Island Life Magazine Ltd June/July 2014 | Page 87

FOOD food roundup Michelangelo festive treats The Isle of Wight Festival of the Sea will take place across the Island between June 16 and 23, and Michelangelo Italian Restaurant in Ryde will join in the celebrations. During the Festival there will be a wide range of activities, events and promotions taking place – all revolving around the theme of the sea. Michelangelo will be offering a variety of special dishes inspired by the sea, including locally-caught fish, special sea foods and even sea weed inspired meals. The restaurant is located at the west end of Ryde seafront, and has a homely, relaxed, truly Italian atmosphere. Botanic Garden birthday bash Ventnor Botanic Garden will be celebrating its 42nd birthday on Saturday, June 21 and would like everyone across the Island to celebrate it with them. VBG will be giving away a free slice of cake to all those visiting the Garden on that date, so visitors can spend the day in the Garden, enjoy the beautiful surroundings and enjoy a slice of birthday cake. Ventnor Botanic Garden is open from 10am, with the last Garden entry at 4.55pm throughout the summer months, April to September. Admission fees apply for all those visiting the Garden. Car Parking is free for all visitors accessing the facilities at VBG. For more information visit www.botanic.co.uk 60 years of rocking! The Rock Shop in Shanklin Old Village specialises in chocolates, handmade fudges, handmade biscuits and the type of sweets that take you back to being a child again! With over 60 years experience of producing some of the most delicious and creative confectionary in the land, visiting the Rock Shop could well be the best thing you do all day. Much of the range of products are exclusive to the Rock Shop and the rest of their treats have been carefully chosen to satisfy the sweet tooth of even the most astute candy connoisseur. Shop opening times, seven days a week, 9am to 5.30pm. www.visitilife.com 87