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		<title>Loves Restaurant Closing For Summer Break</title>
		<link>http://www.gastrocard.co.uk/2010/08/24/loves-restaurant-closing-for-summer-break/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:40:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>katherine</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Loves restaurant is taking a short two week break from 22nd August 2010 to Friday 10th September. ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The fantastic Loves restaurant in Birmingham is taking a short two week break during the summer, from 22nd August 2010 and re-opening for evening service on Friday 10th September.</p>
<p>Bookings can still be taken during this time so please call <strong>0121 454 5151 </strong>to reserve your table. Dont forget, Loves do a brilliant offer for Gastro Card holders where you can get a 3 course lunch for only £19.50 Tuesday-Saturday so why not book your table now and experience one of the most exciting restaurants in Birmingham.</p>
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		<title>Oliver’s Bistro</title>
		<link>http://www.gastrocard.co.uk/2010/08/23/oliver%e2%80%99s-bistro/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2010 16:18:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>geoff</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Solihull]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Oliver’s Bistro
Set in Solihull’s bustling town centre, Oliver&#8217;s Bistro &#8211; formerly The Fat Cat &#8211; is an independently owned restaurant serving top quality Anglo-French cuisine. The subtle lighting and comfortable leather furniture create a stylish but unpretentious setting for long lunches and relaxed dinners alike.
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<p>Set in Solihull’s bustling town centre, Oliver&#8217;s Bistro &#8211; formerly The Fat Cat &#8211; is an independently owned restaurant serving top quality Anglo-French cuisine. The subtle lighting and comfortable leather furniture create a stylish but unpretentious setting for long lunches and relaxed dinners alike.</p>
<p>The chef and his team are passionate about what comes out of their kitchen so they only use the best local produce available and create a range of tempting specials every day. Popular dishes include fillet of beef with bubble and squeak beignet and port wine jus; pancetta-wrapped monkfish with smoked bacon cream; and wild mushroom ravioli with cepe veloute.</p>
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		<title>Hamon’s Restaurant</title>
		<link>http://www.gastrocard.co.uk/2010/08/16/hamon%e2%80%99s-restaurant/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2010 14:48:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>geoff</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[South Wales]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Hamon’s Restaurant @ The Parc Hotel
A visit to Hamon’s is an extremely pleasant experience. Not just because the food is worthy of being served in the most lauded restaurants in the country, but also because you almost believe you are in one of them, with the elegant but subtle décor, quiet, efficient and accommodating service, [...]]]></description>
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<p>A visit to Hamon’s is an extremely pleasant experience. Not just because the food is worthy of being served in the most lauded restaurants in the country, but also because you almost believe you are in one of them, with the elegant but subtle décor, quiet, efficient and accommodating service, and comfortable surroundings, complemented by imaginative and unobtrusive lighting.</p>
<p>Meals begin with complimentary freshly-baked bread rolls swiftly followed by your starter, which could be the tender quail breast salad with raspberry vinaigrette , or richly-flavoured shellfish bisque. Choosing between mains is a difficult decision to make, but the noisette of lamb with Jersey royal potatoes, carrots, beans &amp; red wine jus comes highly recommended, as does the portobello mushroom &amp; pant mawr goats cheese, with mixed leaves, poached egg, new potatoes &amp; grain mustard hollandaise.</p>
<p>The selection of desserts may provoke yet more difficult choices, as even stomachs previously decided to be full may be swayed to make room for such delightful temptations as Raspberry Crème Brûlée with shortbread &amp; elderflower sorbet or the Iced Nougat Parfait with chocolate crisp, poached blueberries &amp; cassis sorbet.</p>
<p>All this is complemented by a varied and accommodating wine list with wines from all over the world, meaning there is something for every palate and every pocket. This restaurant is a real find for those looking for an exceptional but affordable meal.</p>
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		<title>The Oriental</title>
		<link>http://www.gastrocard.co.uk/2010/08/16/the-oriental/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2010 14:29:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>katherine</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Birmingham]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Oriental
Set alongside the canal with stunning views, The Oriental is the  perfect place for light lunches, a drink to unwind or to entertain when  on business. The restaurant is situated in the Birmingham’s prestigious  Mailbox, and is within easy walking distance of the ICC on Broad Street  and China Town.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>The Oriental</h1>
<p>Set alongside the canal with stunning views, The Oriental is the  perfect place for light lunches, a drink to unwind or to entertain when  on business. The restaurant is situated in the Birmingham’s prestigious  Mailbox, and is within easy walking distance of the ICC on Broad Street  and China Town.</p>
<p>With a focus on fine food and wine, service and style, this  innovative restaurant and bar brings together dishes from Malaysia,  Thailand and China. This is the only fine dining restaurant in the city  to offer authentic Malaysian cuisine.</p>
<p>Our talented chefs are masters at creating culinary specialty  delights like Beef Rendang, Tom Yam soup, Thai Green Curry, Fried  Seafood in XO sauce and Nasi Gorneg, all of which are presented on  beautifully decorated plates created by our food carving specialist from  Thailand.</p>
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		<title>The Grand Union</title>
		<link>http://www.gastrocard.co.uk/2010/08/12/the-grand-union/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Aug 2010 17:10:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>geoff</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Kenilworth Warwick & Leamington]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Grand Union
The Grand Union is a delightful canalside bar and fine-dining restaurant, which has had a great reputation for over 30 years in the town of Royal Leamington Spa. The venue has recently undergone extensive refurbishment under new ownership, but retains the same passion that has offered a distinctive dining experience throughout its history. 
