FOOD EDITION
The Wrestlers on Newmarket Road has scooped a £10,000 prize, courtesy of cider partner Westons. A family-run business for 36 years, serving up Thai cuisine within a British pub setting, The Wrestlers is part of the Wells & Co family. Jock Phookha, one half of the management team, said: “It’s an incredible reward. We are over the moon!” Westons launched the competition earlier this year to mark its 145th anniversary, giving stockists the opportunity to win by purchasing three kegs from its range during the qualifying period. Overall, seven different Wells & Co pub partners received awards, with six pubs being handed runner-up prizes of £500. THE WRESTLERS WINS BIG WITH WESTONS CIDER
Two culinary superstars have joined luxury Norfolk boutique hotel The Harper. Jack Gosling has been appointed as executive chef, at the helm of the hotel’s restaurant Stanley’s, and experienced sommelier Rui Pereira has bolstered the hotel’s offering, joining the team as food and beverage manager, overseeing all aspects of the guest culinary experience. Rui brings a wealth of experience from a variety of high- end, Michelin-starred establishments, luxury hotels, members’ clubs and restaurants across London. Meanwhile, Jack’s culinary journey has taken him all over the world, from his Norfolk roots to Australia, Asia, Central America and Europe, with six years spent working at two Michelin-starred restaurant Spectrum in the Waldorf Astoria hotel. Blending global inspiration and techniques with local farms, fishermen and foragers, Jack brings a bold but thoughtful approach to his cooking. His menus champion local seasonal produce, shaped by a deep love for East Anglia. theharper.co.uk News from north Norfolk
Rudy’s Pizza Napoletana has announced that it is celebrating the launch of its first-ever Cambridge pizzeria by giving away 3,000 of its Neapolitan pizzas on the house! Opening this autumn, the new city-centre pizzeria will transform the former TSB building at 6 St Andrew’s Street, which has been vacant since April 2022. The spacious 2,100 sq ft venue will span two floors, offering more than 200 covers. Bringing locals the chance to enjoy authentic Neapolitan pizza, fan-favourite dips and classic Italian desserts right on their doorstep, this will be Rudy’s first site in Cambridge and its 35th neighbourhood restaurant in the UK. Rudy’s dough is made fresh daily using 00 Caputo flour which ferments for at least 24 hours, alongside quality ingredients from Naples, including San Marzano tomatoes grown on fields next to Mount Vesuvius and fior di latte mozzarella. An ever-changing choice of specials are created by its team of pizzaioli, inspired by travels and partnerships with famous pizzerias around the world. Visit rudyspizza.co.uk/location/cambridge to find out more and claim your free pizza! PIZZERIA MARKS OPENING WITH HUGE GIVEAWAY!
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