Has Rankin got the Quay to Marco’s Castle?

Posted by chefhermes on December 2, 2010 · Comments Off 

This rumour has been going around for a period now & we haven’t really paid much attention to it, but today it gathered pace as the same rumour persisted with greater detail. It centres around the Channel Island of Jersey, and in particular the waterfront development of Castle Quay in St. Helier. The very polished … Read more

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Yet another leaked guide book, Good Food Guide 2011

Posted by chefhermes on August 10, 2010 · 1 Comment 

This post has been removed. . . The Chef Hermes blog would like to apologise unreservedly to Which? Publications. In the blog publishing a leak of the Good Food Guide 2011, we didn’t realise it would have caused such offence. The Blog has removed all prepublication & copyright material from the site and again would … Read more

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Cheaper Eats ~ Bohemia, Jersey

Posted by chefhermes on July 7, 2010 · 3 Comments 

So this is a start of a new series of posts. There are so many bloggers out there that do restaurant reviews, so what makes our’s any different? Well due to the current economic climate there are a number of offers out there, where you can dine in Michelin starred establishments for a fraction of … Read more

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The Grand on Jersey has been sold, but to who?

Posted by chefhermes on July 3, 2010 · Comments Off 

This week it has been announced  to the staff that The Grand Hotel, St. Helier, Jersey has been sold to an unnamed owner who will be taking over in the next 3 months. Managing director Ms Anna Marie Dowling will step down in September this year to ensure a smooth hand over. Rumours persist as … Read more

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