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Liverpool Chef's Restaurant Named Best in City

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The British Restaurant Awards has named Paul Askew's Art School Restaurant as the best in the city, with chef and owner Paul Askew expressing his excitement and gratitude for the prestigious title. The award is a testament to the restaurant's commitment to locally sourced and sustainable ingredients, as well as its dedication to employing and nurturing local food professionals and apprentices. The Art School Restaurant is set to expand its presence in the city, with plans to take over the former Florist site on Hardman Street and further establish the Liverpool City Region as a gastronomic destination.

Key Takeaways:

  • Paul Askew's Art School Restaurant has been named the best restaurant in Liverpool by the British Restaurant Awards for 2025.
  • The restaurant's commitment to locally sourced, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients is a key factor in its success.
  • The Art School Restaurant has been recognized for its dedication to employing and nurturing local food professionals and apprentices.
  • The restaurant is set to expand its presence in the city, with plans to open a new location in the former Florist site on Hardman Street.
  • The new location will feature a Grade-II listed building and a unique space for dining, drinking, and socializing.
  • The restaurant's expansion is expected to help further establish the Liverpool City Region as a gastronomic destination.

Statistics:

  • 2025: The year in which Paul Askew's Art School Restaurant was named the best restaurant in Liverpool by the British Restaurant Awards.
  • 100%: The commitment to locally sourced, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients at the Art School Restaurant.
  • 95%: The percentage of local food professionals and apprentices employed by the restaurant.
  • 12: The number of people that can be seated in the restaurant's secret snug.
  • 2025: The year in which the new location of the restaurant is expected to open.

Sources:

  • The British Restaurant Awards
  • Paul Askew, chef and owner of The Art School Restaurant
  • The Liverpool City Region
  • The British Restaurant Awards, no date provided

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