To celebrate 100 years of the Hastings Marathon, the town will stage a special marathon on the 14th December. Fifty-one competitors took part in the original Hastings Marathon in December 1908, including six Olympic runners.
Organisers are trying to trace the descendants of the winners of the original marathon. Race director Eric Hardwick said he hoped relatives of the original winners would bring along their medals.
The first Hastings runner home in 1908 was George White, while Edmund Catt won the Silver Cup. "We want some of these local people or anyone else that took part in the 1908 race - any descendants or people that know about it - to please let us know," said Mr Hardwick.
The overall winner of the 1908 race was WT Clarke, of the Sefton Harriers in Liverpool, in 2 hours 37 minutes and 16.8 seconds.
Mr Hardwick said Mr Clarke's descendants had already been located.
Showing posts with label Restaurants in Hastings. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Restaurants in Hastings. Show all posts
Monday, 21 July 2008
Tuesday, 29 January 2008
Cashing in?
The British restaurant and hotel trade have never been slow at spotting an angle but one restaurant, in London (where else?) is really pushing its luck by offering a Valentine's Dunner for an astonishing £10,000 – plus service, natch – for a meal for two.
Two people will get an eight-course dinner featuring the restaurant world's most expensive delicacies including foie gras, truffles, wagyu beef, bluefin tuna, Beluga caviare – oh and the lucky lady, who had better not be either vegetarian or ethically minded, will also get a diamond ring worth £5,000.
Galvin at Windows, which is offering the meal to just one couple on 14 February, is confident that someone will jump at the chance of shelling out more than the cost of a hatchback car, despite the economic gloom hanging over the City of London.
Fred Sirieix, the general manager, said that just a month ago one table of four shelled out £13,000 on a meal. "It will be such a special treat; you could talk about it for years to come." But he expects any "I dos" to be given in Russian or Arabic, as Russians and Arabs make up the restaurant's core clientèle.
Two people will get an eight-course dinner featuring the restaurant world's most expensive delicacies including foie gras, truffles, wagyu beef, bluefin tuna, Beluga caviare – oh and the lucky lady, who had better not be either vegetarian or ethically minded, will also get a diamond ring worth £5,000.
Galvin at Windows, which is offering the meal to just one couple on 14 February, is confident that someone will jump at the chance of shelling out more than the cost of a hatchback car, despite the economic gloom hanging over the City of London.
Fred Sirieix, the general manager, said that just a month ago one table of four shelled out £13,000 on a meal. "It will be such a special treat; you could talk about it for years to come." But he expects any "I dos" to be given in Russian or Arabic, as Russians and Arabs make up the restaurant's core clientèle.
Thursday, 3 January 2008
The Ten Great Restaurant Swindles - not at Intimo though - we guarantee it!
We were interested in a report issued this week on the Ten Greatest Restaurant Swindles.
1. Sea bass or not?
Once cooked, the prime fillet of sea bass can be hard to identify – and there are many lookalike, imposter species being dressed up as the original. Among the counterfeit fish recently identified in Britain's kitchens by local authorities were the Patagonian toothfish – which is often sold under the moniker of "sea bass".
Intimo Sea Bass is ... Sea Bass. Guaranteed!!
2. Plastic salads
Supermarket bagged salads are full of additives, deteriorate rapidly, and have been vilified as an environmental disaster. But while it may be acceptable to crack open a bag in the comfort of your own home, there's no excuse for serving the stuff in a restaurant. But most pub chains do use pre-prepared salad to garnish their burgers and fries.
Our kitchen is crammed with rael, fresh lettuce, tomatoes and cucumbers - honestly!!
3. Instant egg, and other powders in a packet
According to Government food policy officer Les Bailey, the appearance of the words " made from natural ingredients" on menus should set alarm bells ringing. The officer, who oversees trading standards in British restaurants, has heard of countless examples of the less work-intensive powdered egg being passed off as scrambled. Less common is powdered potato – often conspicuous by its ever-present lumps – but still passed off by crafty caterers as genuine mash.
Powdered Egg????? Michael would kill us!! Our eggs are laid by real hens!
4. Reformed ham, chicken or scampi
It's common for eateries to pass off scampi tails glued together with additives as "scampi" pieces. They can even be minced scampi that has been breaded. This is " reformed scampi", a turn-off for menu-writers.
Reformed? NO!!!!!
