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The floral decor around the entrance to Jang restaurant in London's Royal Exchange.
Food Reviews Pubs & Restaurants UK & Ireland

Korean fine dining solo lunch at Jang, London

on 8th March 20268th March 2026Leave a Comment on Korean fine dining solo lunch at Jang, London

In late November, I turned 41. And how did I celebrate? By… going to London for a work event. Womp. Not the most glamorous start …

A plate of sliced watermelon, topped with whipped feta and crushed pistachio
Food Reviews Pubs & Restaurants Wales

Longa, Cardiff – a foray back into restaurant reviewing

updated on 8th February 202631st January 2026Leave a Comment on Longa, Cardiff – a foray back into restaurant reviewing

Recently, I’ve been getting back into reading restaurant reviews. I’m particularly enjoying Gourmet Gorro and Edible Reading at the moment. It made me realise it’s …

zero degrees loaded fries
Pubs & Restaurants UK & Ireland

Zero Degrees Microbrewery – turning 25 this year!

updated on 17th July 20255th June 2025Leave a Comment on Zero Degrees Microbrewery – turning 25 this year!

Bristolians – if you’ve ever wandered up Colston Street, chances are you’ve clocked the industrial-chic façade of Zero Degrees—a microbrewery-meets-restaurant perched on the hill staring …

Traditional rabelo fishing boats in Porto
Portugal Travel

5 things you have to eat in Matosinhos and Porto

updated on 17th March 202517th March 2025Leave a Comment on 5 things you have to eat in Matosinhos and Porto

I’m awarding myself ‘longest time to post’ for this one – which refers to a trip we took to Matosinhos and Porto in April 2024. …

Grand georgian house wth christmas ribbon tied around the pillars infront of the front door
Travel UK & Ireland

A weekend at Bishopstrow hotel & spa

updated on 29th December 202424th December 2024Leave a Comment on A weekend at Bishopstrow hotel & spa

As some of you may know, I recently turned 40. Just saying it shocks me, but here we are! For a birthday surprise, my lovely …

Grilled jeju black pork
South Korea Travel

Discovering Jeju Black Pork

updated on 3rd January 20251st November 2024Leave a Comment on Discovering Jeju Black Pork

In September 2023, we returned to South Korea, this time with our toddler. We included four days on Jeju, a popular holiday island to the …

pouring water on the rice to make soup
South Korea Travel

Eating traditional food at a Korean Hanjeongsik

on 29th May 202429th May 20242 Comments on Eating traditional food at a Korean Hanjeongsik

Last September, we were back in South Korea for just over two weeks (this time with our little boy). One thing we do everytime we …

Cured Cornish sea trout with poached eggs and lemon hollandaise
Food Reviews Pubs & Restaurants UK & Ireland

Brunch at The Metropolitan, Bristol

updated on 18th February 20256th April 2024Leave a Comment on Brunch at The Metropolitan, Bristol

*Note – in 2025, The Metropolitan stopped offering their brunch menu and now only offer all day dining menu. It looks great but I’m yet …

Lunch at The Crab Shack in Teignmouth, Devon
Pubs & Restaurants Travel UK & Ireland

The Crab Shack, Teignmouth

updated on 3rd January 20258th November 2023Leave a Comment on The Crab Shack, Teignmouth

Over Easter, (yes, I know, that was a hell of a long time ago now and I’m only just posting…)  we headed down to Devon …

Gin and Tonic at Gray's Court Hotel
Travel UK & Ireland

Gray’s Court, York – a hidden hotel gem

updated on 3rd January 20255th September 2022Leave a Comment on Gray’s Court, York – a hidden hotel gem

Last month my mum and I took a weekend trip up to York. It’s one of her fave places and I wanted to treat her …

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