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Other Nibbles ...BRAMBLESChef to the Royals, Darren Blunden and Andy Coleman (worldclass and UK award-winning cocktail mixologist) have created an oasis in Broadstone, what a find. Book early, as it is a relatively small establishment with a popular bar. Presentation is superb. CAFÉ RIVAA delightful café restaurant in an awesome position – top of the East Cliff, see the IOW polar bear. Open for supper in the summer months and for breakfast and lunch throughout the year. In high season watch people, putting and paragliding. Dine on home prepared, honest food with a chilled drink from the bar, in winter months walk along the cliffs and retreat to the homely atmosphere to warm up – informal and an Enjoy! favourite! THE CHESIL RECTORYA proper, independent, restaurant with two AA Rosettes. Classic British dishes served in the stunning Grade II listed building – the oldest house in Winchester, bequeathed to the city by Mary Tudor. THE GRILL ROOMRhinefiled House Hotel. Brand new thirty plus cover restaurant in this Hand Picked Hotel. A la carte and table d'hote menus, steaks and seafood with views of the pond and Blue Gates. Exacting standards of service and food - of course! HOTEL DU VIN POOLERight in the centre of Poole Old Town – a beautiful hotel and dining that is just superb. An open kitchen, alfresco and the 80-cover bistro Banquette delivers a great vibe during service. The bar staff know it all and are so excited by their wines – what a pleasure. Everything we expect from HDV. KOH THAIA real find. Now master of the Thai scene in Bournemouth. Great Thai tapas. Authentic to the last detail. Fun environment, great bar and super service. Informal but informed – essential to book. SAL E PEPEAuthentic, honest Italian - as they quote 'Not all Italians are the same'! An extensive menu, lively atmosphere and family run by real personalities Nicki and Niclola Farid since 1997. Welcoming all parties offering occasional live music - and perfect for pure romance - of course it's an Italian, who said they weren't all the same! Open Tuesday - Saturday. Book Friday and Saturday. SIENNASienna, Dorchester to the West of the region was opened in April 2003 by Chef Russell Brown and Eléna Brown, and since then has gained a hearty and well-deserved reputation for fine food and wine. Their philosophy revolves around using good seasonal produce, making everything that's possible in-house and offering an interesting and diverse wine list as well as providing friendly service in a relaxed and stylish environment. The restaurant was awarded a Michelin star in January 2010, and also holds three AA rosettes and is Good Food Guide listed. SUMMER LODGEDiscreet in its notoriety Summer Lodge is as far west as you can go and still be in Dorset – dining here is a dream. The menu reflects the demands of the Relais and Chateaux gastronomic standards. The service is quite superb and head chef Steven Titman really has it going on! Dine on the finest Dorset ingredients home-cooked in the most thoughtful of dishes. Cocktails on the Terrace or in the charming Drawing Room, and dinner in the Dining Room is hard to beat. THE EDGESome of the most stunning views on the south coast. High-rise, front line dining overlooking Poole bay in Bournemouth. Popular with local glitterati, modern menu, east meets west – book early. Views from all tables. Best loos in town! THE MILL AT GORDLETONEverything is home-made, and awarded the New Forest Marque, the Mill is charming. Do book for Sunday lunch as it's somewhat of a local passion! Alfresco dining is encouraged by the staff but not necessarily by the weather. Game, fish and red meat in equal proportions with a well positioned wine list. Delightful. URBAN BEACH AND URBAN REEFBoth in Boscombe, Bournemouth, and both respected leaders in this market – i.e. surfy and casual propositions. UB, a worthy menu with cocktail bar, funky staff and rooms. With views of the controversial surf reef, good food, fun service and both sit well in this market and have contributed significantly to local regeneration. Stylin'.
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