What's happening in and around Surrey
Araceli's - Mexican pop-up food van in Woking, Surrey
Fancy something different for lunch? We discovered Araceli's in central Woking last week and we weren't disappointed! This little Mexican pop-up food van serves delicious and authentic burritos. Choose your filling from a choice of Cochinita Pibil (pork), Tinga de Pollo (chicken), Carne (beef) or Vegetariano (mixed vegetables), add black beans, rice and a selection of sauces, wrap it all up in a tortilla (or a salad for a healthier option) and you have a tasty lunch that's exciting and a little different. The quirky outdoor tables, home-made food and South American cooks all add to the van's authenticity and the fact that we got to order our lunch in Spanish was always going to be a plus!
Araceli's little Mexican van is open Monday to Friday 9am to 3pm, and Saturday 9am to 4.30pm and can be found in Woking's market place by Victoria Arch Railway Bridge. Website: www.aracelis.co.uk - July 2013
Araceli's little Mexican van is open Monday to Friday 9am to 3pm, and Saturday 9am to 4.30pm and can be found in Woking's market place by Victoria Arch Railway Bridge. Website: www.aracelis.co.uk - July 2013
Think March, think Mother�s Day, think afternoon tea, think fine teas, think Cornwall. Think Cornwall? Tea plantations? Really? You may well not know, but apparently climate change or not, the unique climate down in Cornwall is providing the perfect tea-growing conditions required to produce a quality Darjeeling. By all accounts, the tea plant Camellia sinensis, (yes, double-take again, that�s a Camellia) thrives by the deep-sea creek of Fal in Cornwall. The Tregothnan Estate, home of Lord Falmouth's family since 1335, was in fact the first.....To read more click on the article title above >
Last weekend saw the opening the new exhibition �Renoir in Britain� at The Lightbox. A first of its kind on a regional scale, this exhibition showcases some of the most distinctive works by Pierre-Auguste Renoir(1841 � 1919).
Drawn from places such as The National Gallery, Tate and The Victoria and Albert Museum,this unique exhibition covers some of Renoir's most important collections and tells the story of how and why the work came to Britain, tracing when the work was brought to the UK and by whom.
For more infomation visit the website by clicking on the link above.
Drawn from places such as The National Gallery, Tate and The Victoria and Albert Museum,this unique exhibition covers some of Renoir's most important collections and tells the story of how and why the work came to Britain, tracing when the work was brought to the UK and by whom.
For more infomation visit the website by clicking on the link above.
On Thursday 6th February Langrish House in Hampshire will be hosting an Italian Film day for all film lovers and language enthusiasts! Serving morning coffee and a 2 course Lunch with wine, coffee and conversation as well as the film, there will be plenty to keep you entertained! This month they'll be showing Il Giardino dei Finzi Contini, a film by Vittorio de Sica (shown in Italian with English subtitles). To find out more about this film and the day in general visit the link above.
Tonight Cellar Magneval Wine Bar and Caveau, in Woking town centre, is hosting its first Soir�e Fran�aise. If you're looking to enjoy a great glass of wine whilst engaging in conversational French why not go along? It's a free event and a great opportunity to meet other like-minded people. No need to book. And, if you can't make it tonight, don't worry as Cellar Magneval will be hosting a Soir�e Fran�aise every third Thursday of the month from now on! Salut!
Address: 3 Church Park, Woking,GU21 6EJ
Address: 3 Church Park, Woking,GU21 6EJ
This festive season Hampton Court Palace once again opens its magnificent outdoor ice skating rink to the public. Now open everyday from 10am - 10pm until 12th January 2014, you'll be able to enjoy time with family and friends whilst ice skating in front of Henry VIII's palace or relaxing under the stars in the Ice Bar & Caf� beside. To find out more about outdoor skating at Hampton Court simply click on the title of this article and visit the Hampton Court website.
This year enjoy a refreshing alternative to shopping on the high street by visiting popular Christmas Craft and Design fair at RHS Garden Wisley. On from 27 November - 1 December, Craft In Focus will host work from around 160 of the UK�s finest professional contemporary craftworkers and artists working in wood, glass, metal, textiles, ceramics and more.
