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Without the support of the following, tonightwouldn’t have been possible:

Awards SponsorZoe Naylor of Miele, Dominic Worsley of Miele.All at Miele who have helped towards tonight.

SponsorsEdward Saad at FN Foods; Alison Butler of TheBrakspear Brewing Company at Wychwood Brewery;Mike Graham & Jo Evans at Bean Bags; PranayParmar and Gemma Drewett of JACK fm; KieranLynch of Oxford Event Hire; Martin Matthews andSteve Boodell of Blueprint Imaging; Chris Clinkard,Abi and Sam of Beautiful Chair Covers; Lisa Goodeand Steve Palmer of Stones; Visit Oxfordshire.

Committee & ReviewersCommittee Chairman Alain Desenclos.Committee Members:Susi Golding, David Gambier, Donald Sloan, MarkTaylor, Daren Bowyer, Jacquie Bugeja, Julie Archer,Mark Ritchie.

All Restaurant Reviewers

Oxford Castle:Trevor Osborne, Jean-Pierre Morilleau, SarahMayhew and Sophie Egleton.

Malmaison:Mark McSorley, Russel Heeley, John Ryan, SuzyBramfitt, Suzanne Porter and all the staff atMalmaison.

In Oxford Group staff:Rob Scotcher, Keith Simpson, Colin, Sue and DebbieRosser, Zoe Kemp, Emma-Louise Pritchard, AnneKamphausen, Holly Lyford, Lorna Dodson, HannahHowell, Paige Walford.

Guest Presenters:Jeremy Mogford, Jo Thoenes, Martin Keown, TrevorOsborne, Robert Cook, Sir John Madejski, FelicityLusk, Sally Dicketts, Raymond Blanc.

All Restaurants:All restaurants who entered the Awards and thosethat thoughts about entering – maybe next year?!

Suppliers:James Selkirk-Hay of CAV; Ben Wild of New FoliumMarquees; Chris Hyde and Ian Smith of RycotewoodFurniture Centre at OCVC; Kenny Moore ofPresstoPrint; Tom Jacobs of The Oxford Entertainers& Illuminate; Theo Sloot of The Oxford WineCompany ; Steve Hartley of SAE; Orchestra of StJohns; Kevin Toms of Guylian.

Photographers:Brooke Wiseman, Clark Wiseman, Adam Flynn andBarbara Benkova of Studio 8. Also Jess Howell.

And also to the following:Pembroke College; Andrew Creese; Reya El-Salahi;Sarah Airey; Steve Hay and his friends from TheOxford Actors Network; Julian and Stella ofMacmillan Cancer Support.

Not forgetting everyone who has purchased a ticketor tickets and/or donated a raffle prize.

And finally, a huge thank you to Tina Rosser of TERAEvents for all of your incredible help and support.

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from Miele

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8 from Oxford Castle

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from Alain Desenclos

A Welcome

About our Sponsors

Macmillan Raffle

Contributors to the Awards

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Guest Presenters

Nominees Rest of the World

Nominees British

Nominees Pub or Bar

Nominees Asian

Nominees Express

Nominees Rest of Europe

Behind the Scenes

The Awards Trophies

About The In Oxford Group

The Actors

Timetable

A Special ‘Thank You’

Photography by: Jessica Howell and Studio 8 www.studio-8.co.uk

Printed by Stones www.stonestheprinters.co.uk

All material for the Restaurant Awards wascreated by Keith Simpson and Rob Scotcher ofBlink Designs, part of The In Oxford Group. To contact the organisers of the Awards regardingplans for 2012 please call 01865 74 22 11 or visitwww.inoxford.com or email richard@inoxford.com

Drinks and canapés in the A WingCall for dinner!Welcome by host followed by dinnerBrief address followed by breakAwards commence

Speech from Awards Sponsor, MieleLights down for IlluminateConclusion of AwardsEvening ends

D E S I G N & P R I N T

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Studio 8 and independent photographer, Jess Howell, visited the majority of our nominees and restaurantswho entered the Awards to capture a moment which reflected the establishment. Selected pictures areavailable to purchase at www.studio-8.com, but if you can’t find what you want, please call Studio 8 on 01865842525 and Clark, Brooke or Adam will be pleased to help you, or email jesshowell@hotmail.co.uk.

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A Welcomefrom the Committee Chairman

Alain Desenclos, Committee Chairman

It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the inaugural InOxford & Oxfordshire Magazine Restaurant Awards. I ampersonally very excited about the Awards. We are in very capablehands and I have no doubt that tonight’s event will be very specialindeed.

I have a great committee, from a wide range of backgrounds, andalso some great reviewers who have helped me review therestaurants for the past few months.

All I can ask you all to do tonight is to support every winner, everynominee and everyone who has entered the Awards. Fromtomorrow, we start to work towards 2012 and I hope I can count onyour support to help promote what we hope will become apermanent fixture in Oxfordshire’s social calendar.

Good luck to everyone tonight.

How the Awards workEvery restaurant, pub, café and fast food outlet in Oxfordshire was invited toenter the Awards back in January. Each establishment that entered was visitedby an independent reviewer who did not reveal their identity until asking forthe bill.

Each reviewer submitted their review to the committee who then decided onthe nominated restaurants in each category and, shortly after, their winner,second and third.

