Restaurant Reviews

Restaurant review: Nalaas, Derby

Restaurant review: Nalaas, Derby

Snow has arrived in Derby and with it single digit weather, meaning I am craving hearty, wholesome fayre, all over again. I can’t recall it ever being this cold in March, can you?   A yellow snow alert from the Met Office for the remainder of this week means I’ll be on an elongated hunt for comfort food that feels…

Restaurant review: The Wonky Table, Derby

Restaurant review: The Wonky Table, Derby

Do you have a favourite place in Derby that is your go-to for celebratory occasions? There are numerous eateries in Derby, but none that feel a little special when you walk through the doors.   I am talking about The Wonky Table in Derby. I have been to the restaurant a number of times over the years. Its quirky charm…

REVIEW: VIDA BY LORENTES, NOTTINGHAM

REVIEW: VIDA BY LORENTES, NOTTINGHAM

*Gifted – ad* It has been over a year since I sauntered down the streets in Nottingham, one of my favourite spaces in the world. So when I returned for my first review in the great city, it was with a smile on my face.   The venue was ViDa by Lorentes Tapas Nottingham, and the reason why this may…

REVIEW RICK STEIN: STEIN’S  AT HOME MENU BOX

REVIEW RICK STEIN: STEIN’S AT HOME MENU BOX

  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,…