The Peterborough Evening Telegraph
Michelin listing for Lee
Peterborough city centre fine dining restaurant Prévost – only launched by PT columnist Lee Clarke in April – has made it into the famed Michelin Guide for 2017, which was published this week.
Chef patron Lee, who has made no secret in the recent past of his desire to bring a Michelin starrated restaurant to the city, immediately tweeted “so pleased to get in guide so quickly. Will push on hard this year, work even harder.”
He also congratulated his team at the Priestgate restaurant - the culmination of two decades spent cooking, tasting and learning in some of the world’s best kitchens - tweeting “Well done to whole team on getting into the @MichelinGuideUK 2017 now to time to push on and reach for the star”.
The venue was give a “two fork and spoon” rating with the inspector commenting: “Enter via an alleyway into a bright, spacious room, where local artists’ work is displayed on the walls and the tables overlook a small kitchen garden. Choose from 3 set menus, where attractive dishes have a creative Scandic style.”
One of just two restaurants listed in the city centre, Lee was justifiably excited, adding: “I’m over the moon that we’ve been listed in the Michelin Guide, and especially that it’s happened within just six months of opening.
“When we saw that a gentleman had made a reservation for one, we did wonder whether it could be Michelin. We didn’t give him special treatment though – he had the same Prévost experience that we give each and every diner. We’re delighted that he found it worthy of the prestigious Guide and are excited to see what the future holds.”
Elsewhere in the city centre Jim Trevor’s The Beehive maintained its presence along with a cluster of others in the area including The Blue Bell at Glinton, The Crown Inn at Elton, and The Falcon Inn, at Fotheringhay,
The inspectors had this to say about the Bourges Boulevard pub/ restaurant: “Set just off the city centre ring road, with a smart modern interior, a zinc-topped bar and a mix of high stools, armchairs and banquettes. Dishes are well-presented, flavoursome and satisfying; the house pâté with chutney is a must-try.”
There was also a surprising new entry in Stamford with Turkish restaurant Zada, which only opened in 2015 on St Mary’s Hill, receiving a fork and spoon rating, and earning this comment from the inspector: “Its name means ‘fortunate’ and the locals are lucky to have it in town. Turkish rugs hang on exposed stone walls and fresh bread is made behind the counter. The menu features all the fa- vourites, from hummus and kebabs to baklava”.
Manager Iva Banyalieva admitted everyone at the restaurant was very excited by the listing.
“We opened the restaurant to bring great Turkish food to Stamford, not for awards,” she said, “but this is fantastic - it is Michelin and everyone has heard of it.
“The fact that we had been visited, and that the inspector liked us, came out of the blue and we were really excited waiting for the guide to come out.
“I am very proud. For me this is very big - it is something you dream about, so unexpected by a very nice surprise.”
Also listed are the nearby Bull and Swan, Oak Panelled Restaurant at The George, The Wicked Witch at Ryhall and the Six Bells at Witham - sister establishment of The Beehive.