Callow Hall enjoys a peaceful location at the southern edge of the Peak District, just outside the market town of Ashbourne. It's a country house hotel that's vaguely Elizabethan in style although the building dates back to the early-Victorian period ...more
There's been a bit of a buzz (you may be forgiven for missing it) about the newest environmentally-friendly restaurant in London Town. Curiously ignoring Acorn House and its kin who have been quietly beavering away for some years on the eco-front, th ...see the full blog and reader comments
One of the north's most high-profile chefs, Paul Heathcote opened his flagship Longridge Restaurant in 1990 and built it up to two-Michelin-star status. The Heathcotes group now extends to nine restaurants across Manchester, Liverpool, Lancashire and Cheshire and includes his Olive Press chain of Italian restaurants and a flourishing outside catering business. Paul has teamed up with Sugarvine to answer your cookery questions:
Ask Paul Heathcote your question.What kinds of equipment do professional chefs use? I'm intrigued! Their knives must be super sharp and no matter how much I try I can't get mine like theirs. Chefs on TV always seem to have similar pans etc to each other. Is there a brand that they all use? - Jamie
On sugarvine.com you can view profiles, photos, menus, wine lists and details of special events for many of East Midlands restaurants, bars and pubs. Watch this space. . .
Some meals are worth a special journey. In The Gastrotourist we profile select destination restaurants from across the UK and beyond.
Simon Radley At The Chester GrosvenorYes, they might be London-centric and some of them don't even have all that much to say about the food -- but there's no denying that the restaurant critics do make for interesting reading. So for your vicarious dining pleasure we've brought together restaurant reviewers from the quality national papers.
Read What the Critics have to say.
Win an overnight stay, dinner including a bottle of wine and breakfast for 2 at the acclaimed riverside Washbourne Court Hotel set in the picturesque Cotswold village of Lower Slaughter, part of the von Essen hotels group
Which famous English public school begins with the letter E? Enter this competition
Enjoy a great meal & save money with these special offers & deals at a selection of East Midlands restaurants.
Book a Restaurant Table
Take the hassle out of making your restaurant reservation by booking online. It's simple and it's free -- just click on the link to browse the restaurants in East Midlands that you can book online....more
Book a Local Hotel Room
If you're planning a special meal out, why not make a night of it? We can offer the best hotel deals, with discounts of up to 70%....more
Order a Takeaway
It's simple and free to place your Takeaway order online. Just click on the link to browse places in East Midlands where you can order online....more
Enjoyed your last meal out? If so, write a restaurant recommendation on Sugarvine and we’ll give you a £20 discount on your first case of wine purchased from Virgin Wines.
Latest Recommendation:Saltys, Mablethorpe
More information on Saltys"A warm and friendly atmosphere and the fish just melts in your mouth."
Your guide to upcoming events at restaurants, pubs & venues in the area.
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- Saturday 11th to Sunday 12th September
Organic Food Festival Europe's largest showcase of all things organic. Now in its ninth successful year, the Festival demonstrates the growth of the organic movement and the increased recognition of the role organic production can play in creating a sustainable future.
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- Saturday 18th September to Sunday 3rd October
British Food Fortnight Now in its ninth year, British Food Fortnight is the biggest national celebration of the diverse and delicious range of food that Britain produces. ...more
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- Friday 24th to Sunday 26th September
The Great British Cheese Festival The Great British Cheese Festival is to cheese what Glastonbury is to music and it is hard to imagine a more dramatic setting for the festival than Cardiff Castle and the spectacular modern skyline of Cardiff. ...more
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- Tuesday 28th September | Branston Hall Hotel
Fawlty Towers Dinner Dine with the Fawlty Towers characters and enjoy a fantastic three course meal for an amazing £40 per person. ...more
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- Wednesday 29th September | Branston Hall Hotel
Fawlty Towers Dinner Dine with the Fawlty Towers characters and enjoy a fantastic three course meal for an amazing £40 per person. ...more
- Latest news for diners in the East Midlands area.
- The Academy of Food and Wine (AFW) is now accepting entries for its front-of-house Annual Awards of Excellence. The closing date for entries is 10 September. Entry forms can be obtained from Helen Glen at the AFW on 020 8661 4646 or helen@acfws. ...more
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