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The Herald Scotland
24-05-2025
- The Herald Scotland
I revisited my childhood on one of UK's new long-distance road trips
Hang on, isn't this tourism Mecca already oversubscribed, I hear you ask? Not any more it isn't. Slumping post-Covid figures have led a small team of businesses to set up SW660 in the wake of hotel and holiday centre closures. Even Cornwall's flagship tourist attraction, the Eden Centre, has had to lay off 80 members of staff due to a slump in visitors. A perfect storm of unreliable weather and inflated prices have led to holidaymakers voting with two fingers to England's beautiful peninsula. During the 'staycation' period much of the area was crammed to the gunwales. Many exploited their monopoly with price hikes and now significant numbers, it would seem, have neither forgotten nor forgiven. The worst hit area has been the already impoverished county of Cornwall so I decide to check out the route, focusing largely on the 200-mile coastal drive around Poldark country. Mark and his mother Jean (Image: Mark Porter) I pack my bag and my mother - who is Cornish by birth - plus my brother Tom into a smart electric Lotus Eletre SUV and hit the road. Tom and I spent our childhoods beachcombing in North Cornwall and have an affinity with its odd charm. The futuristic car looks like a Stealth bomber were it not for the bright yellow Lotus livery. 'It should come with crash hats and a G-suit,' says mum who was more shaken than stirred by its whiplash acceleration. We start from the Devonian port of Plymouth, an under-rated city where we ignore the post-war concrete bits and instead stroll around the elegant Georgian streets of the Hoe and the medieval splendour of the Barbican, which the German WWII bombs thankfully missed. The Barbican is where 102 austere pilgrims boarded the Mayflower and set sail in 1620 for the New World, but in a decidedly unpuritanical spirit we decide to visit the 14th century Blackfriars meeting hall, now the home of Plymouth Gin, for a guided tour. Mark and his brother Tom at Plymouth Gin Distillery (Image: Mark Porter) 'No ship left port without a big stock of gin, apart from the Mayflower,' says our spirited guide. Could there be a connection here with the number of wrecks that adorn the seabed of Plymouth Sound? We dine out in a splendid locals' restaurant in a cobbled street and the following morning cross the River Tamar, which acts as the county boundary, on the Torpoint ferry. Suddenly the roads become twisting lanes with spectacular coastal views. We pass the beaches of Cawsand and Kingsand, hidden gems where my mother played as a child. 'Uncle John launched the tin bathtub from here,' she says. 'It sank.' Unperturbed, John went on to spend 40 years in the navy. It is late afternoon and it's raining heavily when we reach St Austell (pronounced 'Snozzle' by the locals) so a guided tour of the St Austell Brewery seems a good idea. It used to be a byword for filthy beer, but in recent years has produced some of the finest ales in the land, and has rescued many a local pub. Nearby is Charlestown, which will be familiar to practically everyone as its spectacular ancient harbour has featured in Dr Who, Poldark, and the film The Eagle Has Landed, to name but a few. We check into the Pier House, a small pub/hotel adjoining the harbour. The angry ocean crashes over the outer sea walls and we dine on local gamebird. A seadog who has been lashed to the bar all evening puts on his sou'wester and careens into the night. I watch him cross a perilous gangplank onto a sailing boat moored outside, in the calm of the inner harbour. Central Casting could never find anyone that authentic. "He's become a local," says the barmaid. 