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CeliaWelia
Beginner January 2008

Very proud - can I share?!

CeliaWelia, 12 February, 2009 at 09:32 Posted on Off Topic Posts 0 28
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Hi all

Some of you may remember that my brother and I bought a restaurant last year and opened in May. Although my brother has been a chef in other restaurants, this was his first venture on his own.

We've been open 9 months and are doing reasonably well (despite the economic climate).

On Tuesday night, the AA inspector paid a visit and awarded us 2 rosettes!!!

I am so proud of everything we have achieved but that's the icing on the cake for my brother.

Really wanted to share as I am very excited and you were all really supportive last year when we bought the place.

Kate

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Latest activity by Cosmopolitan, 12 February, 2009 at 21:34
  • Iris
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    Brilliant. I really must come and visit soon.

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  • Zo�
    Beginner July 2009
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    How fab well done ?

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  • WelshTotty
    Beginner December 2014
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    Oh I remember you setting out on your venture, Im really pleased youre doing well and a big YAY! to getting 2 AA rosettes, well done!

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  • Purple Pixie
    Beginner July 2012
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    Sorry, I don't remember reading about it, but that is a fantastic achievement, especially with the year we've had.

    If Iris is saying she could visit is it somewhere Midlands ish? What sort of food is it?

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  • KB3
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    That is great news! ?

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  • Flaming Nora
    Beginner May 2003
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    Well done CW ?

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  • barongreenback
    Beginner September 2004
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    Well done.

    Can I request a link in a totally non-advertising way and food porn way?

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  • Kebab thief
    Beginner August 2008
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    Many congrats! Whereabouts is your restaurant, we're always looking to try out new places

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  • Zebra
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    Congrats!

    And ditto the request ?

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  • CeliaWelia
    Beginner January 2008
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    Thanks all!

    PP - it is in the Midlands and serves modern British food.

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  • Purple Pixie
    Beginner July 2012
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    CW - that looks fab! And it's only 10 mins away from the FIL's house AND I can use my Gourmet Society card. Think the FIL will be paid an unplanned visit some time very soon.

    Well done to both of you.

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  • Zo�
    Beginner July 2009
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    Shame I'm not up there anymore I'd have come to visit, looks nice ?

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  • Mookey
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    Well Done, you're not far from me either.

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  • Kebab thief
    Beginner August 2008
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    Your food looks really really good, it's made me hungry. Unfortunately I liveabsolutely nowhere near you and have no excuse to come your way but maybe one day...

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  • KB3
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    Yum yum! ?

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  • Iris
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    I've eaten at one of your brother's previous restaurants-it was lovely. Do you allow small boys in for Sunday lunch or would we be better leaving him at home?

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  • Dooby
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    Very well done to you what a great reward for all your hard work ! ?

    I've friends who live not a millon miles away so next time I speak to them i'll point them in your direction for a good bite to eat ?

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  • CeliaWelia
    Beginner January 2008
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    Iris, small boys are of course welcome particularly yours as he's a cutie!!

    Thanks all!!

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  • Clairy
    Beginner October 2003
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    Wow - well done, that's fantastic ?

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  • Iris
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    He may be cute but you'd know he was there! I feel a day up in the Peak coming on...

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  • CeliaWelia
    Beginner January 2008
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    Let me know when you're planning to come and I'll make sure I'm working (or even better, we'll come up to eat aswell then there can be 2 noisy little boys there!!)

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  • GMT
    Beginner December 2008
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    That's great news, well done! Can you tell me exactly where your are in case I'm able to come and eat my way through your menu? 'The Midlands' is just a bit too vague!

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  • SophieM
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    Congratulations CW, that's fantastic news.

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  • K
    Beginner May 2007
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    I'm confused - have a missed a link to it or something. I'm in the midlands - where are you?

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  • CeliaWelia
    Beginner January 2008
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    Hello - sorry, only just come back to this - have been working hard at said restaurant all day!

    The restaurant is www.stones-restaurant.co.uk for those who missed it earlier and we're in Matlock in Derbyshire!

    Thanks all for your messages of congratulations!

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  • Rosencrantz
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    Oh wow, thats brilliant, well done both of you ?

    I've just had a look at your link and your food looks amazing. I've saved it to my favourites and next time I'm in that area I'll try and visit.

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  • WIseMonkey
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    Well done! And well deserved. I hope you have a bit of time to put your feet up and relax now.

    The menus look scrummy.

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  • Mrs S Smith
    Beginner August 2007
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    Oh wow looks amazing!

    Am I the only one who always skim-reads the main menu and studies the dessert menu in depth, to then go back and study the main menu? ?

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  • Cosmopolitan
    Beginner August 2010
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    Well done, you must be so proud. I'm often in the area in the summer so will definitely come and have dinner. Menu looks lovely x

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