Subway, Union Street, Ryde
16th January 2010 6
Regular readers won’t need reminding that Matt’s got a bit of a weakness for fast food. By contrast, dainty Cat will often raise her pert nose and walk past even the most tempting of burger joints. One day when The Cat was away, Matt recruited some expert assistance to... Read more
Real Island Food Company
7th January 2010 2
Just occasionally Matt and Cat cook for themselves. Cat has two signature dishes: baked potatoes and salad; and tuna and goats cheese carbonara. Matt’s repertoire is at least double this (as is his girth) and so, being the more diverse chef, it was his job to cook the Christmas... Read more
Archive review: Mill Bay II, Newport
Uncategorised 24th December 2009
Mill Bay II is now closed. The fortunes of the Joe’s franchise have flowed and ebbed. Its glory days were in the early noughties when it was the place for The Beautiful People to hang out flicking through Sunday supplements over a frothy coffee. Alas, like many other businesses... Read more
Archive review: Wonky Café, Whitecliff Bay
Uncategorised 15th December 2009
Archive review: the Wonky Café has closed. Despite getting about, Matt and Cat can still find new places to visit – and eat – on the Isle of Wight. On an unexpectedly rain-free day in winter they decided to don their wellies and check out the coast at Whitecliff... Read more
William Coppin, Newport
15th December 2009 7
As regular readers of this site will know, Matt and Cat sometimes like to ‘stress-test’ a venue. This usually means visiting during peak times, often with some children in tow. Another high-intensity eating out experience is the works Christmas dinner. Having already had a civilised lunch at Burrs the... Read more
Mem’s Asian Cuisine, Newport
9th December 2009 1
Having fortified themselves with the most delicate and sumptuous Robert Thompson canapés, plus the ever-scrummy Isle of Wight cheese and Garlic Farm tasties at the WightLife photography competition exhibition, Matt and Cat stumbled out into the dark streets of Newport. Did the grazing satisfy or could the duo go... Read more
ARCHIVE: Missy J Café, Ryde
Uncategorised 27th November 2009 9
This is an archive review. Missy J cafe is now closed. On a rare week day away from the coal face, Matt and Cat decided to have a nose around Ryde. Having wasted the morning mooching about on the intertubes and browsing the Isle of Wight County Press, they... Read more
Archive review: Chiaro, Ventnor
Uncategorised 22nd November 2009
This is an archive review. Chiaro is now closed. Ryde dwellers Matt and Cat are spoilt for places to eat in their home town. Tapas, Asian, Italian and even traditional English food are all readily available and it would seem that the gateway to the Island could easily be... Read more
Isle of Wight Dish: Wight Fish Pie
18th November 2009 0
Every region has its USP (Unique Selling Point). Hull can proudly boast the smallest window in England, Banffshire was put on the the map with the unveiling of the world’s largest bottle of whisky, and Rutland claims to be England’s smallest county – although this matter is subject to... Read more
Village Inn, Shanklin
14th November 2009 11
On a day like today, when winds of up to 100mph have been recorded at The Needles, it’s nice to be indoors, snuggled in front of the PC. Although a little late, the autumn weather is upon us; chilly evenings and squally days. Hardy mainland urbanites probably don’t notice... Read more