Tom Kerridge Reveals His Michelin-Starred Pub Is Inspired By Retro Restaurant Chain, Berni Inn

Tom Kerridge’s pub The Hand and Flowers might have won two Michelin stars, but it’s actually inspired by the retro pub-restaurant chain, Berni Inn.

For those now scratching their heads, the chain was founded by brothers Frank and Aldo Berni in 1955 and specialised in steak. The company was sold to Whitbread in the Nineties where the name was ditched and the restaurants were relaunched as part of the Beefeater chain.

Tom, 44, has fond memories of his childhood trips to his local Berni Inn. He reflects with Paul Ainsworth, who owns the Michelin-starred ‘Paul Ainsworth at Number 6’ in Padstow, about when his mum, who was a single parent, used to take him there and he’d have half a roast chicken with peas.

They would only visit around twice a year, but these meals clearly left an impression on Tom, who insists that his award-winning pub is a “modern day, more refined” version of Berni Inn.

The Hand and Flowers came from humble beginnings. Some 12 years ago, Tom set up shop with just one fridge, a six-ring hob, double fryer, a solid top and a grill.

“We won a Michelin star in 10 months,” he tells Paul, proudly. “So if anybody tells you, ‘I haven’t got the right equipment’ or ‘I haven’t got the right ovens’, it’s rubbish.”

Nowadays, Tom’s dishes are “produce-led, not overcomplicated and letting things speak for themselves”. But that’s not to say they aren’t fancy.

In the above episode of ‘The Chef’s Chefs’ he shows Paul how to make salt-baked swede haggis tart; tenderloin of Wiltshire pork with pickled cabbage, garlic sausage, malted cheek beignet and mustard mayo; and passionfruit and white chocolate bavarois with honeycomb and dark chocolate sorbet.

It’s no wonder that Paul describes the pub as a “game-changer”.

“I think you’re world class,” Paul tells Tom. “I think everything you do is incredible.”

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Donald Trump Jr. Communicated with Wikileaks During Campaign, Acted on its Requests, Says Bombshell Report

Wikileaks urged Donald Trump Jr. to tell his father to not concede if he lost on Election Day, according to a bombshell report from The Atlantic that alleges the president’s eldest child and the transparency organization secretly corresponded in private direct messages on Twitter during the U.S. presidential campaign. The messages were turned over to Congress…

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Conservatives Try to Sneak ‘Religious Freedom’ Into Australia’s Marriage Bill

The right is using marriage equality as a Trojan horse for anti-LGBT legislation.

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Brexit Has Led Nearly A Fifth Of European NHS Doctors To Make Solid Plans To Quit UK
Nearly a fifth of NHS doctors from the European Economic Area have already made solid plans to leave the country following the Brexit vote, according to new research.

A total of 12,000 doctors – nearly 7.7% of the medical workforce – is from the EEA and 18% of them have made plans to leave, the British Medical Association (BMA) found. A total of 45% are considering it.

Among the 1,720 doctors surveyed, those who were considering leaving said post-Brexit hostility towards EU nationals and potential changes to immigration rules were why they wanted to go.

It comes amid fears over how Brexit could hit the NHS’ ability to recruit staff, after a 67% rise in the number of EU nurses and midwives leaving in the past year.

In September, NHS Digital revealed nearly 10,000 doctors, nurses and support staff from the EU had quit in the previous year, an increase of 22%, as the NHS struggles to fill vacancies.

The EEA covers the EU and other states signed up to freedom of movement, which Britain is set to abandon after Brexit.

One of the BMA survey respondents, Dr Marco Nardini, said he faced “negative attitudes” since the Brexit referendum in June last year.

“One patient at the end of a consultation started talking about the referendum outcome, saying it was a good thing as it would restrict immigration – I don’t think he realised that he was talking to a foreigner,” he said.

“I agreed and smiled while saying goodbye and gave him by best wishes as usual, but it made me very sad.”

Germany, Spain and Australia are the most popular choices of country to move to, the survey found.

The BMA, which has called for EEA doctors to be guaranteed the right to remain and for flexible post-Brexit rules that allow others to continue to come here, warned the findings were a “real concern”.

Dr Andrew Dearden, BMA treasurer, said: “Many have dedicated years of service to the NHS and medical research in the UK, and without them our health service would not be able to cope.

“We need clarity on what the future holds for EU citizens and their families living in the UK, and an end to the uncertainty and insecurity that could see many voting with their feet.

“It’s also vital that any future immigration system is flexible enough to ensure the NHS can recruit and retain doctors and other NHS workers in sufficient numbers.

“Our NHS and patient care are all the richer for having a diverse workforce – it’s crucial we don’t lose valuable experience and expertise because of Brexit.”

The survey also found 77% of EEA doctors would be more likely to leave Britain if negotiations failed to secure European citizens’ rights.

Dr Nardini, who moved back to Italy in August after nearly two years in Manchester and Teesside, said Brexit had been a “key factor”.

He added: “One of my main concerns was around whether my qualifications would continue to be recognised abroad and in the UK.

“There’s so much uncertainty at the moment – moving back to Italy and completing my training here seemed like the safer option.”

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Evangelicals say they are more likely to vote for Roy Moore after child molestation allegations
Yes, you read that correctly, folks. They say they are more likely to vote for him.

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