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The Isle of Wight has become renowned for the quality of its food offerings.

With an abundance of local food producers, many restaurants, cafe and hotels are able to boast of fresh local food produce on their menus.

Below are some article that talk about food and drink on the Isle of Wight.

8, August 2013·1 min read

Another major coffee shop chain heads to Newport

This will be the eighth Starbucks store to be opened in the south by the Franchisee 23.5 Degrees.

8, August 2013·1 min read

Find out what’s on offer at the 2013 Isle of Wight Garlic Festival

As always, there's plenty to see and do at the two day Isle of Wight Garlic Festival. If you haven't been for a few years, why not check it out. It's a great way to catch up with friends you haven't seen for a while.

7, August 2013·3 min read

First visitor voted awards gives Island businesses the thumbs up

Visitors were able to vote for their favourite places to stay and eat as well as things to see and do in the myisleofwight.com Awards.

30, July 2013·1 min read

Home-baked cakes banned from school’s charity sale

The mother of a Cowes Enterprise College pupil was amazed to receive a call from the school asking whether she held a Food Hygiene Certificate after offering to donate home-baked cakes to charity sale.

17, July 2013·1 min read

Colwell cafe named as one of England’s best

Colwell Bay's latest addition,The Hut, has reached the attention of The Telegraph, who place it in their list of best seaside cafes.

12, July 2013·1 min read

Jack Botha secures 12 month apprenticeship with River Cottage

Well done to Jack Botha, who although he didn't win first place, did secure a 12 month apprenticeship at River Cottage.

10, July 2013·1 min read

The Pond Cafe: Head Chef leaves after eight weeks

Chris Denney arrived at The Pond Cafe in May, following Robert Thompson's departure.

5, July 2013·1 min read

Will Jack Botha become the 2013 River Cottage Rising Star?

Islander Jack Botha is on the shortlist of five for the 2013 River Cottage Rising Star competition after impressing the judges with his handiwork.

23, June 2013·1 min read

Bite The Wight: Helping Isle of Wight Youth Trust

You can do your bit to help the Isle of Wight Youth Trust by taking part in Bite The Wight event in November.

21, June 2013·1 min read

Cantina, new bakery and cafe in Ventnor: Keeping it local

After signing the lease for his new cafe and bakery on the High Street, Klaus was determined to use as many local tradesmen as possible for the renovation work. We reckon he nailed it!

18, June 2013·1 min read

HMP Isle of Wight named as one of top five Vegan-friendly prisons in UK

Vegan advocates say feeding prisoners pasta instead of pork chops will help decrease violence in our society.

9, June 2013·1 min read

Head to Cowes for artisan market and celebration of IW food

There will be plenty to see, try and buy today in Cowes.

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