This article first appeared in the July/August 2023 edition of Style of Wight magazine. Words by James Rayner. Photography by Julian Winslow. Stretching from the rippling waters of Palmer’s Brook, south to Blacklands Lane and north to the old railway line that once...
This article first appeared in the Jan/Feb 24 issue of Style of Wight magazine. Words by James Rayner. Photography by Julian Winslow At 2 AM on a chilly Monday morning, behind the unassuming door of an industrial unit in Lake, master baker Piotr Banachowski ties his...
This article first appeared in the July/August 2023 issue of Style of Wight magazine. Words by James Rayner. Photography by Julian Winslow. It’s 09:30 on a Tuesday morning and the Style of Wight team (minus one or two unavoidable absences) are outside Carisbrooke...
This article first appeared in the September/October 2022 edition of Style of Wight magazine. Words by James Rayner. Photography by Julian Winslow. Today we’re in Freshwater, Church Place to be exact, outside the historic Red Lion pub, drawn to it by the whispers of...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
CHICKEN MADRAS - for cosy nights in A hot, savoury, tangy, smooth, tomato-based curry that’s a firm favourite. This recipe recreates a typical Madras you would eat in a good Indian restaurant. Despite having relatively few ingredients, when cooked correctly it will...
CHANA MASALA - for chilly daytime dates Chickpeas are incredibly popular throughout South Asia and beyond. As with all pulses they are relatively cheap and packed with protein, so they form an important part of the diet, especially for vegetarians and vegans. ...