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Lancaster, LA1 1EW, United Kingdom
I set up Bistro26 in February 2007 with the vision to create a place where I’d like to go to eat and relax with a bottle of wine. I started working for the De Vere group following my training, then moved back to Lancashire. In the next ten years I learnt my trade at restaurants including Elliots, the Folly and the award winning gastro pub, the Bayhorse in Forton. I was privileged to work under Brain Mellor (English Olympic cookery team member) and John Benson-Smith (consultant to Manchester City football club) who inspired me to get the best out of the produce. In 2001 I became executive chef for the award winning Waterwitch pub and restaurant. Currently I am influenced by Michael Caines, Antony Demetre, Gordon Ramsey and Galton Blackiston who create perfection on a plate. (www.bistro26.co.uk )

Tuesday, 10 November 2009

New website

We are very proud of our new website (www.bistro26.co.uk). Take a look and lets us know what you think.

Monday, 26 October 2009

Second date

Due to popular demand I am adding a second date for our Taste of Lancashire evening which is Thurs 26th November. Six courses of the best of all Lancashire food for £25!

Sunday, 25 October 2009

Smelly Apeth

Mark has been at Churchmouse trying new cheeses including the award winning Smelly Apeth from Saddleworth cheeses (Sean Wilson who played Martin Platt in Corrie). From soap to cheese. Mark is not discussing the Rovers score!!!

Monday, 19 October 2009

Great success on three fronts!!!

Mark's fabulous number 2 Sophie has finally given in to wearing a chefs jacket and looked awesome!
Blackburn Rovers beat Burnley in the local derby - come on Fabio pick Dunny!!!
Taste of game evening was a huge success. Taste of Lancashire evening next! First evening date is fully booked but watch this space for a second.

Tuesday, 13 October 2009

Taste of Game Evening

Ever eaten venison, wood pigeon, pheasant or duck? For all of you who are new to game, we are offering you the chance to put your culinary taste buds to the test. Enjoy the special six course meal for £24.95 per person. Tastes of Game Evening starts at 7:00pm on Sunday 18th October so do not be late. I will see you there.

Thursday, 8 October 2009

Exciting new dishes at Bistro 26

We change our menus regularly at Bistro 26 and I am always excited by this. The smell, taste and texture of new combinations of local seasonal ingredients, put together in a creative manner, produces the perfect tasty dish. Imagine, I go through this exhilarating process at least 10 times before my menu is completed. This process has just begun.....I will inform you of the new menu when it is finished....

Blackburn in a 8 goal thriller

Blackburn Rovers lost 6:2 to Arsenal last week. It is obvious that we need a striker....and thinking about it, another 10 new players. Maybe a manager too! At least we cannot lose this week.