*Editor’s note: This eatery is now closed. The review published December 2017 remains online as part of an archive.* Popping out for a nice spot of lunch always puts a spring in my step, especially if the restaurant is five minutes down the road. Think about the time that one wastes in traffic and parking,…
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*Editor’s note: This eatery is now closed. The review published November 2017 remains online as part of an archive.* I was invited by The Walton to attend its Press Night to toast the arrival of the festive season. It was a select gathering where we had the opportunity to get a sneak peek at…
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*Editor’s note: The Derby eatery is now closed. The review published November 2017 remains online as part of an archive.* It’s Sunday. You fancy a change from your usual cereal, which is yawn-inducingly boring. And you can’t be bothered to cook. As you stare languidly from that cereal box to your reflection in the mirror,…
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*Original review date November 2017* Oh, the weather outside is frightful… And thus begins the (delightful) onslaught for all things festive. With less than 25 sleeps to go to the big day, and considerably less if you still haven’t decided on your work’s / family Christmas do, then you may want to pay attention now.…
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*Original review date November 2017* What makes you choose where to eat out? It might be a new place that you heard about on the radio, or perhaps there was a launch party that you couldn’t get around to. For me, it has a little to do with the branding, background and if I get…
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*Original review date October 2017* Storm Brian was due to make an appearance in all his hail and thunderstorm glory. It was a questionable time to leave the cosy confines of my 23°C flat and I therefore had to have a gooood reason to be venturing outdoors. Imperative reasons to leave said flat include fleeing…
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