Food & Drink

I’m a passionate foodie who loves spreading the word about delicious food, great spaces and smiling faces. The majority of my reviews are forked out (pun intended) by myself. Due to an increasing amount of review requests, I am having to set down some guidelines (as I want to afford books, food and rent you see). Take a peek at these guidelines here:

Meals or lunches are usually for 2 people. It’s no fun dining solo and I love chatting to my dining partner about their dish. If there’s more food ordered, there is more to write about.
A budget is decided pre-dining, so I can enjoy my meal without the faff and potential ick-factor of unpleasant surprises post-meal.
I’m PR friendly too, so if you’re a cool agency bod who wants me to review your gorgeous eatery, drop me a note on [email protected].
I look forward to connecting with you fine foodie folk.

RAxxx

REVIEW: SOUS CHEF

REVIEW: SOUS CHEF

It is that time of year when you start thinking about Christmas gifts. A study found, from a list of 25 most stressful things about the festive season, gift shopping, queuing in stores, and knowing what to get people came in the top five.   Gift buying should never be a chore. It should be a joy to think about…

VOTING FOR ASIAN CURRY AWARDS OPEN

VOTING FOR ASIAN CURRY AWARDS OPEN

Gala dinner VIP tickets worth £3000 to be won   Spice lovers can now nominate their favourite restaurants and takeaways in this year’s prestigious Asian Curry Awards, sponsored by Just Eat. Voters will be automatically entered in to a free prize draw, for a chance to win one of six pairs of VIP tickets each worth £600, to the spectacular…

BEER AND CURRY MATCHING

BEER AND CURRY MATCHING

#Ad – beer from Modha Ales and White Rhino gifted   Curry happens to be one of my favourite foods. You honestly cannot beat my mothers chicken curry, a heady mix of punchy garlic, fiery hot chillies and warming cinnamon in a tangy tomato base.     I grew up eating curry in a typical Gujarati household, where the kitchen…

GRAND PACIFIC INTRODUCES A SPECIAL HIGH TEA FOR THE MANCHESTER PRIDE CHARITY

GRAND PACIFIC INTRODUCES A SPECIAL HIGH TEA FOR THE MANCHESTER PRIDE CHARITY

*Food news*   Grand Pacific have created a high tea especially for Manchester Pride.  It is available from the 19 until 27 August priced at £23 per person.  £2.50 from each High Tea and £1 from each Pacific Pride cocktail sold will be donated to the Manchester Pride Charity to support, enrich and empower LGBT+ community groups, organisations, events and initiatives throughout Greater Manchester.     Details of scrumptious food are…

ACCLAIMED MANCHESTER RESTAURANT – ALBATROSS & ARNOLD – CONTINUES TO IMPRESS WITH BRITISH MODERN DINING MENU

ACCLAIMED MANCHESTER RESTAURANT – ALBATROSS & ARNOLD – CONTINUES TO IMPRESS WITH BRITISH MODERN DINING MENU

One of Manchester’s most stylish, yet understated restaurants, Albatross & Arnold, continue to impress with its British modern dining menu and sophisticated sharing plates. The restaurant is situated in Manchester’s fashionable Spinningfields and, since launching in December 2017, has fast become a favourite amongst discerning foodies from both near and far.  Albatross & Arnold is a stand-alone restaurant located on…

TAMATANGA RESTAURANT OPENS IN LEICESTER

TAMATANGA RESTAURANT OPENS IN LEICESTER

Leicester has welcomed an exciting new addition to its restaurant scene. Indian eatery tamatanga, known for its hearty, home-style Indian food, has opened its third UK site in Shires Lane Leicester.     Tamatanga is the place to be for home cooked street-food style dishes, to cocktails, craft beers and lassis. Their concept is fussfree and relaxed all day eating…

AWARD WINNING CHEF CYRUS TODIWALA OBE TO LAUNCH  FIRST RESTAURANT OUTSIDE LONDON

AWARD WINNING CHEF CYRUS TODIWALA OBE TO LAUNCH FIRST RESTAURANT OUTSIDE LONDON

Renowned celebrity chef, Cyrus Todiwala best known for appearing on The Incredible Spice Men and BBC1’s Saturday Kitchen, has announced he will be opening his fifth restaurant in his first move outside of London.     In late August, Todiwala will be launching Tandem, a celebration of authentic Indian cuisine and cocktail mixology located in a picturesque and decorative Grade…

SIZZLING CELEBRITY LINE-UP FOR BOLTON FOOD FEST

SIZZLING CELEBRITY LINE-UP FOR BOLTON FOOD FEST

Hairy Bikers Si King and Dave Myers will be headlining this summer’s Bolton Food and Drink Festival.   The fun-loving duo will be joined by the nation’s most famous greengrocer Gregg Wallace, festival favourite James Martin – notching up his 11th appearance – and Michelin-starred Michael Caines.     The 14th annual event, organised by Bolton Council in association with Aldi, will…