The Public Vote Award has been, as the name implies, open to the generalpublic, not restricted to Oxfordshire. Promoted via www.inoxford.com which welcomes over 1,000 uniquevisitors A DAY, votes have been coming from all four corners of Great Britain and all over the world. In total,almost 10,000 votes have been cast. The winner is simply the establishment with the most votes, withduplicate votes taken out.

The winner of The Oxfordshire Restaurant of the Year has been decided on by the committee taking intoaccount a number of key factors and will not necessarily be a category winner. It could be a restaurant whichhas performed well in the review and secured a healthy number of public votes.

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A Welcomefrom the Event Sponsor

Dominic Worsley, Marketing Director, Miele

When we were approached by The In Oxford Group to sponsorthe Awards, we felt this gave us the perfect opportunity to profileMiele alongside Oxfordshire’s excellent restaurants. We also felt itwould enable us to reinforce that, whilst we are an internationalcompany, our local community is vital to us, and the Awards wouldprovide us with the ideal platform to cement our bond withOxfordshire.

Miele was founded in 1899 by Carl Miele and Reinhard Zinkannand has always been a family-owned, family-run company, now inits fourth generation. Since the beginning, the Miele motto hasbeen ‘Immer Besser’ or ‘Forever Better’ and this philosophy is stillreflected in the legendary quality, longevity and perfect resultsachieved when using our products.

With this philosophy in mind, the Restaurant Awards provide anexcellent fit for us as we are equally passionate about best-in-classfood experiences. Miele’s cooking appliances make it easier tocreate the finest foods from the best ingredients, and provide theultimate cooking experience in your kitchen at home. Weencourage people to come and learn more about Miele and test allof our products before they make a purchase, and in the UK ourpurpose built Experience Centre is located here in Oxfordshire, inAbingdon.

We look forward to seeing these Awards grow and hopefullystimulate healthy competition between Oxfordshire’s restaurantsand that is why we have made a commitment to support theAwards for two years. We wish all those who have entered the verybest of luck this year, next year and in the future for what we knowwill become a regular fixture in Oxfordshire’s social calendar.

Please continue to support the Awards and Oxfordshire’srestaurants.

With the very best to all nominated restaurants.

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A Welcomefrom Visit Oxfordshire

Susi Golding, Director, Visit Oxfordshire

Visit Oxfordshire is pleased to be working in association with InOxford Magazine for the 2011 Oxfordshire Restaurant Awards,which give profile to the range and quality of restaurants acrossthe county.

As a visitor, one of the abiding souvenirs of a break away is oftenthe memory of a fantastic meal in a great location, whether that’s aquick lunch, a meal in a pub with friends and family or a romanticdinner in a candlelit restaurant, all of which can be found inOxfordshire.

At Visit Oxfordshire we look forward to many more years of theRestaurant Awards raising awareness of the great restaurants wehave in Oxfordshire.

A Welcomefrom Oxford Castle

Jean-Pierre Morilleau General Manager, Oxford Castle

This is a special night for Oxford Castle. Having recentlycelebrated our 5th Birthday, nights like tonight are perfect forOxford Castle to showcase itself as a maturing and multi-facetedvenue for all.

Whether it’s a quiet meal or an open air film, our Royal Geographicexhibition or one of our incredibly successful events which aregrowing year on year, Oxford Castle is rapidly earning itself areputation for fun, interest and excitement.

We hope you enjoy your evening tonight and make sure you comeback – there’s always something to look forward to!

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A Welcomefrom In Oxford Magazine

Richard Rosser, Managing Director, The In Oxford Group

When so much hard work has gone into a night like tonight, it’shard to single out individuals for special praise. We have tried tocover everyone on page 3 - sincere apologies for any oversights.

The Awards were first discussed during a conversation betweenmy father, Colin, and I on our way to watch my son Edward playrugby in Malvern last October. Ed lost the game, but the Awardswere born - thanks to Dad for keeping us on track ever since.

My biggest ‘thankyou’ goes to my wife, Tina, who’s diligence andsheer hard work have been the single biggest reason why we areall, fingers crossed, having a fabulous evening. Thankyou Tina.

Have a memorable night and if you think we can do better, pleaselet us know how. We are always keen to improve.

A Welcomefrom the Host

Mark McSorley, General Manager, Malmaison, Oxford

Talk about a baptism of fire! When I joined the team here back inMay, little did I know that in the handover ‘item 7’ would be sohuge! However, this is why we enjoy what we do, after all, what’sthe difference between a table for two and a table for threehundred!

Head Chef, Russell Heeley, and his team are up for the challenge.We’ve planned for every aspect of tonight and we are lookingforward to a night to remember. A special thanks to the teambehind tonight’s event, without them this would not have beenpossible - John Ryan, Suzanne Port, Suzie Bramfitt and, of course,Chef Russell.

Finally I wish you all a memorable evening, if you need anything,just ask!

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Raffle

Macmillan Cancer Support are going to be selling tickets for tonight’s raffle – see prizes below.Macmillan representatives will be around all evening to assist with your ticket purchase. The winning ticketnumbers will be listed and circulated prior to the Awards being presented this evening.

About MacmillanOne in three of us will get cancer. It’s the toughest fight most of us will everface. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed, you need a team of people inyour corner supporting you every step of the way. That’s who we are.

