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West Lancs chef Philippa James joins Marco Pierre White and Jamie Oliver in paying tribute to TV chef Keith Floyd

I MET Keith Floyd when I was charged with the delightful task of ‘looking after him’ for an evening, when he was giving an after dinner speech, at the Dunkenhalgh Hotel in Clayton-le-Moors, near Accrington, during his ‘Floyd Uncorked!’ tour in September 2007. Read

Saracen's Head

Saracens Head

HAVING started life as a coach house when the Leeds/Liverpool canal was built in the late nineteenth century, the Saracen’s Head, Halsall has a long and illustrious history.Read

New China City

New China City

Southport's premier Chinese restaurantRead

Lounge Inn - Bold Street, Southport

LOUNGE Inn is superbly presented. From the food on the plates, to the plush purple velvet seating area, marble floors and large sparkling wine glasses.Read

Bistro Bar Med, Coronation Walk, Southport

STEPPING into Bistro Bar Med is like stepping into an instant holiday – the culinary equivalent of a sun-drenched stroll along stunning Mediterranean beaches.Read

The Dolphin - Scarisbrick Avenue, Southport

IT was a miserable, grey day in Southport. We’d walked down Lord Street in a downpour, along the dunes in the drizzle, braved the botanical gardens and then a windswept prom.Read

Rufford Arms - Liverpool, Rufford

Rufford Arms - Liverpool, Rufford

IF you want to try modern English cuisine with a twist then a meal at the Rufford Arms is not to be missed.Read

Go West for fabulous food!

West Tower - Mill Lane, Aughton

WEST Tower in Aughton has a proud reputation for its culinary excellence. Now, it is entering a new and exciting chapter of its success story under head chef Scott Gavin.Read

Indi’s - Station Road, Ainsdale

VERY few restaurants take global takeaway orders, but for Indi’s in Ainsdale, serving up a curry on the continent is all in a day’s work.Read

Snug and stylish cellar venue is smart place for romance

Cafe West - Mill Lane, Aughton

TRY suggesting a romantic candlelit meal for two in your cellar and see how far you get.Read

Full to bursting - it was my kind of eating experience

Jun Wah’s - Southport Road, Scarisbrick

MY perfect meal is eating so much that I have to undo the top button of my trousers. At Jun Wah’s this is exactly what happened.Read

New China City - King Street, Southport

NOT many restaurants can promise diners fantastic food, super service and still have time to entertain them with an impromptu karaoke session.Read

New China City is at 18-20 King Street. To book a table, please telephone 01704-530287.

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The Oriental at Shorrocks Hill - Lifeboat Road, Formby

IF you’re looking for traditional Chinese cuisine with a kick - the Oriental in Formby is the place to go.Read

Latin Lounge - Post Office Avenue, Southport

SPARKLING chandeliers, lush brown leather chairs and fresh pink flowers greeted me as I walk through the grand, wooden doors of the Latin Lounge.Read

Martin inn - Martin Lane, Burscough

I’VE driven through Burscough countless times and never heard of the Martin Inn so as I printed off my Google map and went intrepidly exploring behind the industrial estate I can honestly say I had no preconceptions in my mind.Read

The Grill Inn - Lord Street, Southport

PRIME steak, a bubbling atmosphere and an expansive wine list are the hallmarks of Southport's newest steak house.Read

Do steak out The Grill Inn for meaty meals to savour

PRIME steak, a bubbling atmosphere and an expansive wine list are the hallmarks of Southport's newest steak house.Read

The Gallery - Halsall Lane, Formby

THE Gallery Restaurant, Bar and Grill got off to a flying start when it opened in Formby last month – on its very first morning 90 people turned up for coffee.Read

Crescendo - Tulketh Street, Southport

Crescendo did not disappoint, we instantly felt at home as we were welcomed into the serene, calming surroundings of this new eatery.Read

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