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My Week in Words

Michelin Star for the Royal Oak
29.Jan.10

I am thrilled that the Royal Oak has won a Michelin star. It is just reward for all the hard work that everyone has put in. The cooking remains some of the best I’ve ever eaten and the front of house staff run the floor with a style worthy of the food whilst maintaining the informality of a country pub. More...
Tiger Woods
07.Dec.09

Tiger Woods is not the first nor will he be the last sporting icon to take a fall from grace, he is though arguably the biggest. Being one of the most recognisable people on the planet certainly has its advantages, but it also means that you live your life under intense media scrutiny and god help you if you get caught out doing something you shouldn’t. More...

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My News

Michelin Star for the Royal Oak -
The Royal Oak has become one of just five new one-Michelin star restaurants in England, outside of London. Head chef Dominic Chapman, head chef at the Royal Oak actually discovered the restaurant’s award via a peek at social website, Twitter. More...
Another Award -
More awards for the Royal Oak at Paley Street after Michael Winner, food critic for The Times, has named it as the Best Restaurant Outside London. Nick Parkinson picked up the award at a ceremony held to mark the publication of his latest book, 'Winners Dinners: The Restaurant and Hotel Guide - Over 600 Places to Visit, Not to Visit, to Love, to Hate!'
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Why not visit?

The Royal Oak, Paley Street, is owned by Sir Michael and his son Nick. It’s a traditional pub and dining room renowned for excellent food. It was awarded AA Restaurant of the Year for 2008, and has been given a Michelin Bib Gourmand. More...

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