5 North Street

[erica graham]

Now I know that they are one of the few (if not the only) Michelin * restaurants to not have a website to look at, but don't let that stop you visiting 5 North Street in Winchcombe. We had a great family Boxing Day lunch yesterday with the 2 kids in tow.

I can't go into great detail now, as I'm supposed to be working, but I had a scallop/lobster starter, Sirloin and Cepes main course and Guinness Ice Cream based dessert along with a great cheese board.

I honestly don't know how Gus does it in the teeny tiny kitchen he has, but they sat and served 25 (also not sure how we all fitted in too).

We've known Gus and Kate who run No5 for a number of years I must mention here, as I wouldn't want to be accused of a favored report, but we've always loved going up to their place- its very friendly and relaxed, and they dealt with my 18 month old admirably- as did the rest of the guests!! (she was only taken out twice in 3 hours- not bad going for her age!!)

[food1]

I agree, went about a year ago off the back of a visit to le champ sauv. Really enjoyed the place. It's understated and operates in a low key sort of manner, which I think is great, very much like me!! The food is straight forward with no hint of pretention, well cooked. It's refreshing that it's not trying to be o so avant garde, which seems to be deemed the only way to go by so many. Look forward to going back sometime. P.S Does the chef work alone?

[erica graham]

IP.S Does the chef work alone?

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Most of the time, yes. He does have a part-time chef who goes ito help when needed. Ditto Kate out front. She served 24 for Christmas Day all on her own!!!