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6 October 2011: Starstruck at L’ortolan for ten years running
13 July 2011: L'ortolan is named in Top Table's Top 50 French Restaurants in the UK
6th May 2011: Alan Murchison is Mentor on BBC's Great British Menu
Alan is back on Great British Menu for the third year runnning - but this time as judge and mentor in the Scottish heat.
12th April 2011: Alan to cook at Eat Reading Launch on June 1st
Alan Murchison is one of five chefs showcasing their culinary talents at the launch of Eat Reading 2011.
7th April 2011: ITV's Favourite Celebrity Chef Gino D'Acampo filming at L'ortolan
Gino D'Acampo is on a mission to prove that 'There's No Taste Like Home'. Gino will be at L'ortolan on Friday 15th April helping three home cooks re-create fantastic family recipes, which the diners can then help judge. Would you like the chance to be included as one of the diners? Click here to find out how to apply.
31st March 2011: Notable Wine List Recognition for L'ortolan
L'ortolan has reached the final stage of the AA Wine Award for the second year running.
18th January 2011: L'ortolan retains its Michelin star for the ninth year
Everyone at L'ortolan is delighted at today's announcement.
24th March 2010: Alan Murchison returns to BBC2
Alan is delighted to announce that he will be returning to television screens when the fifth series of the Great British Menu is aired after Easter.
22nd March 2010: Supercar Day sells out
Tickets for this year's charity Supercar Gourmet Event have sold out in less than a week
12th February 2010: L'ortolan launches blog
L'ortolan Restaurant has pooled its skills and has launched an online blog where skilled staff members share the tricks of the trade.
28th January 2010: L'ortolan celebrates Burn's Night success
The team at l'ortolan pull out all the stops to celebrate this Scottish festival.
18th January 2010 : L'ortolan retains Michelin Star
L'ortolan is delighted to announce it has retained it's Michelin star for the 8th year.
7th October 2009: Shaun comes third in National Finals
L'ortolan chef Shaun comes third in YCYW 2009.
22nd September 2009 :Shaun wins YCYW Southern Final
L'ortolan chef Shaun through to finals of national competion.
13th July 2009: Will on Saturday Kitchen Live
Ex-l'ortolan Head Chef Will Holland was invited to appear on Saturday Kitchen Live.
19th June 2009: From little Acorns…
Everyone at l’ortolan would like to congratulate Will Holland, a previous L’ortolan Head Chef, and now Head Chef at La Becasse, on winning a top industry award.
17th June 2009: Stephen on BBC2's Great British Menu
l'ortolan Head Sommelier Stephen Nisbit was personally approached by the program’s producer to offer his expertise by selecting wine for the series finale.
11th May 2009: Super Car Gourmet Event
Berkshire car lovers were given the opportunity to fulfil their motoring dreams when twelve of the biggest supercars descended on l'ortolan to raise money for local charities.
20th April 2009: Alan on BBC2's Great British Menu
Over Easter l'ortolan's Chef Patron Alan Murchison graced television screens as he tried to wow the tough panel of food critics on BBC2's the Great British Menu.
