Após uma estréia bem-sucedida em 2018, a celebração da Castle Street da Liverpool Bid Company retornará ao coração do distrito comercial da cidade na sexta-feira, 31 de maio (meio-dia-19:00), com uma celebração de alimentos e entretenimento e uma das ruas mais icônicas do Liverpool. A aquisição de alguns dos melhores restaurantes, cafés e bares da cidade, incluindo Gino d'Acampo - meu restaurante, Liverpool Gin Destillery, Heritage, Castle St Townhouse e Olive, que se aventurarão nas calçadas para mostrar a impressionante e crescente oferta de alimentos da Castle Street. As barracas de música e artesanato ao vivo também estão no menu do dia, bem como um bar prosecco na varanda da prefeitura de Liverpool e o popular evento de mordida de bandeiras de troca. Celebrando a Castle Street também leva ao Bordeaux Wine Festival Liverpool (31 de maio a 2 de junho), mais uma vez reafirmando o status de Liverpool como um fascinante caldeirão de gostos e culturas. Ano, com uma participação incrível de nossos pagadores de taxas e engajamento fantástico do público em geral. Independentes e cadeias populares estavam lado a lado. Come and see what’s new as well as reacquainting yourself with some old favourites on this bustling street.”
As part of the BID’s Food and Drink Week (May 27-June 2), those visiting Castle Street can expect a street takeover by some of the city’s best restaurants, cafés and bars, including the likes of Gino D’Acampo – My Restaurant, Liverpool Gin Distillery, Heritage, Castle St Townhouse and Olive, who will venture out onto the pavements to showcase the impressive and growing food offering of Castle Street. Live music and arts and crafts stalls are also on the day’s menu, as well as a Prosecco bar on the balcony of Liverpool Town Hall and Exchange Flags’ popular Bite event.
Food & Drink Week is a week-long culinary extravaganza of offers, masterclasses and events showcasing the best the city can offer. Celebrating Castle Street also leads into Bordeaux Wine Festival Liverpool (May 31-June 2), once again reaffirming Liverpool’s status as a fascinating melting pot of tastes and cultures.
Bill Addy, chief executive of Liverpool BID Company, and chair of the Liverpool Visitor Economy Network (LVEN), said:
“Celebrating Castle Street was a huge hit last year, with incredible participation from our BID levy payers and fantastic engagement from the general public. With so much on offer in terms of food and entertainment, there really is something for all ages and tastes to enjoy, on what is one of Liverpool’s most iconic streets in the heart of the Commercial District.
“Castle Street continues to evolve and grow in status with new bars and restaurants joining us in 2019, and a great mix of local independents and popular chains sat side-by-side. Come and see what’s new as well as reacquainting yourself with some old favourites on this bustling street.”
Food & Drink Week will also see the launch of the inaugural Chefs Awards – an opportunity to champion the shining lights in the city’s food arena, with categories celebrating the best in pub food, ethnic food, vegetarian and bakery, along with an award recognising an up and coming chef to keep an eye on. Working in partnership with Associação de Hospitalidade do Liverpool, os vencedores serão selecionados pelo renomado chef e patrono do chef do restaurante da escola de arte, Paul Askew.
For more information about Food & Drink Week and Celebrating Castle Street, please visit www.foodanddrinkweek.co.uk
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