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FOOD Lifestyle – Spring 2026

Issue 208
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8 things to do this season

F E A T U R E S

Eight things to do this season

The escapist edit.

Tastemakers: Matteo and Giacomo Grasso

The original-ketchup-crafting bros tell Rosanna Rothery about their earthy adventures on the farm.

The curation: quirky coffee shop kicks

Where to sink a flat white this season.

Seeing in spring with Luke Bryant

The young head chef of The Clockspire in Sherborne has a fire in his belly that makes him one to watch.

E A T I N G O U T

Restaurant reviews

We visit Restaurant Roots, Gara Rock, Thirteen and The Griffin Inn.

T R A V E L

The full works: The Greenbank Hotel

Ease into a restorative escape in Falmouth, where waterside views and coastal calm set the pace.

Cool places to stay

Set the compass for ‘freedom’ with these escapist spring getaways.

Tried and tested: Àclèaf signature spa break

Get your spring glow on at Boringdon Hall’s new gourmet spa break.

Destination: vineyard

For weekends that flirt with luxury, vineyards deliver every time.

W E E K E N D C O O K I N G

Travels in your kitchen

Take a culinary odyssey with recipes from Ping Coombes’ new cookbook.

The fermenter: fermented wild garlic

Iford Manor Kitchen’s exec chef on spring’s delicious culinary accompaniment.

Scott’s hero ingredients: Sorrel

How to make the most of spring sorrel.

D R I N K S

Jane Rakison’s drinks diary

Gut-friendly South West softies.

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