Scrumptious Bury businesses nominated for food award

Date published: 04/09/2007

Two Bury businesses have been nominated for awards in the Manchester Food and Drink Festival 2007.

Ramsons which describes itself as an Anglo Italian eating place and is based in Ramsbottom has been nominated for the Healthy and Sustainable Eating Award

Ramsons Co-owner Chris Johnson said: "I’m really pleased we’ve been singled out as a healthy eating restaurant our philosophy since we bought the restaurant in 1985 has been to serve real food prepared in the restaurant from natural, seasonal and traceable ingredients. . "

Previously known as the Village Restaurant it has been renamed since the introduction of a new chef from the Maldives. Chris was delighted with the nomination and said; "We have a wonderful set of people who regularly patronise our restaurant and have celebrated with many couples and families who have announced engagements, new arrivals and proposals. I’m sure they will all get voting."

Slattery’s which is renowned for its delicious cakes, handmade chocolates and fine dining has been nominated for Coffee Bar and Casual Dining Venue of the year. Slattery’s has not moved far since it planted its roots in Bury in 1991. Located on Bury New Road in Whitefield the patisserie attracts people from around the country and is always full to the brim of diners and shoppers who have heard of its reputation.

John Slattery said "We are delighted to be nominated it’s a wonderful accolade for us and a great boost for morale to all members of our team." Slattery’s has previously won Coffee Shop of the Year in 2004 and last year one of the staff won the prestigious title of cake decorator of the year award in the National baking industry awards. Slattery’s has also won wedding cake design of the year run by national consumer magazine Wedding Ideas.

Councillor Yvonne Creswell Executive Member for Community Relations said: "This is your town and your local businesses, get online and get voting for Bury."

Both of the businesses will be taking part in the Bury Food and Drink Festival-a spin off of the Manchester Food and Drink festival but with a focus on Bury’s food and drink establishments.

Ramsons will be offering a special priced nine course tasting menu throughout the festival and, to demonstrate just why they have been shortlisted for the sustainable eating award, they are also running a visit to one of their local suppliers, Clifton’s Farm near Preston followed by a traditional "slow food’ sunday lunch at the restaurant featuring the farm’s produce.

Slattery are launching some fantastic new desserts and will have a special tasting counter in their shop where customers can sample a whole range of chocolates including the more unusual flavours of chilli and curry.  Bury Food and Drink Festival runs from October 5-14.  To find out about other events tanking place visit www.buryfoodanddrinkfestival.com  or call Bury Tourist Information Centre on 0161 253 5111

People can vote for the two local businesses by going to: www.foodanddrinkfestival.com