Michael Deane
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Michael Deane is a chef from Lisburn
, Northern Ireland
.
Deane started his career at Claridge's
in London. In 1993 he moved back to Northern Ireland and opened Deane's on the Square with his cousin, the entrepreneur, Haydn Deane in Helen's Bay
, County Down
. It was there they first won their Michelin Star
.
In 1997 he opened a two storey establishment in Belfast's city centre
. It comprises Deane's Brasserie on the ground floor and Restaurant Michael Deane on the first floor. In the same year the restaurant was awarded a Michelin Star
. In 2007 the name of the restaurant was changed to the simpler Deanes
. It held this for 13 years, making it the longest running and only Michelin Star holder in Northern Ireland however lost this accolade in 2011, because of a temporary closure due to frost- and water damage. Deanes has also been awarded four AA
Rosettes. The Brasserie holds a Bib Gourmand from Michelin. He also owns Deanes Deli in Belfast., and has opened Deanes at Queens and Simply Deanes at the Bridgewater Outlet in Banbridge.
Deane has courted controversy in the past, being quick to criticise other chefs.
In 2010 Deane joined the University of Ulster
as a visiting professor.
and they have an adopted son, Marco.
, John Rocha
, Lloyd Grossman and Jean Kennedy Smith
and Cliff Richard
.
Lisburn
DemographicsLisburn Urban Area is within Belfast Metropolitan Urban Area and is classified as a Large Town by the . On census day there were 71,465 people living in Lisburn...
, Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
.
Deane started his career at Claridge's
Claridge's
Claridge's is a luxury hotel in Mayfair, central London. It is located at the corner of Brook Street and Davies Street.-History:Claridge's is a traditional grand hotel. Its extensive and old connections with royalty have led to it being referred to as an "extension to Buckingham Palace"...
in London. In 1993 he moved back to Northern Ireland and opened Deane's on the Square with his cousin, the entrepreneur, Haydn Deane in Helen's Bay
Helen's Bay
Helen's Bay is a village on the northern coast of County Down, Northern Ireland. It is within the townland of Ballygrot , between Holywood, Crawfordsburn and Bangor. It is served by a railway station and had a population of 1,362 in the 2001 Census...
, County Down
County Down
-Cities:*Belfast *Newry -Large towns:*Dundonald*Newtownards*Bangor-Medium towns:...
. It was there they first won their Michelin Star
Michelin Guide
The Michelin Guide is a series of annual guide books published by Michelin for over a dozen countries. The term normally refers to the Michelin Red Guide, the oldest and best-known European hotel and restaurant guide, which awards the Michelin stars...
.
In 1997 he opened a two storey establishment in Belfast's city centre
Belfast City Centre
Belfast city centre is the central business district of Belfast, Northern Ireland.The city centre was originally centred around the Donegall Street area. Donegall Street is now mainly a business area, but with expanding residential and entertainment development as part of the Cathedral Quarter...
. It comprises Deane's Brasserie on the ground floor and Restaurant Michael Deane on the first floor. In the same year the restaurant was awarded a Michelin Star
Michelin Guide
The Michelin Guide is a series of annual guide books published by Michelin for over a dozen countries. The term normally refers to the Michelin Red Guide, the oldest and best-known European hotel and restaurant guide, which awards the Michelin stars...
. In 2007 the name of the restaurant was changed to the simpler Deanes
Deanes
Deanes is a restaurant located in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It is a quality restaurant that was awarded a Michelin star in the period 1998 - 2010....
. It held this for 13 years, making it the longest running and only Michelin Star holder in Northern Ireland however lost this accolade in 2011, because of a temporary closure due to frost- and water damage. Deanes has also been awarded four AA
Automobile Association
Automobile Association may refer to:*Australian Automobile Association in Australia.*Automobile Association of South Africa*Canadian Automobile Association in Canada.*Dominion Automobile Association in Canada....
Rosettes. The Brasserie holds a Bib Gourmand from Michelin. He also owns Deanes Deli in Belfast., and has opened Deanes at Queens and Simply Deanes at the Bridgewater Outlet in Banbridge.
Deane has courted controversy in the past, being quick to criticise other chefs.
In 2010 Deane joined the University of Ulster
University of Ulster
The University of Ulster is a multi-campus, co-educational university located in Northern Ireland. It is the largest single university in Ireland, discounting the federal National University of Ireland...
as a visiting professor.
Personal
Deane is married to UTV Live presenter Kate SmithKate Smith (presenter)
Kate Smith is a former Northern Irish television presenter and journalist.-Broadcasting career:Smith began her broadcasting career at Downtown Radio as a newsreader and reporter. She later worked as a presenter and reporter for RTÉ in 1980 and moved to UTV in 1983.Smith hosted her last edition of...
and they have an adopted son, Marco.
Trivia
Roger Moore is a fan, having eaten lunch and dinner at the restaurant for three days straight during a trip to Belfast. Other clients of the restaurant are U2U2
U2 are an Irish rock band from Dublin. Formed in 1976, the group consists of Bono , The Edge , Adam Clayton , and Larry Mullen, Jr. . U2's early sound was rooted in post-punk but eventually grew to incorporate influences from many genres of popular music...
, John Rocha
John Rocha
John Rocha CBE, is a Hong Kong born fashion designer of Chinese and Portuguese descent who is based in Ireland.-Personal life:...
, Lloyd Grossman and Jean Kennedy Smith
Jean Kennedy Smith
Jean Ann Kennedy Smith is an American diplomat and a former United States Ambassador to Ireland. She is the eighth of nine children born to Joseph Patrick Kennedy, Sr. and Rose Elizabeth Fitzgerald and is their last surviving child. She is the sister of the 35th U.S. President, John F. Kennedy,...
and Cliff Richard
Cliff Richard
Sir Cliff Richard, OBE is a British pop singer, musician, performer, actor, and philanthropist who has sold over an estimated 250 million records worldwide....
.