Derby’s food and drink scene continues to flourish, and one of the openings I am most excited about, is Bodega Cantina, set to open its doors next month. I caught up with founder of Bitters ‘n’ Twisted Matt Scriven. Bodega belongs to the Bitters ‘n’ Twisted stable’; here is what the trailblazing entrepreneur had to say about his passion for…
Opening on 17 March 2017, Grand Pacific by Living Ventures is a colonial styled bar and restaurant at the top of King Street, in the renowned Grade II listed Manchester Reform Club building. Grand Pacific will lure Manchester with its enticing atmosphere and all day, until late into the night, offer. The 120 cover restaurant and bar at Grand Pacific offers informal dining at lunchtime through to the evening, blending flavours from exotic places with…
A delectable theatrical delight is headed your way in less than two weeks’ time. When an international sportsman and UK Champion takes on the role of director in Derby Shakespeare Theatre Company’s most unusual production, you know it’s a blimming good sign. Neil Scott has appeared on A Question of Sport and A League of Their Own and now, having got the…
A delicious new brunch menu will be on offer at Flying Childers at Chatsworth featuring specially designed dishes to enjoy at the restaurant located at The Stables. Available from Friday 24 March 2017, the new menu has been designed to complement the well-received Wedgwood Afternoon Tea at Flying Childers. Since its opening in April last year, visitors have been able…
Love curry? Course you do. Want to tickle your chuckle muscles? Hell yes, do I really have to ask? Take a looksee at this, a cool event at Genting Club Riverlights Derby. They do blimming good food too (see my food review here). Tickets are £25 to include: Poppadum’s & pickles to share Homemade chicken or vegetable curry served with rice and…
Bundobust, the Koffee Pot, Barburrito, Northern Soul Grilled Cheese and the Alchemist have partnered with Uber as it launches its food delivery service UberEats in Manchester today. Following its UK launch in London last year, the company has chosen Manchester as its second city to launch the service, offering delivery of food and drink from more than 100 local restaurants.…
I’m on a journey to explore the mad, rad world of craft beer (read my cool craft beer Q&A feature here). Which is why the following event ticked all my boxes. Craft beer? Check. Chance to get to know more about the ‘behind the scenes’ stuff? Check. Chance to chat to producers and suppliers? Check. Chance to sample some gorgeous craft beer? Check. If…
Dining out doesn’t have to be just a straightforward sit-down meal at a restaurant. If you fancy mixing things up and have never eaten at a casino, head over to the Fahrenheit Bar & Grill Derby. Slap bang in the city centre and adjacent to Derby bus station, you have zero excuse not to visit this restaurant, which has been…
Following a hugely successful 2016 launch, the Food Porn Awards has returned in its search to find the North West’s most tantalising dishes. Restaurants, bars, pubs and eateries were encouraged to enter images of their best-looking food in order to win the coveted 2017 award. Twelve finalists, anonymously chosen by a select judging panel, will move through to the second round,…
Having just visited the QUAD’s latest exhibition, I had to hop on to do my public service and tell you how thoroughly splendid it is. The QUAD’s current exhibition is set to break visitor records for the venue. What a Loving, and Beautiful World by Japanese collective teamLab, has already had over nine thousand visitors. These visitors are equal to…