Restaurant James Sommerin

Restaurant James Sommerin is a restaurant in Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales. It is owned and run by chef James Sommerin, formerly of the Michelin starred The Crown and Whitebrook.

Restaurant James Sommerin
Location within the Vale of Glamorgan
Restaurant information
EstablishedMay 2014 (2014-05)
Head chefJames Sommerin
Food typeBritish cuisine
Rating Michelin Guide
Street addressThe Esplanade
CityPenarth
CountyVale of Glamorgan
Postal/ZIP CodeCF64
CountryWales
Coordinates51.434511°N 3.168065°W / 51.434511; -3.168065
Websitewww.jamessommerinrestaurant.co.uk

Description

The Edwardian Beachcliff building was purposely re-built to become Restaurant James Sommerin by Richard Hayward Properties, which is located off the Penarth esplanade and looking out across the Severn Estuary.[1][2] In addition to the restaurant, the building has nine bedrooms to accommodate diners travelling from afar.[1]

History

Chef James Sommerin previously ran The Crown and Whitebrook, in Whitebrook, Monmouthshire. He held a Michelin star there until 2013, when the restaurant was closed due to problems with the present economic circumstances. At the time of the closure, it was had the longest held Michelin star in Wales.[3]

References
  1. Harmer, James (21 March 2016). "Nine bedrooms open at Restaurant James Sommerin". The Caterer. Retrieved 17 April 2016.
  2. Macleod, Tracey (15 August 2014). "Restaurant James Sommerin, review: 'If foam blew in off a passing wave they'd put it on the menu and call it espuma'". The Independent. Retrieved 17 April 2016.
  3. "Michelin-starred Crown at Whitebrook closes". BBC News. 7 March 2013. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
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