The Suffolk
George Pell and the team behind the hugely successful pop up L’Escargot Sur-Mer will reopen as The Suffolk this August following a dramatic yet sensitive refurbishment of the historic building. Located in the heart of Aldeburgh, The Suffolk will become home to a 60-cover restaurant named Sur-Mer, rooftop terrace complete with sea views, bar, 12 and 24-seater private dining rooms and six elegantly appointed bedrooms which will open in September.
The seafood focused menu headed up by Head Chef James Jay will champion Suffolk’s plentiful bounty and hopes to remind guests of nostalgic memories of holidays by the British seaside. Producers including traditional smokehouse Pinneys of Orford, Fen Farm Dairy and Sutton Hoo Chicken will feature plus a handful of local day boats delivering sustainable fish and shellfish from the Suffolk coast.
Bookings for Sur-Mer at The Suffolk can be made from 9 August
www.the-suffolk.co.uk
Summer Dining
With summer now in full bloom, The Ivy Norwich Brasserie has launched a selection of new seasonal dishes for guests to enjoy during the warmer months. With an abundance of vibrant flavour and colour, dishes include a Goat’s Cheese and Courgette Tart (£8.75), with artichoke tapenade, mixed herbs, and truffle crème fraiche sauce to start, the Pan-Fried Salmon Fillet (£17.25) served with asparagus spears, courgette ribbons, toasted pine nuts, and a chive velouté for mains, and the delicious Almond and Blueberry Panna Cotta (£7.95) for dessert, featuring a limoncello sauce, almond tuile, and gold flakes.
The menu is complemented by a range of summer cocktails including the Bloodflower Margarita (£11.50), a twist on a classic Margarita with Olmeca Altos Plata Tequila, St Germain elderflower liqueur, blood orange, lime and orange juice, and the Mango Colada (£11.75), a tropical dream made with La Hechicera Reserva Familiar Rum, mango, coconut and lime.
The summer menu is available at The Ivy Norwich Brasserie until Wednesday, 31 August. To book a table, visit:
La Cueva
This elegant restaurant and cocktail bar in the heart of Ipswich is a wonderful place to escape and relax. The restaurant is spaced over two floors serving internationally inspired dishes, prepared with the freshest locally sourced ingredients. Sample drinks prepared by expert mixologists; I can recommend the Black Magic! Overall a great dinning experience.
Wakey Wakey
Paddy & Scott’s classic coffee range offers something for every coffee lover, with its three favourite blends: ‘Wakey Wakey’ (the morning coffee), ‘Chit Chat’ (the sharing coffee) and ‘Easy Days’ (the all-day coffee). Each created with a time of day in mind, to see you through your day from morning ‘till night.
Paddy & Scott’s range is available to purchase online at
The England Chocolate Company
If you love chocolate then get ready to have your taste buds tickled. These are made to a seriously high standard and make the perfect gift; although once tried you will find it difficult to part with them. Of particular note are the Original Orange truffles and the Raspberry Lust. You can taste a true master at work.
from £8.99 per box
www.englandchocolatecompany.com