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Meet the Barista: Matt Sprooles
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ComiCoffee is a hybrid ‘coffee house come comic store’ offering a warm, inviting space to hang out, drink speciality beverages and read your favourite comics or novels.   What is the best thing about the Isle of Wight foodie scene? The amount of independent businesses that we now have on the Island is fantastic… so many lovely restaurants, coffee shops,…

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Meet the Vegan Pioneer: Stephanie Norris
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Peach is a 100% plant-based cafe, and the Isle of Wight’s first zero-waste store.  Stocking a selection of the world’s best plastic-free and re-fill products, alongside serving delicious vegan meals in their cafe & coffee shop in the heart of Newport. What is the best thing about the Isle of Wight foodie scene? The recommendations for the ‘best something-or-other on…

Ventnor Haven Fishery
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Meet the Fisherman: Ed Blake, Ventnor Haven Fishery
Meet the Fisherman: Ed Blake, Ventnor Haven Fishery 1400 790 The Editor

The Blake family have been fishing the seas off Ventnor Bay for decades and Ventnor Haven Fishery is a much loved destination for fish lovers across the Island. What is the best thing about the Isle of Wight foodie scene? There is a real hunger for local produce, particularly from second-homeowners. With the recent emphasis on food miles, the Island…

Brownrigg's Farm
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Meet the Farmer: Sue Brownrigg, Brownrigg’s Farm
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Paul and Sue Brownrigg are well-known on the Island for their quality and affordable meat which is produced on their own farm. What is the best thing about the Isle of Wight foodie scene? I am really impressed with how our Island pubs have improved their food standards and offerings over the last decade. You can get some amazing meals.…

Island Wild Food
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Meet the Forager: Alex Richards, Island Wild Food
Meet the Forager: Alex Richards, Island Wild Food 1080 669 The Editor

Growing up on the Island, Alex developed a love of foraging as she spent much of her time outdoors. Find her searching the Island’s coast and woodland for the most seasonal item before turning them into something really delicious! What is the best thing about the Isle of Wight foodie scene? There’s lots of small unique companies on the Island…

The Duke of York - Cowes
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Meet the landlord: Barry Cass, The Duke of York
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Barry is the longest standing landlord on the Isle of Wight, The Duke of York. A popular street-corner town pub, which has enhanced its reputation by serving interesting and appetising freshly prepared food. What is the best thing about being a landlord? The best thing in all my years of being a landlord has been meeting new people and making some…

The Culver Haven Inn
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Meet the landlord: Tim Green, The Culver Haven
Meet the landlord: Tim Green, The Culver Haven 1999 1074 Lindsay Becker

Located at one of the Island’s highest points, The Culver Haven Inn boasts some of the best views on the Isle of Wight. What is the best thing about being a landlady? The ever changing trends in the food and drink trade. I have worked in pubs for 28 years now and the whole industry has changed beyond all recognition.…

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