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Friday 11 November 2011

Union Jacks new Jamie Oliver Restaurant

Yesterday, I was invited for a private taste before the opening to the public on Monday 14th.
The new Jamie Oliver and award-winning American- Italian chef Chris Bianco restaurant concept called "Union Jacks".
The Main dishes are wood-fired flatbreads with great British flavors and nearly all of the ingredients for the toppings are local produce.
It's the first time I've noticed a list of suppliers on the menu : farmers, winemakers, growers, all British.
The wine list is also made with British wines - I had a Pinot Noir from Kent!
For starter I had a prawn, Dorset crab and shrimp cocktail, served with home made melba toast.
For main I had pork shoulder, apple and Stilton flat bread, very rich, quite salty for my taste, I guess it was the Stilton cheese. I had many glasses of water and wine to balance the palate.
For dessert, I had unusual flavored ice cream, "Eton mess and apple crumble", all ices named after famous British desserts. The place has an American- retro- meet- British style.
I am sure it will be very popular for a" local/quick business lunch".