Surrey Restaurant - The French Table, SurbitonAt Surbiton’s French Table, The Good Life lives on. In fact, our restaurant critic JOHN HUGHES was so impressed by his meal that he was left in little doubt that Margot and Jerry Leadbetter would most definitely have been regulars there
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Surrey Restaurant - Drake's in RipleyFresh from retaining its Michelin star status, Drake’s restaurant in Ripley has been creating quite a stir amongst Surrey’s culinary connoisseurs. JOHN HUGHES found out why READ MORE » 
Surrey Restaurant - The Grumpy Mole in TadworthYou’d get a little grumpy living underground all year too. Fortunately, The Grumpy Mole in Tadworth is located on terra firma rather than under it and restaurant critic JOHN HUGHES was all smiles as he tucked into his latest meal Photos by Helen Hughes READ MORE » 
March into the past with Tony TobinAny excuse not to act your age this month, as TONY TOBIN invites us to delve back to our childhoods to the very first tastes that originally excited our culinary palates READ MORE » 
How to make the perfect Surrey hamperWith the huge interest of late in local, seasonal produce,
what better present than a hamper packed full
with Surrey food and drink? READ MORE » 
Surrey Restaurant - Cloisters at Nutfield PrioryWith love in the air this month, ALEC KINGHAM pays a visit to the famous Cloisters restaurant at Nutfield Priory, near Redhill, in search of a romantic evening out READ MORE » 
Romance, food and getting in the mood…Would-be romantic chefs across the county will already be considering how to cook up that perfect evening of passion this month. But, before rushing out for that big bag of oysters, why not first consider the culinary wisdom of resident celebrity chef TONY TOBIN READ MORE » 
Tony Tobin - Resolve to be differentWith January the gloomiest month of the year, surely it’s the worst time to give up all the fun things in life? In fact, resident celebrity chef Tony Tobin has a rather better suggestion... READ MORE » 
Tony Tobin - Dare to be differentForget turkey or nut roast... why not try something a bit different this Christmas? Here, celebrity chef Tony Tobin suggests a few tasty and original alternatives to the usual festive fare READ MORE » 
Tony Tobin - how to stop the food faux pasEntertaining guests can be an absolute minefield when it comes to food faux pas. This month, our resident celebrity chef, Tony Tobin, explains how to avoid the pitfalls in the latest installment of his Kitchen Diaries READ MORE » 
Surrey Restaurant - The Toby Cottage in RipleyTradition is high on the agenda this month as restaurant critic John Hughes enjoys the delights of the Toby Cottage in Ripley READ MORE » 
Surrey foraging - A walk on the wild sideWith the interest in organic and local produce growing apace, it is no surprise that foraging for wild foods is becoming an increasingly popular pastime – and here in Surrey we have a bountiful harvest from which to choose… READ MORE » 
Surrey Restaurant - Piccolino in Virginia WaterThis month, restaurant critic John Hughes escaped the summer storms by paying a visit to Piccolino – a contemporary Italian restaurant in Virginia Water READ MORE » 
Surrey Restaurant - The Westerly in ReigateThis month, restaurant critic John Hughes visited one of Reigate’s newest restaurants, The Westerly, which has been garnering some impressive reviews
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Priory Farm - Pick your own in SurreyWith the huge interest of late in sourcing local produce, pick-your-own has been enjoying a big revival this summer. Jane Garrett visited Priory Farm in Nutfield, near Redhill, which has just re-instated this nostalgic British tradition READ MORE » 
Tony Tobin's July Kitchen DiariesThis month, Surrey Life's resident celebrity chef Tony Tobin found time away from Ready Stead Cook to compile his top tips for putting on a truly sensational barbecue READ MORE » 
Surrey Baking - The best thing since sliced breadBaking your own bread is easy and introduces you to an experience that is light years away from the commercial sliced loaf. We asked Margaret Barlow and James Halfhide, who produce their own Surrey flour at Imbhams Farm in Haslemere, to come up with a recipe for us READ MORE » 
| Tony Tobin - Cooking as nature intendedCelebrity chef Tony Tobin explains that you don't have to go to the ends of the earth to eat a healthy and varied diet READ MORE » 