We are the nurses and therapists helping you through treatment. The experts at the other end of the phone.The advisers telling you which benefits you’re entitled to. The volunteers giving you a hand with the everydaythings. The campaigners improving cancer care. The community supporting you online, any time. Thefundraisers who make it all possible.

When the time is right, you can do something to help. We can all be part of the team. We are MacmillanCancer Support.

The organisers would like to extend their thanks to everyone who generously donated a prize to thisevening’s raffle.

Tonight’s Raffle

Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th September Oxford Castle Food & Wine Festival

FREE entry www.oxfordcastle.com

Celebrity Chef Raymond Blanc and Wine Connoisseur Susy Atkins will open Oxford Castle Food & Wine Festival 2011.

Food, wine and fun are the key ingredients to this fabulous, free, family festival!

Live cooking demonstrations, wine tasting, childrens cooking activities, a large Food and Wine market, farmyard animal petting, plus lots of treats, tasters, and total indulgence!

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Sponsors

Blueprint - sponsor Rest of the World categoryBlueprint Imaging offers a comprehensive range of exhibition graphics,display services and photographic printing. Our full in-house facilitiesenable us to offer anything from desktop displays, to fully installedexhibitions.

Based in Witney, our reliable and competitive service makes us firstchoice for all your exhibition, display and signage requirements.

JACK fm - sponsor of the Public Vote 106JACKfm and glide fm1079 are Oxfordshire’s only 100% local radiostations, broadcasting 24 hours a day from our Woodstock Rd studios.JACKfm targets adults over 35 whilst glide fm targets females under 30.In less than 4 years the stations have become the UK’s most awardedlocal radio stations, receiving over 25 industry national and internationalaccolades.

Brakspear - sponsor Pub or Bar categoryFollowing the closure of the Brakspear Brewery in Henley on Thames in2002, Wychwood was committed to bringing the brewing of Brakspearback to Oxfordshire. After a £1 Million redevelopment of theWychwood Brewery site, the Brewery now incorporates a separatebrewhouse and fermenting room. Much of the original Brakspearequipment from Henley was used, including the famous ‘Double Drop’fermenting system used to brew Brakspear beers since 1774.

FN Foods - sponsor Rest of Europe categoryThe FN Foods 3P’s: P- People P- Passion P- ProductsFN Foods is a family run business which started with one van, one manand a lot of enthusiasm three years ago with a family backgroundcovering 35 years in the catering industry. In January 2011, FN movedinto a brand new warehouse with over 1000 sq ft, state-of-the-artsystems and the latest specification fridges. Many of FN Foods’suppliers are local farmers in Oxfordshire.

Miele - AWARDS SPONSORMiele GB was established in 1963 when Karl Heinz Wedekind wasentrusted by Rudolf Miele to set up a sales and marketing subsidiary inGreat Britain. Originally operating with a small staff from offices in GreatPortland Street, the company moved to larger premises in Acton in 1972and, in 1981, to its current purpose-built offices in Abingdon.

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Sponsors

Beautiful Chair Covers - sponsor ExpressBeautiful Chair Cover Hire was an idea that has been 6 years in themaking. Whilst owning a small linen hire business, founder ChrisClinkard noticed how many brides were spending lots of time andmoney on decorating their chosen wedding venue.

With this years high profile Royal Weddings, the team at Beautiful ChairCovers have noticed a big upsurge in the demand for their services.

Bean Bags - sponsor of British categoryAt Bean Bags we have a unique relationship with our coffee roasters,enabling us to supply ethically-sourced, sustainably-produced, bespokecoffees to suit our customers’ individual needs. We also supply andservice coffee machines. Locally-based, our customers across the regionbenefit from our excellent product knowledge and high standards ofcustomer service. Going the extra mile to ensure high customersatisfaction is all part of the Bean Bags service.

Oxford Event Hire - Equipment sponsorOxford Event Hire was established in 2000 to provide cateringequipment for a wealth of events. With a vast quantity of stock, weprovide everything required for any function, including; tables, chairs,crockery, cutlery, fridges, freezers, BBQs and hog roasters – evenchocolate fountains, popcorn and candy floss machines! Oxford EventHire have developed a first class reputation for its products, service andreliability, and pride themselves on customer service.

Stones - Programme sponsor Established 1826 in Banbury Oxfordshire, Stones the Printers have along and distinguished history in the printing industry and remain firmlyin front today operating an extensive and sophisticated sheet-fed plantservicing many market sectors 24 hours a day 7 days a week. With ourunique blend of client service experience, leading edge technology andaward winning quality, we offer an exciting approach from a trustedteam. www.stonestheprinters.co.uk

B4 - sponsor Asian categoryB4 Magazine was launched five years ago to give Oxfordshire’sbusinesses the opportunity to showcase themselves to a wide audienceof business decision makers. With a 140 page magazine, 350 websitemembers and quarterly events at prestigious locations attracting inexcess of 200 local businesses, B4 is the business network thateveryone is talking about.

B4 is Oxfordshire’s business platform, on line, in print and face to face.To find out more, visit www.b4-business.com.

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Studio 8Studio 8, an exciting creative hub in the heart of Oxfordshire. This wellknown and respected photographic business of 8 years boasts anenviable track record and repeat client base to match.

Renowned for photography, Studio 8 continues to reinvent itself in linewith client needs, now offering a full mix of creative services includingphotography, hd video, design and print management.

