This month we chat to the talented young female chef (with a Michelin star restaurant background no less) who leads the kitchen brigade at new restaurant and bar Adam & Eve, Alnwick, Northumberland
Adam & Eve are the latest bar and restaurant to open in the North East, located in the centre of the pretty market town of Alnwick in Northumberland. The talented young female head chef has a background with Michelin star venues with a focus on sourcing the best local produce the region has to offer.
With a refurb costing circa 200k, the owners took their time converting the property during lockdown, sourcing some unique, history steeped decor. The wood flooring was salvaged from an old whiskey barrel house which belonged to Chivas (also inspiring a VERY impressive whisky selection), the lighting reclaimed from former American and Japanese warships and rustic wood panelling reclaimed from old cattle barns (also used by Soho Farmhouse).
Head Chef Adina Lonsdale said; “put simply, we are dedicated to showcase the freshness and quality of Northumberland and produce from the region, using as many local suppliers as we can from both the field and the sea. We are focussed on new ideas, alongside those dishes that we know our customers love to see on a menu and have them coming back for more. It’s been a journey that took longer than we ever thought, but is worth every moment of our time. It’s a team effort.”
The divine new menu includes truffle & mascarpone risotto with squash, pumpkin seeds & sage, cider braised pig cheek with caramelised apple, roasted root veg & black pudding, to classics that include a handmade beef burger with Admiral Collingwood cheese, crispy beer soaked onions, baby gem lettuce, beef tomato, burger sauce, sesame seed Brioche Bun and hand cut chips.
With an abundance of locally caught seafood, seafood lovers will find sautéed squid with chorizo, tomato, red pepper & toasted sourdough, gluten free pan seared scallops with butternut squash and a delicate parmesan crusted sole with dill crema, sautéed baby potatoes and seasonal vegetables.
But if you love your sunday roast, then it’s an absolute must to try their sunday roast beef served “pink” with crispy but fluffy roasties, proper homemade Yorkshire Pudding and reduced pan juice gravy.