Stratford exactly isn’t short of cafes. Turn every corner in the historic town and you’ll find one. There are the traditional ones serving tea and cake, the big chains, themed offerings and even a cat cafe. So when I Will’s Kitchen was...
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[INVITE - I was invited to Inside the 22 to try their Christmas cocktail menu, so the cocktails were free. I didn't, however, drink all of each one, just a sip]
The festive season is well and truly upon us and I haven’t had a dry day...
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[Disclosure - we paid in full at the Masons Arms. They didn't know I was a blogger]
‘Hidden gem’ is a term that’s about as over-used - and nonsensicle - as ‘Get Brexit done’ these days. Some of these hidden gems have won...
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[We paid in full at The Hungry Bear. They didn't know I was a blogger]
When people find out you’re a food enthusiast, or write a bit about it, or talk about it, often the question that comes next is, ‘oh, so what’s your favourite...
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Hurrah - another addition to the evening scene in Rugby. Up until now, Maia has been a lovely little daytime independent serving epic gelato, coffee and other Italian treats since 2017
Last year they expanded, opening at Rugby Library...
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[AD - I was invited to a complimentary stay at Rothay Manor in Ambleside for Belle About Town but thought it would be a shame not to tell you about it. Our hotel room and dinner was complimentary but we paid for all our drinks. Everything else...
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Disclosure - This post is part of my work with Coventry BID to promote the food and drink offering in Coventry city centre
The festive season is definitely underway in Coventry. It kicked off with the Christmas lights switch-on on Wednesday...
Coventry's got another new place, and it sounds pretty good. The Lazy Monkey Bar and Kitchen opened earlier this month and offers Indian street food plus cocktails (which I'm reliably told are on tap!).
On Warwick Row near the train...
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Watch out Rugby, Saturdays just got even better. My fave wine peeps Gallachers are introducing 'Bottomless Lunch' in the run-up to Christmas.
For those of you in the know, yes it's a riff on Bottomless Brunch which is massively...
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Good food is very often, even most often, simple food.
I'd love to say those are my words but in fact I've stolen them someone far wiser when it comes to food than me - the late, great Anthony Bourdain.
They apply to food...
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