Tag: Derby dining

Restaurant Review: Cucina, Derby

I have a love for all things Mediterranean, from the cuddly Antonio Carluccio to itsy bitsy Spanish tapas. Which is why I was really looking forward to dining at Cucina, a quaint Italian restaurant on Green Lane, Derby. Based in the heart of St. Peter’s Quarter, Cucina has been on the Derby eating scene since 2010. Following a refurb and…

Yo! Sushi brings slice of urban Tokyo to Derby

Yo! Sushi brings slice of urban Tokyo to Derby

Hi all, how are you doing? It’s December eve and with Christmas around the corner, you’re probably thinking of Christmas gift shopping. Before you get bashed around the head by all things Christmas in the upcoming weeks and cower for cover as you quell your inner Grinch, fear not. Formulate a plan of attack, make a list of things to…

Café Review: Portobello Café, Derby

Café Review: Portobello Café, Derby

Hi all, how are you doing? This Derby foodie is loving city centre working and the latest place I checked out was Portobello Café on Queen Street. It recently changed hands and is now a separate entity to Jack Rabbits a few doors down. Jack Rabbits itself has also undergone new ownership, which I’ll also be reviewing over the next…

Derby Food and Drink Awards 2015, Roundhouse

Derby Food and Drink Awards 2015, Roundhouse

Good morning all, how are you doing on this lovely Tuesday? So, it was the Derby Food and Drink Awards last night and this Derby foodie was covering the ceremony just for you. This was the scene pre-ceremony, and expectation was high with a palpable buzz of sweet victorious anticipation. The crème de la crème of the food industry descended…