Many, many congratulations to Sue and Roger Jones of the Harrow Inn, Little Bedwyn who have won their first Michelin star. Roger has been filing informative reports from their recent trip to Australia, most recently one on Tasmania published yesterday, and is a frequent contributor to members' forum.
We had a long thread on the effect on the Harrow Inn of a bad review by Jan Moir of the Daily Telegraph. I'm sure I'm not the only one to be thrilled that that the Jones's can put that painful episode firmly behind them.
One of Nick's favourite new restaurants Arbutus in Frith Street, Soho has also been awarded a star, as well as several Best New Restaurant awards. Many congratulations to the team there too. Their policy of offering all wines in small carafes is hugely popular.
Another of Nick's favourites, L'Atelier du Robuchon, also got its first star, while Petrus and The Vineyard at Stockcross have been awarded a second. Trebles all round.