I’m hooked on the Great British Menu where I’m seeing variations of curry appear on menus from all regions. Curry is now a de facto firm British favourite, ranking high on top favourite cuisines in the UK. According to one survey, over 23 million people eat curry regularly* and I can only envisage this number to steadily rise. With the…
As someone who wrote her dissertation on Shakespeare, the following news excites me greatly. A special Shakespeare inspired menu will be available for one week only (Monday 3rd to Sunday 9th October). Thank you to fellow foodie blogger, the gorgeous Sanj for the heads up. (You can read more about Sanj’s adventures around Manchester by clicking here.) As Selfridges, Exchange Square…
Hi all, I hope you’re doing well. Question for you – how often do you cook? I cook every day, and although I photograph dishes from my test kitchen and make notes, I find the bulk of my time is taken up reviewing restaurants and doing the write-ups. I have a tonne of recipes to write up, both original and…
Raindrops on roses, whiskers on kittens, bright copper kettles and warm woollen mittens may have been a few of Julie Andrews’ favourite things. If she’d been looking for a pub on Friargate. Pitcher and Piano Derby would definitely have made her favourite list. I frequent Pitcher, as it’s fondly known amongst locals, a fair bit. It’s an easy place to…
I love cute words. Teddy-bear, Flopsy, bunnikin, and pom poms are just a few to mention. The name of Nottingham’s latest bar certainly made me sit up and take notice. Ladies and gents, let me to introduce you to Pom Pom. Based on Burton Street in The Cornerhouse, Pom Pom will be opening its doors on Saturday 1st October after a £750,000…
I love it when a good restaurant branches out, which is why I was excited to hear about Volta’s foray into a central Manchester opening. I love Volta’s food – check my original review here. Good food coupled with a magnificent space is a one heck of a killer combo, which is why I envisage great things for The Refuge.…
What is your favourite bar up north? The one to feature in my personal top ten is The Alchemist, which I’m pleased to say is launching very soon in Alderley Edge. Work on the former Grill on the Edge site is now well underway, and the concept from the multi-award winning Living Ventures is set to open to the public…
I’m a big fan of Manchester’s foodie scene. It’s refreshingly innovative to see an eatery participate in cool markets, which is why I cannot wait for next weekend… when Artisan Restaurant & Bar launch their first ever monthly Market Fest. That’s right, pencil into your diaries Sunday 25th September, where the Market Fest will run from 12 – 5 pm. The…
In my quest to find out more about the UK’s fantastic food industry I interview people front of house and behind the scenes. The latest lady to get grilled (pardon the pun) is Rebecca (or Beck) Johnson. She is the business development manager at Masa Restaurant & Wine Bar, where she helps out with events and wedding meetings. Tell us about a typical…
Great Britain’s best sausages, award winning cheese, the finest malt whisky in the world and amazing burgers are just some of the highlights of Bolton Food and Drink Festival. More than 180 food, drink and craft traders will take over the town centre for the festival, which takes place from August 26 to 29. The market, opening daily from 10am, will…