City Audio VisualCity Audio Visual is a professional and specialist provider of audio visualequipment. We provide for all live events, conference and presentationneeds, and we also specialise in the installation of Board Rooms,Training Rooms and Lecture Theatres.

New FoliumNew Folium Marquees produce beautiful covered spaces for any eventthroughout Oxfordshire and the home counties. 

Marquees allow the flexibility to create the interior you want within thesurroundings you choose.  By listening to our clients and working closelywith them, we are able to realise their ideas whilst making the most oftheir budget.

GuylianThe romantic history of Guylian, the world’s favourite Belgianchocolates, began in the late 1950’s with the marriage of Guy andLiliane. The couple combined their names to form Guy-lian anddeveloped Guylian’s signature hazelnut praline recipe. Ever since,Guylian’s iconic seashells have been loved throughout the world.Based in Sint-Niklaas, Belgium, today Guylian is sold in over 100countries. See www.guylian.co.uk.

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An Introduction ToOur Guest Presenters this evening

Guest Presenters

We would like to thank our Guest Presenters this evening for supporting this year’s inaugural Awardsceremony. Spanning a wide range of backgrounds, please see more details about each of them below.

Jeremy MogfordJeremy Mogford has been part of the fabric of Oxford since 1976. He is founderof Browns Restaurants and Maison Blanc, and currently owns the Old ParsonageHotel, the Old Bank Hotel, Quod Brasserie and Gee's Restaurant. He plays anactive role with local affairs as Chairman of the High Street Association and ROX(promoting Oxford Business) and campaigns for a reduction in the number ofbuses in the historic part of our city.

Jo ThoenesJo has been broadcasting, loving and living Oxfordshire life for the past decade,and is thrilled to be associated with In Oxford Magazine’s inaugural awards.For the past three years as BBC Radio Oxford’s afternoon presenter, she hasdiscovered all manner of extraordinary stories, and this year has introduced ahugely popular food and drink theme to proceedings each Friday. ‘The county isbursting with incredible culinary talents and producers. It seemed only naturalto reflect the passion Oxfordshire has for good food – whether that is cooking athome or eating out at the abundance of pubs and restaurants on offer.’

Raymond Blanc OBEBorn in Besançon, France, in 1949, Raymond Blanc is acknowledged as one of thefinest chefs in the world, despite never having been formally trained. He opened his first UK restaurant at the age of 28, ‘Les Quat’Saisons’ in Oxford,and within just one year the restaurant had reached Michelin Star status.In 1984 he fulfilled a personal vision, creating the hotel and restaurant, Le Manoiraux Quat’ Saisons which is now synonymous with all that is finest in dining andhospitality. Le Manoir is the only hotel restaurant to have achieved andmaintained two Michelin Status for 27 years.

Robert B. CookRobert is a graduate of Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen and in 2007received an honorary doctorate in recognition of his contribution to the hotelindustry. Prior to rejoining Malmaison as Chief Executive Officer, eight years agoRobert spent three years in Monte Carlo as Managing Director of Columbus andDakota Hotel Group. Robert enjoys outdoor pursuits, particularly golf, and is akeen runner and walker where he raises funds for the Elizabeth MontgomerieFoundation supporting Maggies Care Centres.

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Guest Presenters

Sir John MadejskiSir John is Chairman and Director of 18 companies worldwide. His most high-profile position is as Chairman of Reading Football Club. He is Chairman of BGPGroup, one of the largest web offset printing companies in Europe. Sir John isalso Chairman of the Clearview Traffic Group; owns the Royal Palm Hotel in theGalapagos Islands, and is Chairman of Sackville Properties Ltd.A well-known philanthropist, in 2009 Sir John was knighted for charitableservices, the highest accolade in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours. He is asignificant benefactor to the Royal Academy of Arts in London.

Felicity LuskFelicity Lusk is the first woman Head of Abingdon School in its 755 year historyand the first to lead a boys' day/boarding public school in the UK. She has wideinterests in the community and serves on a number of boards. A Kiwi livingabroad, she much enjoys travel and eating the local cuisine and recentlyreturned from cycling in Cambodia and Vietnam where she ate fried scorpion.Felicity commented about the Awards. “These awards are a positive opportunityfor restauranteurs and a source of inspiration. Raising the profile ofOxfordshire's restaurants can only improve the area's international reputation.”

Martin KeownIn an illustrious footballing career, Martin Keown played 801 First Class matches– including 43 for England - and won the double (FA Cup and Premiership) twicewith Arsenal in 1998 and 2002. He was also an influential member of theunbeaten Arsenal team in 2004. On his retirement in 2005, Martin spent a yearin a mentoring role - training and working with Arsenal first team players. In2008 he successfully completed his A Licence coaching course, the culminationof three years’ commitment. Martin started working in the media in 2007 and isnow a much sought-after football analyst on television and radio.

Sally DickettsSally held senior posts in secondary schools in Wales and London, before movinginto a management post at Hackney College. In 1988 she joined the seniormanagement team at Milton Keynes College and in October 2003 she becamethe first Principal of Oxford & Cherwell Valley College.  She is involved in workwith Academy schools and UTCs. Sally is a member of the City & GuildsLearning and Assessment Policy Committee.  Sally is a Board Member of AiMEand AoC, Chairs the Women’s Leadership Network, and is a member of theOxfordshire Management Club. 

