Food and Drink, page 2


Shropshire baker turns down Harvey Nichols’ offer

An entrepreneurial Telford confectioner who launched a successful cupcake business is being wooed by some of the nation’s top stores after creating a new sweet treat.

Shropshire baker turns down Harvey Nichols’ offer

BBC man to reopen historic pub

An historic Shropshire pub which has been open for nearly 150 years has been given a new name ahead of its reopening after a £100,000 revamp.

BBC man to reopen historic pub

Top chef in TV hope after charity event

The number one curry chef in Shropshire could soon star on a prime-time BBC programme – after agreeing to host a charity dinner for Hope House.

Top chef in TV hope after charity event

Odfellows, Shifnal

Reviewer’s rating * James Shaw takes his family out for a meal at a venue which fails to be family friendly.

Odfellows, Shifnal

The Swan, Marbury cum Quoisley, near Whitchurch

Star rating: *** DAVE MORRIS notes a few niggles but generally had an enjoyable time at a welcoming inn


The Crown, Hodge Bower, Ironbridge

Star rating: **** JAMES SHAW and his family ended up with big smiles after a visit to an out-of-the-way pub


Bursary tribute to festival founder

One of the founding fathers of the Ludlow Food Festival has been commemorated by the setting up of a bursary to help young people build a career in the food and drink industry.

Bursary tribute to festival founder

The Junction, Norbury, near Newport

Star rating: ***** JAMES SHAW visits a pretty canalside pub with his family and is impressed by the high standards


Sparkling value from wines Down Under

Wines from Australia and New Zealand are proving great value for Shropshire customers.


The Abbey, Shrewsbury

Star rating: **** Russell Roberts finds the ideal venue on a wintry night


Mince and quince are Christmas crackers

Mince and quince are Christmas crackers for Shropshire bakers


Is pub’s 98p brekkie the county’s cheapest?

Is this the cheapest breakfast in Shropshire? Landlord Trevor Cadd certainly thinks so. The gaffer at The Fountain, in Wrockwardine Wood, is serving beans, bangers, bacon, egg and toast for a sizzling 98p.

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