In Today’s Menu,
Firstly, strong apologies, for my frame’s resolution, as had to adjust to the room’s lightup!
And with that done, we’re sitting inside one of Manchester’s most iconic properties, The Midland Hotel, talking to the man behind one of the city’s finest dining experiences, Adam Reid, Chef-Patron of Adam Reid at The French.
From starting out at 16 with no clue about Michelin stars, to working across Germany, Warwickshire, Chester and Cumbria under some of Britain’s most respected chefs, Adam’s journey is anything but ordinary. And the food he makes? Even less so.
In this one, we get into everything. why British food lost its identity after two World Wars, what foraging is actually bringing back to the table, the truth about running a 32-cover fine dining restaurant in a Northern city and why staying in Manchester instead of chasing London was the best decision he ever made.
Oh, and somewhere in between, an Indian host and a British chef have a very enjoyable argument about curry, biryani, spices, and how Britain managed to colonise an entire subcontinent and still come home without learning how to season food properly.
Disclaimer: Nothing in this conversation is meant to target any community or group of people. It’s food, it’s history, it’s culture and it’s meant to be enjoyed with humour, curiosity and an open mind!
Enjoy the episode, pick the bits you love and we hope you leave with a fresh perspective on food, culture and what British cuisine could really be!
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🍽️ Visit Adam Reid at The French at The Midland Hotel, Manchester
Credits:
Editors — Abhishek Sharma & Siddhiraj Kulkarni
Music — Sumedh Ghodke
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