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, having heard great things and…
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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 a gorgeous building in an…
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, you know what? It was…
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 that we’d be in for…
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 up on Instagram or writing…
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 an unpaid press trip but…
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 over and I’m in the…
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 rarely dedicate a whole blog…
We ate at Bill’s for a whole month
I was thinking recently about how bloggers review restaurants. We go once, often for a free meal, and then we review our experience (hopefully honestly) for all the world to…
Salt and Malt tapas nights
If you’re looking for posh fish and chips, Salt and Malt down at Wapping Wharf in Bristol is always a good shout. But how many of you knew that their…