Farm-to-Glass Drinks Are the Lake District’s Best-Kept Secret

I’ve just returned from the Lake District in the north of England, one of my favorite places on earth. My family have lived and vacationed there, in the same house, for four generations. It’s a part of the world famous for beautiful landscapes – dry stone walls, woods, lakes, and fells. But what’s less well-known is it also boasts the most Michelin stars of any UK county outside of London.

The restaurant that does a lot of the heavy lifting is Simon Rogan’s three Michelin-starred L’Enclume, which sits in the heart of the ridiculously picturesque village of Cartmel. Reams have been written about the food at this restaurant, but I wanted to highlight t...