Celebrity chef, businessman, and Essex boy Jamie Oliver is set to bring his global restaurant chain empire to Chelmsford.
If follows speculation that Antonio Carluccio's could also end up in the city as part of the mooted redevelopment of the High Chelmer So is this pasta overload - or you never have too much of a good thing? We take a look five things to look forward to if they both arrive.
No pizza- both restaurant chains do not sell pizzas, instead focusing on more traditional Italian foods.Chips- Jamie's Italian offers three kind of chips on its menu. Their funky chips include fresh garlic and parsley, their posh chips come with truffle oil and parmesan chesse while their polenta ships are crispy fried with rosemary salt and parmesan chesse.Champagne- Carluccio's has a large focus on red and white wine, with some Spumanti on offer. Jamie's Italian stocks three Champagnes, with a bottle of Blanc de Blancs setting you back in the region of £90 to sample its "fruity aromas with a fresh minerally backbone".Pasta- Both chains have a focus on pasta, with both offering 13 different dishes on offer.Gluten free- While both chains have a gluten free menu, Carluccio's offers far more choice. Diners can expect a choice of five main courses, compared to two at Jamie's Italian.Choice- Although both restaurant chains have a similar ethos with reasonably-priced straightforward Italian cooking, they do vary in their approach. At Jamie's Italian, the concept's a bit different – there's no food store and it more a full-on restaurant rather than a restaurant/cafe/deli.
No pizza- both restaurant chains do not sell pizzas, instead focusing on more traditional Italian foods.Chips- Jamie's Italian offers three kind of chips on its menu. Their funky chips include fresh garlic and parsley, their posh chips come with truffle oil and parmesan chesse while their polenta ships are crispy fried with rosemary salt and parmesan chesse.Champagne- Carluccio's has a large focus on red and white wine, with some Spumanti on offer. Jamie's Italian stocks three Champagnes, with a bottle of Blanc de Blancs setting you back in the region of £90 to sample its "fruity aromas with a fresh minerally backbone".Pasta- Both chains have a focus on pasta, with both offering 13 different dishes on offer.Gluten free- While both chains have a gluten free menu, Carluccio's offers far more choice. Diners can expect a choice of five main courses, compared to two at Jamie's Italian.Choice- Although both restaurant chains have a similar ethos with reasonably-priced straightforward Italian cooking, they do vary in their approach. At Jamie's Italian, the concept's a bit different – there's no food store and it more a full-on restaurant rather than a restaurant/cafe/deli.
