From creamy classics to inspiring new flavours of gelato, Dorset is home to some of the best ice cream parlours in the south west. With some help from our readers, we pick eight great places to indulge in a scoop this summer

Dorset Magazine Food, Drink & Farming Awards champion and promote our county's outstanding food and drink heroes and they will be celebrated at the gala dinner in September

When Friday night arrives you can't beat a traditional fish supper from the local chippy. With some help from our readers and in no particular order, we pick eight great 'plaices' for fish and chips in Dorset

Celebrate English Wine Week (25 May - 2 June) with a glass of wine from one of these award winning Dorset vineyards

The Nyetimber Dorset Seafood Festival is heading to Weymouth's historic harbour on the weekend of the 13th and 14th July

Robert Ndungu, Head Chef of the award-winning pub The Acorn in Evershot, reveals what is making his tastebuds tingle as summer gives way to autumn

Asian flavours combine with seasonal Dorset ingredients at The Ollerod - an exciting new relaxed dining venture in the heart of Beaminster

The bistro at Knoll House is open daily providing sensational views across Studland Bay as well as a head chef who is passionate about sourcing local produce for his Anglo-French inspired menu

Want to keep your food miles low and your taste experience high? Alice Cooke reveals some of the county's best farm shops