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  • My day in Peterborough | Escaping the Cambridge bubble

    My day in Peterborough | Escaping the Cambridge bubble
    Simon Tompkins

    “ad” – Why is this here? Peterborough is a city that often gets overlooked when people plan a local day out, which is a massive shame because there is so much to discover here. Having worked in the city centre years ago, I used to love spending my lunch breaks walking around, constantly stumbling across independent…


  • The Cambridge Foodies Speak with Bridge Bagels

    The Cambridge Foodies Speak with Bridge Bagels
    Simon Tompkins

    “ad” – Why is this here? There is something wonderfully comforting about a proper NYC-style bagel. The warm flaky crust, the dense, chewy interior that demands a serious schmear of your favourite toppings, all wrapped up in the gentle caress of the smell that fills a room. For years, finding that exact slice of Americana in…


  • Why You Should Avoid Oktoberfest on Jesus Green

    Why You Should Avoid Oktoberfest on Jesus Green
    Simon Tompkins

    I love Oktoberfest. I always manage to visit at least one event a year in Cambridgeshire. There is just something about the purity in its simplicity. Big beer, hearty food, and great tunes. I have always been a sucker for an oompah band and I love German beer. So much so in fact, that I…


  • Winning the Mike Rouse Community Champion Award

    Winning the Mike Rouse Community Champion Award
    Simon Tompkins

    I may run The Cambridge Foodies, covering the whole of Cambridgeshire, over into Newmarket and down to Royston, but my heart has always belonged to Ely. It is the place I consider home. Even as a young child growing up in Waterbeach, there was always a pull drawing me towards it. It was always more…


  • The Beach at Ben’s Yard: Is the Controversial Price Tag Actually Worth It?

    The Beach at Ben’s Yard: Is the Controversial Price Tag Actually Worth It?
    Simon Tompkins

    If you have been keeping an eye on local social media over the last couple of weeks, you will have seen a fair bit of noise surrounding the return of The Beach at Ben’s Yard near Ely. This is a pop-up event over the summer that runs for 6 weeks, aimed at offering a Great…


  • Pizza maths: Why Pizza Size is Deceptively Exponential (The Pizza Company, Cambridge)

    Pizza maths: Why Pizza Size is Deceptively Exponential (The Pizza Company, Cambridge)
    Simon Tompkins

    I knew my Mathematical Science Diploma would come in handy one day! 🤣 We’ve all been there, staring at a takeaway menu trying to get the best bang for your buck. Do you get two medium pizzas or do you go for the big one? It feels like a safe bet to assume that two…


  • A Second chance: We’re Back in the Finals!

    A Second chance: We’re Back in the Finals!
    Simon Tompkins

    It is hard to believe that nearly two decades have passed since I started the Cambridge Curry Community blog and Facebook group. Looking back to those early days, I could never have dreamed that a simple blog started as a humble way to improve my English and celebrate my local community would ever lead to…


  • Happy 5th birthday to Sushi & Salad!

    Happy 5th birthday to Sushi & Salad!
    Simon Tompkins

    At the time of writing, Sushi & Salad sponsors a banner on our blog (ad) Has it really been five years since Sushi & Salad first opened its doors in Ely? Before they opened, I’d been saying for ages that the city was crying out for a proper sushi spot. You can imagine my delight…


  • Book Review 2: Cassava & Cardamom by Kareem Roberts

    Book Review 2: Cassava & Cardamom by Kareem Roberts
    Simon Tompkins

    I have just finished reading “Cassava & Cardamom”, the debut book from local chef Kareem Roberts. If you’ve spent any time dining out in Cambridge, you’ll likely know Kareem from his work as the head chef at The Burleigh Arms. I have met Kareem many times over the years and have gotten to know him…


  • Chesterton Road is now a foodie hub (Cambridge)

    Chesterton Road is now a foodie hub (Cambridge)
    Simon Tompkins

    Chesterton has long been celebrated for being a fantastic place for restaurants, with long-standing favourites enjoying widespread popularity throughout Cambridge. However, thanks to the recent arrival of several new and exciting establishments, it is now fast becoming one of the city’s most exciting foodie hubs. Here is a list of some of my personal favourites……


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