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CHRISTMAS WITH KAMI
His last restaurant was ranked the highest Michelin Guide entry in Wales, so when Kami Soroush says he still loves cooking after a twenty five year career, you know he’s passionate about it.
Vale Life dropped in to The New Red Lion in Pendoylan to see what Kami has in store for lucky diners during the festive season.
How are you Kami?
I’m very well, I have been very busy recently – there’s lots going on at the moment. My wife Azi and I have been running around like headless chickens (laughs).
Are you looking forward to Christmas?
Absolutely. We love Christmas. There is a fantastic atmosphere here at The New Red Lion. Friends and locals drop in all the time, so it’s a good time to visit us if you haven’t been before. I love all the seasons here but Christmas and New Year are very special.
What’s new on the menu for autumn/winter?
I do change the menu regularly and not only try to use seasonal vegetables but also local ingredients as well. For winter I’ll be putting on a lovely casserole. I think they are highly underrated. I think I’m going to do something special like venison with port and orange or shank of lamb with sun dried lime, port and tomato with a hint of cinnamon (anyone who knows me knows I like my port). And, of course, there will be a good selection of fresh fish and some beautiful beef I have sourced specially.
Why would customers come to you for Christmas?
Our place is very homely and has a wonderful feel to it as one of my very good customers put it, “It is as if you are wrapped in a blanket and pampered as you walk in.”
Are you doing anything special for the new year?
We have a fantastic two course hot and cold buffet with fish platter which has proved very popular and successful during the past couple of years and, of course, we will be partying until the early hours.
I understand that The New Red Lion attracts a host of celebrities. What do you think brings them to you?
Yes, we do get our fair share but I think besides the good food, good atmosphere and good wine, the fact that their privacy is respected and that they are not disturbed plays a big part. I would like to say that we treat everyone as if they are special.
The Red Lion Gastro Pub
Pendoylan Vale of Glamorgan CF71 7UJ
01446 760332
www.newredlion.com
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