The Cambridge Foodies

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  • The Gonville Hotel – Cambridge

    The Gonville Hotel – Cambridge

    The ‘Supper Club’ is a new fine dining experience, offering a 7 course meal by head chef Jamie De Cruz, who trained under the acclaimed Master Chef, Hans Schweitzer. With this in mind, expectations were high, especially since the set…

    Simon Tompkins

    The Gonville Hotel – Cambridge

  • Am thực côn trùng – Huntindon

    Am thực côn trùng – Huntindon

    Cambridge Foodie, John Tompkins visits the new insect restaurant in Huntingdon! Paid a visit to the new Vietnamese Insect restaurant in Huntingdon last night, it is appropriately called “ẩm thực côn trùng” which literally means “Insect cuisine” For starters, I…

    Simon Tompkins

  • The Yard – Ely

    The Yard – Ely

    I have been looking forward to visiting The Yard for a while now. Just when you think Ely is done adding something new and exciting to the foodie scene it comes out with an absolute belter! The Yard offers an…

    Simon Tompkins

    The Yard – Ely

  • Haynes American BBQ – Bridgefoot

    Haynes American BBQ – Bridgefoot

    One of our very own Cambridge Foodies posted a piece the other day on a new discovery near the Cambridgeshire border, called Haynes American BBQ. They spoke very highly of it, describing it as a “hidden gem”. I must admit,…

    Simon Tompkins

    Haynes American BBQ – Bridgefoot

  • The Tack Room, Newmarket

    The Tack Room, Newmarket

    I went out for an amazing meal last year with a Chef friend of mine and as we left he said something which hit me hard. “It’s all about how you feel when you walk out”. It sounds obvious but I hadn’t…

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  • The Cutters Inn – Ely

    The Cutters Inn – Ely

    The Cutters Inn has been a constant in the Ely food scene for years. Scenically located along the Great Ouse river, it’s usually one of the first places locals recommend when someone visits the city. It’s great for a pint…

    Simon Tompkins

    The Cutters Inn – Ely

  • Toms Cakes – Ely (also: St Ives)

    Toms Cakes – Ely (also: St Ives)

    Toms Cakes will always have a special place in my heart. The St Ives branch was responsible for the cupcakes we had at my wedding and they were simply marvellous! With that said, I had never actually set foot in…

    Simon Tompkins

    Toms Cakes – Ely (also: St Ives)

  • Spotted: Juice Rocket @ The Cutter Inn – Ely

    Spotted: Juice Rocket @ The Cutter Inn – Ely

    I popped into the Cutter Inn today after a long hiatus. During my last visit, which must have been a couple of years ago now, I was disappointed that they had removed my favourite Czech beer (Pilsner Urquell). Imagine my…

    Simon Tompkins

    Spotted: Juice Rocket @ The Cutter Inn – Ely

  • Rose and Mango – Newmarket

    Rose and Mango – Newmarket

    So here it is;  My first review for the most excellent Cambridge Foodies site (Thank you to all involved)  So, last Saturday at 7pm (the night before Mothers Day) I called the Plough in Ashley to confirm a couple of…

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    Rose and Mango – Newmarket

  • My beef with the service charge

    My beef with the service charge

    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…

    Simon Tompkins

    My beef with the service charge