DAVID Mooney, co-owner and chef patron of Cheshire eatery the Lord Binning in Cheshire has announced his return to Knutsford, where, along with business partner Paul Newman, they will open the second venue for their joint venture, the Old Sessions House.
Mooney is left on the picture above and Newman right.
A full interior refurbishment and the installation of a state-of-the-art kitchen will see a investment of over £250,000.
Local chef and restaurateur, David Mooney is the chef patron and co-owner of The New Moon Pub Company. He's announced that he will return to home ground where he will be opening dining pub in the centre of Knutsford, the Old Sessions House.
Best known for his 21 year stint at family restaurant, Knutsford’s Belle Epoque, Mooney has appeared on television numerous times namely with the Hairy Bikers, as well as hosting his own series on Granada Television, The Food Hunter.
Business partner Paul Newman, an elite North West restaurateur, was a founder and director at Living Ventures and was responsible for the launch of Gusto in Knutsford and knows the area well.
Formerly The Red Cow, renamed and revamped, the Old Sessions House will showcase local produce. Mooney explains: “We are diligent about using premium quality produce and where possible source products locally, as there are so many wonderful producers on our doorstep.... Willington Farm Apple Juice and Delamere Goats Cheese to name two.”
The New Moon Pub Company has also commissioned its own ale, which is currently being produced by the Tatton Brewery in Knutsford. The ale, which has been named ‘The Usuale’ will be on sale in the Lord Binning and the Old Sessions House.
A full interior refurbishment and the installation of a state-of-the-art kitchen will see a investment of over £250,000. This will be followed at a later date by the creation of function facilities. The new venue will also create 20 to 30 new jobs including positions for bar, kitchen and waiting staff.
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