The current recession has spawned an increase in the underground restaurant phenomenon. These supper clubs have been established by foodies disillusioned 
with their over priced and over hyped high street counterparts. They are fighting the recession. Using their skills and knowledge to open their own kitchens to paying customers. Converting living rooms, conservatories and the like into intimate dinning areas, often serving the best of local produce. Many indeed offer the ultimate dining experience as they transform their own homes into a functioning restaurant. Intimate and attentive service, exceptional product knowledge and quality ingredients prepared to order are always the aim. These alternative venues could indeed be the best way to sample some of the worlds lesser served cuisines such as Moroccan, Slovakian or Vietnamese. Local produce is abundant. Cheeses, herbs, meats seafood and in season vegetables are always preferred with local farmers markets frequently used. Supporting this new trend Virgin1 has recently launched a free user
friendly map, so allowing foodies and producers to become directly involved with this recent and growing restaurant revolution. This practical and interactive map offers a quick and simple way for existing or prospective restaurateurs, diners, producers and retailers to contact each other. You can easily discover what is available in your own area. Allotment owners, jam and pickle makers, beekeepers, small farmers, service providers, etc are all able to promote themselves. As is the increasing army of amateur chefs.
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