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Celebrate a Month of Food in Reading - June 2013

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The Forbury has been described as ‘The UK’s Sexiest Townhouse Hotel’ by The Evening Standard and the design and opulence is the talk of the fashionable set.

From the 86,000 Italian glass beads in the chandelier running the height of the building in the old lift shaft, to the opulent fabrics and wallpapers and attention to every single detail -

there is simply no place in the UK as extraordinarily opulent and stunning.

In our award winning Cerise Restaurant, diners can enjoy relaxed traditional English cooking in chic and stylish surroundings. Our a la carte menu is seasonal with our award winning kitchen team sourcing local produce for a truly memorable experience. Our bar menu

offers all day dining in our cocktail bar or outside on our terrace, perfect for those ladies that lunch or a meal with friends after work. We aim to cater for all occasions and tastes whilst retaining our focus on delivering our interpretation of contemporary British dishes.

Our Cerise Cocktail Bar is rapidly building a reputation for the place to be seen outside of London; the team designs our list around classic drinks alongside some of their own creations. Our award winning wine list allows you to travel all over the world experiencing the finest wines from a range of producers.

The Forbury Hotel26 The ForburyReading RG1 3EJ 0118 952 7770 www.theforburyhotel.co.uk

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Eat Reading presents a month of offers, events and activities. Come and enjoy the taste of June month throughout the town. For all the latest offers follow us at facebook.com/eatreading or visit livingreading.co.uk/eatreading

Welcome to Eat Reading, a

celebration of food in our town,

now in its fourth year. We’re delighted to have been media sponsor since the beginning and we can’t shout loud enough about the wealth of great food, brilliant chefs and talented producers from our area. So make sure you fully explore the festival. This is a menu simply everyone will enjoy. Hilary ScottReading Post/getreadingEditor, food monthly Twitter @hilarymscott

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Meet Our Chefs 8-10

Eat Reading Live Programme 12-13

Who’s In The Farm Shop 14

The Mal Lounge 15

Who’s on Eat Street? 16

Flower Power / In the Mix 17

What’s New 18

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Eat Reading LiveBroad Street & Market Place Our very own two day festival of food celebrating all that is great about food in Reading. Check out our exciting line up on pages 12 and 13.

June Food MonthA month of foodie events, offers and promotions showcasing all that Reading has to offer. Bon appétit!

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Thames Valley Farmers’ MarketGreat Knollys Street Pick up some fantastic local produce at Reading’s Farmers’ Market. Choose from cheeses, meats, pies, chutneys, fruit and vegetables. Definitely worth a visit. tvfm.org.uk

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10 113 Course Fish Supper Michelin Cookery Demonstration & LunchL’ortolan, Church Lane, Shinfield Learn how to bring a touch of Michelin-starred flair to your home cuisine with Alan Murchison and the L’ortolan chefs. Watch the magic of the L’ortolan kitchen come to life before your eyes in a beautifully appointed Bulthaup demonstration studio. You will learn how to select and prepare the ‘catch of the day’ and cook your fish to perfection. Alan and his team demonstrate a range of techniques and skills used in the L’ortolan kitchen. The morning demonstration is followed by champagne and canapes and a sumptuous three course lunch.lortolan.com

Celebrity Cook OffThe Hexagon Celebrity Cook-Off Live is the UK’s best live cooking show! Two well known TV chefs/celebrities will go head to head live in a competition to be named the day’s best dish. The fully interactive show will give some members of the audience a chance to get on stage and cook with some of the UK’s best known chefs. The hilariously funny game show format allows for a host of comical moments, whilst giving you an up close and personal look at how to cook some of the best tasting meals. Each member of the audience will be given a recipe book containing the recipe guides for the show. Starts 7.30pm Tickets £19.50, £18.50, Concessions £1 off, Groups 1 in 10 free (Subject to booking fee) readingarts.com

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Fromages – Cheese and Wine EveningForbury’s Restaurant The Forbury’s cheese and wine evening is back by popular demand. Try over sixteen cheeses with artisan breads and charcuterie du terroir, twelve wines and delicious desserts. Visit the website for booking information. forburys.co.uk

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June Fo od MonthBrowns Reading Piano at Browns Enjoy the sophisticated sound of great live piano playing at Browns Reading - the perfect accompaniment for drinks and dinner. Wednesdays: 6pm to 9pm & Sundays: 2pm to 5pm Lobster Nights at Browns When was the last time you enjoyed fresh lobster? Browns serve up a range of fabulous lobster dishes every Thursday. Check out the lobster menu at browns-restaurants.co.uk