Trevor OsborneTrevor Osborne began his development activities at the age of 21 years afterleaving Local Government in 1965. Initially small scale residential and commercialdevelopments led to the formation of Speyhawk in 1973. Trevor’s developmentactivity is now conducted through The Trevor Osborne Property Group Limited,itself formed in 1973, and embraces mixed-use, commercial, leisure andresidential projects, often in historic buildings, as well as property investment. Trevor served as a Commissioner of the Royal Fine Art Commission as well asbeing Chairman of the Urban Villages Forum.

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SponsorsNominees

Brookes Restaurant, part of the Oxford Brookes University, has wonawards for its modern, spacious design. They offer 2 or 3 coursemenus at affordable prices. Customer comment: ‘Brookes Restaurantis of the Highest Quality in everything they do.’

Web: http://restaurant.business.brookes.ac.uk/

Malmaison is located in the Oxford Castle, converted from the oldprison to this high quality boutique hotel, proud of their locallysourced British classics. Customer comment: ‘Fantastic food greatservice - an all round wonderful experience.’

Web: www.malmaison.com

The Feathered Nest in the picturesque village of Nether Westcote is acountry pub, restaurant and inn offering modern British cooking andlocally sourced ingredients including homegrown herbs and veg.Customer comment: ‘Wonderful ambience, delicious food, helpful,friendly staff. Good wines, beautiful view over the valley - a perfectchoice.’ Web: www.thefeatherednestinn.co.uk

The Leatherne Bottel in Goring-on-Thames offers a tranquil riversidesetting, fabulous food and an impressive wine list. The warm log fire orsummer terrace make it perfect all year round. Customer comment:‘Our first visit was delightful and we’ve been back regularly ever since.’

Web: www.leathernebottel.co.uk

The Bell at Hampton Poyle is a very popular pub, restaurant andboutique hotel. They have an ‘open kitchen’, exciting for visitors whichhelps to create a memorable experience. Customer comment: ‘Foodnot only excellent but never disappointing, in lovely surroundings withcharming and flexible staff who never hurry diners. Top marks.’ Web: www.thebellathamptonpoyle.co.uk

Congratluations to the following restaurants who have been nominated in the British category.

BritishNominees

The LeatherneBottel

The Bell atHampton Poyle

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Nominees

Congratluations to the following restaurants who have been nominated in the Rest of World category.

Rest of the WorldNominees

Cibo!, based in the heart of Summertown, Oxford, is an Italian andPizzeria, proud of their own live yeast for their pizza and original pastarecipe. Customer comment: ‘Yummy food, yummy managers, especiallyAntony.’

Web: www.ilovecibo.co.uk

The Red Lion on Gloucester Street has recently been refurbished tocreate a premium dining experience. They take pride in their top qualityBritish menu in their new and stylish venue. Customer comment: ‘I wasdelighted to see a full and varied lunch and dinner menu lovinglydescribed by the bar staff.’ Web: www.redlionoxford.co.uk

Al Salam, on Park End Street, appeals to all with their interesting andfun Lebanese menu which, once experienced, you are sure to return.Customer comment: ‘I would recommend this restaurant to friends andfamily alike.’

Web: www.alsalamoxford.co.uk

Gee’s, located on Banbury Road, is an impressive design which createsa comfortable, contemporary restaurant. Gee’s is renowned for theirfresh, original seafood and meat dishes. Customer comment: ‘Gee’s always feel like a special occasion’

Web: www.gees-restaurant.co.uk

Brasserie Blanc on Walton Street is a place to relax with simple, highquality French food. It aims to be a part of the community whereregulars have fun with particularly good food. Customer comment: ‘One of Oxford’s best restaurants by far.’

Web: www.brasserieblanc.com

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Nominees

Jaan, in Woodstock, is immensely popular with the locals and hasearned an excellent reputation. With first class food, it is a ‘feel-good’experience. Customer comment: ‘Fantastic food and fantastic service’

Spice Lounge on Banbury Road is a contemporary Indian restauranttake away. The emphasis is on organic and creative dishes and ethnicIndian recipes. Customer comment: ‘Spice Lounge always makes youfeel like you are an old friend when you visit even if it is the first time!Also the food is second to none!’ Web: www.spiceloungeoxford.co.uk

My Sichuan on Gloucester Green aims to provide the finest ChineseSichuan food by top class chefs from prestigious restaurants and thebest hospitality in Oxford. Customer comment: ‘This place is GREAT!It is all about the flavours from Sichuan.’

Web: www.mysichuan.co.uk

Majliss Indian restaurant, on Cowley Road, is a must try, superiorquality restaurant. It is known for a ‘spectacular menu’, offering thefinest, colourful cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere. Customer comment:‘Beautiful food and excellent service. Worth every penny. Keep it upMajliss.’ Web: www.majliss.co.uk

Cockadoo invites you to enjoy sophisticated fine dining in a luxuriousyet relaxed environment, with a wide range of dishes perfect forintimate couples or large parties. Customer comment: ‘The food wasamazing, the staff were very attentive, polite and helpful when askingabout food tolerances. Good variety of food.’ Web: www.cockadoo.co.uk

AsianNominees

Spice LoungeContemporary Indian Cuisine

My Sichuan正宗川菜馆

JaanINDIAN Restaurant

Congratluations to the following restaurants who have been nominated in the Asian category.

