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The Crown
at Whitebrook, the Michelin Star winning restaurant with rooms in
Monmouthshire, has won another award to add to its growing and
impressive list of accolades.
The Les
Routiers organisation, after extensive and exhaustive assessment, has
judged The Crown at Whitebrook national winner in the category of
Restaurant of the Year.
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This award
joins a growing collection of accolades attributed to the restaurant
since Director Jonathan Davies bought The Crown in December 2003. So
far this year Head Chef James Sommerin has achieved Wales' only new
2007 Michelin Star to go alongside The Crown's two AA rosettes, a
star in Egon Ronay's 2007 guide to the best restaurant and gastro
pubs in the UK, inclusion into the AA Premier Collection, Visit Wales
5 Stars and an award by The Observer Magazine's as Wales' top restaurant. |
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The Les
Routiers awards, one of the best recognised in the industry,
acknowledges members who consistently excel at meeting the standards
required for membership of the organisation. These standards include
individuality, friendliness, a welcoming and comfortable environment,
and above all, best value for money.
The 2007 Les
Routiers guide observes "the modern British and French dishes
are elegantly presented and big on flavour&ldots;the food here is
complemented by an extensive and interesting wine list. There are
eight plain, but stylish rooms."
James
Sommerin, who has been Head Chef at the restaurant for four years,
said: "This is another wonderful achievement for us and the
result of many years of hard work in the kitchen. I am particularly
pleased Les Routiers have noted our preference for using locally
produced food, which is of the highest quality."
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Michael Obray,
General Manager, commented: "We consistently strive to
maintain high standards at The Crown, whether we are aiming for an
award or not. Achieving the Michelin Star and more recently, the
award by Les Routiers, has been a tremendous encouragement after all
the hard work which has been invested in achieving excellence on a
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Jonathan
Davies added: "This is another example and evidence of the
sheer dedication the team at The Crown has put into making the
restaurant as successful as it is to date."
The Crown at
Whitebrook kitchen brigade under the leadership of James Sommerin
(Chef De Cuisine) is Richard Broughton (Sous Chef), Michael Hendry
(Chef De Partie) and Stephen Wilson (Demi Chef De Partie). They are
supported Front of House by General Manager Michael Obray, Vickie
Smith (Restaurant Supervisor) and Alex Pastrav (Sommelier).
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As well as
offering the finest cuisine, the Crown at Whitebrook also offers
exquisite accommodation with eight luxury bedrooms.
The Les
Routiers Guide is priced at £12.99.
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