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>The Grand Union</h1>
<p>The Grand Union is a delightful canalside bar and fine-dining restaurant, which has had a great reputation for over 30 years in the town of Royal Leamington Spa. The venue has recently undergone extensive refurbishment under new ownership, but retains the same passion that has offered a distinctive dining experience throughout its history. </p>
<p>Customers choosing this unique restaurant with its garden leading onto The Grand Union Canal are able to choose from a menu that changes on a weekly basis.  The creative chefs use fresh seasonal ingredients to ensure even the most discerning appetites are satisfied. </p>
<p>Serving a wide  selection of wines, spirits and cocktails, the bar has a relaxed bohemian atmosphere and also offers a select daytime menu. The newly decked roof terrace overlooks the canal and restaurant garden and can be reached from both the bar and the restaurant.</p>
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		<title>Eaton Hotel</title>
		<link>http://www.gastrocard.co.uk/2010/08/10/eaton-hotel/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2010 13:47:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>geoff</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Birmingham]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Eaton Hotel
The Eaton Hotel offers good quality bedrooms and a superb restaurant. It is conveniently located near to the Birmingham city centre and the M5 and M6 motorways.
The Regency Restaurant serves an excellent variety of English and French cuisine. It is open for lunch Tuesday -Friday and Monday-Saturday for dinner.
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<p>The Eaton Hotel offers good quality bedrooms and a superb restaurant. It is conveniently located near to the Birmingham city centre and the M5 and M6 motorways.</p>
<p>The Regency Restaurant serves an excellent variety of English and French cuisine. It is open for lunch Tuesday -Friday and Monday-Saturday for dinner.</p>
<p>The restaurant is also open for Sunday Lunch.</p>
<p>The bedrooms are comfortable and have been newly redecorated and refurnished to the highest standard. They contain tea and coffee making facilities, a safe, ironing facilities, trouser press and a hairdryer. All rooms have 32&#8221; LCD TVs with freeview and SkySports channels.</p>
<p>Free wireless broadband is available to guests throughout the hotel.</p>
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		<title>The Gallery Restaurant</title>
		<link>http://www.gastrocard.co.uk/2010/07/30/the-gallery-restaurant/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:12:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>geoff</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Worcestershire]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Gallery Restaurant at  Malvern Spa Hotel
Although water healing in Malvern has been around for centuries, there&#8217;s been no spa in the town since 1910&#8230;until now, that is!  The opening of the Malvern Spa Hotel has regenerated this ancient tradition in a truly spectacular way.
Step out of a hectic world and into a realm of airy [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>The Gallery Restaurant at  Malvern Spa Hotel</h1>
<p>Although water healing in Malvern has been around for centuries, there&#8217;s been no spa in the town since 1910&#8230;until now, that is!  The opening of the Malvern Spa Hotel has regenerated this ancient tradition in a truly spectacular way.</p>
<p>Step out of a hectic world and into a realm of airy tranquillity. This luxurious boutique hotel and world-class spa opened in August 2008 in a newly built, sleek urban building.</p>
<p><strong><em> </em></strong>The hotel and spa caters for over 18s only so guests have a great excuse to leave the children with their grandparents and head off to Malvern for a perfect pampering experience. Local attractions include Malvern Priory, Upton-upon-Severn and the glorious Malvern Hills. The Three Counties Showground is right on the doorstep and the historic market towns of Ledbury and Worcester are a short drive away.</p>
<p>The 32 en-suite bedrooms are spacious and minimalist in design, equipped with modern facilities including plasma televisions, wifi and power showers, and we slept incredibly well in the comfortable beds. Some bedrooms have been specially designed to cater for the needs of guests with mixed abilities, and we found the hotel staff to be unfailingly friendly and approachable.  The Gallery Restaurant offers great dining at a very fair price. There are many mouth-watering choices on the menu and vegetarians are well catered for. Sandwiches, salads and snacks are available in the bright and welcoming Brasserie.</p>
<p>The spacious spa area has a large gym furnished with advanced state-of-the- art equipment and there&#8217;s a wide range of fitness classes on offer. There is a spectacular hydrotherapy pool, which is filled with pure filtered Malvern water – guests can swim from the indoor pool to the outside pool through a connecting channel and it&#8217;s a wonderful spot for lying back and admiring the views of the nearby Malvern Hills. After bathing, relax in the Kilo Sauna, furnished with wood sourced from the Antarctic. Guests can also enjoy the beautifully lit and atmospheric steam room. The Jerusalem marble flooring adds an extra hint of luxury and the changing rooms provide some thoughtful touches such as hair straighteners and private shower cubicles.</p>
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		<title>The Huff Cap</title>
		<link>http://www.gastrocard.co.uk/2010/07/26/the-huff-cap/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:08:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>geoff</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Stratford-upon-Avon inc. Henley-in-Arden]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Huff Cap
Sensational Food, Stylish Surroundings, a lively and welcoming atmosphere is what welcomes you at The Huff Cap.