Love to cook? Waterstones Love to cook? Then this offer is perfect for you! Waterstones are giving a massive discount of 25% off their top cookery titles. This special Eat Reading offer is available at both the Broad Street and The Oracle stores throughout June. Waterstones.com

The Reading True Food Co-Op The Reading True Food Co-op is based in a large shop in Emmer Green, and offers a complete range of general groceries, including organic whole foods, local fresh fruit and vegetables and environmentally friendly household products. If you can’t get to Emmer Green look out for the weekly pop-up shops in neighbourhood community centres throughout Reading. True Food Co-op is a not-for-profit organisation and you don’t need to be a member to shop with them. truefood.coop

Get All Shook Up Be At One, Gun Street Learn how to make cocktails the Be at One way – a class costs £25 per head and lasts for 90 minutes. The class includes cocktail and Be At One history, shaking, making and tasting whilst playing some fun games. This unique, fast paced, fun-packed class is perfect for any occasion whether it be a hen party, networking event, a team building event or just for a laugh! Book in June food month and receive a special 10% discount at the Reading bar. beatone.co.uk

Stewed! Get a hot drink FREE when you buy any one pot meal from the stewed! kiosk outside Reading station throughout June. Try a yoghurt and granola pot with fresh fruit compote for breakfast or Italian chicken and couscous for dinner. Show this advert to one of our team to claim your free hot drink.

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Giancarlo Caldesi ... Professional chef, restaurateur, author and all round bon viveur, Giancarlo Caldesi is the big hearted chef with a larger than life personality and limitless passion for Italian regional food. This true cognoscente of Italian cooking was born in

Montepulciano, Tuscany, and from day one was

influenced by the humble peasant kitchen, Cucina Povera, only adding to his fervour for Italian food and cooking. Leaving for the UK in 1974 to pursue his passion, Giancarlo headed straight to the city of London and in 1988 began to shape his own line of restaurants. Now with a premium portfolio of established restaurants and cookery schools, Caldesi continues to educate the masses and feed the nation with his mouth-watering gourmet recipes, inspired cookery books and enlightening

Daniel Galmiche ... Daniel Galmiche is a charming Frenchman with all the characteristics of a successful chef; intensity, passion and fiery ambition! Daniel believes that eating out is one of the greatest pleasures in life and his mission is to communicate this. Regularly appearing on Saturday Kitchen, Daniel draws upon his unique experience and passion to share his love of food and authentic French/Mediterranean cooking. Born in Lure in the Comte region of Eastern France, Daniel was enthralled with cooking from an early age. After leaving school he took up a three year apprenticeship with Chef Yves Lalloz in Luxeuil-les-Bains. His career has since taken him all over the world including Sweden and France and in London he worked at the highly acclaimed Le Gavroche under the tutelage of Michel Roux. Daniel was awarded Master Chef of the Year in Scotland (gaining a Michelin Star) and also achieved a Michelin Star at Harvey’s in Bristol and regained a Michelin Star at the magnificent Cliveden House in Berkshire. When he’s not in the kitchen or demonstrating at events and festivals, he endorses carefully chosen products and has written a regular column for various publications and now has his own cookbook – The French Brasserie Cookbook. danielgalmiche.co.uk

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Kiren Puri ... Kiren is the landlord and chef at The Bladebone Inn in Bucklebury. After giving up a career in accountancy he retrained with some of the world’s finest chefs including Gordon Ramsay and Michel Roux at the prestigious Waterside Inn in Bray. His food focuses on extreme local sourcing with a twist, so the chefs will often be found foraging in the local hedgerows or with a shotgun in hand. In a short period of time, The Bladebone Inn has received numerous awards including the UK’s best Scotch egg in the Scotch Egg Challenge, beating off the likes of Heston Blumenthal along the way. A true example of one to watch! thebladeboneinn.com

