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.
Sandwiched between Dundee and Edinburgh, an expanse of Scottish rurality to the left, the blustering North Sea to the east, is the East Neuk of Fife. It is not a large part of the country, but it is an important one, with dozens of towns and villages playing host to some of Scotland’s most lustrous produce. A reverent James Porteous tells us where to go.
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.
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! ......
