Taste of England Award
The Taste of England Award goes to establishments that work hard to ensure your food and drink experience is one you'll never forget.
Winner
The Pipe & Glass Inn
West End, South Dalton, Beverley, East Yorkshire
Dating back to the 15th century, the Pipe & Glass Inn stands on the site of the original gatehouse to Dalton Park, still the residence of Lord Hotham.
What not to miss: The wine list is sourced entirely from small producers, there is also a wide selection of regularly changing hand-pulled ales on offer. www.pipeandglass.co.uk
National finalists
Café 21
Trinity Gardens, Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne
Sleek, stylish and situated on Newcastle’s vibrant Quayside, the philosophy behind Café 21 is simple: delivering the finest, locally sourced produce with attentive, warm and professional service.
What not to miss: The beef is from Monkridge Hill Farm in Northumberland, the smoked salmon and kippers are from Craster and the fish is hooked off North Shields. www.cafetwentyone.co.uk
The Harrow at Little Bedwyn
Marlborough, Wiltshire
Roger & Sue Jones are the proprietors of The Harrow at Little Bedwyn which they have succeeded in transforming from a derelict inn in 1998 to one of the most acclaimed restaurants outside London.
What not to miss: The restaurant is particularly noted for its truffles, which are supplied to numerous Michelin Star Chefs as well as Fortnum & Mason. www.theharrowatlittlebedwyn.co.uk
Regional winners
Ludlow Food Centre
Bromfield, Ludlow, Shropshire
The Ludlow Food Centre is a farm shop with an unswerving passion and commitment to promoting locally produced food and drink.
What not to miss: The Ludlow Food Centre features eight glass-fronted production units that enable shoppers to gain a better understanding of where their food comes from, as they watch staff baking bread, boiling jam and making cheese for sale in store. www.ludlowfoodcentre.co.uk
Hotel Maiyango and Maiyango Restaurant
13-21 St Nicolas Place, Leicester
The privately owned Hotel Maiyango and Maiyango Restaurant in the centre of Leicester encapsulates influences from Asia, Africa and South America while its’ third floor, roof top terrace bar boasts spectacular city views.
What not to miss: Customers are invited to submit their ‘Dream Dish’ on the company’s website before a monthly winner has their dish prepared by the restaurant team. www.maiyango.com
Wroxham Barns
Tunstead Road, Hoveton, Norfolk
The idea for Wroxham Barns was born in 1982 with the vision to transform rundown agricultural buildings into a centre for showcasing crafts.
What not to miss: Local specialities such as Brancaster Mussels in White Wine and Cream or Binham Blue with Beetroot and Fine Bean Salad are delicious. www.wroxham-barns.co.uk
Roses Tea Rooms
23 Milner Road, Heswall, Wirral, Cheshire
Open since July 2005, this remarkable tea room has been a phenomenal success achieving accreditation into the UK Tea Council's Tea Guild followed by several other awards.
What not to miss: Roses Tea Rooms will soon be organising events at the newly expanded premises such as tea tastings, pudding nights, themed evenings and food related workshops and demonstrations. www.rosestearooms.co.uk
Hastings Seafood & Wine Festival
Hastings Information Centre, Queens Square, Priory Meadow, Hastings
Over 30,000 visitors indulge in delicious seafood and mouth-watering local wines in the annual Hastings Seafood & Wine Festival held as part of a spectacular celebration of the town’s fishing heritage.
What not to miss: A lively programme of events takes place during the extravaganza. Street entertainment and music are sure to have revellers partying late into the night. www.visit1066country.com/hastings/events/default.aspx
