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Vegan-friendly tapas? It’s a thing!
POWER PLANTS
The head chef of a Bristolian Michelinstarred restaurant has set up a brand new venture of his own. David Hazell, who led the kitchen at Paco Tapas until recently, is now showcasing imaginative plant-based dishes as Casa Verde, in residence at No.12 Easton in the evenings. From Tuesday to Saturday, Hazell is cooking up vegan-friendly Spanish tapas dishes; think heritage carrot with sesame and orange, roast cherry tomatoes with hazelnut migas, and classic tapas favourites like tortilla and patatas bravas. It just so happens, too, that No.12 owner Maddie Andrews sure knows her wine, so the menu is complemented fittingly by a solid range of vino and sherry. no12easton.com
SO FRESH AND SO CLEAN
A group of local food professionals have launched a new venture, promising handmade, ethically focused food and drink, delivered to your door. Freshford Food Co is a new kind of online grocery shop: its ever-changing product range is made by hand in tiny batches using local, top-drawer ingredients. Think golden-crusted pies with broths and chutneys, juicy burgers with fresh buns and sauces, and charcuterie. There are loads of veggie options on offer, and the range is set to expand too; homemade condiments (think date ketchup and bourbon jalapenos) and seasonally specific selections are all in the making. Determined to help put more sustainable, local and seasonal food on dinner tables – and to support the local community in doing so – this ambitious team have deliciously high hopes. freshfordfoodco.com
Spotted the new seafood and oyster van in Bristol? Winkle Picker can be found at St Nick’s Street Food Market every Tuesday and Friday, dishing up fresh, sustainable seafood, caught by dayboats largely on the South West coast. Expect the marine-themed mobile kitchen to be dishing up the likes of a popcorn cockle bap with laverbread mayo, as well as deep-fried oysters, crab croquettes, mussels, chips... Some serious seaside bounty. The van also caters for weddings and events – did someone say oyster and Champagne bar? Inspired by the appetite for shucked oysters and sea urchins at places like Borough Market, chef Rachel Bull knew that a similar offering would go down a treat in Bristol. With a long career in food, Rachel cooked at Wallfish in Clifton and has also run the hugely popular Clandesdiner supper club in Bristol for six years and counting. winklepicker.org.uk
PICK BAIT Winkles on wheels...
We’re most intrigued by the yellow loner at the top…
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