1711 opens at Judge’s Lodging Hotel
The new restaurant gets its name from the history of the building, which dates back to 1711 and holds capacity for 42 diners and can also cater for private events of up to 12
A brand new Asian-Mediterranean fusion fine dining restaurant, 1711, has opened inside Judge’s Lodging Hotel, a historic York city centre hotel.
Based at the five-star Judge’s Lodging, the new 1711 restaurant has been launched by the team behind AA Rosette awarded Cellar Bar and is led by Philippine-born head chef, Marlon Sanchez.
Sanchez has previously worked at Michelin-starred restaurant, The Black Swan at Oldstead, and is classically trained at the Culinary Institute of Barcelona.
The restaurant brings a new take on Asian-Mediterranean fusion and a new menu will be redesigned every few weeks, with guests able to select from five starters, five main dishes and five desserts.
The new restaurant gets its name from the history of the building, which dates back to 1711 and holds capacity for 42 diners and can also cater for private events of up to 12.
Part of family-owned hospitality business Daniel Thwaites, The Judge’s Lodging occupies a restored Georgian townhouse in the centre of York which became the residence of judges attending the Assize Court sessions some 300 years ago.
Marlon’s signature dish is the Asian-style braised ox cheek served with pancetta, silver skin onions, pomme puree and jus.
The opening menu will also serve up Mediterranean bouillabaisse, rack of lamb, pan seared salmon and lasagne with a champagne bechamel sauce.
Commenting on the new 1711 dining experience, Sanchez said: “Our menus harmoniously combine two of my greatest loves – fresh produce and the power of storytelling. By blending ingredients from Yorkshire all the way to Asia, I am able to take our guests on a unique culinary journey. I am confident people will enjoy our new dining experience and the rich fusion cuisine that I am so passionate about.”
Nik Haywood, general manager at The Judge’s Lodging, added: “We’re thrilled to have brought this vision to life. York has a fantastic foodie scene, and the introduction of 1711 will only elevate that. We’re very proud of what we have accomplished so far and look forward to offering guests a unique dining experience, paired with true Yorkshire hospitality.”