'I think he's from Tunbridge Wells.' The weather has cleared and we head west past Dodman Point and Mevagissey. We stop for an ice cream at the Idle Rocks hotel in St Mawes, before taking the King Harry chain ferry across Carrick Roads towards Falmouth. At the historic Greenbank hotel, on the edge of the ancient deep water harbour with terrific views up the junglelike mouth of the Fal, we have lunch looking out on dinghies, sailboats and the Royal Navy's auxiliary fleet. Falmouth's National Maritime Museum is a cornucopia of history, boatbuilding, seafaring and a great place for kids and adults alike. But so too is The Oddfellows Arms, where we head afterwards. The next morning we pass Penzance, skirt Land's End and are on the north coast where the Channel morphs into the raw Atlantic. Craggy tors dominate the skyline with tufts of gorse and lichen seeping from ancient cracks in the jagged granite. The scenery opens up - rolling greensward as far as the eye can see, bordered by a white-flecked, seething ocean which beats against the beetling cliffs. We visit the squat Norman church at Zennor where yew trees keep vigil over the graves of wreckers and miners. Next door at the 700-year-old Tinners Arms hikers hunker down in front of an open fire. Past St Ives we check into our new billet at Three Mile Beach. We are in a three-bedroom bungalow with sauna, hot tub and log-burner a short stroll from the famous surfing beach of Gwithian Towans. The following day we move on past Fistral Beach and head to The Pig at Harlyn Bay, a 15th century Cornish manor house with log fires crackling in each public room and a kitchen garden supplying much of the needs of the locally sourced and excellent restaurant. Only a thick slate wall separates The Pig from the sands of Harlyn Bay. The Pig at Harlyn Bay (Image: Mark Porter) The final drive takes us to Port Isaac, home of TV's grumpy Doc Martin, a pretty fishing village near Rock. We cross Bodmin Moor, past Brown Willy, Cornwall's highest point which looms nearly 1,500 feet above the granitic moorland. 'I do like the Flying Banana,' confesses mum from the leather-clad comfort of the passenger seat. It's her nickname for the Lotus. 'I could get used to it.' Our final night is at Boringdon Hall Hotel just outside Plymouth. It boasts a wonderful spa. Tom and I lounge in the outdoor bit of the heated pool after checking out the saunas and hammams. We sign off the family odyssey with dinner at its Michelin-starred Aclèaf restaurant. The plates are such works of art that it seems a shame to despoil them. Almost. Footnote: the SW660 is best tackled out of peak holiday time and you might want to park up and enjoy some of the villages on foot. Don't forget your credit cards. Fact Box E-Vehicle Lotus Eletre. Zap-Map. Vital resource to avoid range anxiety Plymouth Boringdon Hall Hotel Hotel Moxy Charlestown Pier House Hotel Falmouth Greenbank Hotel Gwithian Towans Three Mile Beach Harlyn Bay The Pig at Harlyn Bay
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Remember the restaurant that brought Cantonese cuisine to Bradford?
BRADFORD diners were offered a taste of 'authentic Cantonese cuisine' when new restaurant Mayflower opened on Great Horton Road in February 1980. The T&A reported: 'The restaurant was opened by the Lau family, who have been in the business in Bradford since 1957. The opening was quite a colourful affair since it was planned to coincide with the Chinese New Year celebrations. Mr Simon Lau and other chefs were preparing sauces for dishes, and final touches were put to the restaurant itself which includes items of decoration and cooking utensils from China, acquired during a three-month visit to Hong Kong last year. Among the appetisers are such dishes as stuff crab claw and deep fried spring roll, while especially popular items include king prawn wrapped in steamed wheaty pastry and siu my which is a steamed blend of pork and vegetable. The Lau family also run a Chinese takeaway shop in Eccleshill and another in Otley Road.'
