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Secreted above the Mad Moose pub on the edge of the City Centre, in the trendy ‘Golden Triangle’ area of Norwich, the 1up Restaurant is the quietly chic and boutique member of the renowned family of Norfolk eateries known as the ‘Animal Inns’. If it subscribed to a magazine it would be ‘Vogue’ and if it had a favourite tipple it would certainly be a champagne-based beverage of some sort. Not because it is in any way aspiring or snobbish you understand, but because it is naturally affiliated with the finer things in life. No, pretentious it is not, and you are guaranteed a warm reception and relaxed ambience despite its elegant trappings and high quality offerings.
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Head Chef of the 1up for some five years, Eden Derrick is celebrated in local catering circles for his culinary capabilities and has created a modern menu in line with the effortless sophistication of the restaurant. Emphasis is on quality and great food rather than seeking to ‘impress’ (although the great cuisine manages to achieve this also). Manager Graham Philpott says both the Mad Moose and the 1up are, essentially, at all times customer-focused.
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1up is one of only two Norwich restaurants included in the 2008 Michelin Guide (as it was also in 2007) where it has attracted the Bib Gourmand mark (awarded to the inspectors’ favourite smaller establishments that offer high-quality cuisine and service whilst also being remarkably good value for money). Incidentally, the other restaurant to be granted this accolade is The Wildebeest Arms, another member of the Animal Inns family, and a previous recipient of Derrick’s menu-honing expertise. 1up also lays claim to 2 AA Rosettes, validating its position as one of Norfolk’s best eateries.
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The 1up offers a daily changing Menu du Jour and an A la Carte menu. Typical fare includes Pesto Crusted Aubergine with Herby White Beans and Tomato and Olive Oil Dressing, Roast Breast of Norfolk Pheasant with Herby Gnocchi, Braised Red Cabbage, Confit Salsify, Baby Onions and Red Wine Sauce and Caramelised Banana Tart Tatin with Star Anise Ice-Cream. Veggies are well catered for and there is an impressive selection of wines, spirits, teas and coffees to round off your experience.
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In order to ensure the sort of unhurried experience that is worth savouring, and which you’d expect from a superior contemporary fine-dining establishment, 1up has only one sitting per evening. A delightful practice, this means you’ll never feel ‘rushed’ or that your table (and seat!) is in demand by future diners.
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On Sundays, 1up serves a rather delicious Sunday Lunch with palette-stimulating starters such as Warm Smoked Salmon, satisfying traditional main courses including Roast Beef with Duck Fat Roasties, Buttered Broccoli and Yorkshire Pudding and devilishly good desserts like Spiced Apricot Pavlova with Candied Hazelnuts and Orange Syrup.
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1up is a fabulous contrast to the Mad Moose downstairs, which, with its own kitchen and traditional yet modernised pub-feel is popular at lunchtimes and excellent for a drink, a bite to eat and to watch some sport or take in some rays in the lovely outdoor beer garden during the summer.
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A treat mid-week or on a Sunday, a place for a special celebration or the perfect setting for a romantic meal for two, it is one set of stairs in Norwich well worth ascending.
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1up Restaurant.
2 Warwick Street
Norwich
NR2 3LD
Tel 01603 627687
Open Mon-Sat 7pm-12midnight. Sun 12noon-3pm. |
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