MI L L ROAD SPOT L IGHT
LIMONCELLO
A little slice of Italy in the thick of Mill Road, Limoncello is a deli, cafe and neighbourhood favourite. The many varieties of pesto, imported from an artisan producer in Sicily, are a big draw – so fantastically flavoursome and tasty they can elevate a hastily thrown-together penne-and-sauce dinner to an authentic Italian feast (good slathered on a cracker or slice of bread, too). But that’s far from all Limoncello offers: there’s a garden outside to relax and enjoy an Aperol Spritz and antipasti, or you can stop by in the evening for classic Italian dishes like homemade lasagne or tortellini, finished off with a scoop of gelato. It’s ideal for gifts too, with floor to ceiling shelves of olive oils, biscotti, and – of course – bottles of limoncello.
A foodie Aladdin’s cave that’s filled to the brim with delicious delicacies, Culinaris opened in December 2015 at 88 Mill Road, rather bravely launching for business on the day of the chaotic Mill Road Winter Fair. Since then, this speciality food store has become known and loved for its huge selection of cheeses, well stocked charcuterie cabinet and endless array of artisan condiments, sauces, chocolates and sweets from around the world. Our top tip is to swing by for a lunchtime sandwich, choosing whichever component parts you fancy from the fresh counter, to be served between two thick slices of freshly baked bread. Feeling lazy? You don’t even have to leave the house: these sensational sarnies are orderable via Deliveroo. CULINARIS
VANDERLYLE
The new restaurant of local celebrity chef (and Cambridge Edition columnist) Alex Rushmer, Vanderlyle opened its doors on Mill Road in March this year. Having built up a fan base in the city over his five years running The Hole in the Wall in Little
Wilbraham, diners were falling over themselves to book a table at the restaurant, which offers a set five-course tasting menu with a focus on seasonal, vegetable-led dishes. The menu ebbs and flows with the seasons, but always showcases produce from a line-up of great local producers. The drinks flights are fantastic, too.
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