Business
Exemplary culinary excellence at St Brides Spa Hotel’s Cliff Restaurant
THIS SUMMER, food enthusiasts looking to indulge in a remarkable dining experience need look no further than the St Brides Spa Hotel. The renowned Cliff Restaurant, nestled within the hotel’s idyllic setting, has recently been awarded two prestigious AA Rosettes for its outstanding culinary prowess and meticulous attention to detail, right from the moment diners step into its charming ambiance.
“We are absolutely delighted that our Cliff Restaurant has been bestowed with this well-deserved recognition, and we extend our heartfelt gratitude to our Head Chef, Joshua Hughes, and his dedicated team for their unwavering commitment and hard work,” remarked the Saundersfoot hotel in response to the recent accolade. “To achieve two rosettes is truly a great honour.”
The AA awards are solely based on multiple visits by experienced AA inspectors, well-versed in evaluating restaurant quality. Their assessments revolve around the paramount aspects of food, considering not only the taste of each dish but also its ability to live up to the promises made on the menu. Additionally, presentation and competent service are given due consideration, ensuring they harmoniously align with the restaurant’s style and the exceptional quality of the food.
A mere glance at the sample menus is enough to convince anyone of the extraordinary standard of cuisine crafted at The Cliff in St Bride’s. Lunch offerings include meticulously prepared delicacies such as fishcake adorned with a rich shellfish bisque, rouille, and pickled fennel, a delightful pea and mint risotto, or the market-fresh fish paired with samphire, spinach, and brown caper butter.
As the sun sets, the dinner menu unveils a tempting array of starters, from the succulent glazed pigs cheek to the perfectly seared scallops. For the main course, diners are spoilt for choice with options like the tender aged fillet steak accompanied by a tantalizing green pepper jus, the mouthwatering glazed lamb shoulder served with courgette and basil puree, tomato fondue, and black garlic, or the delightful seabass accompanied by pak choi, miso emulsion, and an Asian salad.
Given the undeniable appeal of The Cliff’s culinary offerings, it comes as no surprise that reservations for this esteemed establishment at St Bride’s Hotel are highly advisable. As the hotel’s reputation for exemplary dining experiences continues to soar, securing a table at the Cliff Restaurant promises an unforgettable and gastronomically divine affair.
So, if you seek a dining experience that transcends ordinary, where every dish is an artwork of taste and presentation, make your way to the St Brides Spa Hotel’s Cliff Restaurant this summer. Prepare to be enchanted by a culinary journey like no other, where every morsel is an ode to exquisite craftsmanship and the art of fine dining.
Business
Port welcomes first vessel to new workboat pontoons
PEMBROKE PORT, which is owned and operated by the Port of Milford Haven, has welcomed the first customer to its new workboat pontoons. Installed as part of the Pembroke Dock Marine project to modernise the Port’s infrastructure, the pontoons are available for use by a range of vessels including workboats, barges and other small vessels.
CRC Sentinel, a dive support vessel owned by Commercial Rib Charter which is undertaking work on the Milford Haven Waterway, was the first to use the new pontoons.
Sharon Adams, Commercial Manager for Pembroke Port commented: “It’s great to see these new assets being utilised. Pembroke Port is perfectly positioned within the Port of Milford Haven to act as a hub for operations associated with marine activity taking place within the Port and the Celtic Sea. The pontoons are available for short and long term berthing and have secure access, as well as electricity and water hook ups.
The workboat pontoons compliment the other infrastructure upgrades we made as part of the Pembroke Dock Marine project including new laydown space and an expanded slipway.
We look forward to working with our existing customers, and welcoming new ones, to use the new facilities at Pembroke Port.”
The new infrastructure at Pembroke Port forms part of the Pembroke Dock Marine project to create a world-class energy and engineering centre of excellence and act as a focal point for capturing the economic value from wind, wave, and tidal renewable energy projects.
Alongside the Port’s own investment, Pembroke Dock Marine – a Swansea Bay City Deal project – is part funded by the UK Government and the European Regional Development Fund through the Welsh Government as well as other private sector partners.
