Food and Drink

House of Commons issues replacement for stolen trophy

A coveted curry award is back on show at a Northampton town centre restaurant, after a replacement was commissioned to replace the original that was stolen during a break-in, writes Dan Owens. Thieves broke in to Saffron in Castilian Street,...

It’s probably the best gin distillery in the world

Northamptonshire's food and drink famous gathered at Warners Distillery in Harrington for the launch of the Carlsberg Food and Drink Awards. High Sheriff of Northamptonshire James Saunders Watson addressed the VIP audience which were later treated to the Warners tour. https://soundcloud.com/user-10194904/carlsberg-food-and-drink-awards-launch-at-warners?in=user-10194904/sets/news He...

Delapre’s Orangery has improved 18-months on . . . but still not for dogs

Back in August 2017 we wrote about the huge redevelopment that had been ongoing at Delapre Abbey in Northampton. One of the major changes was the removal of the much-loved cafe run by volunteers that had been replaced by...

Elwes lunch was a traditional treat

The search for Penda’s perfect Sunday lunch has become a bit of a quest for the family. Not organised enough to plan in advance, there are many weekends spent deciding at the last minute to go out for a...

Binnertime at The Tollemache Arms

When chef Joe Buckley took on the challenge of hosting the biggest Elsie’s Cafe binnertime event so far he thought it would be a good way to keep his staff on their toes. Joe’s Perfect Country Pubs group runs The...

It’s binnertime again!

Kate Wills gives notice of a very special culinary event at the end of the month... You are cordially invited to Elsie’s Triple Binner. In fact it is Elsie’s biggest ever binner! OK, so lest readers think that’s a misprint, a binner is...

New pop up bar opens in Northampton on Friday night

Three of Northamptonshire's finest independent drinks producers have joined forces to open a pop up bar in the heart of the town this Christmas. The Cornerhouse Pop Up Bar will open on Friday 30th November at 7:00 serving Phipps gins...

Full list of Carlsberg Northamptonshire Food and Drink Awards winners

After much anticipation and a great deal of excitement, the winners in the Carlsberg UK Northamptonshire Food and Drink Awards 2018/19 are finally celebrating being named the best of the county’s best, writes Anna Murby. The competition, now in its...

Northamptonshire’s food and drink Oscars have been decided

The best restaurants, chefs and produce from the county have been celebrated at the Northamptonshire Food and Drink Awards 2018/19. The Derngate auditorium at Royal & Derngate was transformed into a glittering awards venue for the night. The Palmichael at Burton...

Review: Posh picky bits at the Bread and Pullet

THERE’S a signature dish enjoyed at Casa Penda known as ‘Picky Bits’. This can come in premium and economy versions. The economy version is basically leftovers, some heated up rice, maybe a handful of olives, half a can of beans,...
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They say Saints are revolutionaries but in this town it is just common sense: Northampton and the identity of English rugby

Following England Rugby's recent defeat by South Africa, discussions around the 'English identity' in rugby have intensified. Critiques suggest England's current style is overly focused on brute strength rather than creativity. In contrast, Northampton Saints exemplify a successful approach grounded in basic skills and inclusivity, potentially signalling a need for a shift in England's rugby philosophy.
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