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Deli Rocks www.delirocks.com 01202 430 007 23 Southbourne Grove, Southbourne, Bournemouth, Dorset BH6 3QS Best For Italian specialities LET'S ROCK London-born but Parma-bred Giovanni Dora has established a bastion of gourmet Italian cuisine. And if you know Italian cuisine, you’ll know Parma sits in the heartland of everything that’s great about Italian food. The charcuterie and cured meats section includes Milano salami, Parma ham, mortadella and many more, while the cheese counter is stocked with Italian favourites such as Gorgonzola, mozzarella, Parmigiano-Reggiano and provolone. If that’s not enough, there’s even cannolo and aragostine from the exquisite Italian pastry section. And because this is an authentic deli, you can also lavish your affections on oven-cooked pizza, or a breakfast espresso. Don't Miss The charcuterie board Deli Rocks offers both Mediterranean and locally-sourced produce 31 Home Farm shop www.homefarmshop.co.uk 01258 830083 Tarrant Gunville, DT11 8JW Best For A Taste of Dorset Awards Best Farm Shop winner, no less HOME COOKING Marlene and Robin Belbin have run this farm in the Tarrant Valley for three generations, spawning a farm shop that won Best Farm Shop in the Taste of Dorset Awards and a final spot for the Best Tea Room. Shop fare covers everything from olives and Fine Cheese Co. crackers, Rose Farm raspberry jam and Godminster cheddar, to oven-ready meals such as coq au vin and cottage pie. Abigail’s Tea Room does a hearty farmhouse breakfast, classic ploughman's lunch, and a delicious Dorset cream tea. You can even take a hamper packed full of local goodies for a picnic. Don't Miss Enjoy a cream tea served exactly as it should be on vintage crockery The Dorset cream tea www.menu-dorset.co.uk