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The Fat Duck has had a good year as far as awards go, the list so far for 2008 is:

• Good Food Guide accreditation 10/10. Best Restaurant in the UK Good Food Guide 2008
• Second Best Restaurant In The World awarded by the Restaurant Magazines International Academy
• 50 Best Restaurants in the World Awards 2008
• BAFTA nomination in the Features category  “Heston Blumenthal: In Search of Perfection” British Academy Television Awards 2008

And of course it has kept its 3 Michelin stars rating.

Heston Blumenthal received an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science in 2006 by The University of Reading for his dedicated research and commitment to the exploration of culinary science.

The Fat Duck, Bray

The unpretentious outside of the restaurant is repeated inside with a fairly innocuous unnotable decor in the two down-stairs rooms of this terrace cottage.

But the food…. I had the (many many courses) tasting menu and it was incredible. A taste sensation and visual theatre performance.

I’ll give you just a taster from my Sept 2008 menu:

• Jelly of Quail, Langoustine Cream,Parfait of Foie Gras
• Snail Porridge, Jabugo Ham, Shaved Fennel
• Salmon Poached in Liquorice Gel, Artichoke, Vanilla Mayonnaise and “Manni” Olive Oil
• Mango and Douglas Fir Puree, Bavarois of Lychee and Mango, Blackcurrant Sorbet
• Nitro-scrambled Egg and Bacon Ice Cream