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tastebuds on May 26th, 2008
Pero’s Bridge at Night (photo by Graham Flack supplied by Destination Bristol)

Bristol is known for its numerous food festivals which fill the summer months and with news that a new Wine and Food Fair will be greeting Bristolians this summer, the city’s focus on good food and drink is clear to see.

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tastebuds on May 21st, 2008
Paella Valenciana, photo copyright Valencia Region Tourist Board

The Taste of Spain festival in London’s Borough Market hosts the Great Paella Challenge from 6pm on Wednesday 4th June 2008. Guided by a Valencian chef, you will not only be able to learn how to cook a traditional paella but also have a go at it, adding your own personal touch if you so [...]

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tastebuds on May 2nd, 2008
Fine dining in Bristol, England (photo © Jarsem Jarsem, sxc.hu)

As far as restaurants go, Bristol has number of real gems that are not afraid to stand out from the crowd. New restaurants are opening all the time and Bristol’s £500 million Cabot Circus development, due to open in the autumn, will bring 20 more restaurants and cafes to the city centre at one fell [...]

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St Aubins Bay, Jersey, Channel Islands (UK)

The Inaugural Grand Jersey Festival of Food marks the multi-million Pound Hotel Re-Launch in Summer 08. Between Friday 27th and Sunday 29th June 2008, a myriad of Michelin Star chefs, master classes and classic culinaire from across the island will be the ingredients of this 3-day epicurean extravaganza.

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