10 Days ?

[MSchmidt909]

I will be in the UK for 10 days starting on Nov. 23, i do have some family obligations, but I am looking for a "Chef's" (chef run, where chef's would eat) restaurant. I will be based out of Liverpool, but I have a rail pass and traveling is not a problem. I would like to stay in the northern half of the UK.

Any suggestions ?

I have thought about:

Sat Bains

The Kitchin

Anthony's

Plas Bodegroes

anywhere else?

[Gary Marshall]

fraiche on the wirral, so you'll only need a bus/taxi!

you won't go far wrong with your list.

j bakers in york perhaps (as it is easy to get to by train from liverpool)

there's others but they are not easily accessible eg the star at harome, yorke arms.

[tony h]

Champignon Sauvage in Cheltenham is not that far from liverpool & should be a must - stellar food. ok - a bit to the south - but worth bending your rules in this case

[Gary Marshall]

Champignon Sauvage in Cheltenham is not that far from liverpool & should be a must - stellar food. ok - a bit to the south - but worth bending your rules in this case

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crikey tony, glad you added that caveat

it is indeed worth the trip.

[ravelda]

Champignon Sauvage every time - I will write up my review shortly but I had an absolutely incredible meal there on Saturday. David is an exceptional chef and the food we had was easily 3 star Michelin. Go, go, go, go!!!!

[olicollett]

Sat Bains is a great idea - but it'll be a bit of a trip from Liverpool unless you're driving!

[MSchmidt909]

So far,

lunch on the 25th at J. Bakers in York,

Dinner later at The Kitchin.

We have an 8 day Brit Rail Flex pass, I have looked at the train times and the first day will be tight but workable.

I am waiting to hear from Le Champignon Sauvage for a lunch date later in the week.

Sat Bains is a maybe, Purnells is also on the list, but I'm not sure about "pineapple & cheese on a stick"

My mother told me that the Pub of the year was in Chester, The Plough or something, any word?

[MSchmidt909]

Maybe this place !!

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/article1861944.ece

[dustbuddy]

If you are working to tight train times it is probably worth bearing in mind that Sat Bains is located outside Nottingham City Centre - approx 10 min taxi ride each way.

As my local fine dining option I have enjoyed dining at Sats many times - my only slight criticism is that if the dining room is not full the atmosphere can feel a little sterile. Still that may be just me!

[tony h]

Champignon Sauvage every time - I will write up my review shortly but I had an absolutely incredible meal there on Saturday.  David is an exceptional chef and the food we had was easily 3 star Michelin.  Go, go, go, go!!!!

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i went a couple of weeks ago and shamefully still have posted the report - I've run out of superlatives. Of particular note was the lobster with nougat foam - staggeringly good. have another booking in a couple weeks

[Harters]

The Plough: http://www.theploughinnchester.co.uk/

And may I put in a second vote for Fraiche. One of my top two meals this year.

[MSchmidt909]

Lunch on Friday the 28th with a tour of the kitchen at Le Champignon Sauvage.

With enough time I'll make it to Anthony's and or Purnell's

[ravelda]

Lunch on Friday the 28th with a tour of the kitchen at Le Champignon Sauvage.

With enough time I'll make it to Anthony's and or Purnell's

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You are in for an absolute treat!!