5. When "organic" equals factory-farmed
Foodies love organic meat, and are willing to pay vastly inflated prices in the belief that it's healthier and tastes better. But not every restaurant plays by the rules. In December, a Notting Hill eaterie frequented by Kate Moss, Robbie Williams and Kylie Minogue was fined £7,500 for falsely claiming that meat it was using was organic.
When we do say Organic, we mean organic. But more often than not we serve honest to goodness meat. And we cook it well too!
6. Dodgy drinks
Drinks can account for half a typical restaurant bill, so it's little surprise that canny outlets use every trick in the book to increase their margins. Always check that the label on your wine bottle tallies with the menu – cheaper vintages are often substituted in the hope that a diner won't notice.
Check our wine list - it does what it says on the tin.
7. The fishy business of "wild" salmon
It is little wonder, given how many times we are told that farmed salmon is full of toxic nasties, that people are prepared to pay a fortune for the wild variety. However, research by the Food Standards Agency reveals that up to 15 per cent of fish labelled as "wild" is actually farmed. Its survey found that 10 per cent of "wild" sea bass on menus was farmed, rising to 11 per cent of sea bream and 15 per cent of salmon. The reason is purely financial. Farmed fish is much cheaper than wild: in markets wild salmon can cost £30 per kg, while the farmed variety can cost from just £4.20 per kg.
When we use Salmon, we always tell you the source. We sometimes use farmed salmon - which cooked right tastes just great and is priced reasonably to reflect its quality.
8. When "home cooked" means microwaved
The term " home-cooked" that is scrawled across many a pub chalkboard is meaningless. Ideally, steak-and-kidney pies, pasties and apple pies should be prepared on-site with enough genuine effort to be called " home-cooked ".
When we say home cooked, we mean home cooked. Period!
9. Boil-in-the-bag main course
The "pub grub" industry needs to produce reliable food, fast. Many outlets therefore resort to serving "boil-in-the-bag" main courses, which chefs tend to call " sous vide" – a nebulous (if gourmet-licious) term that literally translates as "in a vacuum". It is, for example, almost impossible to lay one's teeth on a freshly cooked lamb shank in UK pubs (including Mr Dancer's), because it can take up to five hours to cook. Boil-in-the-bag can be heated up in minutes.
Not even worth commenting on. Our competitors may - but we never use boil in the bag!
10. Line-caught lies
"Line-caught" conjures up images of an artisan fisher with a rod. What it actually means is that an ugly great trawler has crossed the ocean with several hundred yards of nylon and hooks hanging out the back, indiscriminately killing all sea life as well as the occasional albatross. Even then, line-caught fish is more expensive than farmed or netted alternatives, since it is normally fresher and its flesh firmer. Most consumers cannot taste the difference, and an estimated 5 per cent is mislabelled by disreputable outlets or suppliers.
We serve unpretentious food. So 'line caught doesn't enter the equation.
1. Sea bass or not?
Once cooked, the prime fillet of sea bass can be hard to identify – and there are many lookalike, imposter species being dressed up as the original. Among the counterfeit fish recently identified in Britain's kitchens by local authorities were the Patagonian toothfish – which is often sold under the moniker of "sea bass".
Intimo Sea Bass is ... Sea Bass. Guaranteed!!
2. Plastic salads
Supermarket bagged salads are full of additives, deteriorate rapidly, and have been vilified as an environmental disaster. But while it may be acceptable to crack open a bag in the comfort of your own home, there's no excuse for serving the stuff in a restaurant. But most pub chains do use pre-prepared salad to garnish their burgers and fries.
Our kitchen is crammed with rael, fresh lettuce, tomatoes and cucumbers - honestly!!
3. Instant egg, and other powders in a packet
According to Government food policy officer Les Bailey, the appearance of the words " made from natural ingredients" on menus should set alarm bells ringing. The officer, who oversees trading standards in British restaurants, has heard of countless examples of the less work-intensive powdered egg being passed off as scrambled. Less common is powdered potato – often conspicuous by its ever-present lumps – but still passed off by crafty caterers as genuine mash.
Powdered Egg????? Michael would kill us!! Our eggs are laid by real hens!
4. Reformed ham, chicken or scampi
It's common for eateries to pass off scampi tails glued together with additives as "scampi" pieces. They can even be minced scampi that has been breaded. This is " reformed scampi", a turn-off for menu-writers.
Reformed? NO!!!!!
