May 2009 Archives

Out last night at the launch of the Southport Food and Drink Festival. Colin Bordley, one of our tourism champions, was kind enough to drive us there.
The event took place in the Wayfarer's Arcade, we weren't sure whether it is Victorian or Edwardian, but it was a really nice event. Restaurants and producers were on hand to provide delicious goodies, the chilli from the Latin Lounge was scrummy and I had to go back for seconds. The Bloody Mary I had was lethal, I never thought a drink could defeat me but that one did.
There were traditional sweets from Sweet Memories. Sadly I was too late for the Pimms and the cupcakes, but scooped up some fantastic and unusual tomatoes from Flavour Fresh.
The Festival goes on all weekend so check out http://www.visitsouthport.com/site/whats-on/food-and-drink-festival for what is happening in the town.
I can tell that the Latin Lounge is offering a glass of wine and free massage courtesy of Portland Hall Spa on Friday from 5.30pm.
Then today it was off to Preston to a meeting about food tourism and tonight treating myself to a very colourful tomato salad and Claremont Farm asparagus wrapped in Parma ham and roasted,

Tonight was also the launch of the Cheshire Food Trail check it out at http://www.tastecheshire.com/. It highlights the tastiest places to eat, shop and drink in the county.

We are really coming into the time when North West food is shown at its best.

And don't forget the North West heats of the Great British Menu which culminates tomorrow on BBC2 or visit the week's episodes on iplayer.

Will Nigel or Aiden win? I know but I'm not telling.