The Spread Eagle by McLeod 9: Transforming Turton's Giuseppe's into a Gastropub Haven

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LancsLive recently visited Giuseppe's, a popular Italian restaurant in Turton, where the owner, Giuseppe Pagano, announced plans to hand over the venue to a new outfit. Joe Mcleod, a top chef with experience at esteemed venues like Northcote Manor and Ryan Giggs' co-owned George's Dining Room and Bar, will lead the transformation into a gastropub called The Spread Eagle by McLeod 9. This new venture promises to bring a "whole new level of excellence and innovation" to the community, with a focus on serving local and guest cask ales, an esteemed wine list, and exciting food menus spanning across 'morsels', a la carte, and five-course tasting menus.

Key Takeaways:

  • Giuseppe's, a popular Italian restaurant in Turton, will be taken over by Joe Mcleod and transformed into a gastropub called The Spread Eagle by McLeod 9.
  • Joe Mcleod, a top chef with experience at esteemed venues, will lead the transformation with a focus on serving local and guest cask ales, an esteemed wine list, and exciting food menus.
  • The gastropub will serve five-course tasting menus, offering "culinary excellence" and a range of options for customers.
  • The Spread Eagle by McLeod 9 will reopen on July 9, initially open from 12pm on Wednesdays to Sundays.
  • Joe Mcleod's previous tasting menus have included dishes like wild mushroom ragu with salt baked celeriac puree and a sticky soy glazed confident pork belly with a pig leg lollipop.
  • The gastropub aims to become a destination for walkers, dog owners, and community members, offering a welcoming environment and high-quality food and drink.
  • The venue prides itself on its focus on service, quality, and environment, and hopes to bring the local pub back into the heart of the community.

Statistics:

  • 12pm: The initial opening time of The Spread Eagle by McLeod 9.
  • July 9: The reopening date of The Spread Eagle by McLeod 9.
  • 5: The number of courses in the tasting menus served at The Spread Eagle by McLeod 9.
  • £: The prices for the dishes served at Joe Mcleod's previous tasting menus.

Sources:

  • LancsLive. Byline: Adam Maidment & Amy Fenton.
  • M.E.N. reports.