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Yahoo
It's strawberry season: Here's where to pick them in Central Jersey
Strawberries in the Garden State are readying for their short-lived closeup. Though the New Jersey strawberry season is only from late May to June, there are plenty of Central Jersey fields to fill a basket or two. Here are some tips: If unsure where to pick, just ask − staff members can point you in the right direction for the best berries. Bring a hat, sunscreen and water bottle because it gets hot in the field. Walk slowly through the fields to avoid damage to berries. Check under the leaves of plants as strawberries hide under leaves. Pick berries that are entirely red − no white tips! Only solid red berries are completely ripe. Partially white, or unripe berries will not ripen once picked. Call or check the farm's website before making a plan to go − it's hard to target the exact date strawberries are ripe for picking. Strawberries quickly mold when left at room temperature, and only last a couple of days in the refrigerator. You can easily freeze berries that you cannot use right away – wash, let dry and lay flat in a freezer storage bag. If you can't eat all the strawberries fresh, preserve them by making jam or sauce, or freeze them. Here's where to go for your day at the farm. With two spots for strawberries and no entrance fee, Bonacorsi Family Farm in Frenchtown is an affordable and accessible option for strawberry picking. The strawberry picking season starts here in early June. For pick-your-own strawberries, head to the Frenchtown location. There also is a self-serve stand in Flemington. This farm accepts cash or checks only and provides containers. Go: 662 Pittstown Road, Frenchtown; 1137 Croton Road, Flemington; Strawberries make their appearance at Giamarese Farm and Orchards in East Brunswick in late May. The farm offers strawberry varieties including Cabot, Chandler, Daroyal, Darselect, Mayflower, Rutgers Scarlet, Sunset and Wendy. Giamarese Farm and Orchards is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Arrive at least 90 minutes before closing. Go: 155 Fresh Ponds Road, East Brunswick; 732-821-9494, Although it has several locations, Melick's Town Farm in Oldwick is where it's at for strawberries. The pick-your-own season begins in mid-May and features the Chandler strawberry variety. Reservations open daily at 4 p.m. for the next day after the ripening berry supply is evaluated. The farm is open 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. everyday. Go: 170 Oldwick Road, Oldwick; 908-439-2318, Food reviews: Here's how Dave Portnoy rated every Central Jersey pizzeria he's visited Peterson Family Farm, a three-generation farm in Flemington, will open the first week in June and offer strawberry varieties Galletta, Flavorfest, Cabot and AC Valley Sunset. Strawberry picking trays and carriers are available for $1 or bring your own. Repeat customers who previously used the farm's picking trays can wipe them out and re-use them. Pick-your-own strawberries are $4.50 per pound, and farm-picked berries are $8.50 per quart. There is no entrance fee into the fields. Go: 438 Quakertown Road, Flemington; 908-782-1682 or 908-878-7303, The six-generation Phillips Farms has two locations, but pickers will find strawberries only available at the farm market location on Route 519. The pick-your-own season starts in early June. Entry and parking are free, with a $5 minimum picking fee per person. All fruit is sold by the pound. Only Phillips Farms buckets are allowed (buy new or bring yours from last year) for picking. Buckets can be purchased at check-in. Call the pick-your-own recorded information line at 908-995-0022 before visiting for a daily recording of the most up-to-date picking availability and information. The farm market location is open 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. everyday. Go: 564 Milford-Warren Glen Road (Route 519), Milford; 908-628-9251, 'Dining scene-changing': Modern Mexican steakhouse with flame-lit bar opens in Old Bridge Many varieties of strawberries are available for picking at Snyder's Farm in Somerset, which is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (last car in at 3 p.m.) on weekends only. Or, check their Facebook and Instagram pages to find out about mid-week pop up dates. Strawberry-picking season begins mid-to-late May. Admission is $5 per person, which includes a wagon ride to the field. The field fee for children under 2 is free. Pay for what you pick in cash only, but there is an ATM onsite. With free quarts containers that hold about one pound of strawberries, the farm also sells $2 flat boxes. Visitors can also bring their own containers. While here, try their homemade strawberry ice cream. Go: 586 South Middlebush Road, Somerset; 732-496-0441, A five-generation working family farm, the you-pick strawberry season at VonThun Farms in South Brunswick will begin around mid-May but call first as crop conditions can change. The season runs through mid-June. Picking hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with the last admission a half-hour before closing. Cost is $3 per person. The farm will host strawberry festivals May 31-June 1 and June 7-9 with hay rides, animals, food trucks, activities and games, face painting and strawberry picking. The last admission to the strawberry festival will be sold at 4 p.m. The farm market also features strawberry-themed items such as jams, jellies, preserves and salad dressings. Go: 519 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction; 732-329-8656, New additions: Burrito chain to open first NJ restaurants in Somerset, Middlesex counties email: cmakin@ Cheryl Makin is an award-winning features, news and education reporter part of the USA Today Network. Contact: Cmakin@ or@CherylMakin. To get unlimited access, please subscribe or activate your digital account today. This article originally appeared on Pick your own strawberries at these 7 Central Jersey farms
Boston Globe
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
A full Rhode Island for ‘Real Housewives': Who should they cast and which locations will bring the drama?
