Jasmine, Chorlton – Every table is taken, it shows how good the food is
Spending an evening in Jasmine Chorlton, a popular middle eastern cuisine restaurant, is certainly not because of the decor, the paper table cloths or the close proximity of other customers. This place is buzzing with regulars, many recognising each other. Jasmine is a place refraining from airs and graces, presentation and alcohol. The decor is…
Manchester House – an immersive culinary dining experience
I’ve lived and worked all my life in and around Manchester and for the first 25 years of my work was…
The search is on for this years winners of the ‘Fifty Four and Counting Best ‘Restaurant’, ‘Pub Grub’ and ‘Street Food’ Awards 2017
Spread the word! Fifty Four and Counting 2017 Awards are on! I know .. there are loads of great restaurants out…
There’s my way and there is ‘Spice Way’
Off the court yard of Battlers Green Farm stands a small shop called Spice Way. The shop itself is intriguing given…
Who would have thought the ‘Refuge’ was back in fashion!
Thirty years ago the Refuge Assurance Co. was a Mancunian landmark like no other. Its clock tower and Victorian facade evoked…
Battlers Green Farm, Radlett, Hertfordshire – really nice shopping village and tea rooms
If you’re looking for somewhere to go I doubt you’ll be disappointed with Battlers Green Farm. It’s quaint here, set in…
The Coffee Cup in Hampstead .. popular, food ok, but in need of TLC
Lunch in Hampstead is an easy decision to make as this lovely high street offers places to stop and eat in…
La La Land … kind of .. you know .. La La
Sorry but La La Land just didn’t do it for me. We visited Vue cinema at Middlebrook Bolton the other day…
Uber cool .. your personal driver awaits
If you’re arriving by tube anywhere in London late at night when you’re unfamiliar with your surroundings, you’ll be glad of…
Coach A – Virgin Train to London – 7 good reasons to travel First Class.
Well done #VirginTrains for providing me with a budget ticket for my wife and I for around £58 return using our…
Nando’s Middlebrook Bolton on Valentine’s Day & Match night
Turning up on a match night for a meal at the Middlebrook complex in Bolton, which is also home to Bolton…
Prezzo – Mill Hill, London.. surprisingly good food and atmosphere
Entering into the world of Prezzo for the first time in Mill Hill was somewhat of a surprise. I had no…
Why a great tip on Pinterest went horribly wrong!
On browsing Pinterest the other day I came across 40 tips and use for WD40… in itself not that unusual. One…
The Firepit – Rawtenstall .. attentive, great food and fab atmosphere.
The Firepit is an interesting restaurant with a fab bar area upstairs, talented flare bar men and a really well displayed…
The Parkfield Inn – a place that’s sociable
We met with close friends on Saturday night at the Parkfield Inn in Whitefield, down the bottom end of Park Lane. Surprisingly…