Island Life Magazine Ltd November/December 2005 | Page 20

FOOD & DRINK

unusual fresh fish counter which is packed with fresh local produce
delivered every day. Fultons have played it very clever in producing a
core menu with some great classic dishes, including Bembridge crab
cakes, Caesar salad, Grilled 10oz Angus Aberdeen sirloin steak, grilled
corn fed chicken, Fultons seafood platter, and mouth-watering
desserts such as white chocolate and banana cheesecake to mention
just a few. However you will find the biggest selection on the daily
specials board, which will feature seasonal produce and recipes that
reflect the changing seasons.

Concept dining comes
to Bembridge
A brand new restaurant idea has been launched in Bembridge by
Ian Whitehead, the previous owner of popular eating out venue
Joe Daflo's in Ryde.
Ian describes his latest brainchild, Fultons Sea Food and Chop House,
as a whole new concept, with its open kitchens and wet fish counter
for diners to make their selection from.
"I think that it's taken the restaurant business to new levels on the
Island" commented Ian.
The interior design of Fultons is stunning, with its bold artwork
commissioned from local artist Charlotte Hodge-Thomas, to the

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The head chef Tim Nicholls is already known for keeping customers
happy on the Island: he previously worked at The Baywatch and
Biskra Beach to name just two. Tim's as far removed as you can get
from the stereotyped angry man of the kitchen - he's a happy chef, a
very pleasant guy!
He says the Fultons menu was designed with flexibility in mind:
"There were two main considerations in designing the menu: first it
was important to keep it simple, using only the freshest local
ingredients, and second I needed to create a menu that I could
handle on my own. I will always be looking at ways of improving,
and customer feedback will determine the menu to a great extent".
Front of house we have Matt Reed and Clare Brown, Matt has been
with Ian previously at Joe Daflo's. Matt commented "we simply want
customers to come and enjoy our unique dining experience, as long
as we maintain our high standards and ensure that the food is fresh,
we cannot do more than this"
Fultons is open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner.
Tel: [phone]