Introduction by Kim Batty Photos by Steve Painter If you have a pub in Hastings, you need to make it work in the winter Wise words from Bob of The Albion Inn. I have to say, so I will, I love a pub in winter; while the weather is howling outside, in front of the fire, ordering Bacardi Breezers and missing your pilates class. My auto-correct changed that to pirates – oh if only it knew... maybe it does? But he’s got a point. I have found myself needlessly polishing a pump, not

Shiosai's Sanjay Sherchan offers up his CRISPY SALMON recipe for you to make at home

Rob shares his signature dish of beef rendang. Let’s face it, it will almost certainly be better to experience it at the pub, but this will be a hit at home too!

Meet Ollie Hunter: mushroom fanatic, Masterchef semi-finalist and author of two cookbooks. Ollie and his partner, Laura are on a mission to serve up plant-based dishes that pack an umami punch (something that they both had missed since becoming vegan). You can try Lion’s Den menus from pop-ups in various pubs and restaurants in the area.