Get Globe Rhode Island Food Club A weekly newsletter about food and dining in Rhode Island, by Globe Rhode Island reporter Alexa Gagosz. Enter Email Sign Up When it comes to locations, respondents were split between Providence and Newport, with Cranston coming in third place. We looked into a few more-precise locations: Here are 10 places the producers should consider, and why. Advertisement Twin Oaks Nothing screams 'your blood type is Pinot Grigio' more than Cranston's most famous restaurant. Bonus points: You might get an Allan Fung cameo. Bonnet Shores Beach Club It's not a Rhode Island summer without a brawl over a cabana at Bonnet Shores. Advertisement Camille's It would be like a crossover episode between 'Real Housewives' and 'Mob Wives.' Now that the Old Canteen is becoming a hot dog stand, this is clearly the best spot to film on Federal Hill. Ocean House If the housewives want to get ''Gone with the Wind' fabulous,' then spending some time at on a morning jog. The deck at the Hot Club Where every conversation begins with 'word on the street is.' The best time to film is Brown graduation weekend, but any Friday night in the summer would work just fine. Alpine Country Club They aren't letting cameras in at Rhode Island or Warwick, you have to be a descendent of someone who sailed on the Mayflower to get into Newport or Misquamicut. But Alpine offers the perfect combination of luxury and… Cranston. Bailey's Beach Club There's no chance that every housewife will be a member of this exclusive Newport club, but every member of the cast will claim to 'know a gal' who is a member. Garden City There's no Nordstrom or Tiffany at Providence Place, but the housewives can get into all kinds of trouble at Garden City. And then everyone can stop for ice cream at Newport Creamery. Coast Guard House 'See friends, sea views, seafood… see chaos.' The directors of the show would be wise to call Judge Frank Caprio and ask him to settle any disputes among the housewives. Foxy Lady Whether it's a night out on the town or 'legs and eggs' on a Friday, the housewives have to make an appearance at Rhode Island's most famous gentleman's establishment. Advertisement This story first appeared in Rhode Map, our free newsletter about Rhode Island that also contains information about local events, links to interesting stories, and more. If you'd like to receive it via email Monday through Friday, . Dan McGowan can be reached at
Business Upturn
06-05-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
Prestige Estates shares in focus tomorrow as debut NCR project records blockbuster Rs 3,000 crore sales in a week
Shares of Prestige Estates Projects Ltd are expected to be in focus during Tomorrow's (May 7, 2025) trade after the company announced a blockbuster debut in the National Capital Region (NCR) with its maiden residential project. By Markets Desk Published on May 6, 2025, 17:18 IST Shares of Prestige Estates Projects Ltd are expected to be in focus during Tomorrow's (May 7, 2025) trade after the company announced a blockbuster debut in the National Capital Region (NCR) with its maiden residential project, The Prestige City, Indirapuram, clocking ₹3,000 crore worth of sales within just one week of launch. According to a press release filed with the stock exchanges, Prestige sold over 1,200 units in the project, marking a strong customer response to its first-ever residential launch in NCR. The success, achieved across its Oakwood and Mulberry towers, underscores the brand's credibility and growing demand for thoughtfully designed housing communities in key urban centres. The development is spread across 62.5 acres in Indirapuram Extension on National Highway 24 and features a mix of residential towers totaling 3,421 homes across 19 towers. A future launch—Mayflower—is also planned as part of the township, along with a Forum Mall of 1.18 million square feet, adding retail and entertainment to the integrated ecosystem. Mr. Irfan Razack, Chairman and Managing Director of Prestige Group, expressed enthusiasm over the achievement, calling it a 'strong validation of the trust that homebuyers place in us.' He added that the company is planning many more launches across NCR, Bengaluru, Chennai, Goa, Mumbai, and Hyderabad over the coming year. The development marks a significant step in Prestige's northward expansion and may boost investor sentiment as it reaffirms the company's execution strength in new markets. With the residential real estate sector witnessing strong demand tailwinds, especially in top metros, Prestige's sales performance may act as a key stock trigger in the near term. Markets Desk at
