The Observer – 13th July 2008
20 Great Gourmet Inns
For a new series of guidebooks, David Hancock and his team of inspectors visited hundreds of country pubs across England and Wales, searching out the finest food, best beer and most stylish bedrooms. In the Observer on the 13th July his pick of the best was showcased in an article entitled: 20 Great Gourmet Inns.
We are pleased to say that the Bildeston Crown made the shortlist with the following review:
The Bildeston Crown, Bildeston, Suffolk
“Seven hundred years on from its construction, the Bildeston Crown is attracting more than its fair share of the county’s gastronomic acclaim, thanks to its new custodians. Revealing its history at every twist and turn, the charming building now revels in opulence and warmth, no expense having been spared in complementing the original period features. Chef and patron Chris Lee is cooking at the top of his game, with masterpieces such as the indulgent Pork Head to Toe. Consisting of eight cuts of pork, from cheeks and ears to trotters, each cut is cooked separately and individually garnished, down to the perfectly crisp, salty crackling presented in an extraordinary 10-inch strip.”
