Nowa restauracja Bena Harrisona w Kornwalii
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Pictured: Counter Culture in Newquay.
Marco Pierre White’s ex-apprentice makes waves with new restaurant in popular British coastal town
A former apprentice to star chef Marco Pierre White has opened up a new restaurant in a popular British coastal town.
Ben Harrison is the owner of Counter Culture – the latest foodie hotspot in Cornwall.
Albeit located in Newquay, the venue is described as having an atmosphere that you would find down the back streets of London, Paris or New York.
The 30-year-old’s ethos is simple: “Good food, good booze, good music and good times”.
The menu features pintxos inspired by the Spanish city of San Sebastián, mostly made with local British ingredients.
Ben dreamed up the concept from his time spent travelling with friends in central and southern Europe.
“I wanted to create a place that brings people together and creates lasting impressions,” he said.
“It's not only a commercial exercise, not a transaction with a customer – I hope that we make friends, memories and have a damn good time doing it.
“We have had a strong local following since day one; we see the same faces week-in-week-out.
“I think people look for an escape and we give them that.
“We use mostly local ingredients but with a few imports where essential.
“I would love to wholly only use British ingredients and only take influence from the Basque culture but as we are starting out I feel it necessary to ease into our identity, and not get lost in the creative process.”
Counter Culture originally opened in April but has in just a few months become known as the hottest restaurant in town.
It is smack in the middle of town – just 200 yards from the popular Towan beach.
Ben believes the experience customers have in the establishment is what makes the spot truly unique.
He said: “The food is unpretentious – this is real food, bringing flavours big and small together, cooked and presente
2024-10-25
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