We've got the phone on at last !

We've got the phone on at last, (it will also have a BT Openzone). I've plugged an answer machine in so please do feel free to start calling. I'm confident we'll be open on time, lots of work still to do but we'll get there.

All nights have some space at the moment. Opening night for dinner will be 25th June and for lunch from 23rd June. For more details see our website The Wild Garlic, there's an email link and phone number.

(Yes we will also be open for coffee and a glass or two during the daytime, Lunch Tues-Sat and Dinner Thurs-Sat ... more details on website ... Mat)

Phone number: 01308 861446

Please see our draft menu :

19 comments:

Kavey said...

Oh, I wish I could drive all the way down for opening night but it's midweek, I'm in London. Definite no go!

But would LOVE to come sometime soon so will work out a weekend trip especially!

Kavey said...

Actually, are you set up to take booking for week commencing 17 August yet?

Mat Follas said...

Hi Kavey, of course ... send us an email (or voicemail) and we'll get you booked in no problem ... Mat

Roadshow said...

Have sent an email to book for my wife's birthday. Good luck for opening night.

Matt Harrington said...

Good luck for the opening night! One comment is that the small print on the menu is quite difficult to read...
Will get a date sorted in our diary for a visit. Matt

Robin Harford said...

Absolutely awesome Mat! Really happy that you have got this all together. I don't watch reality TV usually (don't have a TV), but when a friend told me a forager was on Masterchef I couldn't resist! So my OH and I watched religiously, whooping as you rose up the ranks to become Numero Uno. Fantastic to watch.

I film foragers down here in the South West and would love to come over and do a short video interview with you. If this is something you would be interested in pursuing, then I can get you out to my 3000+ wild food addicts newsletter.

You can reach me on http://www.eatweeds.co.uk/contact/.

Will book a table shortly (I know folk say that, but I need to arrange dates first) 'cos I'm bringing along my parents-in-law who will go bonkers!

Maddie Grigg said...

Yay, well done! It's all looking very lovely. Sadly, will be away when you open but will try to get booked in when you come back, to celebrate Mr Grigg's birthday.

Maddie Grigg said...

I meant when we come back. sorry.

Mat Follas said...

that's a shame Maddie ... was planning to send you an invite ... let me know when you do book and I'll make sure to see you

Majik said...

Booked :) I'm drooling already ;)

Hugo said...

Looks fantastic Mat, we can't wait to come and taste it.
Enjoy your opening, you'll be brilliant!

MsMarmitelover said...

Lavender mousse...yum
Love the menu. Simple and delicious sounding

Mer said...

water buffalo steak?

I love you!

Simon said...

Looks a great menu! Good luck with the opening

Anonymous said...

Hello Mat,
I followed you through to the final of masterchef and am delighted to hear you are opening a restaurant.
I gave up eating out without a guide as I have had so many disappointments. The Good Pub Guide was my salvation as I like an informal setting but high quality and that's a rare combination.
I am thrilled that someone with your talent and flair is in business! In my experience if the food is good you'll have no trouble getting those regulars.
All the best, Helen .

noodlegirl said...

Kia ora Mat,

the menu looks wonderful - and I can't spot anything on there that'll scare the locals too much.

All the best with the opening,

Lou said...

Loving the menu. And water buffalo... Fantastic! Just need to work some dates with the Other Half and we'll be booking in :o)

Good luck with the opening and looking forward to Cheltenham!

pascale said...

Hi ..I am really pleased things are going well for you. I hope you will put the rabbit on the menu..but then I am a frenchy and we do not have this bunny phoebia.And good to have a wine expert..good food calls for good wine .I live In Switzerland..but hope to make it over to your restaurant.
BONNE CHANCE

Stewart said...

Hi Mat, just a quick note to say that we had an absolutely fantastic lunch today. I'd like to single something out, but all 6 of us had equally brilliant meals, so it would be unfair to (although the smoked mash was simply awesome!!). Well done, glad its all going so well. Rach and I will be back really soon (on the motorbike this time!!)

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