Posted in News on Jun 20th, 2008
Celebrity chef Phil Vickery, Rose and Raspberry Meringue Mess
Everybody loves a good pud! From homemade apple pie to granny’s spotted dick or mum’s treacle tart, everyone’s a winner. But how often do you make home-made puds and do you really know where to start?
Well don’t panic! Celebrity chef Phil Vickery is here to save the [...]
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Posted in reviews on Jun 19th, 2008
The Hop Pickers, Hothfield, Ashford, Kent
Kaye Morris is not so impressed with this “hot stone” restaurant
The Hop Pickers
Maidstone Road
Hothfield
Ashford
Kent
Some friends and I were enticed to visit here by an interesting
restaurant review from one of the Kent Messenger group supplements.
We were attracted by the novelty of “hot stone” cooking and the writer’s
enthusiasm for [...]
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Posted in London Restaurant on Jun 15th, 2008
Denise’s Restaurant, French Restaurant, 79 Southampton Row, London – Praised by Robin Lowther of Newcastle upon Tyne
I was recently in London for a week and dined at Denise’s 5 times
(w.c.May 25th).
The food was excellent, as was the service. Each night I
chose a different meal and each night I was delighted by the food, and [...]
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Posted in News on Jun 15th, 2008
D&B PIGNA D’ORO , in Sicily
Vincenzo D’Antonio finds another interesting Dinner and Bed location
Sicily, the largest and most central island of the Mediterranean Sea.
Sicily so rich of history, art, archaeological sites, museums, food excellences.
And, about Sicily it is very probable that tourists know Palermo, Taormina, Agrigento and few others areas.
Well, now we are in [...]
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Posted in News on Jun 13th, 2008
Antica Corte Pallavicina, Dinner and Bed
Vincenzo D’Antonio Talks about a new concept for us – Dinner & Bed
In this first report Vincenzo talks about Antica Corte Pallavicina in Polesine Parmense – PR – Italy
Our Italian longest river, which by the way with the smallest name: Po, is a bit more than a secondary bayou [...]
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Posted in News on Jun 10th, 2008
A Tasty Find – The Taste of Leeds Festival
It may come as no surprise that I have been feeling slighting uninspired by the recent reviews that I have tried to write about certain Leeds eateries. With this disheartening feeling, I was eagerly anticipating the rebirth of my food appreciation at the inaugural Taste of Leeds [...]
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Posted in reviews on Jun 10th, 2008
The Brighton Coalition
Seaside Surprise
I finally got sunburnt in England!
After many winter months longing for some warmth and a golden glow, I headed to the coast of Brighton and found more than I had bargained for. Yes, the crystal blue water sparkled under the glory of the sun, and yes tanned gorgeous bodies were out [...]
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Posted in News on Jun 9th, 2008
CANDY JUST SWEET FOR CAPITAL DRINKERS AND DINERS
CANDY JUST SWEET FOR CAPITAL DRINKERS AND DINERS
Popular Edinburgh venue Candy Bar has undergone an £90,000 refurbishment which has transformed it from a ‘pick and mix sweetie’ hangout to a grown-up luxurious and comfortable kitchen restaurant and bar.
Re-launched as Candy Kitchen and Bar, its focus is now based [...]
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Posted in News on Jun 8th, 2008
The Green Rooms at The Inn On The Green, Ockley, Dorking, Surrey
Stane Street (A29), Ockley nr Dorking, RH5 5TD
www.thegreenrooms.com
Formerly known as the Red Lion and dating back to the 16th century, The Inn on the Green and the Green Rooms restaurant are immersed in character and charm to include a traditional oak beamed bar, [...]
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Posted in News on Jun 6th, 2008
The Crowne Plaza London News
Some news and forthcoming events of an epicurean nature concerning The Crowne Plaza London – The City.
The newest edition to the hotel’s team is Executive Chef, Bruce Smith. Bruce joins the hotel, having previously worked at Jury’s Clifton Ford Hotel, where he assisted with the re-launch of the [...]
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