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FOOD
Michael Dart, who runs
Darts Farm alongside
his two brothers, James
and Paul, comments,
"We are blown away to have our
new restaurant voted as one of the
best local restaurants in the country
and to be featured in such an iconic
publication as The Good Food Guide,
less than two years after opening.
Our team behind The Farm Table,
led by my son George and our head
chef Tom, have worked tirelessly to
create a truly special local restaurant
that combines quality ingredients
with warm, genuine hospitality. I
am so delighted for them to see
their hard work rewarded with such
outstanding recognition."
George Dart has been
instrumental in bringing the original
concept of The Farm Table to life and
creating the new flagship restaurant.
He explains: "Our aim with the launch
of The Farm Table was to create a
restaurant that would celebrate the
simplicity of beautiful ingredients
grown, reared, caught and crafted
on our own farm and if not, on our
doorstep. Produce that cannot be
sourced from the farm is provided
by our vibrant community of likeminded
artisan producers, farmers
and fisherman who share our passion
for the best, fresh, sustainably
produced food and drink. We feel
we have begun to build a community
of customers who value what we do
and enjoy our hospitality, which feels
special, but awards from professional
restaurant critics are always exciting
to receive and are a reflection of our
team's dedication and passion."
The Farm Table restaurant is open
seven days a week for lunch (12-3pm)
and for dinner (6-9pm) Wednesday
to Saturday. The menu includes
Darts Farm's iconic Ruby Red beef,
dayboat fish and seasonal vegetables,
all cooked over charcoal and
accompanied by wines from Darts
Farm's own vineyard, ciders from
their in-house cidery and an amazing
selection of natural wines, beers,
ciders and spirits from the cellar.
Ray of light!
Founded by Raymond Postgate in
1951, The Good Food Guide today
remains the longest-standing and
bestselling guide to dining out in
Great Britain. Covering the best
establishments across the country,
they look to their discerning readers'
tip-offs and suggestions, whether
there's a promising new chef in town
or a remote country pub that's upped
its game, they will send one of their
30 inspectors to give their expert
assessment on the food, hospitality
and whether it's worth making a
trip for.
All inspections are paid for by the
Guide and are conducted anonymously
to ensure no preferential treatment
is received. No establishment can pay
for inclusion to the Guide and they do
not accept free meals, so you can be
confident their recommendations are
offered with the utmost impartiality.
www.dartsfarm.co.uk
The Farm Table drinks choice.