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The food and drink revolution seen in England has certainly demonstrated that there's more than one way to order a meal, purchase ingredients and - for that matter - prepare a meal. It seems the country's approach to cuisine, not only in how it's prepared, but particularly with regard to what we consume, has caused a dramatic shift in people's perceptions - and that can only be a good thing!
If you're looking for that special restaurant which doesn't stand on ceremony but still turns out fresh and exciting dishes in a relaxed, informal and child-friendly environment, then look no further than Canteen. Or discover which restaurants are currently producing the goods for the Michelin panel as we take a look at some star ratings.
Intended as an ode to healthy eating and sustainable farming, the wonderful Occombe Farm is not only a fantastic place to visit, but also a great place to buy fresh produce. Chocolate lovers should pay special attention to our guide to chocolate-y things to do in London, all of which will have your mouth watering and stomach rumbling.
Why do we associate al fresco dining with holidays abroad? When the sun shines, the sounds and smells of a balmy English summer evening are pretty hard to beat, and with a growing interest in food produced with fresh local and seasonal ingredients, we’re getting pretty competitive in the taste arena too!
More about al fresco dining in England
York Festival of Food and Drink 2007 (21st-31st September) is a city-wide Festival making use of the best of York’s fabulous historic locations. There is no entrance fee, just come along and shop at one of the largest food markets in the country.
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When you think of a day out with the National Trust, historic houses and beautifully tended gardens in stunning locations probably spring to mind. However you will experience much more than a feast for the eyes when you visit.
Try food and drink at National Trust properties
The new Michelin Guide contains more starred establishments than ever before. The Michelin Guide Great Britain and Ireland 2007 is available in bookshops now priced at £15.99. The Michelin Guide London 2007 is also available, priced £9.99.
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Free range pigs from Yorkshire, lamb fattened on the salt marshes of Kent and, just off the Cornish coast, plump glistening monkfish. When you're looking for the finest quality, home-reared, seasonal British produce, look no further than the new ‘Just British’ initiative by Radisson Edwardian Hotels.
More about the 'Just British' menu
If it’s a bed and breakfast you’re looking for (and we all know that breakfast is important) read on! We’ve picked out the best B&Bs (as voted by Home-Grown Cereals Authority customers) around the English regions.
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Read on if you're looking for a tasty dish that swept the UK Best Dishes Awards judges off their feet. What better way is there to impress a loved one?
View the award winners
As traditional, on the one hand, as roast beef and Yorkshire puddings, fish-and-chips and scones with jam and cream, the six historic cities of Bath, Brighton, Chester, Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon and York are also at the forefront of a major gastronomic revolution which is currently sweeping through England.
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A new fine food market has launched in the heart of Spitalfields in the newly created Crispin Place. The weekly food market opened on 31st August 2006 with over 20 traders all with a reputation for quality food and many of whom also trade at the renowned Borough Market.
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Intended to promote healthy eating and sustainable farming, the Occombe Farm complex is spread over a 150 acres site.
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