Liz Taylor is managing director of the Taylor Lynn Corporation which organises high-profile events and celebrations for blue-chip businesses, sports personalities, entertainers and private clients across the UK and Europe.

Liz Taylor is managing director of the Taylor Lynn Corporation which organises high-profile events and celebrations for blue-chip businesses, sports personalities, entertainers and private clients across the UK and Europe.

She was born in Hale, near Altrincham, and still lives there with husband, Roger. Liz travels frequently to glamorous places, here she reveals her favourite restaurants

Il Pelicano, ItalyLocalita Sbarcatello, 58018 Porto Ercole, Italy +39 0564 858 275

One of the best restaurants in the world and set in an Italian chateau, so it’s an incredibly luxurious and elegant atmosphere. Food here is exquisite and you can dine overlooking the sea, so fabulously romantic too.

San Carlo42 King St West, Manchester, M3 2WY, Tel: 0161 834 6226

Now a successful international chain they have been careful not to forget their loyal customers such as myself and I am lucky enough to be very well looked after here with a good table - even on a busy night. The food is consistently good, the service attentive and with their celebrity clientele there is always a special buzz about the place.

PanaceaLondon Rd, Alderley Edge, Cheshire, SK9 7QD Tel: 01625 599200A varied menu here offers a choice for all occasions - whether I feel like being naughty or virtuous with my choice of meal, I have options here that all taste good. The relaxed yet stylish atmosphere is great for a girls’ night out or for dinner with my husband Roger, so it’s a regular haunt for me.Yara23 Oxford Road, Altrincham, Cheshire WA14 2ED. Tel: 0871 9784102My local restaurant and an unusual one too. It specialises in wonderfully fresh Lebanese food, so offers something different yet inspiring to try. The finest falafel in town, but avoid it if you are on a diet – it’s far too tempting!Swadesh 3 Richmond Road, Bowdon, Cheshire WA14 2TT Tel: 0161 941 5311I love ethnic foods and Swadesh mixes the talents of great chefs with great service and a fabulous bar, which has a special kind of atmosphere - dining here feels like a special occasion every night of the week. A real Cheshire gem that you should try.

The print version of this article appeared in the April 2012 issue of Cheshire Life

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