If you've followed me for a while you'll know I love Aubrey Allen. And you don't have to take my word for it on how good they are. The fact that chefs like Michel Roux Jr and Raymond Blanc use them, people like Elite Bistros put their meat in...
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Yep, Rugby's getting a new coffee shop. Apparently Bewiched, a regional coffee chain from Northamptonshire, is expanding into Rugby, opening their 12th location in the town in 2021.
Bewiched have taken a unit in the Swan Centre...
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Have you ever wanted to have a cookery lesson from a Michelin-starred chef, who also happens to appear on the telly as well as podcasting and a zillion other mad skills?
Well, now you can.
Paul Foster, he of Salt in...
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[Last updated - February 12, 2021]
You may remember this post from the first lockdown of 2020. Each time I think it will be relegated to the history books it resurfaces. We're now on lockdown #3 from January 2021, so I've resurrected...
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It's been a tough time for all involved in the world of hospitality, but that hasn't stopped some businesses from pushing forward. North Warwickshire restaurant Cafe Simla has relaunched with a brand new name and style.
Now Simla...
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Before you go any further, don't worry. Gallachers of Rugby is still in Rugby. Still on the same street, in fact. They're just bigger, with more space to browse wine, talk about wine, and let's be honest - quaff wine.
Despite the...
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This time last year, the concept of getting restaurant meals delivered to your home was all a bit alien. Thanks to Covid, it's not just the norm but it's pretty important for hospitality businesses across the country - now more than...
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I think this might be my most exciting project of the year! As I've mentioned before, I'm involved in organising the brand new Foodie Awards for Coventry & Warwickshire.
When we started planning the awards we all agreed that...
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You've all heard of the Eat Out to Help Out scheme, right? Just in case you haven't, it's a government scheme designed to help boost the hospitality industry after a super difficult time.
The scheme opens on August 3, 2020 and runs...
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This is an exciting one to be writing about on this blog, and to be involved in in general. I've teamed up with a group of fabulous people to help organise a real celebration of the best of Coventry & Warwickshire's food and drink scene -...
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