STEP INTO CAMBR IDGE CHR I STMAS
THE IVY CAMBRIDGE BRASSERIE What do you get when you combine pan-fried lemon sole and brown shrimps with buckwheat, chickpeas,
pumpkin seeds, sesame, pomegranate, crumbled feta cheese, harissa sauce, coriander dressing and a healthy dash of beurre noisette? A delectable dish of freshly festive goodness, that’s what! And what’s more, it’s but one of the array of newbies to land on The Ivy Cambridge Brasserie’s menu this winter. You’ll also find a particularly seasonal – and satisfying – hit of roast butternut squash with cranberries, as well as a true Christmas classic: mince pies. Lovingly made with plump fruits, buttery pastry and rich brandy, these traditional British treats are not to be missed during the festive season.
GET YOUR FILL OF FESTIVE TREATS AT SOME OF THE CITY’S FINEST… Season’s eatings
DE LUCA De Luca Cucina & Bar is getting back into the festive swing of things this year, offering an Italian twist on the classic Christmas
menu for something refreshingly different. Sharing starters include Italian breads and antipasto dishes, while mains range from baked turkey breast to beef lasagne or melanzane parmigiana. Don’t skip the delicious Italian desserts to finish, which include rich tiramisu and espresso affogato. The upstairs cocktail lounge at De Luca will be welcoming back the Piano Bar, too. So, from November, you can enjoy award-winning Friday night entertainment from Robin P-iano after your dinner.
Igloo dining
FITZBILLIES Famous for its stellar yuletide offering, Fitzbillies is smashing it out of the park once again this year, rolling out an even bigger selection in the spirit of
To take your festive dining to the next level, why not enjoy your meal in an igloo? Available at The Three Horseshoes, Madingley and The Cock at Hemingford Grey, the Christmassy igloo pods can be booked via the Cambscuisine website from 26 November for up to six people. And don’t worry; the pods are fully heated. As for the food, you’ve got two delicious Christmas menus to choose from. At The Three Horseshoes, highlights include confit duck baklava with fermented garlic honey. A succulent list of mains includes braised blade of beef with potato terrine and red wine sauce. The Cock offers a similarly flavoursome menu, which features pigeon breast with caramelised parsnip puree, and spiced squash and red onion strudel.
Christmas. This ranges from traditional cakes and puddings to new hamper boxes, gifts and Chelsea bun subscriptions. The sweet treats are ideal to stock up on for your own Christmas feasting, or to give as gifts to friends and family. Many of the gift boxes and cakes can be purchased online, for delivery anywhere in the UK, along with the bakery’s 100th-anniversary book, mugs and tea towels. If you’re ordering more delicate items, including Fitzbillies’ unique Cambridge Christmas Cake and Christmas Puddings, you’ll need to pop in to collect in person – and make sure to plan your purchases ahead of time, so that your festive baked goods stay fresh.
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