Just a few doors down from us in Emsworth, M.R. Starr has been a local staple for decades. Mick Starr bought the business in 1988, building a reputation for quality produce, friendly service and a real connection to local suppliers. These days, the next generation, Paul and Neil Starr, are proudly carrying that torch, continuing the family’s commitment to traditional butchery with a modern eye for provenance and flavour.
Last week, our very own Giles set off through the Hampshire countryside for a rather special mission: a sneak peek of the brand-new cellar door shop at Hambledon Vineyard, just in time for English Wine Week.