SAVOUR & S I P
Written in the Stars
fter sitting empty for around nine years, one of Cambridge’s oldest
pubs has been brought back to life with a fresh look. The Seven Stars on Newmarket Road, a Grade II listed building, has been thoroughly modernised inside, and is ready to begin its next chapter as an Indian gastropub. On the hobs is head chef Kathirvelan, who comes with bags of experience and a huge reputation. He’s designed a menu of traditional dishes that use seasonal produce, with meats cooked on a claypot grill, classic curries, and specialities like lobster tail tossed in shallots, garlic and turmeric. There’s also range of meatless and vegan dishes to enjoy.
One of Cambridge’s oldest pubs brought back to life
t-home dining kits surged in popularity during the pandemic – and riding dining. Takeaways have always been popular, but meal kits offer something extra for those real foodies who want fine dining and high-quality ingredients, but don’t live near a great restaurant! The new delivery catchment will bring top cuisine to the doorstep of anyone in the UK – we are hugely excited about this expansion.” Ready to Indulge?
that wave in style has been chef Andy Bowler, whose CV includes stints at eateries including Pétrus, Roganic, and Fera at Claridge’s. When lockdown forced restaurants to close, Andy was determined to seize the opportunity and keep progressing his career. He was a semi-finalist in the Craft Guild of Chefs’ National Chef of the Year competition, and also began working on a new dining concept to let him bring Michelin-level cooking to people’s homes, via some cleverly designed meal kits. Indulge, which now delivers across the UK – including to Cambridge – was born. The kits combine Andy’s love of modern British cooking with classic French techniques, all components arriving prepped and cooked. All you need to do is follow the instructions and photos provided to heat the meal up, then plate up like a pro! Regarding the launch, Andy said: “Meal kits are a new era of
CLASSY FARE Indulge in some fine dining from home – like this butternut squash, goat’s cheese, chestnut and sage dish (below)
CAMBSEDITION.CO.UK JANUARY 2022 47
Powered by FlippingBook