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ISLE OF WIGHT FOOD & DRINK
The Island had been a gastronomic desert for decades up
until a few years ago. Since then we have been making huge
strides towards becoming a food destination of excellence,
particularly in the field of local produce. The Island is
lucky to have a unique climate which has allowed us to become
renowned for products such as tomatoes and garlic, our apple
harvest is even a month earlier than the rest of the UK!
The Island Food & Craft Association has recently been
formed to help support the further development of this sector
and get more great local produce on the tables of Island
restaurants. The Association has over 100 members and there
is a full listing of producers and outlets on their website www.islandfca.org
Whilst you're out and about on the Island checkout some of
the following Green Island members for their quality, locally
produced delights:
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The
Essex Restaurant
The Essex Restaurant in Godshill prides itself on good quality cuisine using
local and organic ingredients, much of which comes from the Godshill Park
Farm. The latest menu is available to see on-line, so you can anticipate... |
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Needles
Battery
Clinging to the cliffs above the needles, the Needles Battery hosts the most
extreme tearoom on the island, reached by the most exhilarating bus ride
high over the cliffs (and close to the edge). The battery is awash with military... |
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Arreton
Barns
Arreton Barns Craft Village and Dairyman’s Daughter is a must-go place
for most holidaymakers. The craft village is host to a variety of on-site
crafts men and women, including glass blowers, pottery makers and wood turners... |
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Ventnor
Brewery
Situated on the Isle of Wight, nestling below the chalky downs of St Boniface
you will find Ventnor Brewery. Beer has been fermented here since 1840 using
the age-old recipe of malt, hops and its distinctive ingredient of... |
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