A monthly round-up of gastro goings-on around Cambridgeshire
Murder Mystery Dinner
Indulgence and intrigue are in store over at The Tickell Arms, when the Whittlesford gastropub welcomes a murder mystery night. Taking place on 22 April, guests will enjoy a delicious three-course dinner and drinks, while clues are revealed and a fiendish thriller unfolds. Featuring professional actors and plenty of The Tickell’s fun spirit and excellent grub, it’s sure to be a memorable evening. Grab your ticket for £75.
A Taste of Italy
After a decade of successful trading at Cambridge Market, Roberto’s has opened a bricks-and-mortar premises in St Neots. Open daily, the deli stocks a sumptuous range of Italian fare, from fresh pesto and marinated olives to meat, cheese and pasta. There are also some fabulous wines to discover – find it on Church Walk.
Greek Gods
Fans of Greek food will be delighted to learn that The Athenian has officially launched in Cambridge, and is now available via Deliveroo. From humble beginnings as a London street food stall in 2014, this plucky brand has grown into one of the nation’s top takeaway firms, winning the coveted Deliveroo Restaurant of the Year award in 2020, and expanding across the country. Menu specialities include gyros (made the Athenian way) stuffed with chicken, pork or seitan, loaded with Greek herbs and served in a fluffy homemade pitta – while the courgette fritters, halloumi fries and tomato croquettes are unmissable sides.
Mamma Mia!
Home of Italian food in the heart of Cambridge, De Luca has been a fixture of the restaurant scene for 16 years. In that time, the venue has reached new heights – from the addition of a top-floor piano bar, to the refurbishment of its function room. Now, owner Paul De Luca has revealed his artisanal pizza offering. Lockdown provided the perfect opportunity to instal a pizza oven and, using only the finest Italian flour, dough is now fermented for up to 72 hours before being hand-stretched. Choose from puttanesca, calzone or prosciutto and burrata – with a San Marzano tomato sauce that will have you smacking your lips!
A Swig of Spring
Hattingley Valley Classic Reserve NV, £29.99
Gorgeous rhubarb, raspberry, strawberry, redcurrant, wild rose and lemon zest flavours brighten this wine from West Sussex, with a touch of sherbet on the finish.
Albourne Estate Sandstone Ridge 2018, £15.99
Complex aromas – from honeysuckle, jasmine and peach to fresh coconut and vanilla – with a touch of white pepper. This food-friendly Chardonnay blend also hails from West Sussex. Try with roast chicken and all the trimmings.
Loxwood Meadworks Pure Mead, £15.99
A crisp, refreshing and delicately sweet honey wine, designed for the modern palate. Fermented dry, then back-sweetened with honey for natural flavour. Enjoy on its own, chilled or over ice.
All wines listed above can be purchased from Grape Britannia on Arbury Road.
