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From Warsaw to Wight – The Island’s Eastern European Foodies

This article originally appeared in the March/April 2023 edition of Style of Wight Magazine. Words by James Rayner. Photos by Julian Winslow and Christian Warren. Eastern Europeans have been making the Isle of Wight their home since the days of Queen Victoria, when Czech and Hungarian waiters served in a...

Coming Soon: The Isle of Wight Homes & Interiors Show 2023

Even bigger and shinier than before, The Isle of Wight Homes & Interiors Show is back for 2023, following on from the spectacular success of last year’s event (with over 1,000 visitors through the door!) Plus, of course, Style of Wight will be returning to provide seamless on-the-day coverage...

Behind the Wig with Quivers – Getting to Know The Island’s Most Talented Drag Performer

This article first appeared in the July /August 2022 edition of Style of Wight magazine Today we’re on a sunny (and quite blustery) Ryde Esplanade to meet the Isle of Wight’s most witty, distinctive, and well-known drag performer — Quivers. Fresh from a late-night appearance over the water in Portsmouth,...

Meet the Chef – Matt Tomkinson, The Hambrough

This article first appeared in the July / August 2021 edition of Style of Wight magazine Perched on the edge of Ventnor, overlooking the sparkly blue seas of The Channel, is The Hambrough; a hallowed name amongst foodie visitors and Islanders in the know. As the doors opened this year...

Smoking Lobster Recipe: Sea Bass Nigiri with Pickled Chilli

If you’ve ever fancied rolling out your bamboo mat and making your own sushi then this masterclass is just the thing for you. Wanting to learn the basics, we dropped by to see local expert GC Giancovich, Executive Chef of the Smoking Lobster group, fresh from a morning of...

2023 Wedding & Events Show

The Perfect Destination for Wedding Inspiration! Head to Cowes Yacht haven on Sunday 12th February between 10am-4pm to meet a wide range of local wedding suppliers and enjoy a live bridal catwalk show! FREE ENTRY Hand-Picked Wedding & Event suppliers Stunning Bridal Catwalk Runway Show Live Stage Performances Exclusive Show Offers Luxury Goody Bags For...

Introducing the Isle of Wight Homes & Interiors Show 2022

Sunday 23rd October, East Afton Farm House 10 am to 4 pm Introducing the Isle of Wight’s very first Homes & Interiors Show - a unique event, hosting a curated collection of hand-picked brands and quality exhibitors, set in the stunning, natural countryside of West Wight. On Sunday 23rd October, East...

Announcing the Style of Wight Diners’ Club

Indulge in delicious, local food, learn from high profile chefs, and take part in unforgettable dining experiences with a membership of the new and exclusive Style of Wight Diners’ Club.    We are building a cultural experience with food at its core, where people from different backgrounds come together and connect...

IW Festival – 20 year anniversary

By Jo Macaulay It was 20 years ago today… That John Giddings restarted the Isle of Wight Festival, and what a fabulous opening to the Island’s summer it has been for the past two decades. John says that it’s the best thing that he’s done in his career, and make no...

Issue 85 November/December

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