Top 5 foodie dates
Really good food is no longer the preserve of the privileged. The Jamie Oliver-isation of cooking has levelled the playing field and made experts of us all, for who has not shook a little balsamic vinegar over some pear and parmesan and called themselves a Masterchef? There are many foodie types on MSF, as a brief glance through a few profiles will attest to, so what better than a delicious dining date? Unleash your inner Gordon Ramsey (if you dare) with these ideas.
1. Posh restaurant
And we're talking REALLY posh. In fact, we're talking Michelin starred. Whilst the al a carte evening menu of many Michelin starred menu will frighten all but the most obese of wallets, you can get very reasonable lunch time deals at many restaurants, about £20 per head for two courses. A brief search around the web will point you in the direction of a delicious bargain.
2. Farmers Market
Pretty much every town in Britain has a farmers market, or at least one in easy reach. Have a wander around the stalls, try some tasty morsels and then sit down somewhere for a bite to eat. Perfect.
3. Picnic
A picnic is the budget end of fine dining, but, in these austere times, perhaps that's no bad thing. If both of you whip up some delicious dishes to bring (make sure they're transportable, those sugar cages won't last two minutes in your handbag), plus a bottle and a blanket, you're on course for a delightful date. Take an emergency brolly too.
4. Cookery class
One day cookery classes are ten a penny in the UK and reasonably priced. You'll have all day to get to know your date (maybe make this one a second date, just in case!) but the pressure will be relieved by having other people around and something to concentrate on. The only tricky bit is choosing the course. Sushi? Pastry? Bread? Sausage making? The list is almost endless.
5. Food Festival
If doing the cooking yourself feels a bit like too much hard work you could go to a food festival. Food festivals are like giant farmers markets, the Glastonbury of food, if you will, compared to a little pub gig. There are plenty to choose from, from Taste London in Regents Park, to EAT! in Newcastle and the Dorset Seafood Festival.
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