The Cactus Cafe, Loughborough
If you live in Loughborough or have spent any time there over the last 15 years or so, you’ve probably already heard of this place. Cactus Cafe is kind of…
Restaurants
Italian Dining at Cielo, Birmingham
Situated in the ever popular and very trendy Brindley Place area in Birmingham, Cielo is a large Italian restaurant. I’ve heard mixed reviews about the place so was pleased when…
The Bluebell at Henley in Arden
We’ve never been to Henley and until our recent visit, had no idea just how gorgeous it is – just outside Stratford, Henley has the charm of Tudor cottages and…
Pies, Pizza & Cider at The Stable, Bristol
I’m a firm believer that simple is usually best. Take The Stable – a small group of 6 bar/restaurants in the south of England. I was lucky enough to eat…
Curry at Shimla Pinks, Leicester
Shimla Pinks on London Road in Leicester is part of a small Midlands chain of Indian restaurants. I’ve driven past this large restaurant many times but never thought to go…
Seven, Derby
I have to admit that although I call myself a ‘Midlands foodie’ I really don’t have too much on the blog on where to eat in Derby. That’s quite bad…
Edmunds Fine Dining, Birmingham
We’re quite lucky really that we’ve eaten at some fantastic restaurants over the last 5 years including plenty of Michelin starred establishments and I guess this is why we’re fussy.…
Ascoughs Bistro, Market Harborough
I’ve been working in Market Harborough for over a year now and so far leaving do meals and Friday lunchtimes have been restricted to rather uninspiring pubs and restaurants. With…
L’Ortolan, Reading
Its taken a while to get this post up, what with Christmas and New Year, but with a few quiet days at home before I head back to work, here…
Aldo Zilli at San Carlo, Leicester
I love blogging but it’s not always easy juggling it with a hectic full-time job. Sometimes though, something crops up which highlights just how fab blogging can be and makes…