Why Not Try...The Highwayman

The Highwayman

After a £1 million refurbishment The Highwayman at Burrow, near Kirkby Lonsdale reopened for business in 2007. It's part of Ribble Valley Inns, owned by Nigel Haworth and Craig Bancroft of Michelin-starred Northcote and The Highwayman joins sis ...more

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The Sugarvine BlogThe Restaurant Rules

The Restaurant Rules

In the Sunday Times recently food critic AA Gill positioned himself as Moses on the Mount and laid out his Ten Commandments for 'profitable dining' aimed at restaurateurs. To name but a few: 1. Do not open a restaurant because you love feeding peo ...see the full blog and reader comments

Ask The Chef Russell Plowman

Russell Plowman

Head chef Russell Plowman joined Gilpin Lodge in January 2009 from the Michelin-starred L'Ortolan Restaurant in Berkshire. Prior to that he was at the Relais & Chateaux three-Michelin-starred Waterside Inn at Bray. The three-AA-rosetted cuisine at Gilpin is modern English with an emphasis on the finest fresh seasonal produce - much from within the National Park - beautifully presented without unnecessary fuss. Russell has teamed up with Sugarvine to answer your cookery questions:

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Over the years I have tried and tried to recreate at home the beef stroganoffs I remember from dining out in my youth. My versions always turn out too creamy and lacking that richness and flavour. Any suggestions? - Roger J

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New On The VineLatest Sugarvine Venues

On sugarvine.com you can view profiles, photos, menus, wine lists and details of special events for many of Lake District & Cumbria restaurants, bars and pubs. Watch this space. . .

The Gastrotourist Destination Restaurants

Hunstrete House, Pensford

Some meals are worth a special journey. In The Gastrotourist we profile select destination restaurants from across the UK and beyond.

Hunstrete House, Pensford

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The CriticsWhat The Papers Say

Yes, they might be London-centric and some of them don't even have all that much to say about the food -- but there's no denying that the restaurant critics do make for interesting reading. So for your vicarious dining pleasure we've brought together restaurant reviewers from the quality national papers.

AA Gill, Sunday Times
Jay Rayner, The Observer
Matthew Norman, The Guardian
Giles Coren, The Times
Jasper Gerard, The Telegraph

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Reader RecommendedHave Your Say

Enjoyed your last meal out? If so, write a restaurant recommendation on Sugarvine and we’ll give you a £20 discount on your first case of wine purchased from Virgin Wines.

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Latest Recommendation:Gilsland Spa Hotel, Brampton

"Excellent Food and Service, would recommend to my friends. Very Warm Atmosphere and Friendly Staff. Value For Money "
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Events CalendarWhat’s On & Where

Your guide to upcoming events at restaurants, pubs & venues in the area.

    • Thursday 18th March to Saturday 27th November

    'Preserving The Nation' U.K. Tour Clippy is currently on tour with her unique 'Preserving the Nation' workshops at cookery schools across the U.K ...more

    • Tuesday 15th to Wednesday 16th June

    The Original Bar Show Bar plays host to leading international brands as well as unique, specialist suppliers involving products and services f ...more

    • Wednesday 16th to Sunday 20th June

    BBC Summer Good Food Show Beat the winter blues and book a ticket to the BBC Summer Good Food Show, returning to the NEC Birmingham ...more

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News RoundupEar To The Ground

  • Latest news for diners in the Lake District & Cumbria area.
  • Gordon Ramsay is looking for Britain's best restaurant and he wants to know where you love to eat. Tell us about a hidden gem or a local culinary landmark. Who do you think deserves to be crowned Ramsay's Best Restaurant? Go to www.bestnominate. ...more
  • Lakeside Hotel in Newby Bridge will reopen on the 15th of March
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