We’ll always try to keep our posts about independent businesses, but now and again a chain comes to town that we’re curious about and we get invited to the launch event (plus, let’s be honest, we all find ourselves in chains from time to time, so it’s handy to know what to expect). The Real… Read More Review: The Real Greek, Bristol
I bloody love Korean food, and since the recent closures of Surakhan on Park Row and Kimchi Kim on Gloucester Road, I’ve found my choice even more limited. Of course there are still the very brilliant Dain Korea on Gloucester Road (good value, extensive menu, BYO) and Sky Kong Kong next to the Bearpit (daily-changing… Read More Review: Tuk Tuck, Bristol
No.1 Harbourside has always been in my top city centre recommendations since it opened in 2010 – it’s a refreshingly relaxed bar-restaurant in a section of the harbour which is otherwise mostly populated with large chain bars, and as appealing as those wine deals can be, sometimes I just want to sit in a quiet… Read More Review: No.1 Harbourside, Bristol
Finding an intimate, atmospheric restaurant in central Bristol can be a challenge. Yet nestled in Haymarket Walk, between the Bearpit and the bus station, is Flow – a little gem in the oddest of places. Two disclaimers here: Alex, the owner of Flow, is a buddy of ours, but hopefully it’s obvious by… Read More Review: Flow, Bristol
Shut the front door guys – I’ve finally achieved my childhood dream. For one evening, I was allowed to frolic in a dessert shop, being invited to taste all different flavours and even have a go at making it myself! Life mission achieved, I can now retire forever. But before I do, here’s what I… Read More Review: Swoon, Bristol
Veggies are getting a good deal in Bristol at the moment, with the arrival of Flow, The Black Sheep Cafe and Easy Rawlin’s Diner in the past few months, all offering exciting vegetarian & vegan dishes at an affordable price point. We’ve now welcomed 1847 to the fold, an expanding chain of fine dining vegetarian… Read More Review: 1847, Bristol
I hear a lot of people complain how hard it is to cook for vegans, but I relish the opportunity to get a bit creative with flavours and combinations without having to rely on chorizo or cheese. This is one of my favourite vegan recipes; not only is it healthy, filling and really tasty, but… Read More Mediterranean Shepherdless Pie recipe
The other day I tried out a new recipe that used butternut squash as a sauce for pasta topped with some fried sage. The combination of the squash and sage was truly delicious, and as I had both available to me last night, I decided to make a soup with them. This is a very… Read More Soup-er Simple! – Squash & Sage Soup Recipe
Shonette Laffy Christmas is quite a divisive thing, like Marmite or Fleetwood Mac. A lot of people claim to hate Christmas, which I find crazy – mainly because I can’t see how anyone could hate a time of year focused around parties, food, mulled beverages and John Candy films. I think the thing that gets… Read More A Very Saucy Christmas – Christmas Recipes and Tips
I love spice. And not in that ridiculous, faux-macho ‘Give me the spiciest thing on the menu, and then chuck in another pound of chillis’ way. I like the way that a bit of heat can really heighten a dish or the flavours the different varieties of chillis add to a recipe. It’s a well-known… Read More Dhansak it to me! – An easy peasy curry recipe
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