5. When "organic" equals factory-farmed
Foodies love organic meat, and are willing to pay vastly inflated prices in the belief that it's healthier and tastes better. But not every restaurant plays by the rules. In December, a Notting Hill eaterie frequented by Kate Moss, Robbie Williams and Kylie Minogue was fined £7,500 for falsely claiming that meat it was using was organic.
When we do say Organic, we mean organic. But more often than not we serve honest to goodness meat. And we cook it well too!
6. Dodgy drinks
Drinks can account for half a typical restaurant bill, so it's little surprise that canny outlets use every trick in the book to increase their margins. Always check that the label on your wine bottle tallies with the menu – cheaper vintages are often substituted in the hope that a diner won't notice.
Check our wine list - it does what it says on the tin.
7. The fishy business of "wild" salmon
It is little wonder, given how many times we are told that farmed salmon is full of toxic nasties, that people are prepared to pay a fortune for the wild variety. However, research by the Food Standards Agency reveals that up to 15 per cent of fish labelled as "wild" is actually farmed. Its survey found that 10 per cent of "wild" sea bass on menus was farmed, rising to 11 per cent of sea bream and 15 per cent of salmon. The reason is purely financial. Farmed fish is much cheaper than wild: in markets wild salmon can cost £30 per kg, while the farmed variety can cost from just £4.20 per kg.
When we use Salmon, we always tell you the source. We sometimes use farmed salmon - which cooked right tastes just great and is priced reasonably to reflect its quality.
8. When "home cooked" means microwaved
The term " home-cooked" that is scrawled across many a pub chalkboard is meaningless. Ideally, steak-and-kidney pies, pasties and apple pies should be prepared on-site with enough genuine effort to be called " home-cooked ".
When we say home cooked, we mean home cooked. Period!
9. Boil-in-the-bag main course
The "pub grub" industry needs to produce reliable food, fast. Many outlets therefore resort to serving "boil-in-the-bag" main courses, which chefs tend to call " sous vide" – a nebulous (if gourmet-licious) term that literally translates as "in a vacuum". It is, for example, almost impossible to lay one's teeth on a freshly cooked lamb shank in UK pubs (including Mr Dancer's), because it can take up to five hours to cook. Boil-in-the-bag can be heated up in minutes.
Not even worth commenting on. Our competitors may - but we never use boil in the bag!
10. Line-caught lies
"Line-caught" conjures up images of an artisan fisher with a rod. What it actually means is that an ugly great trawler has crossed the ocean with several hundred yards of nylon and hooks hanging out the back, indiscriminately killing all sea life as well as the occasional albatross. Even then, line-caught fish is more expensive than farmed or netted alternatives, since it is normally fresher and its flesh firmer. Most consumers cannot taste the difference, and an estimated 5 per cent is mislabelled by disreputable outlets or suppliers.
We serve unpretentious food. So 'line caught doesn't enter the equation.
Sunday, 7 October 2007
Join us for a great Christmas Party Night
If you’re looking for somewhere special to celebrate this Christmas with colleagues why not join us at Intimo, for one of our great Christmas Party Nights?
Our Christmas Party Evenings are perfect for parties or groups of friends or colleagues – with a minimum party size of just 8 and up to 60.
The Intimo Christmas Party Night includes a delicious 4 course menu with a choice of starter, main course and desert plus coffee and mince pies - all this for just £21.95 per person. And our Christmas menu also includes a special offer on wine, with a free bottle for every six bottles pre-booked.
Intimo Cafe, Restaurant and Bar has a growing reputation for fine food and a great atmosphere so why not book now to avoid disappointment?
Tables for the Christmas Party Night are limited, must be pre-booked and are available strictly on a first-come, first-served basis.
Demand is expected to be high – so you are advised to book now to make sure of your places.
You can phone your bookings through to us on 01424 439080.
Our Christmas Party Evenings are perfect for parties or groups of friends or colleagues – with a minimum party size of just 8 and up to 60.
The Intimo Christmas Party Night includes a delicious 4 course menu with a choice of starter, main course and desert plus coffee and mince pies - all this for just £21.95 per person. And our Christmas menu also includes a special offer on wine, with a free bottle for every six bottles pre-booked.
Intimo Cafe, Restaurant and Bar has a growing reputation for fine food and a great atmosphere so why not book now to avoid disappointment?
Tables for the Christmas Party Night are limited, must be pre-booked and are available strictly on a first-come, first-served basis.
