If I’m looking at my glass half full, I’d say that unemployment comes with its perks. I’ve had a lot of free time to spend …
Win a pair of tickets to Abergavenny Food Festival!
COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED As you probably know if you’ve been following my blog for a while, Abergavenny Food Festival is a firm annual favourite …
Small plate Indian feasting at Dhamaka, Bristol
A few weeks ago we were invited to dine at Dhamaka on Corn Street in Bristol. Dave and I were actually planning to go anyway, …
Prix fixe dining at Hotel du Vin, Bristol
When Dave and I first moved to Bristol in 2015, I used to walk past the Hotel du Vin on my way into town. It’s …
The Lost and Found, Bristol
The Lost and Found Bristol opened in April 2018 – I went to their launch and loved the cocktails. The food… not so much. But, …
A Sunday roast worth leaving the country for
On our recent trip to Wales, we finished the weekend with a Sunday roast at The Pod Newport. I’d looked at it online and knew …
Bristol’s best indie eats right now
It’s been a while since I’ve written about food in my home city of Bristol. It’s a combination of the ease of sticking a picture …
This is Wales: producers spotlight
I was invited by Food and Drink wales to spend three days travelling around and getting to know Monmouthshire and the Brecon Beacons. This was …
A private dining experience with La Belle Assiette
Shortly before Christmas, we threw a dinner party for a couple of our friends. Not uncommon you might think, given that we often have friends …
Sunday Roast at 1766, Bristol
1766 has now closed and there is a new dining offer (BOV Kitchen + Bar) at the Bristol Old Vic. Sept 2022 These days I …