#INSPIREDBY ROBBIE BARGH
Robbie Bargh knows everything there is to know about the hospitality industry. Founder of consultancy agency The Gorgeous Group, he creates concepts for bars, restaurants and hotels. Robbie has been in the business for over 30 years, gaining first-hand experience running bars, cafés, restaurants, and nightclubs, and living in both New York and London.
What was one of the very first dishes you remember eating?
16th birthday Heaton Park Hotel that was a Beefeater. I had Prawn Cocktail, Steak with peppercorn sauce and Black Forest gateau, I was with my mum and grandma, it was my first ever meal out. I couldn’t believe people serving me food dressed as Beefeaters. It was amazing…I know!!
Who is your food hero?
Alan Yau my old boss, my mentor and my friend
What is your guiltiest food pleasure?
Cheese on toast
Which restaurant to you long to return to?
Popolo! and A Wong
What would be your last meal?
Deep fried olives, Rabbit agnolotti, Risotto, Lemon Tart
What dish do you cook the most at home?
Marcella Hazen’s Pea Risotto with Scott.
What restaurant T-shirt would you wear?
St John
Favourite vegetable?
Purple sprouting broccoli
Most-used condiment?
Malden Kosher Salt
Most over-rated dish?
Avocado
Favourite restaurant not in the UK?
The Grill New York (the old Four Seasons)
Favourite fast food joint?
In and Out Burger LA
QUICK FIRE
Breakfast in bed or Hotel restaurant?
Restaurant
English Breakfast Tea or Long Black Coffee?
Long Black Coffee
Martini - Gin or Vodka
Gin of course!
Ketchup or Mayo?
Together makes special sauce
Stella or Boli?
Boli darling!
London or New York?
London except breakfast in New York at Bonboniere
City break or Hideaway?
City break
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THE CONDUIT TO HOST THE NEW YORK TIMES' LONDON CLIMATE FORWARD
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THE UK'S TOP RESTAURANTS ARE NAMED
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COUNTERTALK TO LAUNCH BRAND NEW PLATFORM COUNTERTALK SPACES
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CULT US BURGER SLINGERS LUCKY BUNS TO COME TO CAROUSEL
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TOKLAS APPOINTS NEW HEAD CHEF AND OPENS TERRACE
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DISHOOM TO OPEN NEW SITE IN CANARY WHARF
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BEST SPOTS NATIONWIDE FOR AL FRESCO DINING
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OTTOLENGHI ANNOUNCES BLOOMIN' BEAUTIFUL CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW PAVLOVA
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CAROUSEL'S SUMMER CHEF RESIDENCY LINE-UP
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ANGELA HARTNETT ANNOUNCES LASTEST CAFE MURANO BOOK CLUB LINE-UP
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DISHPATCH LAUNCHES SPRING MENU SERIES
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THE PLATINUM JUBILEE AFTERNOON TEA LAUNCHES AT FORTNUM & MASON TEA SALON
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DISHPATCH TO DELIVER BBQ FEAST FOR FATHER'S DAY
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COLETTE PARTNERS WITH GBBO ALUMNI MANON LAGREVE
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WAREHOUSE LAUNCHES SPECIAL UBUNTU COCKTAIL
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GODDARD & GIBBS TO LAUNCH BRUNCH
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COLETTE’S PLATINUM PICNIC HAMPER
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WILDFARMED: FIXING FOOD TO FIX THE PLANET
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CELEBRATE CHAND RAAT WITH DISHOOM
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SKYE GYNGELL IN CONVERSATION WITH ARIZONA MUSE
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EASTER MADE EASY WITH DISHPATCH
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CELEBRATE GLOBAL CUISINE WITH CAROUSEL
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SPRING-TO-GO TO THROW A FINAL CELEBRATION
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OTTOLENGHI LAUNCHES NEW MENU WITH DISHPATCH
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JKS RESTAURANTS PARTNER WITH LUKE FARRELL
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DISHPATCH'S SPECIAL DELIVERY FOR MOTHER'S DAY
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#COOKFORUKRAINE
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NOPI CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
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CAROUSEL CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY WITH ‘THE FEMALE CHEF’ RESIDENCIES
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TOM KERRIDGE PARTNERS WITH DISHPATCH
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PRAWN ON THE LAWN TO REOPEN PRAWN ON THE FARM
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MARLE AT HECKFIELD PLACE AWARDED A MICHELIN GREEN STAR
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DISHPATCH TO PARTNER WITH ST. JOHN AND FKA BLACK AXE MANGAL
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THE BIB GOURMANDS ARE OUT
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VINOTECA BOROUGH TO OFFICIALLY OPEN ON MONDAY 14TH FEBRUARY
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GODDARD & GIBBS TO OPEN 3RD MARCH
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CAFE MURANO BOOK CLUB
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VALENTINE'S DAY IDEAS
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ANNOUNCING THE COMPASSES INN
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ZAYTOUN'S NEW SEASON OLIVE OIL
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GOILA BUTTER CHICKEN TO LAUNCH
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OTTOLENGHI TO OPEN A CHELSEA DELI
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CAROUSEL 2022 RESIDENCIES
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DRY JAN VS WET JAN
