Viva Brighton Issue #80 October 2019
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FOOD<br />
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BackWood<br />
Zero waste, maximum taste<br />
I’ve missed the buzz on Circus Parade since Plenty packed<br />
up and moved, so, I’m pleased to be having Friday brunch<br />
at BackWood, recently opened in the same – somewhat<br />
upgraded – spot. The exposed brickwork has been painted,<br />
there are new tables made of some clever composite<br />
material, comfy banquette seating and, placed prominently by the door, a bank of clearly labelled<br />
recycling bins. You see, BackWood are on track to be a zero-waste operation. Already all of their food<br />
waste is composted and nothing goes to landfill. Their sustainability manifesto is set out on the back of<br />
their menu: lovingly prepared, locally sourced food, minimal, compostable packaging, and absolutely no<br />
single use cups (loan cups are available if you can’t supply your own). They’ve also eliminated the most<br />
environmentally damaging ingredients, which means no avocadoes or almonds on the menu.<br />
They do, however, offer my favourite breakfast food: potato hash. I choose the one with halloumi<br />
(£8.50) and an iced latte (no straw, obvs. £3). The crushed new potatoes are mingled with fried<br />
peppers, caramelised onions and a generous helping of halloumi, all infused with herby, smoky oil. It’s<br />
a seriously tasty combination and the coffee is great too. I make a mental note to come back soon to<br />
try their homemade cucumber, mint and basil sherbert and one of their bulging pittas. ‘Collectively,<br />
our small steps can make big change happen’, reads the menu. If that means forgoing my smashed<br />
avo on sourdough, so be it. With brunch this good, it’s no hardship at all. Lizzie Lower<br />
gobackwood.com<br />
Christmas lunches and dinners for 10-90 guests in the impressive State Rooms<br />
Book now for 22 November – 22 December<br />
INVITATION: Come to our free Christmas Taster Evening, Thursday 10 <strong>October</strong>, 5.30-8pm,<br />
with canapés, live piano and drinks. Email christmas@westdean.org.uk or call 01243 818258 to book.<br />
www.westdeanvenues.org.uk<br />
West Dean College of Arts and Conservation, West Dean, Chichester, West Sussex PO18 0QZ
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