Browse through a wealth of individual craft items and choose from a range of delicious food products, including handmade chocolates, Christmas cakes and puddings, truckle cheeses, olive oils and balsamic vinegars and a selection of English preserves and chutneys.
In addition to floored and heated marquees which will host the craft fair, you will be able to enjoy live music throughout the event as well as access to the garden and seasonal displays in the Glasshouse free of charge.
For more information, times and craft fair ticket prices please see the RHS website. Simply click on the article title above to access this.
Browse through a wealth of individual craft items and choose from a range of delicious food products, including handmade chocolates, Christmas cakes and puddings, truckle cheeses, olive oils and balsamic vinegars and a selection of English preserves and chutneys.
In addition to floored and heated marquees which will host the craft fair, you will be able to enjoy live music throughout the event as well as access to the garden and seasonal displays in the Glasshouse free of charge.
For more information, times and craft fair ticket prices please see the RHS website. Simply click on the article title above to access this.
Stovell's - Contemporary European cuisine in Chobham
When my good friend and gastronomer Sylvia asked if I'd tried Burrow Hill's 'new' eating place I knew it was time to get my skates on. In visiting the website, www.stovells.com delights with a beautiful steelesque decorative map featuring Chobham Village. The transitioning image of Gracious Pond, Langshot, and St. Lawrences suggests a nod to times past, to culinary tradition, farmers' produce, simplicity and genuine fayre. A newcomer proud of its local heritage.
The welcome could have been warmer but, this apart, Stovell's did not disappoint. For openers beware the assiete of breads and home-made lightly smoked butter - enticingly moreish. From an exciting menu my husband chose the Salcombe cock crab lasagna for starters, while I was intrigued by the chargrilled alliums with Pedro Ximinez cream. For mains we shared the excellent cote de boeuf simply chargrilled over applewood coals and to finish I helped my partner out with his Garson's Farm gooseberry fool. Aptly named.
At �151.80 for one three course A la carte menu (�38), and one two course A la carte menu (�30), two proseccos, a Janneau Grand Almagnac and a good bottle of Santa Julia Malbec, we look forward to returning.
Executive Chef: Fernando and Kristy Stovell Stovells - 125 Windsor Road, Chobham, Surrey. GU24 8QS Tel. 01276 858000
The welcome could have been warmer but, this apart, Stovell's did not disappoint. For openers beware the assiete of breads and home-made lightly smoked butter - enticingly moreish. From an exciting menu my husband chose the Salcombe cock crab lasagna for starters, while I was intrigued by the chargrilled alliums with Pedro Ximinez cream. For mains we shared the excellent cote de boeuf simply chargrilled over applewood coals and to finish I helped my partner out with his Garson's Farm gooseberry fool. Aptly named.
At �151.80 for one three course A la carte menu (�38), and one two course A la carte menu (�30), two proseccos, a Janneau Grand Almagnac and a good bottle of Santa Julia Malbec, we look forward to returning.
Executive Chef: Fernando and Kristy Stovell Stovells - 125 Windsor Road, Chobham, Surrey. GU24 8QS Tel. 01276 858000
Quintessentially English, this little caf� come home store is an absolute delight. From its country style d�cor (with uplifting music and quotes on the walls) and beautifully unique items for sale to its indulgent cakes (including gluten free), organic chocolate and teas, this is a cosy little retreat for anyone wishing to escape a hectic life. Nest offers a modest but exquisite menu for breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea including an array of quality sandwiches (with fillings English breakfast, chicken and mango, and Parma ham and asparagus to suit both traditional and more adventurous palates). I would say that this is the perfect place to spend an afternoon enjoying the company of friends or a good book as you watch the world go by. One word of warning: it gets very busy so get there early if you don't want to miss out!
Nest is open Monday to Saturday 9-5/5.30 and is based in the heart of Ripley. Website: http://www.nest-home.com - August 2013
Nest is open Monday to Saturday 9-5/5.30 and is based in the heart of Ripley. Website: http://www.nest-home.com - August 2013