Island Life Magazine Ltd December 2013/January 2014 | Page 75

FOOD food roundup Brownrigg's new shop Warm welcome at Forresters Whether it’s a Winter Special meal, or a bottle of wine to share with friends, then Forresters Restaurant, High Street, Yarmouth is the place to be. Enjoy the Winter Special deals on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays from 6pm, with two courses for £15.95 or three courses for £19.95, which run alongside the normal a la carte menu. Theme nights are also planned this winter, but if you just want to pop in for a drink then Amanda Venters, who has run Forresters for three years, will make you most welcome. Call 01983 761635 for further details. Sweet tooth delights Brownrigg’s new Farm Shop at the former Godshill Organics site has an extensive range of produce including locally sourced fruit and vegetables, Village Bakery bread, Scarrots Lane Bakery pastries and pies, milk from Briddlesford farm and milk and butter and cream from Rew Valley. Other Island produce includes Sharon Orchard apple juice, Tomato Stall, Wild Island, Yates Brewery, Garlic Farm. All Brownrigg meats are reared on Island farms, including turkeys and geese for Christmas. A butcher is on site to cut joints and give advice on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Open Monday to Saturday 9am – 6pm and Sunday 10am – 4pm. The Pudding Dispatch Club The Seaview Hotel Friday January 24: 7.30pm If you have a sweet tooth then the Seaview Hotel’s Pudding Dispatch Club is just for you. A light savoury course will be followed by four desserts created by four different chefs at the hotel. At the end of the evening you will be able to vote for your favourite and the winning chef will be crowned the Pudding Prince or Princess. ‘The club will undoubtedly feature some traditional favourites but be prepared for some interesting twists and turns as I have asked my chefs to think outside the chocolate box!’ says head chef Alan Staley. The price for the special dinner is £26.00 without wine or £40 with matched wines. To book please call 01983 612711 To sign up for special discounts and promotions at the hotel please visit www. seaviewhotel.co.uk/taste www.visitislandlife.com 75