only. On Tuesday/
Wednesday/Thursday nights
they are offering two courses
(including £1.00 p/h crispy
duck) for only £12.50 p/h or for
£17.80 per person 3 courses,
(platter, duck and a choice of 4
main dishes between two and if
you finish your first four dishes
you can ask for more.) Cowes
01983 200800, Bembridge
01983 875559.

Big fish for a small
Pond
Michelin starred chef Robert
Thompson has appointed his
new head chef for the Pond
Cafe , Bonchurch - Andrew
Beaumont who brings with
him a Mediterranean flavour
to his menus. To start, Seared
Mackerel, Buffalo Mozzarella,
Cherry Tomatoes, Baby Spinach
and Olive oil, main dishes such
as Gnocchi of Wild rabbit,
Wild Mushrooms, Rocket and
Shaved Parmesan and for dessert
Chocolate and Chestnut Torte,
Vanilla Ice Cream. The Pond Cafe
is open throughout the festive
season for bookings call Mario
on 01983 855666.

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