Cornwall a "foodie heaven"
The top chef's Rick Stein, Nathan Outlaw, Michael Caines and Jamie Oliver all have a great influence over the chef's of today, no more so than here in Cornwall, with Rick Stein's seafood school and Jamie Oliver's famous fifteen.
Cornwall has a wealth of talent from these schools here in Cornwall.
Michelin chef's here in Cornwall, top class restaurants, foodie heaven why?
Cornwall has quality fresh produce, fresh day boat fish, Cornish shellfish Fowey mussels, Oyster, Lobster and crab, the finest local meats, cheeses and west country farm produce, cornish wines, ciders and real ale's.
Cornwall has become a foodie heaven across the county you shouldn't too be far from good fresh food prepared by chef's with a passion for their profession.
The Old Sail Loft
One of the oldest buildings in Looe, still largely preserved in its original form, the cellar and loft are known to date back at least 450 years. Reputed to be a former haunt for smugglers and sea faring men of the 16th Century, it was then known locally as "The Run" probably due to it's time honoured association with smuggling which was rife along the Cornish coast.
Sitting in the snug comfort of the very special atmosphere generated by no small part by it's historical associations, it is not difficult to imaging the old sailing boats of the early 1500s moored to the quay outside.
Glance at the original beams and roof trusses built of old English oak, some of them said to have been salvaged from the timbers of local wrecks
Quay Street, East Looe, Cornwall UK Tel: 01503 262131
web site: www.theoldsailloftrestaurant.com e-mail: dominic.sadler@unicombox.com
Barclay House Restaurant
Located on the ground floor with stunning views of the East Looe River valley you'll find the restaurant. Our restaurant features the modern Euro-British cuisine of Head Chef Benjamin Palmer and Sous Chef Jake Palmer Our award winning restaurant is open from 7pm until 9pm, Monday to Saturday evenings, no Sunday lunch – however available at Trawlers on the Quay (our sister restaurant), serving the very best of all that is caught and grown locally right here in Glorious Cornwall - including of course Looe Day Boat Fish and chilled Camel Valley Cornish Wines.
Cream teas and crumpets, suki tea and origin coffee available every afternoon!
Our menu showcases the freshest local produce, meats and cheeses, not to mention the freshest fish landed daily by the fishermen of Looe just half a mile away.
The wine list has been personally compiled by the Brooks family and spans the globe offering the best of today's vineyards and wineries.
Barclay House, St Martins Rd East Looe, Cornwall. PL13 1LP Tel: +44 (0)1503 262929
web site: www.barclayhouse.co.uk e-mail: info@barclayhouse.co.uk
Trawlers
Situated right on the quay in East Looe is one of Cornwall's premier seafood restaurants.
Head Chef Jono Hancock. Our philosophy is simple - fine food, a stunning harbourside setting and a welcoming relaxed atmosphere. Our waterside views are complimented by abstract paintings by West Country artists inspired by the sea and landscape. You can also enjoy a pre dinner drink outside in summer, or eat 'al fresco', and absorb the ever-changing harbour scene which ebbs and flows with the tides. Open daily for Lunch and Dinner excluding monday lunch.
Trawlers is featured in the Hardens UK Restaurants, Michelin, Time Out and Which Good Food Guides.
The Quay, East Looe, Cornwall PL13 1AH Tel: 01503 263593
web site: www.trawlers-restaurant.co.uk email: info@trawlersrestaurant.co.uk