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    Liverpool chief says ‘never in a million years’ after prestigious award

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    Only 13 restaurants on Merseyside received awards

    Voyagers Restaurant awarded AA Badge
    Voyagers Restaurant awarded AA Badge(Picture: Travelers Restaurant)

    Another Liverpool restaurant has also gained national recognition by being awarded the AA Rosette. However, the head chef says they are not satisfied with just one and want to go for a second.

    Voyagers Restaurant on Parr Street has won the prestigious award, which recognizes restaurants around the world, just six months after opening. To reach standards that stand out in their own region. According to AA, establishments that receive the Rosette award “serve meals prepared with care, understanding and skill, using good quality ingredients.”

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    Voyagers head chef Jake Parry said: “We are incredibly honored to receive the AA Badge. This award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team. “We strive to create unforgettable dining experiences, and this recognition inspires us to continue pushing the boundaries of our culinary offerings.”

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    Jake was the head chef at Gary Usher’s Pinion. Pre-ScotsHe moves to the Wirral’s Woodcote Hotel for a year before opening Voyagers. To talk ECHOThe 30-year-old Welshman said: “Not in a million years did we expect to get a Badge within six months. We were thinking more maybe a year or so later. It was a pleasant surprise.”

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    “We’ve got a good team front and back of the company. I think being a new opening we’ve had the time to choose the right people. “Recruitment can be a bit difficult when you’re really open but we did it before we started trading.

    “We had the time to put everything in place, get the processes in place, get the right people involved, put in our time and it paid off. We would definitely like to get a second Badge.”

    Voyagers offers a seasonal small plates menu that aims to highlight the best local ingredients while incorporating global culinary influences. The menu, divided into three sections: From the Sea, From the Land and from the Garden, appeals to different preferences, including vegetarian and vegan options. Signature dishes include Sticky Glazed Short Ribs and Mushroom Puree and Pan-Seared Gnocchi and Lemon Thyme Crumbs.

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    The AA Inspector praised Voyagers, saying: “The food menus provide a crisp, fresh appeal and contemporary look. The dishes sampled were fresh, balanced and had clear flavors with a sense of ambition.”

    First introduced in 1956, the AA Badge program is a nationwide program that evaluates the quality of food served in restaurants and hotels.

    Its aim is to celebrate successful cooking at different levels across the UK, promote culinary excellence and reward commitment to a high-quality customer experience. Each year, the AA’s inspectors taste food across the UK before approving Rosette recommendations, which are usually announced twice a year in January and September.

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    Since its establishment, the badge scheme has celebrated cooking success at different levels across the UK. Only 10% of restaurants nationwide meet the standard required to receive one or more Badges.

    The AA can award up to five Rosettes to a restaurant where the cooking is on par with the world’s best; five of these are peaks. London Carriage Works (one Badge), Manifest (two Badges), ‘8’ by Andrew Sheridan (three Badges) and last month’s participant Vetch (two Badges)are among 13 restaurants on Merseyside that won the prestigious award.

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