A NEW guide which highlights quality places to eat in the Isle of Man has been launched.
The latest edition of the Taste Isle of Man directory has been published by Isle of Man Tourism and features 44 restaurants, cafes, takeaways and pubs.
Each establishment listed in the directory has been vetted by an independent assessor who has reviewed standards of customer service, cleanliness, service, efficiency and food quality.
This year more than 30 of the establishments received the Quality Assured accolade and a further seven were awarded Highest Quality Assured.
Economic Development Minister Allan Bell said: "Taste Isle of Man is a prestigious award for the Island's eateries to achieve. Not only does it reflect on the excellent food but it also recognises the hard work and effort these businesses put in to making sure their customers receive good and efficient service. Well done to all those who have been successful in the quality assessment scheme."
Each establishment has been awarded a sign to display outside their premises to show their grading. Some have also been awarded an orange Harvest accolade which signals that local produce is prepared and served on the premises.
Geoff Corkish, political member for Isle of Man Tourism, said: "The Department of Economic Development's tourism division is dedicated to ensuring that guests have a range of quality assured places to eat on the Island.
"Congratulations to all those who have achieved accreditation and I would like to thank each and every one of the establishments in the Taste Isle of Man scheme for their dedication and the tremendous effort they put into Isle of Man tourism."
The Taste Isle of Man directory is available from the Welcome Centre at the Sea Terminal in Douglas or can be viewed online at www.visitisleofman.com.
Picture caption - L to R: Geoff Corkish, Shane Hesketh (Peel Fisheries), Kathleen Lennon (Castle Deli), Michael and Belinda Murphy (L'Experience), Tricia Taylor (14 North), Robin Mowat and Grace Liu (Tanroagan) and Jill and Manolo Segovia (Tapas Spanish Restaurante).
