Archive for June, 2009

It’s the Mongolian Rally for Davina and Savanna

Thursday, June 25th, 2009
The Mongol Rally

The Mongol Rally

Proto Restaurant Group are pleased to be sponsoring Davina Madden who is participating in the Mongolian Rally. Davina and her daughter, Savanna, set off from Goodwood on 18th July 2009. They will be travelling 10,000 miles through 15 different countries.

We were introduced to Davina by Naomi who works behind the Proto bar who used to live with Davina! We asked Davina why she was doing this and her answer was: “I am doing it to raise funds and awareness for Yes to Life. What is Yes to Life? In 2006 I was diagnosed with breast cancer – it was while under going surgery and chemo I started to research alternative cancer treatments. During that research I came across the Pfeifer Breast Protocol which I started in Jan 2007 and is still ongoing at present. As a result of this, I was introduced to Y2L and I was very impressed with the range of services that they provide. Not only do they inform, they also provide a point of contact for support, & they also offer some financial support where they can to offset the cost of these alternative treatments.

I have personally benefited from the alternative treatment that I am undergoing and therefore I strongly believe that this is an excellent charity to support – what better way to give them more media coverage than to drive a car to Mongolia! Please sponsor us by clicking here.”

Davina is excited about The Mongol Rally, but slightly scared. She is in good hands because her daughter backpacked in Australia, Malaysia, Singapore and Japan so is used to travelling. Davina and her daughter will be travelling in a car kindly donated by Wirral CVS (council for Voluntary Services). Renault Wirral did donate a car but unfortunately due to an unforeseen accident was no longer available. Thanks to Wirral CVS, they now have a Citroen Saxo. Davina and Savanna shall be enjoying a local send off on the 13 July from the Pyramids shopping centre in Birkenhead! Their car is being customised at Angmering Oval Race Circuit to cope with unexpected conditions along the way.

The Mongol Rally is not a race. Participants can choose whatever route they wanto to take and the can stop how often they want to, which is lucky as Davina has friends in Vienna, Istanbul and even knows a customs official on the border of Kazahstan.

Mongol Rally
Mongol Rally

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Mardi Gras Festival Night at Food, 6th July

Tuesday, June 16th, 2009
Mardi Gras Night, Food 6th July Tel 01903 227780

Mardi Gras Night, Food 6th July Tel 01903 227780

It’s time to get in the party mood, let your hair down and shake what your mama gave you! In true traditional New Orleans style, Food Restaurant is yet again playing host to the famous Mardi Gras festival.

The itinerary for the night is (in no particular order!) A Mardi Gras party punch will be placed in your hand as you walk into the restaurant. You will be greeted by our famously friendly (and cute) waiting staff! After this, you will soak up the sounds of our New Orleans big jazz band, whilst enjoying our 3-course New Orleans BBQ. The only compulsory rule is you must have fun, fun and even more fun.

If you still have energy left after eating, dancing, listening to our bands – you can enjoy the Splash FM disco party until 1am.

Tickets are selling fast so phone 01903 227780 to book your tickets now! Tickets in avance only £35.

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NEW FISH FACTORY RESTAURANT OPENING

Tuesday, June 16th, 2009
Fish Factory

Fish Factory

Fish lovers can now get even more excited! Yes, wait for it … The Fish Factory has expanded! We’re opening a brand spanking new fish restaurant in Littlehampton, West Sussex. The estimated time of arrival of our new baby brother is around September. We will keep you posted with information along the way. Our new fish restaurant will house 30 tables of hungry people!

Forget Billingsate Fish Market – all our fish is caught locally. You can choose from delicious fish dishes such as Calamari, Thai Rolls, Dakshin River Catfish, Char-grilled Halloumi, Tzatziki Crab, Shellfish Chowder, Flamed Tiger Shrimps, Whole Sardines, King Shrimp Cocktail and Traditional Fish and Chips. Not forgetting a personal favourite of many of our customers which is our famous Fish Mezé. We also cater for vegetarians and customers who are not quite so keen on fish with exciting dishes such as Lamb Shank, Steak and Kidney pudding, and our vegetarian Fish Factory Rosti Stack.

To see more of our exciting menu, click here …

If you can’t wait until September, then visit the original Fish Factory at
The Fish Factory
51-53 Brighton Road,
Worthing,
West Sussex,
BN11 3EE

Call 01903 207123 for reservations.

Click here for opening times and directions.

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Worthing’s Got Talent! (very Greek, but it’s pure talent!)

Monday, June 8th, 2009

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Owner and founder of Proto Restaurant Group has been brought back to his routes. Andrew Sparsis is a Cypriot and very proud of it too. Andrew was hooked into Britain’s Got Talent from the off – especially to see a fellow Cypriot on the box.

No one dared to disturb Andrew during Britain’s Got Talent on Tuesday night, Mr Sparsis watched intensively with Greek flags on his shoulders, plus all the family up late on a school night,  in true Eurovision tack style – but very Greek. To the family’s delight, the boys went straight through to Saturdays final.

Mr Sparsis imminently met with the Manager of The Fish Factory, Worthing and they hatched a plan to support their new heroes. To celebrate the final on Saturday, the restaurant was blitzed with Greek flags and bunting and staff dressed up in Greek clothing, play Greek music annoyingly loud and give free champagne to all customers.

Mr Sparsis defended his over the top support for the father and son due he has never met before: “All Cypriots in the world are so alike, if I met him he would be like family as many of his life experiences and cultural choices would be remarkably similar.

He went on to explain the deeper meaning of what this fantastic father and son due meant to Britain. “I am proud on two levels as a Cypriot and as a British citizen. We really need to embrace this sort of entertainment at this current time. All we are served with our breakfast from the media is about greedy politicians, credit crunch, job losses and all that is depressing. What we all needed was a bit of Cyprus sun to brighten up our outlook. The Cypriot way of life strongly promotes family above all. Materialism matters not to Cypriots as long as they can afford to excessively barbecue on a Sunday. Life is for living and enjoying with your family and these two heroes show it in Cypriot bucket loads of hallomi cheese.

I am proud to have be in Britain for some 30 years and have always felt at home and our culture is always embraced by the people. The Cypriots were one of the first ethnic minorities to come to England and especially Brighton. The Cypriots have integrated into the community and have always been welcomed by the people of Brighton. More importantly the fact the boys got voted straight through to the final on votes alone proves Britain loves foreign cultures.

The British voted in their thousands for the boys because they loved the family and fun values they stood for, because most British people love their family and to enjoy themselves wherever possible. Intolerance to ethnic minorities is not a dance the British like. With a ton of sun a day, hair gel and dodgy waiters would Great Britain be that different to Cyprus. Oppa ”

You can contact Andrew Sparsis on 01903 216838

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