Raindrops on roses, whiskers on kittens, bright copper kettles and warm woollen mittens may have been a few of Julie Andrews’ favourite things. If she’d been looking for a pub on Friargate. Pitcher and Piano Derby would definitely have made her favourite list. I frequent Pitcher, as it’s fondly known amongst locals, a fair bit. It’s an easy place to…
I’m generally a chirpy soul and have the energy levels to rival a bouncy Tigger. On the odd occasion when I can’t make sense of the world (Donald Trump, terrorism, black pudding, bad manners) a pick-me-up in the form of good food goes down really well. I found myself at Pitcher and Piano earlier this week to check out their…
Now in its eighth year, the Kuits NRB Top Fifty is an exciting power list of the North’s most significant and influential hospitality operators. The list features big names and rising stars, including six new entries and two re-entries, and covers 212 brands, 1527 sites and over 22,840 employees, demonstrating the strength of the region’s hospitality scene. The…
Lunya, Manchester’s independent Catalan restaurant-bar-deli, is celebrating the famous ‘Calçotada’ Catalonian festival in its city centre restaurant with an event on Sunday 17th March. It’s a very special date on the Catalonian calendar and is celebrated throughout the region and here in Manchester too for the past nine years, thanks to Lunya. The ‘Calçotada’ is a celebration of the…
*Complimentary brunch – thank you Rev de Cuba Derby for the invite* It’s Sunday. You fancy a change from your usual cereal, which is yawn-inducingly boring. And you can’t be bothered to cook. As you stare languidly from that cereal box to your reflection in the mirror, questioning when Sundays became ‘meh’, you have an idea. Brunch. Not just any old…
Last in the series of ‘Get to know your local food blogger’ is Jay, who loves food, fashion, beauty and all things pretty. What I love about Jay’s blog, is that she covers a fabulous range of topics. From writing about Primark’s matte lipstick crayons one day, to a fashion launch at Derby’s Intu, Jay’s blog is a cool one-stop-shop…
Derby’s food and drink industry descended on The Roundhouse yesterday to celebrate the Eighth Annual Derby Food and Drink Awards. The evening highlighted Derby’s finest restaurants, pubs, bars and cafes, in categories including Best Newcomer, Best Out of Town, and the highly prestigious Restaurant of the Year. The award ceremony, organised by Marketing Derby in conjunction with the Derby Telegraph,…
Ladies and gents, it’s that time of year again. The Derby Food and Drink Awards are around the corner, and with over 2,200 nominations received from the public, Marketing Derby are pleased to announce the finalists of the eighth annual awards ceremony. The finalists were shortlisted from the quality and content of the public nominations, as well as the establishment’s…
What’s the recipe for a great launch party? How about tantalising, authentic Mexican food, delicious cocktails, dash of music, over 100 eager guests, vibrant décor and a buzzing atmosphere! I was thrilled to attend the launch at Intu Derby, on Thursday 30th June, for the official opening of MEXIco, the new restaurant that offers diners a menu developed by Johnny…
Joe’s Kitchen is the latest addition to the burgeoning eatery selection in Nottingham’s Intu. Situated on the first floor, it was easy to find after a spot of shopping in the nearby John Lewis. We had to brave the crowds (oh Christmas, you beautiful inconvenience), but it was worth it. Why? The warm welcome from Omar and his team put…