insideKENT Magazine Issue 45 - December 2015 | Page 74

FOOD+DRINK

NEW INDEPENDENT WINE
MERCHANT OPENS IN
BECKENHAM

THE AMBRETTE TO SERVE UP
EDIBLE CHRISTMAS CHEER
THIS FESTIVE SEASON

A new fine wine
merchant has opened
near Beckenham High
Street. Grand Cru Co,
the only wine merchant
in Beckenham, is
making the very best
wines far more
accessible with its
stylishly designed shop
on Kelsey Park Road.
Owner Andy Rose, who
also runs a wine trading
business, has worked in the industry for more than 20 years and is bringing
his lifetime passion and knowledge to his hometown.
Andy said: “Opening Grand Cru Co in Beckenham is the fulfilment of a
lifetime ambition. A fine wine merchant is something that has been missing
on our High Street. I hope that anyone will feel they can come into the
shop, chat to my friendly staff and find something they love that suits their
taste and budget.”
Grand Cru Co sells wine by the bottle or case (including mixed cases) as
well as magnums and larger bottles, which are great for celebrations and
gifts. For further information please visit www.grandcruco.com.

KENT CRISPS LAUNCH
IN TESCO STORES IN THE
SOUTH EAST

The Michelin-listed restaurant, The Ambrette, will serve up gold, frankincense
and myrrh for diners this December as part of a new eight-course Christmas
menu, which features turkey marinated in pine needles and edible Christmas
cards.
The renowned ability of head chef Dev Biswal to combine flavours, textures
and techniques from a range of different cuisines will be showcased in the
dishes of sustainably sourced local produce, fragranced and infused with
festive flavours.
Recently named Kent's Chef of the Year, Dev Biswal said: “There are so
many dull and boring festive dinners out there that people tend to dread
the season of excess with its undercooked spuds and overcooked sprouts.
I want to change all that and bring family and friends together around a
unique, entertaining and, most importantly, delicious Christmas meal that
guests will remember for years to come.”

n response to wider consumer demand extending beyond Kent’s borders,
Kent Crisps 150g share bags will be available in 53 Tesco stores across
the South East of England from 23rd November 2015.
Kent Crisps have seen growth in sales of 42% in the 12 months following
a successful rebrand in 2014 and are now seeking to respond to demand
by increasing the product availability to the consumer. Simon Wingfield
from the Tesco Local Sourcing Team said, “Customer demand is of prime
importance to us and it is the request for local products that has driven the
decision for Tesco to stock Kent Crisps.”

After an opening glass of mulled wine scented with myrrh, diners will be
served a plate of gold-coated mini samosas, followed by a cocktail of jumbo
Indian Ocean tiger prawns marinated in rosemary and frankincense, which
has a spiced balsamic taste.
The main event will be a ballotine of free range bronze turkey marinated in
the minty, fresh flavours of Christmas tree pines, served with locally sourced
trimmings and homemade cranberry sauce. For more info or to book, visit
www.theambrette.co.uk.

Kent Crisps 150g will initially be available in Tesco stores in three flavours:
Sea Salt, Ashmore Cheese & Onion and Oyster & Vinegar.

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