We were out with friends in Nottingham this weekend to taste what we were promised were THE BEST burgers in Nottingham. Turns out my friends …
Chutney Ivy, Leicester
This weekend we went for dinner with Dave’s parents at Chutney Ivy in Leicester – groupon vouchers clutched tight, we ran in the wind and …
Purnell’s Restaurant, Birmingham
What lucky people we are – for our wedding present from my mum and step dad, we went to Purnell’s for dinner – that is …
The Star Inn 1744, Thrussington
Above photo from The Star Inn’s facebook page. We’re easing ourselves back into healthy eating slowly following our honeymoon and so, when my mum suggested …
Manor House at Quorn
Last night we decided to go down to The Manor House in Quorn. I worked there at for a while back in the early 2000’s …
Doddington Hall Farm Shop, Lincolnshire
I’ve just got back from Doddington Hall near Lincoln where I’ve been helping my mums friend with some photography of her pieces in the Sculpture Exhibition …
Nanna’s 80th Birthday at Salims
Last weekend we were celebrating my Nanna’s 80th birthday. Naturally, she wanted to mark the occassion with a curry, like all 80 year olds do. So, …
Pillings Lock, Barrow upon Soar, Leicestershire
Pillings Lock Marina is a strange place. I’ve lived in Barrow upon Soar for 3 years and knew nothing of it for the first 2 …
The Hammer and Pincers, Wymeswold
Last night Dave and I went for dinner at the Hammer and Pincers in Wymeswold (near Loughborough) and it was BLOODY LOVELY! As a bit …
Valentinos, Loughborough
UPDATE: THIS PLACE HAS NOW SHUT DOWN My first restaurant review. Chosen restaurant was Valentino’s on Nottingham Road in Loughborough. Our table was booked for …