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Did you know that we serve a fantastic brunch from Tuesday through until Sunday. It is served with a huge smile too.


WHAT'S ON AT THE WESTON-SUPER-MARE PLAYHOUSE...
Starting this coming Wednesday 28th October is Weston Operatic Societies, FIDDLER OF THE ROOF.

We are very supportive of the Weston Playhouse & Theatre. They certainly get some great acts to come to our town including Julian Clarey, Jo Brown, various tribute acts, and local productions of classic West End musicals. The Alasia is open for pre-theatre evening dining from Wednesday through until Saturday. Pre book to avoid disappointment.


MEET OUR HEAD CHEF...
James Perry is The Alasia head chef. Read our 60 second interview...


MY ADDICTION...
Don't get too excited. Well actually, don't get excited at all. I am totally addicted to QUINOA - pronounced KEEN-WA. It even has it's own web site. I am heavily into detoxing at the moment, and will detox once a week. No beloved Nutella, no soya milk, just water-based fruit such as apples and pears sliced and then a few portions of quinoa with grated betroot and carrot & sprinkled with almonds. It keeps me perky and full of energy.


FREE FROM PLACE OF THE MONTH....
Congratulations to Carluccio's who offer a gluten free menu.
We were guests on Tuesday at the Cabot Circus cafe for Antonio's cooking demonstration and book signing.

Now, I must admit that he pasta was disappointing and tasteless. It was shop bought, and we have all bought the pasta in our local Free From section - but come on, Carluccio you are an Italian institution, and the pasta was dry and tasteless. Being so excited to meet the big A himself I didn't make a fuss, but for me to leave food, it must have been disappointing. So, we watched the big A make his famous Spinach balls (which contain bread crumbs), and then we had our books signed and a little chat about Australia, food and of course I slipped in that we own The Alasia. He actually was really interested because I talked mostly about the gluten free food that we do.

We have been three times in the last month, so my recommendation for GF eating is the Calves Liver which if you are GF, you must order from the GF menu to ensure that you get the right thing, along with a large glass of rose hand-selected for the Carluccio's restaurants. This is Christine, Antonio and me after a little chat and book signing.


SALSA YOUR NIGHT AWAY...Starting Tuesday night 3rd of November, The Alasia is the place to be for Salsa night. Nigel is your dance instructor and the evening starts at 7:30pm. The cost is £6.50 per person to include one drink. Additional drinks will be an additional cost. Salsa is great fitness, a lot of fun, and a real confidence boost.


FOOD INTOLERANCE & IMMUNE TESTING AT THE ALASIA...
Following the success of our once a month walk-in clinics, Wendy & Julie will be a regular at The Alasia with the next clinic taking place at The Alasia on Wednesday 11 November 2009 from 10am until 4pm. It's time to give your body a well needed MOT in time for party season. Click here to read more about these sessions...


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A/W MENU LAUNCH...
We launched our new Autumn/Winter evening menu with a food & wine evening on Wednesday 1st October. We were joined by Patrick Pigny of Great Western Wines who enchanted guests with his wine knowledge and his love of our restaurant. Click here to view more from our evening.


RAISING MONEY AND AWARENESS FOR COELIAC UK...
Click here to read about my efforts at this year's Bristol Half Marathon and raising money for Coeliac UK...


THE ALASIA BLEND...our very own coffee
Our new off site barista has been working hard to blend us a our very own coffee called none other than The Alasia blend. We have been grinding and brewing all week and you have told us that you LOVE it.

The most exciting news is that you will be able to enjoy The Alasia at home too. You can purchase The Alasia blend in 250gram bags - fantastically packaged in our own branded bags. This is just too cool.

Thank you to Richard and his team at Coffee Compass.

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See you soon at The Alasia.
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