Main Story
What is a pub? This used to be a simple question with a simple answer – a place where you went for a drink – and maybe a smoke. Some of them served food, some of them had rooms -- but they were all pubs. In 1991, the waters began to muddy when the term ‘gastropub’ was first coined to describe The Eagle in Clerkenwell, London. Here the emphasis was placed very much on the quality of the food served and it launched a quiet revolution across the cou ...more
Restaurant Review
Still in his early thirties, Warrick Dodds has already enjoyed the kind of culinary career that many young chefs can only dream of. He’s worked with H ...more
The Gastrotourist
Some meals are worth a special journey. In The Gastrotourist we profile select destination restaurants from across the UK and beyond. This month:
Ynyshir Hall, Eglwysfach
The Rant
It is no wonder we are a nation of fatties. A recent study has revealed that ready meals, the staple diet of much of the nation, have increased in quantity (if not quality) by almost double since the early 1990s ...more
Quick Bites
2 course Sunday lunch for just £7.50 at the Imperial Hotel Palm Court restaurant, booking recommended. . .Celebrity chef Ainsley Harriott will be signing his new book Just Five Ingredients at SilverDell bookshop in Kirkham on the 10th of July at 1pm. . .In July Jacks Bistro celebrates 11 years as a favourite of the St Annes dining scene. . .Paul Dobie & Ian Hooper Live & Acoustic at Portofino from 8.30pm onwards on the 25th June, 23rd July, 27th August, 24th September, 29th October, 26th November. . .On the 20th June, Kenlis Arms will be hosting Garstang Unplugged 5th Music and Beer Festival, Traditional beers available all weekend. Free admission. . .Forthcoming Events at The Outside Inn in Blackpool include Harry Potter Magical Night (June 27th), Santa’s Summer Party (July 23rd), Back to School Disco (September 26th), Halloween Ball (October 31st), Cabaret Dinner £19.95 (November 28th), Spice Girls & Girls Aloud Tribute Act £19.95ph (December 5th), Medieval banquet £20.10 (December 31st). . .As of Friday 12th June The gift shop at The Priory, will specialise as an Artisan Bakery stocking home made breads, cakes and desserts, as well as homemade chutneys, salads and ready made meals for one or more. . .Upcoming events at the Hand and Dagger Inn in Treales include, "Salute to the 40's, a display of military vehicles with free camping from 10th to 12th July and a Vintage Rally on 22nd and 23rd August with cars, tractors and stationary engines etc. . .Regular forthcoming events at Olive Tree Brasserie in St Annes include, Greek nights with a bouzouki band, dancer and full meze for £26.95 per head starting 26th April and Souvlaki Sunday barbeques on the sunshine terrace (weather permitting) starting Easter Sunday. . .Wine nights at Jacks Bistro in St Annes include world wines on 8th May, Spanish 10th July and a Champagne evening on 16th October. . .Current world record holder for both the tallest static & moveable poppadom towers Jali in Blackpool will be closed on Sundays until further notice. . .
The Cartford Inn at Little Eccleston is a finalist in the Pub Design of the Year category at The Publican Awards in March. . .
The White Tower the Pleasure Beach's award winning restaurant is now available for private group bookings such as weddings and corporate events. . .You can now keep up to date with all the latest news from sugarvine by becoming a fan on Facebook. . .New fine dining restaurant for Blackpool -- Cascades at The Vidella. . .The Atrium Restaurant at the Dalmeny Hotel has received a Taste Lancashire Quality Award. . .Ristorante Salvatores in Newton are having a family fun day every Sunday with games, face painting, magician and disco.
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