Aswe approach the fourth annual StAlbans FoodandDrink Festival (28 September –9October) this issuewe turnour spotlightontosomeofour city’sbest foodandwinepurveyors.
Not only is our city full ofwell-known eating establishments likeCarluccio’s, Wagamama,Côte and Loch Fyne,we also have awealth of excellent independent restaurants.Wemeet a selection of these entrepreneurial spirits, drop in onWillows FarmShop and visit thewonderfulBlue Plate Kitchen, part ofChristopher Place’s DiningQuarter, to seewhat seasonal produce and exciting dishes they have on offer.
StAlbans' food and drink history stretches back centuries. YeOlde Fighting Cocks is officially the oldest pub in England, having possibly housed the ale for theBenedictinemonasterywhich stretched all theway down theAbbey Orchard.Our fabulous twiceweekly market has had a RoyalCharter since 1553, but is documented to have been in existence as far back as the ninth century. Themarket scene continues to growand thrive todaywith the popular Farmers’ Market on the second Sunday of the month and regularContinentalMarkets.
StAlbans offers all types of refreshment - lively and friendly coffee shops,mobile vans like The Pudding Stop and Soko Coffee at StAlbans Station, and excellent, independent restaurants, includingGood FoodGuide 2011 listedDarcy's, Lussmanns and theBlueAnchor, andAA Rosettewinners StMichael'sManor, SopwellHouse andChezMumtaj. You name it, StAlbans has it.
So let’s celebratewhat’s great about our city. Take part in this year’s Food andDrink Festival. Keep an eye on ourwebsite,
allaboutstalbans.comfor a complete list of demonstrations and tasting sessions nearer the
time.Nominate and vote for your favourite Local Restaurant,Café, Pub,Bar,Most Family FriendlyVenue, and LocalGem.Butmost of all get involved! All our fantastic food and drink suppliers need our support and customso get out and about and enjoywhat’s on offer.
Try somethingnew Withmany of us taking ourmain holidays over the summer break,why not bring a bit of that holiday spirit home and learn about that rich Primitivo you drank or the cheeky bottle ofChardonnay you shared on your last evening out.Hertfordshire Wine School offers some great taster courses, Saturday courses or longer four or eightweek courseswhich enable you to sample differentwines and and gain a deeper insight into a country or specific region.
Dining at theheartof the city The continental atmospheredoesn’t need tostopwith the
appreciationofwine.Next time you’re shopping atChristopher Place for a stylish newitemfor yourwardrobe,or an indulgent treat,why notmake themost of its al frescodining andgraba table outsideZizzi, Prezzo, theBlue Plate KitchenorCarluccio's in the heartof the hustle andbustleofChristopher Place. All these fine eating establishments have seatingoutside soyou canmake themost of thewarmerweather andwatch the worldgoby.
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St Albans Food andDrink Festival 28 Sept–9Oct
www.stalbansfoodanddrink.com
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