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Toni Sale ... The people of Sardinia still enjoy the traditional home-cooked food that their grandmothers used to make. At Pepe Sale, owner Toni Sale, who was brought up on this idyllic island, works to bring you some of those delicious, authentic flavours. In 2000 the restaurant won “Best Italian Food Restaurant in Great Britain” awarded by the Pasta, Pizza and Italian Food Association of Great Britain - a recognition of “Pepe Sale” as one of the best restaurants in the area, providing top quality, well cooked, authentic Italian food, in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. pepesale.co.uk

passion for producing the best in Italian cuisine. To truly emphasize Giancarlo’s undeniable passion for Italy, in 2010 he was awarded the ‘Ordine Della Stelle Della Solidarieta Italiana’ (The Order of Italian Solidarity) by the Italian government. This is one of the highest honours an Italian chef can receive from his native country which says all it needs to say about Caldesi’s culinary flair and expertise. caldesi.com

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Caroline Taylor ... Caroline is 24 and, as anyone who knows her will tell you, her life revolves around food. Caroline is extremely enthusiastic about supporting local producers and food businesses wherever possible. It’s been said before that you eat to live but more importantly Caroline lives to eat. She has a relationship with the people she buys her food from, whether it’s a shop, market, restaurant or food event. Caroline writes regularly for the Reading Post’s Food Monthly supplement and is an avid foodie blogger. Caroline’s website is a place which amalgamates all the things she is passionate about; farmers’ markets, local food, events and dining out. allthatimeating.com

Kevin Little ... Fresh from his appearance on ITV’s Food Glorious Food, Kevin Little, owner of Reading’s Smelly Alley Fish Company joins us to recreate his beef stir fry dish with a little help from Novotel’s head chef, Amit Sethi. Kevin’s career began when he worked as a Saturday boy in his father’s shop, Frosts Fishmongers which he went on to buy at the age of 26. He now supplies fish to Reading’s pubs, hotels and restaurants. Kevin has a smallholding in Somerset where he keeps 23 rescued cats, a dog, three ponies, a mule, three goats and numerous ducks, chickens and geese. thesmellyalleyfishcompany.co.uk

Marcin Worzalla ... Marcin was born in Gdynia, Poland and studied at the Hotel and Gastronomy University in Gdansk. On leaving Poland, Marcin enjoyed travelling and working the length and breadth of the UK experiencing

the many different cooking styles and regional cuisines, and working in Michelin starred restaurants including the luxuriously quirky Crazy Bear at Beaconsfield. Marcin is now the head chef at Reading’s super stylish Malmaison hotel where he creates a modern menu to match. malmaison.com

Gavin Young ... At 16, while at Cornwall College, Gavin worked at Pennypots Restaurant, a one Michelin Starred restaurant for chef Kevin Viner. Employed next as a commis chef at Gidleigh Park Hotel in Devon, he quickly became chef de partie, working closely with Michael Caines. A call from Kevin Viner (AA Chef’s Chef of the Year) took Gavin back to Pennypots as sous chef - during his 4 years there the restaurant gained three rosettes. Now head chef at Forbury’s Restaurant, Gavin works alongside Xavier le Bellego in creating an informal dining approach, using classic French and English dishes with modern cooking techniques. With Xavier’s knowledge of wine and restaurant management this is a great partnership for the coming years. forburys.co.uk

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Programme 2013Friday7 June

EAT STREET STAGE Broad Street

10am – Sonning Flowers 11am – Caroline Taylor 12 noon – Gavin Young1pm – Giancarlo Caldesi 2pm – Kevin Little4pm – Cherubs Floral Design Cocktail Hour5pm – Be At One 5.30pm – Malmaison’s Malbar

• Daniel Galmiche • Giancarlo Caldesi • Kiren Puri • Toni Sale • Caroline Taylor • Kevin Little • Marcin Worzalla • Gavin Young •

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EAT STREET STAGE Broad Street

11am – Toni Sale 12 noon – Giancarlo Caldesi 1pm – Daniel Galmiche 2pm – Kiren Puri 3pm – Marcin Worzalla 4pm – Whittington’s Tea BargeCocktail Hour 5pm – Monroe’s Rock Café 5.30pm – Mix Bar

• Daniel Galmiche • Giancarlo Caldesi • Kiren Puri • Toni Sale • Caroline Taylor • Kevin Little • Marcin Worzalla • Gavin Young •

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Chilliqueen chilliqueen.co.uk

Lick Unlimited facebook.com/lick.unlimited

Riverford Organic riverford.co.uk

The Indulgent Baker by Warings waringsbakery.co.uk

Whittington’sTea Barge whittingtons-teabarge.co.uk

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We are pleased to welcome Malmaison to Eat Reading Live as we create a stylish outdoor lounge bar on Market Place. Sit back, relax and enjoy a cocktail, a glass of wine or champagne and choose something delicious from the Malmaison sample menu whilst DJ Al Fresco adds to the atmosphere by spinning some super-cool vinyl. You’ll also get to make your very own cocktail at one of the Mal Lounge masterclasses.The Mal Lounge is open slightly later for you to take advantage of summer evenings making it a great place to start your night out. Friday 7 June Open 11am – 8pm Saturday 8 June Open 11am – 8pm malmaison.com

The Mal Lounge - New for 2013 Market Place

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Who’s onEat Street?

