To new readers of my blog, hi! Thank you for stopping by, it’s lovely to e-meet you! My name is Ria and I’m a self-confessed foodie. And I love getting to know more about fellow foodies’ which is why I’ve been chatting to cool bods in the restaurant trade to bring a new series of Q&As with people behind the…
Blacksmith’s Loft on Sadlergate, Derby has been on my radar for over two years. That’s forever in foodie time. You know that ancient knight in Indiana Jones’ Last Crusade who’s been waiting centuries for Indy to rock up? That’s what it felt like when Matt (the ancient knight aka Front of House) welcomed us inside. Access to the restaurant is…
*Updated post Friday 11th Dec with new eateries added* Hi all, how are you doing? In a fortnight’s time it will be Christmas Day, quadruple whoop! I’ll be spending my first Christmas with The Dude in Derby and it’s going to be packed with tonnes of foodie fun. How will you be spending Christmas? Will you be playing host or…
Hi all, how are you doing on this windy Wednesday (that’s the weather, not me). What I love about Derby is the expanding foodie scene, with restaurants and various eateries offering tasting menus and one-off sample nights. This is a great way to check out the restaurants’ offerings, which usually showcase a diverse selection from their menu. If you fancy…
Hello all, How are you doing? It’s been another stunning weekend for this Derby foodie, packed with lots of clement weather, cocktails, good food and giggles. I had Gal Pal L visiting on the Saturday, which was pretty awesome, as we don’t see each other enough. We spent the day chilling in the city centre. We’re a little bit in love with…