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Culinary love is not about holding a French passport, it is about how you feel. (Albert Roux).
The quest for perfection will lead you to role models that will last you for life (Nico Ladenis)

October 2005: Bountiful Birmingham considers the rise of Britains second
city as a culinary centre plus 'Michelin Comes to Birmingham' Part I -
Andreas Antona of Simpsons and Part II Glynn Purnell of Jessica's

May 2005 : Alan Murchison of Michelin Starred L'Ortolan is launching a
unique chef's table for two discerning diners, here is our opinion. Alan and
Abi also found time to talk to fine-dining-guide.com here

December 2004: David Everitt-Matthias and his wife Helen of Le
Champignon Sauvage have reached the heights of Two Michelin Stars.
David and Helen found time to speak to fine-dining-guide.com

November 2004: An interview with the 2004 Craft-Guild National Chef of The
Year - Steve Love. Steve provides Daniel Darwood with a fascinating insight
into both the Roux Scholarship and the National Chef of the Year competition

August 2004: Head Chef at Foliage, Chris Staines, took over from Hywel
Jones at the tender age of 27 and has pushed the restaurant to the verge of
a second Michelin star.

March 2008: Will Holland of La Becasse in Ludlow talks about the new
restaurant on the site of Hibiscus and his plans for the future. We also
review the restaurant here

June 2008: Michael Wignall of Pennyhill Park in Bagshot talks about his
experiences and expectations for this new venture. We also review the
Latymer restaurant .

November 2008: Exclusive interview with Billy Drabble, Aubergine. London
Fine Dining Ltd (Formerly A to Z Restaurants) have given Michelin Starred
Billy Drabble the opportunity to open a new venture in Marlow. Review here.