FOOD & BEVERAGE
New team and menu across Michael Caines Collection
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Ahead of the imminent summer season , Michael Caines has now fully re . opened his Cornish restaurants – The Cove at Maenporth and The Harbourside Refuge in Porthleven – complete with new menus and team appointments .
Chef Owner Michael Caines comments , ‘ Our new menus are focused on championing the very best of Cornish and South West produce through an a la carte menu offering two or three courses served at lunch and dinner , alongside a seven-course tasting menu . The change allows for us address the challenges currently faced across the industry with regards to staffing , rising food costs and the sourcing of quality produce , and will ensure that we can continue to deliver excellent local produce with warm hospitality .’
The Cove at Maenporth is a relaxed Cornish hideaway , located just a stone ’ s throw from Falmouth . With a glass-front open-air terrace , the restaurant offers unrivalled views across the Roseland Heritage Coast , Pendennis Castle and St Anthony Lighthouse a is a must-visit for those exploring this stretch of the Cornish coastline .
New for summer , The Cove is now being overseen by Kris Kirsimagi , who joins as restaurant manager from Bustopher Jones in Truro . Michael Caines ’ Group Executive Chef Stuart Shaw has brought his wealth of experience and curated the new season menus .
Meanwhile , The Harbourside Refuge in Porthleven offers seaside fare in an idyllic setting overlooking the protected harbour . Open for lunch and dinner , the menus reflect the restaurant ’ s unique location in the UK ’ s southernmost port matched with the influence of Michael ’ s culinary excellence .
The team in Porthleven have recently welcomed local , Simon Wilson as restaurant manager , arriving from Clowance Luxury Self Catering in Cornwall and celebrated Jack Wilkinson being promoted to head chef in the restaurant from August 2020 .
Across the wider Collection which includes Lympstone Manor , Mickeys Beach Bar and Restaurant and Café Patisserie Glacerie in Devon , Stuart Shaw has joined as group executive chef , working with Michael to oversee and ensure that his vision and strategy
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