2012 Cheshire Life Restaurant of the Year sponsored by H Greaves and Sons

Amazing night totally unexpected glad @mrschefholland was with me to accept the awards #lifefoodawards chefoftheyear twitter.com/chefholland/st…

— chris holland (@chefholland) October 30, 2012

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And the winner is...

Cheshire Life Restaurant of the YearSponsored by H Greaves and SonThe Brasserie, Alderley Edge Hotel

2012-2013 Cheshire Life Lancashire Life Food and Drink Awards - the winners revealed

Cheshire Life Restaurant of the Year Nominations

Sponsored by H Greaves and Sons

Brasserie, at the Alderley Edge HotelSharing the same kitchen brigade that raised the fine-dining Alderley Restaurant to one of the best in the region by earning three deserved AA Rosettes, the new Brasserie is a masterpiece of conception and design. The combination of traditional French brasserie style with a menu of classic retro dishes featuring high quality ingredients served with a modern twist, makes dining here a rewarding and fun experience.

Fraiche, Oxton, WirralMichelin-starred chef-patron Marc Wilkinson’s consummate talent has made dining in his intimate and artistically decorated rendezvous one of the most cutting-edge gastronomic adventures in the north west of England. Modern cooking techniques create a light, contemporary French cuisine aimed at taking diners on thrilling adventures in taste, texture, and temperature via three skilfully composed tasting menus.

Riverhill Restaurant, Oxton, WirralSince Masterchef: The Professionals 2010 winner Claire Lara took the helm of the Riverhill’s new restaurant, whose launch was attended by programme judge, two-Michelin star chef Michel Roux Jr, customers have flocked to dine here. Claire’s excellent a la carte and enduringly popular table d’h�te menus are backed by innovative use of top-notch ingredients, given full expression, and first-rate service.

We have won @cheshirelife restaurant of the year 2012! @chefholland also took home NW Chef of the year! #lifefoodawards twitter.com/TheBrasserieAE…

— The Brasserie (@TheBrasserieAEH) October 30, 2012