The Art School is set to mark its tenth anniversary next month.
Chef patron and owner Paul Askew’s restaurant is one of the UK’s leading fine-dining destinations, and during the last decade has been pivotal in helping to shape the city region’s gastronomic ambitions.
It’s a truly momentous occasion for Paul and his team who continue to work from their beautiful Victorian home on Sugnall Street.
A series of special events are planned over the coming weeks, including an evening with Lynda La Plante on Thursday, September 5 as she launches her memoir.
Paul explains: “It’s been a life-changing journey to reach a decade of The Art School and for everyone who is part of our story.
“We took a leap of faith back in 2014 when we first set eyes upon our fledgling home on Sugnall Street and the adventure has not stopped.
“Looking back, I always wanted to have complete control in my own kitchen and after working my entire life in hospitality, The Art School is where this dream has finally been able to happen with everyone’s support, where we create our culinary art.
“Over the years there are truly too many magical moments to choose from – when I think of us catering for the G7 delegation, The Turner Prize and Eurovision, to working closely with the city region to help shape the direction our great city heads toward – all are immense honours.
“We’ve had so many wonderful guests each day, week and year, and everyone has played a part in The Art School’s story.”
The Art School continues to champion and represent the city region’s best independent suppliers, with Paul dedicated to seasonality and sustainability through his world-class gastronomy, alongside a global wine list from some of the finest vineyards available.
The Art School has been Michelin recommended from 2014 to the present along with two AA rosettes during the same period, so its pedigree has been very well regarded from the beginning.
Paul adds: “I have immense passion and pride for Liverpool. More than anything I want the city to thrive.
“We should collectively aim high and for the accolades and awards to keep coming, including Timeout naming Liverpool the 11th best city in the world for food this year which is very much deserved for everyone’s collective efforts.
“My ultimate goal is to help raise Liverpool’s reputation as a destination for gastronomic excellence and maintain capital standards in our wonderful city.
“My work has always been about celebrating and championing Liverpool and helping the city grow, with The Art School and its reputation helping this to happen.”
