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Hero Eat FASTA PASTA On a mission to bring fresh pasta to the people of Cambridge, Fasta Pasta is the brainchild of best friends Rob and Isaac, who grew up in the region. The pair identified a gap in the market for ‘fast food’ pasta that was accessible and authentically made, deciding to make a business out of it in lockdown. In October 2020, the duo launched a range of ‘Finish at Home’ pasta kits, delivering delightful dishes (including beef shin ragu and classic carbonara) all around the city. For now, Fasta Pasta is focusing on pop-up events, such as this month’s residency at Cambridge Cookery, giving guests the full experience of an Italian feast – accompanied by excellent wines. Further down the line, ambitions include purchasing a truck and joining the street food scene in Cambridge, and maybe even opening a Fasta Pasta restaurant. Watch this space!
I know this great little place... Kerb Kollective
Serving Brew Project coffee, Grain Culture bakes, vegan treats and luxury ice-cream sandwiches from an adorable kiosk overlooking the River Cam, Kerb Kollective is the new in-the-know Cambridge favourite. It’s run by Jonny Bescoby (owner of Brew Project) and Rory Foy, a pair of passionate hospitality professionals, who set out with a goal of creating the kind of fun, approachable coffee shop they’d like to spend time in themselves. After a few delays caused by lockdown, Kerb Kollective got going in July last summer, with the duo choosing a few hand-picked brands to partner up with, including vegan baker Connor Deeks and London-based ice-cream heroes, Happy Endings. “The reception has been nothing short of amazing, and we’ve built a special relationship with the people of Cambridge through regular morning service during the coldest hours of lockdown, when we all kept each other going,” says Rory.
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