#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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RESTOKIT - BRING THE RESTAURANT HOME
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YARD SALE PIZZA LAUNCHES SOUTH-OF-THE-RIVER
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THE SILVER BIRCH TO OPEN WITH A SOFT LAUNCH
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#INSPIREDBY
DAISY AND MICHAEL HOPPEN
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IMAD'S SYRIAN KITCHEN
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BEHIND RESTAURANT TO LAUNCH IN LONDON FIELDS
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COLETTE LAUNCHES BREAKFAST MENU
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CULTISAN: EAT LOCAL, GLOBALLY
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THE SILVER BIRCH TO LAUNCH IN CHISWICK
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KOLAMBA LAUNCHES £10 LUNCH BOWL
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SABOR EN CASA GOES NATIONWIDE
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COLETTE LAUNCHES NEW DINNER PARTY SERVICE
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SEPTEMBER RE-OPENINGS
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BEAST EXPERIENCE
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"SHOP, EAT & DRINK" BERMONDSEY STREET
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OTTOLENGHI FLAVOUR
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#INSPIREDBY NOOR MURAD
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RESTAURANTS OPEN FOR BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY #EOTHO FINALE
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NATIONAL RESTAURANT AWARDS LAUNCHES THE TOP 100 AUCTION
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SABOR TO REOPEN WITH NEW DISHES, NEW DINING ROOM AND NEW MEAL KITS
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OZONE TO GO
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THE ZETTER TOWNHOUSE PLANS ITS REOPENING
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SKYE GYNGELL LAUNCHES "SPRING IN SUMMER"
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#INSPIREDBY MANAL RAMADAN WHITE
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EAT OUT TO HELP OUT
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MURANO OPENS
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CAFE MURANO BRUNCH
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OTTOLENGHI READY
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BEAST RE-OPENS
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NEW RESTAURANT TERRACES
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TURNIPS, BOROUGH MARKET X TOMAS LIDAKEVICIUS
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“PRIME FEAST” GOES NATIONWIDE
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CAFE MURANO BERMONDSEY RE-OPENS
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SABOR AL FRESCO
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ZAYTOUN'S MAFTOUL
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THE ROYAL, ST. LEONARDS-ON-SEA
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COLETTE LAUNCHES A HAMPER COLLECTION
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#INSPIREDBY DAVID WADDINGTON
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KOLAMBA LAUNCHES BRUNCH
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SABOR LAUNCHES "SABOR EN CASA"
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RESTAURANTS REOPENING
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THE PILGRM HOTEL LAUNCHES "THE PILGRM PROVISIONS"
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#INSPIREDBY JEREMY LEE
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OTTOLENGHI, ROVI, AND NOPI DELIVER
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#INSPIREDBY SHUKO ODA
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#INSPIREDBY FADI KATTAN
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#INSPIREDBY MISSY FLYNN
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#INSPIREDBY DAVID LOFTUS
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PADELLA PASTA KITS LAUNCH
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#INSPIREDBY YASMIN KHAN
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#INSPIREDBY PETRA BARRAN
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#INSPIREDBY ROBBIE BARGH
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OTTOLENGHI IS REOPENING
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PRAWN ON THE LAWN REOPENS AS A FISHMONGERS
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#INSPIREDBY LILY VANILLI
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KOLAMBA LAUNCHES SRI LANKAN DELIVERY SERVICE
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#INSPIREDBY RACHEL RODDY
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#INSPIREDBY RYAN CHETIYAWARDANA
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ANGELA HARTNETT AND CAFE MURANO LAUNCH PASTA DELIVERY
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#INSPIREDBY PAULA FITZHERBERT
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#INSPIREDBY RAVEN SMITH
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PRIME FEAST LAUNCHES HOME DELIVERED MEATS
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#INSPIREDBY ELIZABETH DAY
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#INSPIREDBY BEN PUNDOLE
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#INSPIREDBY HENRIETTA LOVELL,
THE 'RARE TEA LADY'
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WELCOME TO #INSPIREDBY
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RESTAURANTS ARE HERE TO STAY, BUT THEY WON’T LOOK THE SAME
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WHAT WE'RE READING
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EASTER AT HOME
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KOLAMBA POLOS RECIPE
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NUTSHELL’S KHORESHT BADEMJAN
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FALASTIN: A COOKBOOK
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THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY GETS CREATIVE
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NEW HEAD CHEF AT NUTSHELL AND PERSIAN NEW YEAR
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UPCOMING EVENTS AT GREAT SCOTLAND YARD HOTEL
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NEW CAFE MURANO MENU
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VEGETARIAN SUPPER-CLUB SERIES AT ACE HOTEL, SHOREDITCH
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DINNER BY HESTON BLUMENTHAL - 2020 AT A GLANCE
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SUNDAY ROAST MENU AT PRAWN ON THE LAWN ISLINGTON
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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY – WHAT’S ON
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THE HAND & FLOWERS TURNS 15 YEARS OLD THIS MONTH
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BRITISH WINE MAKER LUNCH AT KERRIDGE'S
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KOLAMBA PRESENT ISLAND SUNDAYS
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ACTION AGAINST HUNGER JORDAN TREK 2020
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PANCAKE DAY
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PADELLA SHOREDITCH
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ACE HOTEL'S BLACK: THE LITERARY SALON
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LIGHTER SET LUNCH AT KERRIDGE'S BAR & GRILL
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ANGELA HARTNETT JOINS BEST HOME COOK
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TOM KERRIDGE'S NEW TV SHOW
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LE BUN GOES VEGAN
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MURANO'S JANUARY MENU
