The last time I was this excited about a book’s release was two years ago, when The Silent Patient (by Alex Michaelides) ARCs were doing their rounds. Word of mouth is one hell of a marketing tool and probably the best that exists. I couldn’t wait to get stuck into The Last Thing To Burn by Will Dean. Why?…
Ad-Gifted I can honestly say that I have never, ever eaten 100% cocoa chocolate. Trust me, I would have remembered. I prefer milk and white chocolate (sorry for the chocolate purists out there), so delving into Firetree Chocolate was a new and memorable experience for me. A little bit about chocolate, which is a perennial gifting favourite. From…
With the end in sight for an easing of restrictions, we can all look forward to dining at a restaurant for a spot of al fresco dining. The decision to lift lockdown measures is however dependent upon data. This is why dine-at-home boxes will continue to be a main source of revenue for restaurateurs pivoting to a takeaway-delivery option,…
Review of Green Haus’s 8 course vegan menu.
To say “I went to a chop shop” sure sounds naughty doesn’t it? Sorry to alarm you. It’s not that sort of chop shop, more of ‘Sam’s Chop Shop’, the delivery arm of Sam’s Chop House Restaurant in Manchester. I have previously visited Sam’s brother Albert (as in Albert’s Chophouse) when I was reviewing for Manchester Confidentials and I…
Love Christmas cake? Here’s a recipe that yields a lighter sponge and is a joy to eat. Make a few days’ before Christmas, you still have time.
‘Back The Bhaji’ supports the curry industry and commemorates curry pioneers Spice Business, the country’s only independent magazine for the Asian restaurant sector, has announced the inaugural British Curry Day on Thursday 3rd December. British Curry Day will provide a positive focus encouraging spice lovers to order a takeaway, click-and-collect, drive-through or use food delivery services in accordance with government regulations. …
What are your spirits of choice? I love a good brandy, with Remy Martin VSOP, Courvoisier and Frapin VSOP being my usual favourite tipples. There’s always a bottle of Penderyn in the cupboard, mainly because The Boy loves it (he has good taste). I love finding out about new flavour profiles and tasting notes, which is why I enrolled…
#Ad-Gifted The Strutt Arms first appeared on my radar last year after news of its opening last autumn. It only took a year for me to get over there to try out their new menu, on the eve of lockdown number two, no less. The Strutt Arms is an approximate 10-minute drive from Derby city centre, and the…
I am so very pleased to hear that Six, the elevated restaurant that towers above Trent Bridge cricket ground in Nottingham, is now welcoming diners once again. The book is now open for those who wish to visit the sixth-floor venue for dinner on Friday and Saturday nights, and for Sunday lunch. A refreshed setup will see…