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Drawing on its rural resources, the ancient capital of England enjoys a growing reputation for local produce and fine fare, endorsed by the size and popularity of its thriving monthly farmers' markets.
The Winchester District is home to a number of award-winning pubs and restaurants, so once you've sampled the best of the city, be sure to follow your tastebuds out into the surrounding villages for a complete gourmet experience.
Cresson Creative's Early Summer Newsletter (pdf 502 Kb),has a special feature highlighting 'Magical Watercress Tours'. In fact, Jennifer Laing, chef-owner of the local catering company, has been building on Alresford's historic links with watercress since she opened restaurant Café Cresson in 1995 - and has been devising successful dishes using the superfood ever since...
A quality assessment scheme for restaurants, tea rooms, pubs, cafes and other eateries has been piloted in Hampshire districts on behalf of the regional tourist board, Tourism South East.
A useful new website has been set up as part of a Hampshire-wide initiative, allowing public access to up-to-date information on food premises following a hygiene inspection by a local authority food inspector. The inspector assesses each premise to determine whether it is unsatisfactory, satisfactory or excellent.
The Thomas Lord pub Kitchen in West Meon is possibly unique in its drive to source all its ingredients from farmers and producers in Hampshire and Southern England.