The Cambridge Foodies

Opinions

Hear what our foodies have to say about the Cambridgeshire food scene.

If you are interested in writing a piece for the opinion page then get in touch with Simon.
  • What the Cambridge Foodies think of the closing of Mill Road bridge

    What the Cambridge Foodies think of the closing of Mill Road bridge

    Simon Tompkins

    You’ll remember we did a poll a while back asking the Cambridge Foodies what they thought of the Cambridge congestion charge. The results were pretty damning, with a majority of the Cambridgeshire based group being against it. Luckily, the idea never came into fruition but I was keen to learn our community’s thoughts on the…


  • Lounge – A chain of inconsistency

    Lounge – A chain of inconsistency

    Simon Tompkins

    I was thoroughly impressed with my visit the Ivo Lounge in St Ives the other week. The chain restaurant has so much going for it; with a diverse menu, a warm and stylish interior, and a great discovery with a Malaysian dish called ‘Nasi Goreng’. I recently popped into their sister restaurant, ‘Olmo Lounge’, in…


  • Overused foodie terms that cut through me like a knife

    Overused foodie terms that cut through me like a knife

    Simon Tompkins

    As it’s the festive season and things are a little quiet during that timeless period between Christmas and new year, I have decided to have a little fun and share some of the most agonising, overused, and annoying phrases I come across every single day in the social media foodie scene. * This is satire,…


  • What the Cambridge Foodies think of the Cambridge Congestion Charge

    What the Cambridge Foodies think of the Cambridge Congestion Charge

    Simon Tompkins

    We recently completed a poll in the Cambridge Foodies community to get an idea of what our members think of the Cambridge Congestion Charge proposal, by the GCP. For those of you unaware, the congestion charge will be a penalty of £5 a day for using your car to access the city. The idea is…


  • My love letter to Tom’s Cakes! (Ely)

    My love letter to Tom’s Cakes! (Ely)

    Simon Tompkins

    I have been having a love affair with Tom’s Cakes in Ely over the last few months. If you are a frequent reader of my blog then you will know that I have reviewed it in the past and I am a big fan. Since my review I have found myself coming back again and…


  • Book Review 1: ‘Going for an Indian’ by Ziaur Choudhrey

    Book Review 1: ‘Going for an Indian’ by Ziaur Choudhrey

    Simon Tompkins

    I have never written a book critique before but after finishing Ziaur’s book I felt compelled to share my opinions, especially since it fitted with the theme of my blog. I also feel that some people from our community may be interested in reading it themselves, as the book has local references. I am not…


  • My beef with the service charge

    My beef with the service charge

    Simon Tompkins

    This is an opinion piece. I understand may get me a lot of flack but this is something which has been bothering me for a while… A service charge is exactly what it says on the tin. It is a charge added at the end of your meal for the service you have been provided.…


  • Simon’s uninspiring burger joints of Cambridgeshire (updated frequently)

    Simon’s uninspiring burger joints of Cambridgeshire (updated frequently)

    Simon Tompkins

    I recently did a top ‘Top 5 burger joints in Cambridgeshire’ post which jogged my memory of some very unfortunate places I visited during my research. Disclaimer: This is part of our opinion page and it is exactly that…opinions. If you feel that any of the businesses on my list do not deserve to be…


  • Simon’s top 5 Indian & Bangladeshi restaurants in St Ives, Cambridgeshire (2025)

    Simon’s top 5 Indian & Bangladeshi restaurants in St Ives, Cambridgeshire (2025)

    Simon Tompkins

    I finally ticked the last box on my journey to visit all the Indian restaurants in St Ives, so thought it would be fun to do a top 5 Indian list. Now, I know what it’s like when you do a ‘Top 5’. People get bent out of shape because their favourites didn’t get rated…


  • Simon’s top 5 port cask whiskies

    Simon’s top 5 port cask whiskies

    Simon Tompkins

    I have been enjoying whisky for well over twenty years. When I first started drinking in my teenage years, it was a spirit that immediately stood out from others. This was mostly due to its complex taste, fascinating history, and a slight hint of national pride. I remember popping my first bottle vividly and getting…


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