Food & Drink

I’m a passionate foodie who loves spreading the word about delicious food, great spaces and smiling faces. The majority of my reviews are forked out (pun intended) by myself. Due to an increasing amount of review requests, I am having to set down some guidelines (as I want to afford books, food and rent you see). Take a peek at these guidelines here:

Meals or lunches are usually for 2 people. It’s no fun dining solo and I love chatting to my dining partner about their dish. If there’s more food ordered, there is more to write about.
A budget is decided pre-dining, so I can enjoy my meal without the faff and potential ick-factor of unpleasant surprises post-meal.
I’m PR friendly too, so if you’re a cool agency bod who wants me to review your gorgeous eatery, drop me a note on [email protected].
I look forward to connecting with you fine foodie folk.

RAxxx

IT’S GAME ON AS NOTTINGHAM’S HEAD OF STEAM ‘POWERS UP’

IT’S GAME ON AS NOTTINGHAM’S HEAD OF STEAM ‘POWERS UP’

The top floor at Nottingham’s Head of Steam is being transformed into a brand new gaming bar called ‘Power Up’, to celebrate a year in the city.     It will open throughout the week from 5pm, and will be open until 2am Friday and Saturday, and 1am Thursday, and will offer customers shuffleboards, American pool tables, pinball machines, electronic…

RECIPE: CHOCCYWOCCYDOODAH CHOCOLATE CAKE 

RECIPE: CHOCCYWOCCYDOODAH CHOCOLATE CAKE 

How often do you bake? I bake around twice a month, definitely more if I have time.   One of the recipes I discovered last month was this glorious chocolate cake recipe by Choccywoccydoodah. I’ve seen the co-founder Christine and her team on TV a few times, and I have always been in awe of her chocolate creations. I didn’t…

TURTLE BAY LAUNCH SPECIAL MOTHER’S DAY KOKO COCKTAIL – AND GIVE DINERS THE CHANCE TO WIN KOKO KANU GOODIES

TURTLE BAY LAUNCH SPECIAL MOTHER’S DAY KOKO COCKTAIL – AND GIVE DINERS THE CHANCE TO WIN KOKO KANU GOODIES

Caribbean restaurant and bar, Turtle Bay, have created a specialist rum cocktail designed to treat mums this Mother’s Day – and they’re also giving all diners the chance to win rum-based goodies too.   The Turtle Bay mixology team has collaborated with Koko Kanu to create the Koko Bellini especially with mums in mind this Mother’s Day – Sunday 31st…

AWARD-WINNING BARTENDER SIGNS UP FOR TRENT BRIDGE RESTAURANT

AWARD-WINNING BARTENDER SIGNS UP FOR TRENT BRIDGE RESTAURANT

Dan Warren, the 28-year-old who recently finished second in a worldwide bartending event, has been appointed Bar Manager for Six; the new restaurant and bar at Trent Bridge.   Dan represented the United Kingdom at the Diageo Reserve World Class bartending championships in Berlin in October, finishing second overall.   It ultimately meant that Dan, who was the fastest bartender on…

CELEBRATE MEAT FREE MONDAY WITH PIZZA HUT’S NEW VEGAN MENU

CELEBRATE MEAT FREE MONDAY WITH PIZZA HUT’S NEW VEGAN MENU

Pizza Hut Restaurant’s new menu dedicated to vegans will feature five deliciously ch**sy Pizzas – the new Vegan Hot ‘N’ Spicy Veg joins the popular Vegan Veggie and Vegan Margherita, with the line-up rounded off with the return of the Vegan BBQ Jack ‘N’ Ch**se and lower calorie Vegan Virtuous Veg Flatbread Pizza.   The new menu will also boast…

AUSTRALASIA LAUNCHES MOUTHWATERING NEW MENU

AUSTRALASIA LAUNCHES MOUTHWATERING NEW MENU

Spring is (finally) in the air and, to celebrate the season of new beginnings, Australasia has launched a fabulously fresh menu.   The menu includes delectable dishes such as Sweet Potato Tempura, Mongolian Lamb Cutlets and Roasted Baby Aubergines.     Fans of Australasia’s signature dishes need not panic; old favourites including Blackened Cod in Roasted Hoba Leaf, Seared Teriyaki…

TWO NEW STREET FOOD TRADERS JOIN THE HATCH LINE UP

TWO NEW STREET FOOD TRADERS JOIN THE HATCH LINE UP

As spring comes early Hatch has two new street food brands ready to beckon those light nights ahead.   Seasoned: Nothing But Fries Ready for a chip-based taste explosion? Seasoned: Nothing But Fries is here with a whole new take on the humble French Fry as they bring a barnstorming bevvy of flavours to the bag of chips. Each gourmet…