*Editor’s note: The West Bridgford site is now closed. This review remains online as part of an archive.* I first became aware of the term 'brunch' around a decade ago. It has in reality been in existence since the late 19th century when a British writer dude called Guy Beringer first alluded to the word…
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*Original review date June 2018* How do you feel when you visit old haunts from when you were a student? I always feel a wave of nostalgia wash over me when I think of those halcyon university days. My first halls of residence was at Nunnery Court, and I hadn’t realised it at the time,…
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*Editor’s note: This eatery is now closed. This write-up remains online as part of an archive.* It is important to celebrate the small victories in life. One of them is enduring “Hump Day” a term used in the context of climbing a proverbial hill to get through the week. Having a press launch on Hump…
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*Original review date March 2018; The Yard is currently a wet-led site.* Are you a person who likes surprises? I'm not a fan. I'm a Leo and it takes me a while to adapt, but if it's a nice, albeit unexpected occurance, I guess that would be OK. According to a study*, the brain's pleasure…
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*Original review date February 2018* As a traditional Leo, I am somewhat resistant to change, unless it involves trying out new menus heralding a new season. Plus, I was in the mood for a pizza, and I couldn't think of a better way to celebrate National Pizza Day than to partake in cheesy goodness, so…
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*Original review date February 2018* Have you ever fervently wished for something for aeons, then when said wish comes true, you don't quite know how to express your joy? This was me a few months ago, when I learnt of a new coffee shop that was to open and boasted late evening opening hours. I…
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