Food

THE HAMBROUGH CONFIRMS NEW HEAD CHEF

Darren Beevers at work

The Hambrough Hotel on the Isle of Wight is pleased to confirm the appointment of its new Head Chef, Darren Beevers. .

Dark Horse lights up

Hayley and Pippin, back at the Bar of the Dark Horse

After a year away from the business she ran since it first opened, Hayley is back at the Dark Horse in Brading.

Crew lunch to coffee

Amabi does it the Basque way

A Taste of Summer with Terence Young of Wine Therapy

THIS is a great time of year for wine and food - with lovely cold whites, peachy pink to strawberry red roses and light reds which are great slightly chilled.

A PLAICE WORTH KNOWING

FISH IN THE SEA

THE fruits of the sea have long been a staple part of the diet in this part of the world. With 67 miles of coastline, our Island offers some of the finest and freshest seafood in the south.

'Fruits de Mer' is a stunning collection of tableware

The striking designs create perfect harmony at the table when used in combination, and can provide centrepieces in some of the larger items.

Wine Pairing for Dressed Crab with Celeriac Remoulade by Vernon Tyerman, Chale Green Stores

Finding a wine that goes well with something from the sea is usually a no brainer, go for a dry white and you are “in like flint”! But this month’s recipe, the Dressed Crab, has a twist that makes the selection a bit more difficult. While any good quality dry white will work, most will be overpowered by the intensity and heat that lies in this delectable concoction.

Lemon Drizzle Slices by Jackie King at The Old Smithy Tearooms

Lemon Drizzle Slices

A wonderfully simple slice, that is surprisingly delicate and light. The zest of lemon makes it perfect for sunny afternoons and cups of tea.

Wine Pairings by Vern Tyerman of Chale Green Stores

To get a good wine match with food, first identify the dominant flavour of the dish.  Lamb is the featured meat for this issue of Style of Wight.  Lamb is a full flavoured red meat, tending sometimes to have a high fat content, and a slight sweetne...

Lamb at Dunsbury Farm by Katie Fremantle

With the white cliffs stretching to the needles to the west and the imposing structure of Brook Hill House to the east, Dunsbury farm is encased by lush green fields from which the wild roar of the sea can be heard. Style of Wight went to visit Dunsbury's owner, Susannah Seely, and Shepherd, Steve Fruin, and their flock of sheep.