Island Life Magazine Ltd June/July 2016 | Page 99

&DRINK FOOD FOOD Seaview Fried Chicken O ne of the chefs at the Seaview Hotel has been immortalised as the face of Seaview Fried Chicken. Paul Sundborg, who loves fried chicken, has been given a comic makeover by Pinkeye graphics and now every bucket sold proudly has a picture of him on the front. ‘When head chef Bruce Theobald said he had a marketing idea involving me I didn’t know what to expect,’ says Paul. ‘Little did I know he was going to turn me into the poster boy for our fried chicken!’ Seaview Fried Chicken has joined the best seller list in the Pump Bar. It’s made from the whole chicken, not just the drumsticks. The chicken is marinated in buttermilk with a hint of chilli before being coated in a mix of 10 different spices. It is then cooked hot and fast in the fryer and finished off in the oven to avoid getting too greasy. It’s served with homemade coleslaw and traditional shoe string fries. Needless to say it is finger licking good! If you are visiting the hotel don’t forget to sign up for the Taste Card which gives you 10 per cent off selected bar food and drink this summer. The Restaurant features 3 courses for £28 and has been awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand. For more information or to book call The Seaview Hotel on 01983 612711. Mine’s a pint of IW Lager T he award-winning Yates’ Brewery has launched a new lager. The recipe, created by Dave Yates, features a heritage variety of hops called Saaz. The Saaz hop imparts a wonderful fragrant aroma whilst not being overly bitter and has produced a deliciously smooth, light and easy drinking lager. Dave has been making beer for some 30 years beginning his career at Burts Brewery. In 2000 he started his own brewing plant, Yates Brewery and has won a multitude of awards including Camra Beer of the Year several times. Isle of Wight lager is already on tap at the Seaview Hotel and is destined to be the drink of choice this summer. For more information visit yatesbrewery.co.uk www.visitilife.com June/July 2016_MASTER .indd 99 99 14/06/2016 01:51