June serves up a delicious mix of openings, art and activity. This month’s food news has plenty to savour and enjoy
Cathedral cafe reopens its doors
The Almonry at Ely Cathedral is open again under a new name: The Almonry Kitchen. Its temporary closure allowed renovation works and installation of an air-source heat pump. Ely Cathedral worked closely with Cambridge Dining Co to enhance and preserve the interior’s historical architecture.
The result is a lovely space in which guests can enjoy freshly prepared dishes and locally sourced beverages. The outdoor gardens, which boast sweeping views of the magnificent cathedral, will also be open this summer.
Follow the cafe @almonrykitchen
An extra touch of sweetness
Norfolk Street Bakery on Station Road is hosting a summer exhibition by children’s illustrator-author Mika, known as Mikatori, whose endearing art celebrates the quiet beauty of tender moments between animals, children and nature.
Mika has put together a special selection of her collage, risoprint and monoprint work for the exhibition. Meanwhile, to mark the occasion, the bakery will be making one of Mika’s favourite recipes all season long: cinnamon rolls with an orange blossom drizzle and golden honey glaze, made with local Cambridgeshire honey.
Beginning with a private viewing on 7 June, all are welcome at the exhibition to see the art, hear about Mika’s creative process and enjoy some sweet treats.
Visit norfolkstbakery.co.uk and mikatoristudio.com
Fun run
Join Outrunners x Gonville Hotel for part two of their Summer Run Series on 11 June at 6pm. It’s a 5km run around the city centre, followed by refreshing cocktails or mocktails on the Terrace. Go to gonvillehotel.co.uk to book.
If these culinary updates have whet your appetite, find out more in May’s food news.