Dining Out Reviews

A Return Visit to Porterhouse by Barlows - Still Sizzling with Flavour!

Bestie Bird and her husband, The Bolton Wanderer, had come to visit for the weekend, and we always like to dine out together when they're in the Shire. Previously,

Savoured a Delicious Sunday Lunch at The Bulls Head, Belper Lane End

His Nibs and I have recently been away, so it had been a couple of Sundays that Mummy Bird had had to fend for herself on Sunday which is just not on! Ever the

A Cracking Sunday Roast at Fairways, Chevin Golf Club, Duffield

Miracles do happen! I can't tell you the last time that diaries got co-ordinated enough that we could pin Fledge and The Beau down to eating out with us all, but it finally

A Celebration of Flavours - The Sunday Thali at Lasani, Southwell

Covid and The Lockdowns (wouldn't that be a fab name for an alt-rock group? - just sayin') proved to be a pivotal time for many businesses and people; one of them

Autumn Comforts and Culinary Delights at The Peacock, Owler Bar

I never mind when a good day gets made even better, and this was most definitely the case last week. Landing in our inbox was a lovely invitation to enjoy the

Stairway to Roast Heaven at Piccalilli Nottingham

Another Sunday rolled around, and we all know what that means - time for one of the best meals: an iconic British Roast Dinner. Heading off for Nottingham city, The Man Bird was well prepped

Evening Delights at Scoozi Clevedon: From Burrata to Beef Short-Rib

The Man's day job took us down to Bristol and we took the opportunity to go out for dinner with one of his colleagues and their husband. Having previously dined at Scoozi

Tapas Madrid Ashbourne Serves Up a Fiesta of Flavour

Over the years, we've met many a lovely manager, and Mark is no exception. Having previously been at the Moon and Dog pub in Derby, and at another venue in Ashbourne, Mark

A Tasty Sunday Lunch at The Tavern at Tansley

It had been a good while, i.e. several years, since we'd last visited The Tavern at Tansley but, with the weather being dodgy (to say the least!) a foray out into the wilds of the ‘Shire wasn’t

From Empty Cupboards to Thai Treasures - Our Feast at Mimi Kitchen, Eastwood

It's no secret that I'm a bit lacking in the kitchen, and I've never tried to pretend otherwise. However, you would think that I'd at least be able to ensure that