During construction, the project supported over 50 jobs including 6 apprenticeships. Contractors BAM, Walters Group and R&M Williams undertook community activity during the project, with the local community benefiting from over £11m local spend.
For further details on the facilities at Pembroke Port, and how the Pembroke Dock Marine investments have readied Pembroke Port for future energy, please visit www.pembrokeport.com.
Business
Last Call for Entries: Carmarthenshire Business Awards
BUSINESSES throughout Carmarthenshire are urged to submit their nominations for the prestigious Carmarthenshire Business Awards as the deadline of 17th May 2024 rapidly approaches.
Organised by Grapevine Event Management, these awards are set to recognise and celebrate the outstanding contributions and achievements of local enterprises across a variety of sectors. With the nomination process ending in less than two weeks, businesses and individuals from across the county are invited to take advantage of the opportunity for recognition by entering one of the 15 award categories.
The winners will be unveiled during a glamorous black-tie event at Parc y Scarlets on 12th July, attended by the crème de la crème of Carmarthenshire’s business community.
Liz Brookes, the founder of the awards and director at Grapevine Event Management, expressed her enthusiasm about the high quality of entries received so far. “We are thrilled with the response and the calibre of organisations that have entered. This is the final call for entries; it’s time to ensure your business and its contributions are recognised,” she stated.
Rupert Moon, chair of the judges, highlighted the significance of the awards in promoting local businesses. “Carmarthenshire boasts a range of fantastic businesses. These awards are not just a celebration but a platform to highlight significant achievements in innovation, sustainability, growth, and export success among others,” Moon commented.
Support for the event is strong, with notable local companies such as Castell Howell Ltd leading as headline sponsors. “Supporting local business is essential for Carmarthenshire’s prosperity. These awards are a fantastic opportunity for businesses to gain the recognition they deserve,” said Martin Jones, Director of Castell Howell.
Additional sponsors include Swansea Building Society, Dunbia, Azets, JCP Solicitors, JG HR Solutions Ltd, Business News Wales, and Stills, all contributing to the event’s success.
For more information on how to enter the Carmarthenshire Business Awards, or to register before the 17th May deadline, please visit https://carmsbusinessawards.com/.
Business
Lidl will be first supermarket to sign up for milk from Pembrokeshire Creamery
LIDL has announced that it will soon become the first major UK supermarket to sell milk exclusively produced and bottled in Wales, thanks to a partnership with Pembrokeshire Creamery.
Starting from June 1, Lidl customers in Wales will be able to purchase Welsh own-label milk products, with plans to extend this to include cream shortly thereafter.
Previously, milk produced in Wales was transported to England for bottling before being sold in Welsh stores. However, with a significant £20m investment supported by the Welsh government, Pembrokeshire Creamery has now established the only bottling facility in the country certified to supply supermarkets. This development not only reduces transportation distances, thus cutting down on food miles, but also generates 80 new jobs in the local community.
The initiative is part of Lidl’s broader strategy to support Welsh agriculture and provide consumers with locally sourced products. Their range already includes Welsh bread, butter, yoghurt, eggs, lamb, and beef. Richard Bourns, Lidl GB’s Chief Commercial Officer, emphasised the retailer’s dedication to local produce: “Our partnership with Pembrokeshire Creamery is testament to our commitment to offer Welsh shoppers the very best in homegrown food and drink.”
Mark McQuade, Managing Director of Pembrokeshire Creamery, highlighted the efficiency of the new operation. “The partnership will deliver products from farm to shelf in a more efficient way, removing the need for Welsh milk to be sent to England for bottling, before coming back to Wales,” he said.
This news coincides with Lidl’s announcement of a £500m investment in the British pork industry, aimed at supporting continued production amidst recent challenges such as rising costs, a Chinese import ban on EU pork, and butcher shortages, which have significantly impacted the sector.
Lidl’s initiatives are set to bolster not only the local Welsh economy but also the broader agricultural sector across the UK.
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