The Gilbert Scott Book of British Food

The Gilbert Scott Book of British Food

by Marcus Wareing (Author)

Synopsis

Next to the hustle and bustle of London's St Pancras station, The Gilbert Scott, Marcus Wareing's latest venture, is one of the hottest restaurants in town. Situated in the recently restored architectural gem that is the Renaissance Hotel, critics and food lovers alike have flocked to this stunning new brasserie and bar. The aim of the menu is simple: to pay tribute to the historic charm of the building with rediscovered and re-imagined traditional British classics. Yorkshire fishcakes, Dorset jugged steak, cock-a-leekie pie, Mrs Beeton's barbecue chicken, London Pride battered cod, gingerbread pudding, Kendal mint cake choc ices and the best lemon drizzle cake you'll ever taste are just some of the 130 recipes in the book. With stunning photography throughout, The Gilbert Scott Book of British Food allows you to celebrate these recipes at home, be it for brunch, lunch, a weekend feast, an afternoon baking or a terrific cocktail to ease you into your meal. Above all, it is a glorious tribute to some of Britain's greatest traditional dishes.

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More Information

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 264
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Bantam Press
Published: 04 Jul 2013

ISBN 10: 0593070437
ISBN 13: 9780593070437
Book Overview: Rediscovered traditional British dishes from Marcus Wareing's celebrated restaurant.

Author Bio
Marcus Wareing began his restaurant career at The Savoy, aged just eighteen, before moving to work alongside Albert Roux at Le Gavroche. In 1999, with Gordon Ramsay's backing, he opened Petrus in The Berkeley hotel in London's Knightsbridge. Petrus won its second Michelin star in 2007 as well as the AA's ultimate accolade of five rosettes and was relaunched as Marcus Wareing at The Berkeley in 2008. In 2011 Marcus opened his second restaurant, The Gilbert Scott. He lives in London with his wife and three children.