Restaurant James Sommerin
| Restaurant James Sommerin | |
|---|---|
  Location within the Vale of Glamorgan | |
| Restaurant information | |
| Established | May 2014 |
| Head chef | James Sommerin |
| Food type | British cuisine |
| Street address | The Esplanade |
| City | Penarth |
| County | Vale of Glamorgan |
| Postal code/ZIP | CF64 |
| Country | Wales |
| Coordinates | 51°26′04″N 3°10′05″W / 51.434511°N 3.168065°W |
| Website |
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Restaurant James Sommerin is a restaurant in Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales. It is owned and run by chef James Sommerin, formerly of the Michelin starred The Crown and Whitebrook.
Description
The Edwardian Beachcliff building was purposely re-built to become Restaurant James Sommerin by Richard Hayward Properties, which is located off the Penarth esplanade and looking out across the Severn Estuary.[1][2] In addition to the restaurant, the building has nine bedrooms to accommodate diners travelling from afar.[1]
History
Chef James Sommerin previously ran the The Crown and Whitebrook, in Whitebrook, Monmouthshire. He held a Michelin star there until 2013, when the restaurant was closed due to problems with the present economic circumstances. At the time of the closure, it was had the longest held Michelin star in Wales.[3]
References
- 1 2 Harmer, James (21 March 2016). "Nine bedrooms open at Restaurant James Sommerin". The Caterer. Retrieved 17 April 2016.
- ↑ Macleod, Tracey (15 August 2014). "Restaurant James Sommerin, review: 'If foam blew in off a passing wave they'd put it on the menu and call it espuma'". The Independent. Retrieved 17 April 2016.
- ↑ "Michelin-starred Crown at Whitebrook closes". BBC News. 7 March 2013. Retrieved 3 April 2016.