A couple of years ago I went on a horrific date to The Grosvenor pub on Mansfield Road. It wasn’t just the guy that was awful, the pub was dark, dingy, dirty and unpleasant. I had heard that it had been through a huge refurbishment, and you can’t really miss it as you’re driving…
Marrakesh – Nottingham
Having been to Morocco twice in the last few years, I couldn’t wait to go to Marrakesh restaurant on Chapel Bar. I have walked past it maybe a hundred times but haven’t yet visited. My friend The Gastronomic Gorman and I went during our lunch break on Friday as a bit of a treat. It…
Reds True BBQ – Nottingham
I love BBQ food, and so have frequented Reds True BBQ a few times and thought it best that I write about it! Situated on Queens St in the city centre right next to Georges Fish & Chip Kitchen, it is much lager inside than anticipated from the outside. Exposed brick, metal and used tyres…
Albufeira – Portugal
Every year I go to Portugal for my holidays with my parents and little (she is 26!) sister. We have been for the last 7-8 years, and I thought it was time to write about some of my favourite restaurants. The new town has a whole host of places to eat, and they cater to…
Rye – Beeston
It was a beautiful sunny day today, and so I decided to take my friend for a little boozy lunch. Situated on the main high street of Beeston is Rye Cafe Bar, a lovely classy coffee shop-cum-bar. The exterior is swanky and cool, with an outside seating area comprising of a few wooden tables and metal…
The Hop – Sheffield
The BBQ collective @ The Hop opened in August of last year. The launch was incredible, and I was very privileged to be invited through work. It has been a while since I was in Sheffield, and so when I went on a client visit there was only one place to take them. Its a lovely…
Iberico World Tapas – Nottingham
Earlier this week a friend took me to Iberico for dinner. I have been wanted to go here ever since I moved to Nottingham but haven’t really had the opportunity. I have heard so many great things and for it to be rated 14th of over 1100 restaurants in Nottingham I was expecting it to…
Chutney – Nottingham
Indian food. I enjoy it, but although I have been to some of the ‘best’ restaurants in Nottingham, I have never felt that I loved it. A good curry isn’t cheap and I love a bargain so when I saw a wowcher deal for Chutney, I had to do it.
Loch Fyne – Norwich
I love the Loch Fyne in Nottingham and just had to try the Norwich one out when I went to see Mary Poppins at the theatre there on Saturday. The decor is staple Loch Fyne, white walls, light and airy, and a fish counter at the back was stocked full of Salmon and Oysters. It…
BBC Good Food Show – NEC June 16
My lovely friend Chloe, or The Gastronomic Gorman as she is known around the West Midlands, kindly invited me along to the BBC Good Food Show last Saturday for my birthday. What a lovely friend she is 🙂 With over 250 exhibitors, live demos from celebrity chefs, live interviews and a hell of a lot of…
Oaks Restaurant – Nottingham
I have been wanting to try Oaks out for ages! I have heard loads of good stuff about it, however the only time I have been booked in, my all you can drink Brunch was cancelled! They had to close the restaurant because of something to do with their air vent breaking, I was gutted and…
Inferno – Nottingham
I had no idea what to expect when Inferno launched to be honest. I had heard a few of my friends sing the praises of the new ‘super fast’ pizza restaurant, but I am extremely loyal to Pizza Express and didn’t give it a second thought for ages. Honestly, as someone that adores Pizza Express…