Flavour

Fancett's is coming – a new bistro on Mill Road, hear about when it will open, what it will be offering and why it will be a top place to go. We also chat to Mark Poynton about his restaurant and forthcoming book. Alex Rushmer explains the temporary change from Vanderlyle to Vin-derlyle, in September. And Steve Thompson, the foraging chef talks about a new cook at home service and even a cook in your field service.

Top Cambridge chefs and foodies on their best ever meal; how being 'on the wagon' led Steven Marsh to develop Pinkster Gin; Niki Segnit talks about her extraordinary book Lateral Cooking; Tim Hayward on being a top restaurant reviewer; Tristan Welch and Rosie Sykes with ideas for onion dishes. Plus, a roundup of local food and drink news, including job vacancies. Presented by Matt Bentman, Alan Alder and Sue Bailey.

A new monthly Sunday market in Trumpington, established by volunteers and featuring a good number of food stalls; a mushroom grower in Coton who delivers on the day the mushrooms are picked; the pleasures of summer fruit – jam making with Rosie Sykes and an essay on apricots by Laura Donohue.

The public consultation on redeveloping Cambridge Market square ends on Wednesday, we look at some of the issues. Why did the food trucks leave Clay Farm, and why may they be back soon? Flavour investigates. Dave Fox advises on harvesting - the when and the how. Local chefs give ideas for strawberry jam making and how to get the best out of gooseberries. The Historical Bookshelf looks at a food book written by Darwin's grandson.

The team find out about a new dish at Vanderlyle that's currently in development, and talk about Vanderlyle's reopening for indoor dining. Plus, the opening of the Fish Butchery for Sunday Brunch and afternoons daily, and what's on the menu. They visit the new Wine Rooms too, and marvel at their menu and superb selection of wines. Grape Britannia celebrates both English Wine Week and its second birthday. And Rosie Sykes has some exciting ideas for jam making.

Matt Bentman, Alan Alder & Sue Bailey take a look at the Cambridge Union Bar’s new Oratory. There’s more food tales from Cambridge through the years, and from the ground up; the latest from foraging Chef Steve Thompson as well as regular food news and jobs for the city and South Cambridgeshire.

Writer Jenny Jefferies talks about her books that celebrate Britain's farms and fisheries. A Cambridge resident looks back to the food scene in Cambridge 80 years ago. A visit to the winery that operates from a windmill in Arbury. And the Cambridge tea company whose entire profits go to reforestation.

The team hears Harston-based Brewboard's plans to open in central Cambridge and all about developments at Calverley's Brewery; the new Fish Butchery (pictured), Steve Thompson has foraging ideas for May, including the delectable sounding cherry blossom butter. Plus advice for people wanting to set up a food business, and lots of food and drink news, including 25 jobs.

Matt Bentman, Alan Alder and Sue Bailey celebrate British Cheese Weekend, building community cohesion through food in Trumpington Meadows, the coffee roastery in Harston, the Pay It Forward voucher scheme, and The Plough in Coton is recommended by The Sunday Times.

Corinne Payet of Gourmandises shares her memories of Stella Pereira who died last weekend, and who will be much missed by the local food community. In addition, the programme features how food is helping the new residents of Clay Farm come together, Steve Thompson has April foraging advice and Dave Fox talks about how growers can cope with the cold weather.