On the restaurant side, we always try to bring you a little more. More delicious ways to discover what good times can be. More smiles per minute. We go to crazy lengths to create dishes you’ll crave, [...]]]></description>
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<p>Sensational Food, Stylish Surroundings, a lively and welcoming atmosphere is what welcomes you at The Huff Cap.</p>
<p>On the restaurant side, we always try to bring you a little more. More delicious ways to discover what good times can be. More smiles per minute. We go to crazy lengths to create dishes you’ll crave, from comfort food with the flavour cranked to 11, to fine-dining treats with the formality turned way low. The casual vibe brings it all into harmony.</p>
<p>No we&#8217;re not talking about our smoking solution or outside smoking area, we are talking about our very own smoke house, a first for Warwickshire! So not only will you sample many oak and cedar smoked delights on our menu, you can also buy our smoked meats and fish to take home or bring us your prize catch and we&#8217;ll smoke it for you.</p>
<p>If you’re looking for something (or someone) special, it’s right here at our bar&#8217;s and cocktail extravaganza. With drink specials, exotic concoctions and a gregarious attitude, it’s the perfect place to watch the game, dig into a crazy conversation or just hang with friends.</p>
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		<title>Club Room Restaurant @ Ramada Sutton Coldfield</title>
		<link>http://www.gastrocard.co.uk/2010/07/23/club-room-restaurant-ramada-sutton-coldfield/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 09:24:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>geoff</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Birmingham]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Club Room Restaurant
Customers can dine underneath the original stained glass windows in the Club Room Restaurant, or drink by candlelight in the Club Bar at the Ramada Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield.
Maybe an aperitif on the patio or by the fireplace in the Club Bar followed by dishes prepared by the resident chef who has cooked at the oak-beamed Club Room Restaurant [...]]]></description>
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<p>Customers can dine underneath the original stained glass windows in the Club Room Restaurant, or drink by candlelight in the Club Bar at the Ramada Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield.</p>
<p>Maybe an aperitif on the patio or by the fireplace in the Club Bar followed by dishes prepared by the resident chef who has cooked at the oak-beamed Club Room Restaurant for over 20 years.  Try the Rib-eye steak or a fillet of fresh salmon.</p>
<p>The Club Room Restaurant offers traditional and internationally inspired cuisine, delicious desserts and a selection of fine wines to compliment the meal.</p>
<p>The staff are friendly and helpful which adds to an enjoyable dining experience amongst individually styled surroundings.</p>
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		<title>The Holt Hotel</title>
		<link>http://www.gastrocard.co.uk/2010/07/23/the-holt-hotel-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:30:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>geoff</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Oxfordshire]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Du Vall’s Restaurant at The Holt Hotel
The Holt is a beautifully refurbished traditional coaching inn dating back to the 15th century with all the comforts of a modern hotel. Nestling on the edge of the Cotswolds in picturesque Oxfordshire, ideally situated close to the M40 and to many local attractions such as the city of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Du Vall’s Restaurant at The Holt Hotel</h1>
<p>The Holt is a beautifully refurbished traditional coaching inn dating back to the 15th century with all the comforts of a modern hotel. Nestling on the edge of the Cotswolds in picturesque Oxfordshire, ideally situated close to the M40 and to many local attractions such as the city of Oxford, Blenheim Palace and Bicester Designer Outlet Shopping Village.</p>
<p>Serving the warmest hospitality since 1475, from its early days as a coaching inn, the Holt has been one of the most popular hotels in Oxfordshire and not always with the most honourable clientele. Notorious highwayman Claude Du Vall often frequented the inn, spending his ill-gotten gains from the road, and is said to haunt the hotel to this day.</p>
<p>With accommodation varying from single rooms to four-poster bedrooms with Jacuzzi, the Holt&#8217;s facilities will satisfy the most demanding traveller. An enviable reputation for its conferences and seminars in a choice of nine suites, all with natural daylight and a range of overnight packages, you may rest assured we know what we&#8217;re doing. Weddings are a delight at the Holt and with a licence to hold civil ceremonies our expertise and experience will guide you through your special day.</p>
<p>The Holt began life as a small trading post with a mere 6 bedrooms. This is a far cry from the 86 bedrooms now under its roof; however the charm and character of the building are still intact. Being independently run, The Holt is able to adopt an innovative approach, tailoring is services to suit the needs of every guest.</p>
<p>Diners can relax and enjoy the ambiance of the award winning AA Rosette Du Vall&#8217;s Restaurant which offers extensive a la Carte and Table d’hôte menus. These are accompanied by a fine wine selection from around the world by the glass or bottle, or a magnum for that special occasion.</p>
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