Archive: Goodman’s Deli, Ventnor
Uncategorised 7th March 2010
This is an archive review. Goodmans Deli is now closed Matt and Cat have often bemoaned the fact that their home town of Ryde has not a single delicatessen to its name. Eating-out places jostle for attention, but if you want to buy artisan cheeses or gawp at the trotter... Read more
Purple Mango, Shanklin
18th February 2010 24
It’s been a tough week for Matt and Cat. Having enjoyed a wonderful Valentine’s dinner at a distinctive Island B and B, they stuffed themselves with breakfast the next morning and legged it to the ferry. A mainland carvery completed the weekend’s eating out but that wasn’t the end... Read more
Ocean View fish and chip shop, Ventnor
1st February 2010 29
Fish and chips, unlike revenge, is not a dish best served cold. In fact, cold chips, unlike cold pizza, is a meal fit only for seagulls. For this reason, Matt rarely gets to sample fish and chip takeaways unless they are quite close to his home town of Ryde,... Read more
Little John Eater, Ryde
24th January 2010 2
The famously mis-spelt Long John Eater has spawned a sidekick – and Ryde Esplanade has gained another fish and chip counter. The Little John Eater is more than a counter opening onto the esplanade – but not a great deal more. For sit-down meals there’s the Long John next... Read more
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
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
McDonald’s, Ryde
18th July 2009 7
Taking advantage of their employer’s flexible working policy, Cat and a colleague bunked off to Ryde one lunchtime for reasons to tedious to go into. The Cat had already eaten her nammit but her friend, who was recovering from a heavy night on the sauce at Ocean Blue Quay,... Read more
Chutney Express, Ventnor
15th June 2009 17
Ah, Ventnor. Yes, the magical town where unicorns roam across the sparkling beach; and pixies giggle behind every corner. Or something. The Guardian pronounces “the place feels apart from the Isle of Wight, let alone the UK“. The Telegraph dashes up to claim “Ventnor has got its va-va-voom back“.... 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
This is an archive review. This venue is now closed. It seems like ages since the Hong Kong Express opened in Newport, and whilst chatting to the staff in the new bar at that time Matt and Cat were amazed and delighted to discover that yet another HKE was... Read more
