Taking and talking tea with Hot Numbers' Simon Fraser (and milk in first or second?) Rockers Steak House has closed down. Owner George Bhangoo explains why and the challenges facing independent food businesses. Enjoying summer's produce: Rosie Sykes on jam making, Alex Rushmer on salads; the joy of apricots. Flavour is presented by Matt Bentman and … [Read more...]

On the head, son! Is the World Cup a golden ticket for our struggling local hospitality? Can a summer Rosé make you feel fine? Dovecote Cellar tells all. Meanwhile Vandana Banerjee of Khoki United discusses fruit waste on Cambridge farms & what can be made from them, and Food writer Jenny Jefferies talks about her new Community Cookbook. … [Read more...]

Local businesses change hands as we pay a visit to a new butcher taking over Cousin’s site on Grantchester Street, and The Derby Stores in Newnham is coming under new ownership. Meanwhile a new Italian pasta and pizzeria is about to open on Victoria Avenue, and a new community garden launches in Arbury. Presented by Matt Bentman and Alan Alder. … [Read more...]

In this edition, we’re checking out the delights of a Brazilian Barbecue and the kinds of foods you can expect from one down at The Green Man in Grantchester, we catch up with the new owner of the Blue Ball pub, also in Grantchester. And if you go down to the woods today, you won’t have to believe your eyes, just your ears as our regular food … [Read more...]

Stunning food at the Burleigh Arms, the new chef describes the ideas behind some of the dishes. A big award for The Rupert Brook. Paulina's Chilean Bakery nominated for Velvet Magazine award. The wine club at Dovecote Cellar. Plus a huge amount of local food and drink news, social media updates and our jobs roundup. … [Read more...]

The smell of success is coffee, at least for Hot Numbers celebrating 15 years in Cambridge! We chat to owner Simon Fraser. And if coffee's not your thing how about matcha tea served by Bubble Bliss on the market! The award-winning Mulino team discuss their latest venture, and there's a new Thai menu at The White Horse in Barton. Presented by Matt … [Read more...]