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FOOD EDITION

20 JUNE Cambridgeshire Vegan Festival Taking place at Vivacity Bushfield Leisure Centre in Peterborough, this major new festival will comprise stalls, entertaining talks, demos and lots of delicious plant-based food for the vegan, vegetarian or vegan- curious among us. Free DATE FOR YOUR DIARY

Matcha moments Coffee and matcha chain Blank Street has opened its doors in Cambridge, serving much-loved signature drinks such as the white chocolate matcha, blueberry matcha and shaken vanilla bean cold brew latte, alongside core coffee classics. Aiming to create a vibrant hub for students, locals and visitors alike, Blank Street positions itself as a go-to destination for early morning coffees and afternoon catch-ups, focusing on

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unique flavours, beautiful presentation and design-forward spaces. Check out the new offering at 54 Sidney Street or visit blankstreet.com KIBOU LAUNCHES TASTING EVENTS

Kibou Cambridge has announced a new calendar of Japanese whisky and sake tasting events that will run throughout this year – and begins in March! The Jesus Lane restaurant will host curated tasting evenings in partnership with the House of Suntory, Nikka Whisky and Akashi-Tai Sake, organising expert-led tastings with carefully matched dishes in a relaxed, social setting. Events will feature guided tastings led by brand ambassadors, paired with Kibou’s signature sharing menu or premium tasting menu for groups of 25 to 30 guests. The event calendar starts off with the House of Suntory Whisky Dinner on 5 March, followed by Spring Sake Celebration with Akashi-Tai on 16 April, Nikka Whisky Experience on 23 September and a special October Sake Month event on 21 October. For full listings and to book an event, visit kibou.co.uk/japanese-whisky-sake-events

CONGRATULATIONS! Chef Daniel Clifford of Midsummer House has once again retained two Michelin stars in the 2026 Michelin Guide. The restaurant first earned its second Michelin star in 2005 and has maintained this status every year since for two decades, reinforcing Cambridge’s position as a destination for world-class dining.

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