Say "a book on bones" to any serious foodie and you'll hear, "Where can I get it?"

The Hambrough in Ventnor (01983 856333; www.thehambrough.com) is for more serious foodies.

(He is, in fact, a serious foodie.)

She describes the food of her pampered Iranian childhood thus: "I was a serious foodie even as a kid.

Arrowtown is also a place for serious foodies, who've long been flocking to Saffron, voted one of 'the world's most exciting restaurants'.

He's cheerful and well adjusted, a homebody, a 10-handicap golfer and a serious foodie.

And in a state with a disproportionate number of serious foodies, outdoor kitchens can be downright sybaritic.

Eat at Gordon's Restaurant in nearby Inverkeilor (01241 830364; www.gordonsrestaurant.co.uk), a place for serious foodies.

These two- to 20-hour sessions (€20 to €170) are for serious foodies.

E Map Stravaigin is a serious foodie's delight, with a menu constantly pushing the boundaries of originality and offering creative culinary excellence.