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Nominees

Pub or BarNominees

The Blue Boar, situated in the picturesque village of Longworth, is atraditional English pub. They offer lunch and dinner menus as well as aselection of pizzas, all homely and delicious. Customer comment:Constant top quality service from the front of house staff, the food isalways wonderfully prepared, fresh and delicious. Many praises forthe Chef and his team.’ Web: www.blueboarlongworth.co.uk

The Unicorn Inn is situated in the attractive village of Deddington, in agrade II listed building. There is a light, fresh approach with aScandinavian influenced bar menu. Customer comment: ‘What alovely inn!’

Web: www.theunicorninn.com

The Perch, a 17th century thatched inn is located in Binsey, providingthe perfect retreat from the city to enjoy locally supplied Frenchcuisine of a high quality. Customer comment: ‘The Perch, ultimately, isthe product of a team who love their pub and a customer base whichshares the same sentiment. The service can only be described asmeticulous and immaculate.’ Web: www.the-perch.co.uk

The Fishes, near Botley Road, is a Victorian building set in 3 acres ofwooded grounds with idyllic views to enjoy picnic baskets, barbequesor Sunday lunches. Customer comment: ‘The Fishes is by far the bestrestaurant in Oxford! Absolutely love it!’

Web: www.fishesoxford.co.uk

The Bat & Ball in Cuddesdon is surrounded by Oxfordshirecountryside. The building itself is impressive and creates a cosyvillage feel. Their emphasis is on quality, freshness and value formoney. Customer comment: ‘Relaxed, beautiful surroundings, soundand decently priced grub, good beer, affable staff... what's not to like?’Web: www.batball.co.uk

Blue Boar

Congratluations to the following restaurants who have been nominated in the Pub or Bar category.

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Rigoletto, in Middleton Stoney, hosts ladies’ nights, Italiancelebrations and an impressive wine list. The belief here is to servegreat Italian food with no pretence. Customer comment: ‘Lovely foodin a charming setting.’

Web: www.rigolettorestaurant.co.uk

Quod is centrally located on the High Street, surrounded by thefamous colleges. Quod prides itself on serving unpretentious, robustand heartwarming Mediterranean cuisine. They also host live jazzevery Sunday evening. Customer comment: ‘Very good and quickservice, food is delicious -always hot and fresh.’ Web: www.quod.co.uk

Pierre Victoire, on Little Clarendon Street, provides an informal andrelaxed French dining experience. It hosts authentic, traditionalFrench dishes such as duck confit and escargot. Customer comment:‘Superb restaurant, excellent food and good value for money. Nothingis ever too much trouble.’ Web: www.pierrevictoire.co.uk

Jamie’s Italian on George Street is all about brilliant, simple rusticItalian food in a relaxed environment with both local and Italiansourced ingredients. Customer comment: ‘Jamie's Italian Oxford isamazing; lovely staff, great food, great atmosphere. Perfect for lunchor dinner!’Web: www.jamieoliver.com/italian/oxford

Al Andalus, situated on vibrant Little Clarendon Street is renownedfor their fruity Tapas and wide array of delicious tapas and paella.Customer comment: ‘A rustic and authentic Spanish experience withexcellent food!’

Web: www.tapasoxford.co.uk

Rest of EuropeNominees

Rigoletto

Congratluations to the following restaurants who have been nominated in the Rest of Europe category.

Nominees

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Congratluations to the following restaurants who have been nominated in the Express category.

ExpressNominees

Noodle Nation on Gloucester Green, is a family owned and runnoodle bar, inspired by Hong Kong. The meals are served in recordtime using traditional searing wok stir fry. Customer comment:‘Service is tremendous! Love the speed and how friendly the staffwork. Always feel welcome. Keep it up guys!!!!’Web: www.noodlebar.net

Coffee Republic on New Inn Hall Street is for true coffee lovers. Theirbeans are roasted in Milan for that authentic Italian taste alongsidedelicious, freshly prepared food. Customer comment: ‘The bestcoffee in town.’

Web: www.coffeerepublic.co.uk

Mission Burrito located on St Margaret’s Street boasts primarily theirfamous burritos but also a range of classic Mexican dishes, also withonline ordering. Customer comment: ‘The Mission Burrito is so goodit haunts my dreams! Please open a branch in Cambridge!’

Web: www.missionburrito.co.uk

Nominees

Next Years Awards

The 2012 In Oxford Magazine Restaurant Awards

We have already begun to prepare for next year’s event and look forward to hearing from restaurants andpotential suppliers and sponsors about getting involved.

The application form for next year’s Awards is already on-line at www.inoxford.com. There is no charge toenter the Awards in 2012, so what have you got to lose?

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Thinking Behind the AwardsWe want you to leave tonight’s Awards thinking that we have done a great job. If you have any ideas whichyou think can help make the event bigger and better in future years, then please let us know. Here are a fewways we like to think we’ve gone the extra mile, with, of course, the help of our fantastic supporters.

PhotographyStudio 8, The In Oxford Group’s preferred photographers, were joined by local photographer, Jessica Howell,to capture an image which reflected most of the restaurants who were nominated and a selection of otherswho entered. The results are stunning and can be seen in the programme and on the marquee walls.

See page 4 to get your very own copy of the final pictures. Thanks to Brooke, Clark, Adam and Jess.

TrophiesTo read more about tonight’s trophies, see page 28 and below about the company behind the designs.

