Gastropub
A gastropub is a British term for a public house ("pub") which specializes in high-quality food a step above the more basic "pub grub". ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
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~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ The name is derived from gastronomy and was coined in 1991 when David Eyre and Mike Belben opened a pub called The Eagle in Clerkenwell, London. They placed an emphasis on the quality of food served, though theirs was by no means the first pub to offer good food. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Gastropubs usually have an atmosphere which is relaxed and a focus on offering a particular cuisine prepared as well as it is in the best restaurants. Staying true to the format requires a menu that complements the assortment of beers and wines the gastropub offers. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Some describe gastropubs as the Anglo-equivalent of the French brasserie. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ The Stagg Inn in Titley, Herefordshire became the first pub to win a Michelin star, in 2001. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
British: The word British has several different uses. See the article on Britain for more details on the development and use of the word Britain.... Public house: A public house, usually known as a pub, is a drinking establishment found mainly in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and other countries influenced by British culture. A pub which offers lodging may be called an inn or hostelry. In Australia, pubs often bear the name of "H... Pub grub: Pub Grub is food you typically get in a British pub. This tends to be items such a steak and kidney pie, shepherd's pie, fish and chips, hot pot, ploughman's lunch, pasties and similar things.... | ~ Table of Content ~
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