Dining Out Reviews

Here are our Dining Out reviews, we only publish good reviews, if we wouldn't recommend a venue then we don't publish a review so have a read and give somewhere different a try next time you dine out. See our other reviews

A Tapas Feast and Warm Welcome at Mustard, Heanor

Whenever we are lucky enough to be invited to share a new venue's journey, we then strive to support it however we can. Mustard, in Heanor, is a fab little cafe/bistro run by

Back at Olive Belper: Celebrating 10 Years of Moroccan Magic

Right, I'm just going to come right out and admit it: I'm a yapper. Seriously, if talking was an Olympic sport, I'd win that gold medal, no contest!! When me and my Bestie Bird

A New Name, the Same Magic: Returning to Bates at 121

The Man and I had been very kindly invited back to a lovely Derby restaurant, following its unscheduled name change. Formerly known as The Dining Room 121, owners

A Familiar Favourite Delivers Once Again at Santo's Higham Farm

Planning ahead isn't always a forte of The Man Bird and I, but on this occasion that little bit of foresight paid dividends. Mummy and I had got an appointment booked that we knew

From Hell Ramen to Hellishly Good Sashimi at Maki & Ramen Nottingham

Even though January is typically a 'meh' month for most of us (apart from those who have their birthdays within it), there is always something to look forward to as many

A Return Visit to Gurkha Dine, Pye Bridge

There's never a dull moment in our flock! Our original New Years Eve plans saw us book a table for 6: Me, His Nibs, Mummy Bird, Fledge, The Beau and JoJo

Sunday Carvery at The Fishpond, Matlock Bath - A Proper Roast Done Right

We've pretty much completed another turn around the sun, which means two things: 1) it's the annual trip to Darwin Forest with the Bestie and her tribe, and 2) that

A Return Visit to Shalimar Indian Restaurant, Darley Dale - A Firm Favourite for Good Reason

I can't believe the speed at which 2025 has whizzed by - it's very nearly over already! Each year we kick off our Christmas countdown with a visit to Darwin Forest

A Long Overdue Return to The Family Tree, Whatstandwell

I am literally hanging my head in shame as I type this, so don't come for me, ok? In all honesty, I didn't realise that it had quite been so long since The Man Bird and I

From Wood-Fired Pizzas to Heavenly Tiramisu At Chesterfield's Il Forno

Its no secret that I'm not the world's best cook and, if I can get out of it, in all honesty, I will! Thank the lord, then, that I have a very understanding husband that took pity

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