The National School of Furniture at the Rycotewood Furniture Centre. OCVC.The Rycotewood Furniture Centre is situated at the Oxford and Cherwell Valley College (OCVC) CityCampus. We have offered furniture training since the 1938 and our facilities include professionally equippedworkshops, design studios and ICT facilities.

Our students regularly win many National awards and gain employment within the industry. Students canbenefit through gaining sponsorships and placements within the industry. If you enjoy furniture crafts and areinterested in learning a new skill, please visit www.nationalschooloffurniture.com or www.ocvc.ac.uk

Meet the ‘residents’If you have bumped into a prisoner tonight, don’t be alarmed. Acted out by The Oxford Actors Network, wehope you have been engaged in some ‘inside’ gossip tonight. We hear they’re running a book on the Awardsso place your bets - just don’t let Mr Mackay catch you! See page 29 for more about the actors.

Tonight’s Winners MusicTonight's Awards ceremony Winner’s music was produced by Marc Rose, Audio Supervisor at SAE InstituteOxford, headquarters for the largest worldwide private creative media college - where students can study fora degree BA/BSc in Audio Production, Digital Film Making and Web Development. www.oxford.sae.edu

OSJAn oboe quartet from the Orchestra of St John’s play the Oboe Quartet by Mozart and music by Holst,Francaix, Scott Joplin, Schubert and Dochnanyi.

Oxford Entertainers Illuminate'Illuminate! is a young and energetic team showcasing an exciting, newperforming art. The show itself is a lights display, choreographed to music andwas launched earlier this year by The Oxford Entertainers, who work in andaround the Oxfordshire area performing and teaching circus skills at a variety ofevents. So far Illuminate! have performed at weddings, open days and a numberof private functions. The lights show is performed in the dark and incorporatesmodern effects and music with elements of traditional Maori dance. Pleasenote the performance includes flashing lights. Enjoy the show!'

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The CommitteeBehind the Scenes

Alain DesenclosLotte DuncanDan Channer

Emma GascoigneHarry CarrierIan Wenman

Jacquie Bugeja

James WhiteJo Willet

John HobartJohn O'BrienJulie Archer

Lesley Cowley OBEMaggie Bradley

Mark RitchieMark Taylor

Paddy GreganRichard VenablesSandie SchofieldSarah MayhewSarah Wiseman

Susi GoldingTom Parnell

Tracey JefferiesAlison Haill

Anna HobsonRichard GorstDaren BowyerSally Dicketts

Mark Taylor Darbys

Thank you to all of our Reviewers

“The Awards will encouragerestaurants to ensure that theirstandards do not slip … even once.”

Jacquie BugejaOxfordshire Registration Service“I’ve loved every minute of beinginvolved in these Awards and knowtonight will be a great success. What a great night forOxfordshire!”

Daren BowyerPembroke College“These Awards are going to raisethe game!”

Mark Ritchie

“These Awards will raise thestandards of restaurants acrossOxfordshire.”

Julie ArcherMeet Oxfordshire“There are so many fabulousrestaurants and bars/pubs offeringsuch a wide variety of foods inOxfordshire - tonight will provethat.”

Donald SloanOxford Brookes“The Awards are an incrediblypositive addition to an alreadyvibarant restaurant scene inOxfordshire.”

Susi GoldingVisit Oxfordshire“The Awards are a way forrestaurants across Oxfordshire tobecome better known, and for thecounty to raise it's profile as a greatdestination.”

David GambierGreat Experience Travel“The Awards will really helprestaurants across the county tofocus on the quality of service thatthey provide on an everyday basis.”

Thanks to Pembroke CollegeDaren Bowyer and his colleagues at Pembroke extended their excellent hospitality to the committee duringtheir frequent Awards meetings. We are very grateful to Pembroke for their generosity.

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The Awards Presenter - Reya El-SalahiReya El-Salahi is a BBC radio and television broadcaster, writer andjournalist, originally from Oxford. Starting her career as a model andactor, she has fronted national campaigns, and appeared in various populartelevision dramas including Midsomer Murders and Lewis.

“Growing up in Oxford, and coming from a family where good food was alwaysvery much appreciated, I’m thrilled to be involved with an event celebratingthe great variety and quality of dining experiences available in our city.It’s about time the restaurants of Oxfordshire got the recognition theydeserve.”

Donald SloanHead of the Oxford School of Hospitality Management at Oxford BrookesUniversity, Donald is also Chair and co-founder of Oxford Gastronomica, theuniversity’s specialist centre for the study of food, drink and culture. He teachesand publishes in the field of gastronomy, and has particular expertise in food-related consumer behaviour and social influences on culinary taste. He is a pastrecipient of the Martin Radcliffe Fellowship in Gastronomy, funded by the SavoyEducational Trust, and he sits on the Board of the Jane Grigson Trust.

Through Oxford Gastronomica, Oxford Brookes University offers a Master of Arts in Food, Drink andCulture, in association with the Burgundy School of Business; it holds one of the world’s most significantlibraries of culinary texts; and hosts a wide range of public events relating to food and drink issues.

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Behind the Scenes

The Awards TrophiesDesign statement from Ian Smith, artist in residence at Rycotewood Furniture Centre, OCVC, OxfordDesigning trophies for restaurant awards is quite different to the type of work than I normally undertake.From the outset I wanted the trophies to have some significance to restaurants and food but to retain theindividuality of each one. Each trophy uses a mixture of different woods, reflecting the idea that food ismade up from many different ingredients. The general design of three separate elements plays with themany threes that appear in dining, such as knife, fork and spoon or a three course meal.

