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Treading the leather in Street
by Laura Bethell
Street takes its name from a 12th century causeway between the River Brue and Glastonbury, built to transport local stone to re-build Glastonbury Abbey. In the mid 17th century, a now-famous Quaker family named ‘Clark’ started a business in sheepskin rugs, woollen slippers, boots and shoes, this later became C&J Clark, which still has its headquarters in Street and runs the ever popular outlet village.
The majority of visitors heading to Street to visit the outlet village are unaware there is a wealth of pubs, eateries and food retailers, including butchers, bakeries and restaurants waiting to be discovered just a stone’s throw away. Step onto the high street and you will find it has a lot to offer, with independent shops, chain stores and fantastic foodie finds.
Whether you’re cooking up a family roast, putting on elaborate dinner party or feeding family and friends with a barbeque, it’s important to choose quality local ingredients. This friendly butcher has put the emphasis on traceability, high quality produce and reasonable prices.
Mike Underhill’s vision is to allow his customers to know where their meat was reared, he can proudly put a farmers name to each piece of meat sold, a fantastic achievement worth supporting.
With an alluring selection of meats and a home-made delicatessen section, there is something to suit all appetites and budgets. Briarwood Farm Butchers is a true local food hero.
The comforting, warm smell of freshly baked bread fills the air from this thriving bakery.
With speciality breads on offer to taste, as well as an array of cakes, pastries and sandwiches, this jewel of a bakery holds its own within the busy high street. With daily baked goodies and service with a smile, this shop certainly has ‘flour power’.
This traditional, family run business established nearly 50 years ago prides itself on its farm fresh, West Country meat.
This shop is famous for its homemade succulent sausages, sure to get the appetite going! The Somerset dry cure bacon is just perfect for a bacon sarnie or to include in a home-cooked meal. With more and more of us interested in knowing exactly where our food comes from, it’s refreshing to have a cast iron provenance guarantee.
The exotic blend of the New Miah’s own-mixed spices conjures up thoughts of delectable, Indian dishes from the moment you walk through the door.
This restaurant proudly boasts that it was the first Indian restaurant to open in Street, 17 years ago.
Dishes include classics such as pasandas, massalas and kormas as well as popular specialities such as Honey Chicken cooked in almond and pure acacia honey and Haash Nasa, which consists of strips of duck in a rich ginger gravy, flavoured with cinnamon and green massala.
Owner Gillian Lewis has run Sarnies for over 3 years and offers a warm welcome to all.
This sandwich bar and coffee shop is open for filled-to-the-brim breakfast baps, a tempting array of freshly prepared sandwiches and jacket potatoes baked in the oven.
Sarnies attracts both visitors and locals alike, its popularity being down to the really reasonable prices, freshly made food and spacious dining area. There is a pretty terraced garden at the rear for you to enjoy a mellow coffee and teacake in the afternoon, and take a rest from carrying those shopping bags.
Originally from South Africa, joint business partners Sue and Mimi brought an African twist to Somerset when they opened Shamwari Traders in July 2010. They missed the more exotic flavours from home and so created this unique deli.
The emphasis is on produce that you normally can’t buy from stores, if you have been on holiday and want to re-create a favourite dish, Sue and Mimi will happily try to source and stock your chosen ingredients for you.
One of the shops main attractions is ‘Fish Friday’, place your order from the chosen options and pick your fish up from the shop on Friday, from the sea to your plate within 24 hours – now that’s fast food!
Tyrone Elcock and his family, have been at The Street Inn for just over two years, and have worked hard to overturn the pub’s previous poor image.
This sociable pub has a host of events going on throughout the week within a cool, contemporary atmosphere, and has a strict no under 18’s after 8.30pm rule in place.
The steak special is becoming very popular - mouth-watering West Country Sirloin steak, followed by a scrumptious pudding.
The courtyard at the rear is a hidden surprise in this busy town, with large tables and pretty flowers; while away an hour or two, quench your thirst and try out some of the reasonably priced food.
This cosy, traditional pub is tucked away in a residential area, away from the bustling high street. The Two Brewers pub conjures up feelings of nostalgia of a good, traditional inn, with good, honest food.
The menu is crammed full of old favourites, such as ham, egg and chips, scampi, beef and Guinness pie to name but a few. With the average cost of a meal around £5.
All of the meals at The Wessex Hotel are freshly prepared using locally sourced ingredients. The Head Chef prides himself on using fresh produce, local meats and using the finest products available.
Whether you’re looking for a lunchtime snack within the comfy bar area, or a more intimate dining experience within the ‘Olive Tree Restaurant’, this hotel has a varied menu with classic favourites on offer and daily specials. The Wessex chicken with Somerset mushrooms is big hit with diners as is the ever-popular Sunday carvery.
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