In the northwest of Wales, the island of Anglesey sits proud on the edge of the Irish Sea, peppered by ancient castles, fine pubs and famous oysters. Once known as the ‘Bread basket of Wales’, cross the Menai Bridge to discover some of the best seafood in the UK, best enjoyed in any number of lively bistros. Oliver Smith went to visit.
Perhaps the most famous seafood restaurant in Britain first appeared in The Good Food Guide in 1984, although, as the Guide noted in 1986: ‘It has taken 11 years for the people around Padstow to discover the restaurant – now it is difficult to get a table and there are plans to expand.’ Now approaching its fourth decade, these excerpts from the first ten years outline the rise of the Padstein phenomenon.
Cornwall is known for its breathtaking landscapes and, of course, its abundant seafood. With its rich maritime history and thriving fishing industry due to its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, it comes as no surprise that Cornwall boasts some of the best seafood restaurants in the country. Here are our ......
I have read about the fishing boats in Istanbul, bringing their catch of mackerel from the Bosporus to the Galata Bridge, to sell direct from their boat. How they grill the fish on the spot, and sell it stuffed into soft white bread with salad and cry out ‘balık ekmek! ......
Higgledy-piggledy Hastings, with one foot in 1066, and its seaside sibling St Leonards, purpose built in the 1800s by James and Decimus Burton as a genteel seaside resort, are two adjacent towns on the south-east coast that share more than just a few miles of seafront. They have a relaxed, easy-going outlook that is attracting newcomers thanks to their rich culture, art and food scene.
