Continuing to make my way through London’s dirty-food scene, this week saw the turn of Covent Garden’s Five Guys. The fast-food chain originates from Arlington County, Virginia in the US. In 2003 Five Guys began franchising, opening their doors to rapid expansion. …
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Review: World Service Restaurant, Nottingham
To celebrate my Graduation this week, my Dad and Step-Mum decided to treat the Graduation party to a three course meal at the World Service Restaurant in Nottingham. Having visited once before earlier in the year we thought it would be …
Cooking up a treat: Student Barbecue
Some of my regular readers may have noticed that I’ve been a little quiet recently. Well, having just complete uni I have been swamped with coursework, deadlines and job applications. I can now share with you that I’ve secured a …
Q&A: The Little Brown Book
This week Daydreamer caught up with Ella, the blogger behind The Little Brown Book. As a regular reader of her restaurant reviews, bar visits and market trips, I was keen to get in touch with the person behind those brown …
Recipe: Meat Fondue
Meat Fondue or Fondue Bourguignonne consists of a fondue pot filled with hot oil into which diners dip pieces of meat to cook them. Since the 1950s, the name “fondue” has been generalised to other dishes in which a food is …
Review: Aurora Restaurant
I’m happy to be reviewing another hidden gem in the city of Nottingham, Aurora a restaurant which brands itself “Eclectic Modern British Cooking”. Located in the heart of Nottingham’s iconic lace market, I discovered Aurora through Trip Advisor where it is currently ranked #17 …
Review: Aubrey’s Traditional Creperie
Introducing Aubrey’s, another fantastic hidden treasure in the city of Nottingham, tucked away in the outdated West End Arcade. Aubrey’s Traditional Creperie specialises in authentic crepes and galettes from the Brittany region, France. Serving gourmet coffee, loose leaf teas, Breton cider and other speciality …
Review: Graze Inn Sheffield
Graze Inn Bar & Restaurant is the latest venture in the Brewkitchen group. Thornbridge Brewery and chef Richard Smith came together to create a “funky country kitchen” bar and restaurant, located on Ecclesall Road in Sheffield. It only opened 6 …
Are you a Culinary Paparazzi?
You either love it or you hate it, but almost everyone has an opinion on the new philosophical war threatening to tear the fabric of social networking: pictures of other people’s food. Are you a food poster? Stand up and …
Review: The Counter Cafe
The Counter Cafe is quite literally in the shadow of the 2012 London Olympic stadium. Although the view here isn’t one of the most attractive views you’ve ever seen, keep reading for photos and a written review that will make your …
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