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The Angel Hotel
15 Cross Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5EN
Tel: 01873 857121
www.angelhotelabergavenny.com
What's Your Cup of Tea?
Wednesday 7 September, 3.00pm – 5.30pm
Tickets: £14.80
Do you usually play safe? Now's your chance to trysome of the more unusual teas on The Angel Hotel's extensive menu. Come for Afternoon Tea (cakes, pastries and sandwiches) and sample a variety of teas; from the sweet Flowering Osmanthus to the buttery Lemon Verbena. Be guided by the hotel's knowledgeable team which recently won The Tea Guild's prestigious Top City and Country Afternoon Tea Award 2011. Call Reservations on 01873 857121.
The Bell at Skenfrith
Skenfrith, Monmouthshire NP7 8UH
Tel: 01600 750235
Email:
enquiries@skenfrith.co.uk
www.skenfrith.co.uk
Australian Wine Dinner
Thursday 15 September 2011, 7.00pm
Tickets: £65.00
Now in its ninth year, The Bell's Australian Wine Dinner is held in conjunction with Wine Australia. The evening kicks off with a reception featuring a tasting of delicious Aussie fizz and canapés; followed by a sitdown dinner with five courses and five complementary wines. William Hutchings of The Bell will be discussing each of the wines, talking about the vineyard it comes from and answering any questions.
The Bell's Big Sunday Lunch
Sunday 18 September, 12.00 noon
Tickets: please contact The Bell directly for more information.
The guest at The Bell's Big Sunday Lunch is Blanche Vaughan (ex-River Café) who'll be talking about her book Great British Food Revival. Head Chef Rupert Taylor will be using recipes by contributors Clarissa Dickson Wright, Gary Rhodes and James Martin, using the best of food from The Bell's organic kitchen garden. For information/tickets for both these events pleasecontact Janet Hutchings, The Bell at Skenfrith.
The Charthouse
Llanvihangel Gobion, Abergavenny NP7 9AY
Tel: 01873 840414
www.thecharthouse-abergavenny.co.uk
Free Festive Wine
Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 September
The newly-refurbished Charthouse has just celebrated its first birthday under the ownership of head chef Wesley Harris. Book a table during the festival weekend and get a bottle of wine absolutely Free! (choice of 8 wines). When booking please quote 'Abergavenny Food Festival'. Visit website for more details. Book now to avoid disappointment.
The Crown at Pantygelli
Old Hereford Road, Pantygelli, Abergavenny,
Monmouthshire NP7 7HR
Tel: 01873853314 crown@pantygelli.com
www.thecrownatpantygelli.com
All At Sea!
Thursday 15 September 2011
A 'fishy' evening in celebration of the fruits of the sea, prepared by head chef Gary Nugent and team. A five course meal, each dish accompanied by an appropriate wine. Wine merchant Richard Ballantyne (Ballantyne's Cardiff) will talk about how to match wines for different occasions and palates.
The Crown at Whitebrook
Whitebrook, Nr Monmouth NP25 4TX
Tel: 01600 860254
www.crownatwhitebrook.co.uk
Abergavenny Food Festival Mystery Gourmet Dinner
Saturday 17 September, 7.30pm
Tickets: £100 per person. Dress is smart casual.
Reservations: by phone or via website.
Michelin Star food, wonderful wines, and serious fun.Champagne and canapés on arrival. A seven-course gourmet menu by Executive Head Chef James Sommerin served at 8.00pm (with matching wines). For added intrigue no menus are presented. You guess the ingredients! But all will be revealed in due course. Informal seating at one large table with the wine-expert guest speaker. Diners will also receive a copy of the menu signed by James.
The Foxhunter
Nantyderry, Abergavenny NP7 9DN
Tel: 01873 881101
www.thefoxhunter.com
Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 September
The Foxhunter in Nantyderry offers the very best of modern British cooking, characterised by daily changing menus featuring local, organic produce and
recipes which remain true to the flavours of fresh, seasonal ingredients. For the Food Festival this year, The Foxhunter's menus will be focusing on wild and foraged foods as well as locally-reared rare-breed meats.
Abergavenny Cricket Club
Avenue, Road, Abergavenny NP7 7DB
Franco & Pav Taruschio's Pop-up Kitchen
Friday 16 September, 7.30pm
Tickets: £40.00 per person
For bookings call 07831 581040 or 01873 859026
A one-off menu devised and cooked by the legendary founder of The Walnut Tree Inn and his daughter. Includes Prosecco and canapés (7.30pm) + 3 courses and coffee. Dinner 8.15pm. Informal seating. View the full mouth-watering menu here. We can offer a vegetarian option if required. Please advise us if you have any allergies. Orders in advance would be appreciated either by phone (above) or e-mail annandfranco@26thewillows.co.uk A bar is available for wine and drinks. View the menu.
Abergavenny RFC
The Clubhouse, Bailey Park, Abergavenny,
Monmouthshire, NP7 5SG
Tel: 01873 853855
Gwent CAMRA
Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 September, from 11.00am
CAMRA (The Campaign for Real Ale) celebrates its 40th birthday this year. What better excuse for joining Gwent CAMRA and Abergavenny Rugby Club in their Bailey Park clubhouse for a weekend of supping the very best locally produced beers and ciders. See you there!
Restaurant 1861
Cross Ash, Nr Abergavenny
Tel: 0845 388 1861 Tel: 01873 821 297
www.18-61.co.uk
Gourmet Tasting Week
Tuesday 13 September – Sunday 18 September.
Tickets: £46.00 (£70.00 with matching wines)
Join Simon and Kate King for a gourmet dining experience. Six specially designed seasonal dishes with best local produce. Simon will consult with each party and put together a personalised surprise tasting menu. Dishes to be disclosed after each course presented. To reserve table and discuss menus, please contact restaurant.
The Rising Sun
Old Hereford Road, Pandy,
Abergavenny NP7 8DL
Tel: 01873 890254
BBQ Feast
Sunday 18 September
Mathew and Tracey would like to welcome you to their Food Festival celebrations: a BBQ Feast using a variety of different cuts from their home-reared pork. They will also have a 'Specials Board' over the weekend in their restaurant featuring a selection of succulent pork dishes.
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