Derby is a cool city whose food scene is expanding at a steady rate. The Cosy Club is the newest kid on the foodie block to serve tasty dishes to discerning diners in Derby and beyond. The launch on Friday evening saw local businesses, members of the press and Cosy Club enthusiasts patronise the stunning building on Victoria Street. Having…
Last weekend, I was lucky to be invited to The Gin Festival, Nottingham. Held in the spacious Conference Centre on Burton Street, the UK’s largest Gin Festival kicked off a joyous weekend. I’ll be honest, gin isn’t my drink of choice, so I saw this is an opportunity to broaden my horizons, get experimental and enjoy the gin ride. Check-in…
Manchester continues to be a foodie magnet. It seems a new eatery opens every few weeks (up north is an exciting space to be right now). The plethora of new restaurant openings can only be a good thing; not only does it diversify a wonderful melting pot, but keeps the old guard on its toes. I have dined at the…
Much like Antonio Banderas, Masa Restaurant and Wine Bar has always intrigued me. I liken it to the exotic stranger whom I’ve heard lots about, but just haven’t got around to meeting yet. Masa boasts a unique location at the site of a chapel which has subtle undertones of Gothic romanticism. This could easily be the scene of some romantic novel…
If you’re a pizza lover, do you get creative with pizza toppings? If you love mixing up your Margherita, hustling your Hawaiian, or just generally pimping up your pizza, then read on. The latest pizza concept to hit Nottingham, is launching its latest competition, which will see the winning pizza added to The Hall of Flames. Isn’t that cool, to see your winning creation gracing the…
Blacksmith’s Loft on Sadlergate, Derby has been on my radar for over two years. That’s forever in foodie time. You know that ancient knight in Indiana Jones’ Last Crusade who’s been waiting centuries for Indy to rock up? That’s what it felt like when Matt (the ancient knight aka Front of House) welcomed us inside. Access to the restaurant is…
One of the things I love about Derby is its ability to continuously surprise. I had the pleasure of attending the Derby Grammar School’s Food Fayre & Open Day earlier this month. One of the day’s highlights was chatting to fellow foodie and cool as a cucumber Head Chef Chris Parry in residence at The Blacksmith’s Loft, Derby. Whoever thought…
What are bank holidays for, but to loll around watching a plethora of vacuous daytime TV interspersed with a trip to your local gastro-pub? I had to satisfy my foodie need to check out a place that has been on my radar since last year, and so it was on Good Friday that I eventually found myself Quarndon bound for…
Yo! Sushi, one of the newest kids on the foodie block at Intu Derby has launched its new menu with a nod to all things authentically Tokyo. I reviewed this Derby restaurant when it first opened (here’s my original review). From the bold pop art designed menu to new dishes that really push culinary boundaries, there is something for everyone…
Easter is around the corner and I’m gearing up for a proper foodie weekend. What are you up to? It means a long weekend in snuggly jim-jams is within fingertip reach and a glorious four day weekend beckons. What will make your weekend even cooler, is that the kind bods at Oh, You Pretty Things have concocted a glorious Chocolate…