Be at One

Bill’s Café

Café Madras

Caldesi in Campagna

Cote

pentahotel

Tampopo

Royal Tandoori at Royal County Hotel

Stewed!

The Kitchen at Reading College

Mission Burrito

Monroe’s Rock Café

Sweeney & Todd’s Pie Shop

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Flower Power Sonning Flowers Friday at 10amFor naturally beautiful flowers, come and be inspired by Sonning Flowers’ take on English country garden style. The team will give you a sneaky peek of the latest trends in floral design and show you how to make the most of fragrant, seasonal flowers to dress your table and home. sonningflowers.com

Cherubs Floral Design Friday at 4pm Cherubs get to work on how to create some floral drama at your dinner party. Prepare to be entertained! cherubsfloraldesign.com

Two of Reading’s most well respected florists show you how to bring your tables to life with some amazing table centre creations.

In the Mix

Reading’s top cocktail flaring and mixology experts appear back to back to close the show on Friday and Saturday.

Be At One Friday at 5pmDan Bovey and Alex Godfrey, bartenders from the newly opened Be At One, will be showing you how to make the perfect cocktail. They’ll end with a special cocktail challenge involving some audience participation!

MalBar Friday at 5.30pm The Mal’s mixologist will create some deliciously fruity summer cocktails and maybe even show you a few flaring tricks along the way.

Monroe’s Rock Café Saturday at 5pm Gary Stone returns to Eat Reading Live to wow you with his cocktail flaring skills.

Mix Saturday at 5.30pm Located in Kings Walk, just off The Oracle Riverside, Mix Cocktail Bar will be celebrating their 6th Birthday this July. In homage to the bar, Benji Ryde will be throwing bottles around, mixing up a storm and generally conquering cocktails!

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w?Reading has so much choice when it comes to eating out. We’d like to say hello to…..

Kyklos ReadingKing’s Walk A welcome addition! Kyklos brings a little bit of Greek sunshine to Reading’s dining offer. kyklosreading.com

Dream Cupcake & Dessert BarThe Oracle Luxury handmade cupcakes and desserts for every occasion baked in the Dream bakery in Southampton. Choose from cupcakes, shortbread, chocolate brownies, flapjacks, push pops, cake pops, chocolate marshmallows and many other tasty treats. dreamcupcakes.co.uk

Handmade Burger CoThe Oracle This restaurant makes every hand pressed burger using only the freshest and finest ingredients and have the most amazing range of burgers to choose from. Check out their menu at handmadeburger.co.uk

Be At OneGun Street Be At One was founded in South West London in 1998 by three bartenders, Steve, Leigh and Rhys. They wanted to create a bar where they could have great cocktails and fantastic service in an atmosphere where they could relax and be themselves. 15 years later, the founders are a little bit wiser and they are bringing the exact same offer to you in Reading. beatone.co.uk

Ed’s Easy DinerThe Oracle This retro-American diner is proving to be hugely popular. Ed’s all american pancake stacks, milkshakes, hot dogs and hamburgers are going down a storm. Mine’s a big bubba’s bacon n’cheese with fries on the side! edseasydiner.com

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Thanks and acknowledgements Eat Reading 2013 is organised and delivered

by Reading UK CIC on behalf of the town centre’s Business Improvement District.

Supported by

Programme designed by

Image Box, Reading - imagebox.co.uk

Disclaimer:All details in this programme were correct at time of going to press. The event organisers are not responsible for any amendments, changes or inaccuracies which may have inadvertently or subsequently appeared.

Please check the websites of all participating venues for the most up to date information or livingreading.co.uk/eatreading.

Adverse weather may affect the content of those event schedules for outdoor spaces. If in doubt you are strongly advised to check current arrangements before travelling.

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