Birthday rosette for the Bournemouth Marriott Highcliff Hotel (From Bournemouth Echo)

Birthday rosette for the Bournemouth Marriott Highcliff Hotel

11:20am Tuesday 2nd February 2010 in

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THEY couldn’t have asked for a better birthday present. As the Marriott celebrated its 135th anniversary this month, the hotel’s restaurant was awarded its second AA Rosette, just weeks after earning the bragging rights for Best Restaurant in the Bournemouth Tourism Awards.

“It’s great for us,” beams senior sous chef Andy Smith. “We don’t want to sit still now, it’s about keeping the momentum and moving forwards.”

Originally from Newbury, Andy joined the Marriott two years ago after cutting his teeth at a number of top eateries in London, including Harvey Nichols’ fifth floor restaurant.

“I was sick of the London lifestyle, I wanted to come somewhere more relaxed,” he admits. “The sea was a big draw.”

Working under the guidance of head chef Clyde Hollett, the Marriott’s chefs have been rewarded for their hard work with a string of accolades, the timing of which couldn’t be better.

And to celebrate their birthday and recent success they have provided Taste with this delicious recipe...