When The Seafood Restaurant opened 50 years ago, there was something of a national ambivalence towards seafood. Putting fresh-off-the-boat Cornish fish at the centre of his first venue and subsequent empire, Rick Stein has played a key role in changing the perception of British seafood. Here is his recipe for a classic fish pie, as seen on 'Rick Stein’s Cornwall' on BBC2.
Lloyd Morse, head chef at Best Local Restaurant The Palmerston, is an advocate for Scottish seafood and an active campaigner against farmed salmon. Here’s his recipe for a delicious fish stew.
In the sweeping wilds of East Cornwall, the cosiest of village pubs are found, where pirates might once have supped ale before taking to the sea. Like them, the coast is home to spoils and plunder - some of the finest fish restaurants in the land are found in the likes of Padstow and Rock. Stuart Walton explains where to tuck into the best of Cornish seafood.
A year might pass, and North Tyneside will again appear in a ‘best places to live in the UK’ list in the national press. Locals read them with a smug, knowing smile, all the while hoping that it doesn’t make securing a dinner reservation any harder… or a pint any more costly.
The Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, swallows up Devon towns and rivers, Dorset coves and crab-filled bays. Along it, visitors will avail themselves of the finest seafood in traditional shacks and explore some of the south coast’s most forward-thinking restaurants. Here, Stuart Walton picks out several hotspots from the Guide, as well as a few local spots perfect for a post-beach bite.
