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ooking back over past issues of Cambridge Edition , we seem to have a yearly tradition of going mad for food and drink coverage in November. For some reason, this time of year always yields an anomalous volume of new restaurants, and – perhaps some primitive impulse to stockpile calories for the colder weather ahead? – sitting down to a hearty, cosy feast seems to be at the forefront of everyone’s minds. Whether vestigial urge, a collective loosening of our belts in anticipation of the excesses
of Christmas, or a simple desire for comfort food now the weather’s turned miserable, one thing’s for sure: feasting season has arrived – and we’ve got a whole lot of deliciousness in this issue to celebrate. Our annual winter dining guide is back with a smorgasbord of excellent eateries, from cosy cafes to fine-dining spots – turn to page 85 for a mouth-watering selection of fantastic feasts and where to find them. Chef Alex has got a warming saffron risotto recipe (and some foolproof tips on mastering this famously tricky dish), plus we sit down for a cuppa and a chat with Jack van Praag, Cambridge’s favourite ice creamman. Turn to page 68 to read about our visit to his temple of frozen delights to discover how he created Jack’s Gelato, a true gem in Cambridge’s culinary crown. We also take a tour of The Grafton Centre’s flourishing Food Social, an exciting new food court for the city that shuns the usual bleak shopping centre chains in favour of interesting indie traders. Dr Sue Bailey whizzes off on another foodie flight of fancy, too, this time taking a look around a stunning new Fitz exhibition that looks at food in all its forms, serving up a feast for the senses with a European feasting table, a Georgian confectioner’s workshop and a Jacobean banquet. Find out more on page 78. Like it or loathe it, November also signals the start of the Christmas build-up here in Cambridge, with the arrival of the ice rink on Parker’s Piece, the lights switch on and a whole load of Christmassy markets across the region, all of which we’ve got news on. If you fancy giving the festivities a swerve until at least a little closer to 25 December (I really don’t blame you), there’s also Bonfire Night to enjoy (page 6), a
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bumper line-up of gigs and club nights (page 45), the always-lovely Literary Festival (page 26) and a huge, city-wide jazz showcase (page 32). Enjoy the issue and see you next month! Nicola Foley EDITOR IN CHIEF
This month’s cover illustration was created by Laura Bryant and Lucy Woolcomb , designers at Bright Publishing
Author illustrations by Louisa Taylor louisataylorillustration.blogspot.co.uk
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