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Head Chef Richard Allen's Blog
Since the news that Tassili has been awarded its first Michelin star on 6th October, it has been non stop. It’s amazing to see the restaurant that I have dedicated so much of my personal time to, doing so well. For as long as I can remember, I have been wondering what it would be like to be awarded a star and now it’s finally here
I still can’t believe it’s true. I often have to pinch myself and the other chefs to see if we’re not dreaming! Having said that, the whole experience has been very humbling because you finally realise that the young chefs, front of house staff and management that you have dragged along on this roller coaster ride with you have also given their all. Their continued support and hard work I will never forget.
Do I feel any different now? No to be honest! It's just business as usual apart from a lot more punters coming through the doors to try the fare each week. It’s been a great marketing tool as the Michelin star news reaches a far wider audience than we could touch normally and we are seeing the evidence of this daily. We even have a waiting list for most days! All we have to do now is just keep doing what we do and gradually evolve just as we have over the last four years.
I won’t say that all I have been interested in is the awards because its the customers that drive our business but on the other hand if I said I haven’t dreamt about this moment for most of my career I would be lying! After all everyone should have a dream and everyone should hold on to them. It’s what keeps us going...
I would like to thank all of our customers old and new for taking the time to visit us and long may it continue.
Until the next time happy cooking!