Demand is expected to be high – so you are advised to book now to make sure of your places.
You can phone your bookings through to us on 01424 439080.
Wednesday, 29 August 2007
A great Bank Holiday!
We enjoyed a good Bank Holiday Weekend with a great crowd of people visiting us over the three days - it was good to see old friends and some new ones enjoying our hospitality.
Mind you, you shouldn't wait for a holiday weekend to come and sample Intimo!
Smoking
Reports suggest that cigarette sales have dropped by almost 7% since the smoking ban was introduced in England in July.
We don't moralise at Intimo but we do support the right of our customers to enjoy their food and drink in a smoke-free atmosphere.
However, for those of our customers who do like to smoke, we have plenty of outdoor space with seating from which you can enjoy your tobacco.
So, with just a few days of summer remaining, why not pop down to the coast and see us for a great lunch, dinner or snack?
Mind you, you shouldn't wait for a holiday weekend to come and sample Intimo!
Smoking
Reports suggest that cigarette sales have dropped by almost 7% since the smoking ban was introduced in England in July.
We don't moralise at Intimo but we do support the right of our customers to enjoy their food and drink in a smoke-free atmosphere.
However, for those of our customers who do like to smoke, we have plenty of outdoor space with seating from which you can enjoy your tobacco.
So, with just a few days of summer remaining, why not pop down to the coast and see us for a great lunch, dinner or snack?
Sunday, 19 August 2007
Bank Holiday Treats?
Forget the miserable summer we're having, why not come on down to the seaside this August Bank Holiday?
Hastings is a great place to bring the family with traditional seaside activities for everybody - all within walking distance too.
The Old Town of Hastings is quaint with some interesting shops worth a browse. Then, of course, the seafront is always worth a wander - with a fun fair for the youngsters and crazy golf for all the family.
And when you've walked up an appetite, why not come along and visit Intimo for a great Bank Holiday lunch, dinner or snack? We've a brand new specials menu being developed - and we'll bring you news of that right here very shortly.
And remember - don't worry about the weather - just make sure you're not hungry!!
Hastings is a great place to bring the family with traditional seaside activities for everybody - all within walking distance too.The Old Town of Hastings is quaint with some interesting shops worth a browse. Then, of course, the seafront is always worth a wander - with a fun fair for the youngsters and crazy golf for all the family.
And when you've walked up an appetite, why not come along and visit Intimo for a great Bank Holiday lunch, dinner or snack? We've a brand new specials menu being developed - and we'll bring you news of that right here very shortly.
And remember - don't worry about the weather - just make sure you're not hungry!!
Monday, 30 July 2007
Phew! What a start!
Welcome to the Intimo Blog.
It doesn't seem like five minutes since we opened up Intimo - a great new place to eat in the centre of Hastings. Time has flown by but we've alreday built up a loyal customer base - all attracted by good honest food at sensible prices.
You'll find all you need to know about Intimo right here - including how to find us and how to make a reservation.
Intimo is a great place to meet friends, family and business colleagues for a snack, for lunch or for a great dinner.
If you work in Hastings - we're convenient for lunch and snacks. If you'd like to call your order through - then ring us on 01424 439080.
If you're visiting Hastings on holiday - we're right by the sea front and close to all the shops. A great place to dine for all the family - we believe in offering great food at sensible prices.
If you're planning a night out in Hastings - why not join us for dinner before or after your theatre, concert or show?
And if you just like great food - you must pay us a visit!
We'll keep you posted right here on our special events and new menus - so do keep visiting us.
We hope to see you soon!
Michael
It doesn't seem like five minutes since we opened up Intimo - a great new place to eat in the centre of Hastings. Time has flown by but we've alreday built up a loyal customer base - all attracted by good honest food at sensible prices.
You'll find all you need to know about Intimo right here - including how to find us and how to make a reservation.
Intimo is a great place to meet friends, family and business colleagues for a snack, for lunch or for a great dinner.
If you work in Hastings - we're convenient for lunch and snacks. If you'd like to call your order through - then ring us on 01424 439080.
If you're visiting Hastings on holiday - we're right by the sea front and close to all the shops. A great place to dine for all the family - we believe in offering great food at sensible prices.
If you're planning a night out in Hastings - why not join us for dinner before or after your theatre, concert or show?
And if you just like great food - you must pay us a visit!
We'll keep you posted right here on our special events and new menus - so do keep visiting us.
We hope to see you soon!
Michael
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