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Dining Out: The Chubby Castor…

Chef Adebola Adeshina and his team celebrate their first three years in the village of Castor, having created a restaurant with dazzling dishes, civilised dining and a generous helping of theatrics… Smoked duck breast with lavender honey, pears and courgettes at The Chubby Castor. Be Careful What You Wish For… that’s my advice. After days of searing temperatures and 40°c heat, I was grumbling quite vocally in the office for some respite from the stuffy, close atmosphere. Upon reaching The Chubby Castor between Stamford and Peterborough, to meet chef Adebola Adeshina, though, the heavens opened. Bang went the idea of me dining and photographing outdoors, not to mention the picture I had in mind of the pretty 18th century thatched restaurant bathed...

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Dining Out: Hambleton Hall

As the country’s dining rooms once again open to guests, it would be nothing short of a sin not to...

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Cheers for Spears

St George’s Day means the beginning of local asparagus season, and an especially busy time for local farmer Josh Makey…...

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Dining Out: The Griffin Inn at Irnham

What could be better than an unexpected opportunity to escape for the evening with the present Mrs Davis? How about a...

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Dining Out: Stapleford Park Hotel…

This month Rob Davis begrudgingly shares Stapleford Park with those seeking beautiful dining in an exquisite setting. If there’s one...

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Festive Bakes with Stamford’s Katie Jones

This month we’ve created a dizzyingly delicious range of festive treats with our favourite baker Katie Jones. If you’re keen to...

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Local Food, Drink and Restaurants in Stamford: The White Hart, Ufford…

With a chill in the air and leaves turning from green to gold, now’s the time to seek out a...

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Dining Out: Orton Hall…

You can dine like a king or queen this month at Huntly Restaurant in Orton Hall, located in the Peterborough...

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Engine Revolutions: The Duchess of Rutland’s Engine Shed…

This month we’re celebrating the first anniversary of one of the area’s success stories as Her Grace Emma Manners, the...

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Jam Packed

If you’re in a jam over how to use up a glut of fruit from your garden or you fancy...

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Dining Out: Barnsdale Lodge

Celebrations for the 30th anniversary of Barnsdale Lodge begin this season with a new summer menu at one of our...

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Dining Out: The Admiral Hornblower…

Dining is shipshape and Bristol fashion at one of Oakham’s most recommendable and renowned quality pub restaurants. The busy, bustling...

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Dining Out: The Coach House at South Luffenham

A combination of more formally presented à la carte dishes and some really enjoyable quality pub restaurant favourites combine at South...

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Dining Out: Exceptional Cuisine at Hambleton Hall

Silver service and a silver anniversary in 2019, as Hambleton Hall celebrates a quarter of a century since Aaron Patterson...

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Dining Out: The William Cecil at Stamford

Food fit for a king… or rather, a queen. In fact, food fit for Queen Elizabeth I’s Chancellor, the namesake...

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Hambleton Bakery: The best thing since sliced bread!

Happy Anniversary to Hambleton Bakery and to Julian Carter, who created the business with Tim Hart a decade ago. Neither...

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Dining Out: Barnsdale Lodge

A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year are assured by a visit to one of the area’s most well-regarded...

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Given a Good Roasting

He’s a genius. A coffee connoisseur with laser-guided tastebuds and the most exacting standards. Ask him to serve you anything...

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Dining Out: Paten & Co

One of the oldest Knead Pubs enjoyed a comprehensive makeover earlier this year. If you haven’t got round to visiting...

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Dining Out: The Wisteria Hotel

The mysterious Wisteria Hotel just down the road from Stamford in the market town Oakham has been quiet for some...

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Dining Out: The Finch’s Arms

As Pride goes to press, Birdfair will be taking place at the reservoir, but there’s just one species that’s getting...

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Dining Out at Rushton Hall

There are bad days. There are good days. And then, there are days like this one. Rushton Hall days. It’s...