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
Red Duster, Cowes
Uncategorised 17th September 2009 10
Now that Twestival is over, Matt and Cat have been winched back onto the review horse and are galloping into a town near you. One of Matt and Cat’s favourites Saddling up one weekday evening they rode into Cowes and wandered around its streets looking for a place to... Read more
Bestival food 2009
12th September 2009 3
Special daily report by our roving festival reporter, Wendy. Older updates are at the bottom of the page. What a mighty relief it is to see the sun shining on Bestival 2009 at Robin Hill. Last year’s quagmire when most meals were scoffed huddling under awnings seems worlds away.... Read more
Fields Cafe, Niton
17th August 2009 10
Churchfields is a pretty red brick house owned by St Faith’s Church, Havant and was for many years the home of Cat’s grandparents, Fred and Marjorie. Back in the 1970s the summers were always hot. Home-grown runner beans and squishy raspberries were harvested from the small but bountiful kitchen... Read more
Kings Manor Farm Café
18th July 2009 9
Another sunny afternoon; another farm café. Yes, friends, it’s hard enough work reviewing the Island’s food at the best of times, but summer is a particularly strenuous season for diligent Matt and Cat, as they dash from one end of the Island to the other in an attempt to... Read more
Archive review: Oceanblue Quay, Ventnor
Uncategorised 4th July 2009
This is an archive review. Oceanblue Quay has changed hands and changed name. After giving it a while to find its feet Matt and Cat finally toddled through the doors of Oceanblue Quay, the new restaurant at Ventnor esplanade, as bone fide customers. Although in an enviable position at... Read more
Waterfront, Totland Bay
29th June 2009 14
Going to Totland Bay at midsummer must be like going to the moon. Matt and Cat blasted off from Newport and headed in a near-straight trajectory. Reaching jowl-bothering speeds of nearly 40mph (except through Shalfleet), they went west towards the setting sun. The light from our brightest star was... Read more
Isle of Wight Festival: Food 2009
13th June 2009 9
In a special guest review, Matt & Cat regular Wendy reviews food at the Isle of Wight Festival. I wrote about IW Festival food for M&C last year and am pleased to bring you this update for 2009. Sunday morning: Keeping my eyes peeled for Isle of Wight food... Read more
