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A MONTHLY ROUND-UP OF GASTRO GOINGS-ON AROUND CAMBRIDGESHIRE
Chocoholics of Cambridge will be pleased to learn of the opening of Hill St, a gorgeous new chocolatier in the city centre. Selling a range of beautiful artisan chocolates, the venture is the brainchild of Essex-born brothers Chris and Greg, who have the motto ‘simple is best’ when it comes to their rich, elegant confections. Among the unique flavours on offer are confit fruits blanketed in luxury chocolate, chocolate medallions embellished with Hill St’s special blend muesli, plus irresistible extras like home- made marshmallows and praline spread. Beginning as a market stall before graduating to a bricks- and-mortar shop on Hill Street in Saffron Walden in late 2016, the brand has won endorsements from the likes of Fortnum & Mason, which buys in Hill St chocolate to sell in its London store. Last month, the brothers entered a new chapter of their story with the opening of a Cambridge branch at 5 All Saint’s Passage. Open Tues- Sat, from 10am to 4.30pm, visitors can expect delicious chocolatey treats in a sleek and stylish setting. hill.st HILL STREET CHOCOLATIER
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After a barnstorming comeback in August last year, the team behind much-loved south-east Asian eatery Jalan Jalan is returning to King Street’s Thirsty & Hungry for another kitchen takeover. Running on 7 and 8 February, the pop-up will be welcomed by Jalan Jalan’s many fans in the city, who miss the days of picking up a luscious laksa or brilliant banh mi from the JJ truck. Be sure to sample some of Thirsty’s amazing craft beer and wine selection while you feast! Tickets can be booked by emailing jack@wearethirsty.co.uk JALAN JALAN KITCHEN TAKEOVER It might feel like only yesterday that the uber-cool Espresso Library opened its doors on East Road, but it’s actually been five years this month. In that time, along with selling more than half a million cups of its speciality coffee, it’s earned a special place in the hearts of many Cambridge folk for its love of cycling, caffeinated treats, art exhibitions and delicious, nourishing food. “The past five years have been rather eventful,” comments John William Gull, founder and managing director. “Who knows what the world has in store for us in the next five? Espresso Library has definitely caused some sleepless nights, but it’s all worth it every time somebody says something lovely about it – it fills me with pride. I look forward to taking EL into the future. Who knows, maybe one day there will be an EL2!” To celebrate its fifth anniversary, the cafe is running a special giveaway on 9 February – follow @espressolibrary on Instagram for details.
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