The Michelin Guide 2008Michelin stars have long been the jewel in the crown for any ambitious restaurateur. With the release of 2008’s Michelin Guide, MATTHEW WILLIAMS finds out how Surrey’s restaurants have fared this year. Photos by Pete Gardner READ MORE » 
Making a fresh startIf you’d like to lose a few pounds for summer, or simply want to start eating a bit more healthily, then it’s easy... Forget the latest fad diet, bin the ready meals and start cooking with fresh, seasonal produce, says resident celeb chef TONY TOBIN READ MORE » 
A herb for all seasonsMedieval monks knew all about them, old wives guarded their secrets down the centuries and chefs today love them – herbs have been part of English culture since time immemorial. JANE GARRETT reports READ MORE » 
The Jolly Farmers Food EmporiumBuckland villagers are getting used to a most unusual late night corner shop on their doorstep. Well, not a shop exactly, more of a pub, but not quite… Anyway, it’s revolutionary, it’s fun: it’s the Jolly Farmers Food Emporium! READ MORE » 
Surrey Restaurant - The Latymer at Pennyhill ParkLocated at the fabulous Pennyhill Park Hotel in Bagshot, the exclusive Latymer restaurant has recently undergone a complete refurbishment. JOHN HUGHES went along to the opening night to get a sneak preview READ MORE » 
Surrey Restaurant - Croydon's culinary castleWith Christmas just around the corner, the search begins for a place to enjoy some festive fare. Keen to try something a little different from the traditional turkey, restaurant critic JOHN HUGHES visited a Croydon restaurant with a French twist READ MORE » 
Surrey's best winter pub lunchesDuring the dull days of winter, what nicer way to spend a lunchtime than tucked away in the corner of a traditional English pub, enjoying good food and drink, in front of an open log fire? Here are a few of the best places in Surrey to do just that READ MORE » 
Surrey Restaurant - Sundarban on the LakeJohn Hughes settles down for a curry on a boat in the evening twilight, as he discovers Sundarban on the Lake, located in the Lakeside complex in Frimley Green READ MORE » 
Surrey wine - Heard it on the grapevineSurprising though it may sound, our vineyards here in Surrey enjoy near perfect conditions, and in recent years their wines have been taking the world by storm. With the harvest now in full swing, we sent Janet Donin out to try a few of their tipples (strictly in the name of good journalism, you understand...) READ MORE » 
Tony Tobin - How to win the dinner party warsIt should be a pleasant occasion – a chance to catch up with old friends over a bite to eat and a nice glass of vino. In reality, however, a dinner party is nothing more than a cooking war. Well, let battle commence… READ MORE » 
Tony Tobin's September Kitchen DiaryIn a special edition of his popular column, resident celebrity chef Tony Tobin takes us backstage at the BBC’s hit TV show, Ready Steady Cook, on which he has been appearing for over a decade, revealing a few of the show’s secrets along the way READ MORE » 
Surrey ice cream - St Joan's FarmIf you want to make the most of the late English summer sunshine, you could do no better than to try some of the fresh dairy ice cream produced at St Joan’s Farm, in Leigh, where you’ll find some of the friendliest, most laid back cows you could ever hope to meet... READ MORE » 
Tony Tobin's August Kitchen DiarySurrey Life's resident celebrity chef Tony Tobin found time away from Ready Steady Cook to compile his top tips for cooking up some really good food and gives us his best recipes for some great recipes READ MORE » 
Tony Tobin's June Kitchen DiaryEvery month, celebrity chef Tony Tobin gives us an insight into his hectic life filming BBC Two’s Ready Steady Cook and running his two busy Surrey restaurants. This time, he settles a long-running dispute over how to make the perfect omelette.. READ MORE » 
Surrey Restaurant - Loch Fyne in FarnhamRenowned for serving up fresh, tasty seafood, often miles away from the coast, Loch Fyne recently opened a new branch in Farnham. Surrey Life restaurant critic John Hughes went along to give it a try READ MORE » 
Surrey Restaurant- Two to Four in DorkingWith its mouth watering menu and beautiful presentation, Two to Four in Dorking has people going back time and again. Restaurant critic John Hughes paid a visit – and went away contented READ MORE » 
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