Each trophy has been made byhand, as the best food is, and usesonly reclaimed or sustainablewood to ensure ecologicalcredentials are met, again anotherlink between the materials I useand modern food that is moreecologically farmed. Hopefullythese pieces will have moresignificance than general...(see below)

trophies and I wish the recipientsthe best of luck in the future.Ian Smith is Craftsman inResidence at RycotewoodFurniture Centre, Oxford andCherwell Valley College and runshis own furniture company,Exemplar Furniture. To see moreof his work visitwww.exemplarfurniture.com.

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Actors

The Actors

The Oxford Actors Network was established, aftera series of meetings between Gerard Robinson,Steve Hay and Kerry Steed, in 2004, to bringtogether members of the acting profession in theOxford region in order to provide a mutual supportnetwork and focus for theatrical activities in thearea. OAN is self-funding and provides workshopsand career development opportunities for itsmembers and links to local actors for producers anddirectors. www.yetaco.plus.com/oan

Steve HaySteve Hay, who has appeared inQuiz Night at the Britannia, ThePillbox, Luka, The Oracle andUltimate Force, plays ArchieBrown. Archie was a regular

guest of the penal system from an early age, afterturning to crime in order to provide (televisions andtrainers) for his five siblings. With a sharp tongueand a short fuse, he finds it difficult to stay out oftrouble.

Alex BabicAlex has worked in feature film,TV, radio, theatre and stand upcomedy and also worksextensively as a voice over artist.Alex Babic plays Brian Janner.

Brian has been in and out of prison most of his life.Most of his offences revolve around assault and hehas a quick temper. He has no family except adaughter that visits him every christmas. 

Thomas BewleyAfter a lifetime's involvement indrama, Thomas turnedprofessional five years ago: filmroles have included the notoriousAleister Crowley, while his most

successful stage role has been Aigner in the one-man play Siberia. Thomas plays Julian Morrish whowas a solicitor for many years. But one day forgerywas discovered and now he is paying the price.

Richard WardTheatre includes We The People,Twelfth Night and adaptations ofBBC comedy shows. Film and TVincludes Midsomer Murders andBlue Peter. Richard plays prison

warder Alexander (Sandy) Mackay was born inPaisley to a mining family and after serving as a drillsergeant in the Argyll & Sutherland Highlandersbecame a prison warder at Shotts beforetransferring to Slade nineteen years ago.

Cymon SnowOn being made redundant,Cymon turned to acting, a dreamof his since youth. After studyingat the Birmimgham School ofActing, he has enjoyed playing

roles both in theatre and on film. Cymon playsWilliam Spencer. A businessman, William is doingtime for driving while under the influence. Herefuses to accept he has a drink problem, statingthat 'everyone likes a couple of bevvies atlunchtime, don't they?'

Imran MirzaImran has been involved in stageand film for several years,notably Murmuring Judges, 'TisPity She's a Whore, the lead innew short film, Insha'allah, and

also impro comedy. Imran plays Kinza Shan. Afterlosing his wife, job and property, Kinza becameinvolved in a lucrative drug-deal. He was betrayedby a 'friend' and now has plenty of time to plan hisrevenge.

Gerard RobinsonFollowing training, Gerardformed a small companywith Eastenders writer/actor RioFanning & Karen Ford. Stageroles include Don Quixote (Last

Knight in la Mancha). Gerard Robinson plays JohnCrowthrone (aka 'JC') It would be easy to mistake'JC' as the prison chaplain but several bigamousmarriages to middle aged widows finally caught upwith him.

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Oxfordshire Restaurant GuideOxfordshire’s Leading Restaurant Guide for 11 YearsMailed out with In Oxford Magazine as a high quality ‘must keep’ guideto Oxfordshire’s restaurants, this Guide features all of Oxfordshire’s toprestaurants and, after we’ve unearthed a few more tonight, some newadditions in 2012.Also the Official Restaurant Guide of Visit Oxfordshire, featuring ontheir excellent website as an electronic magazine.

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The Oxford MapWhat a Lovely Map!It’s so nice - we love the map we affectionately call ‘Jack’s Map’. JackNoel toiled over his Mac for months to come up with this fun design ofOxford City Centre which finds its way into many University delegatepacks alongside its big brother, The Best in Oxford, below. Folds out toA2 and folds down to D/L - perfect for your bag or briefcase. Space isrestricted - it’s one publication that when the space is sold, it’s sold!

Best In Oxford & OxfordshireHandy Guide to All That’s Great About OxfordshireWith in depth listings covering attractions, colleges, restaurants, shops,galleries, hotels and, well, everything you need to know about ourbeautiful county, The Best in Oxford is retailed through City Centreoutlets and, as with The Oxford Map, is enclosed in visiting delegatepacks - so there are copies of this handy little chap all over the world!Comes out in April every year.

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www.b4-business.comNumber One for Business On-Line in OxfordshireWith over 350 members able to upload latest press releases, eventdetails and much more, the B4 website is becoming the platform tomake sure your business is seen on. Upload video, give profile to keycontacts in your business and get connected with Oxfordshire’sbusiness community. New site launching soon with even morefunctionality - how can you afford not to be involved?

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