Dining Out Reviews

A Late Dinner At Las Iguanas, Nottingham

This review is quite unusual dear reader in that a) it was totally unexpected, and b) we only had a single course - the reason for which will become apparent. The Man Bird and I were in Nottingham for

Breakfast At The Pantry In Swanwick

I'm guilty, I'll admit it; guilty of having something on the doorstep and not visiting it for an absolute age, despite thinking 'we'll go there next week' for I don't know how long. I refer of course to The Pantry in Swanwick

Out For Dinner At Revolucion De Cuba, Nottingham

One of the things I love about Revolucion De Cuba (RDC) is the buildings they choose as their venues; Nottingham's RDC is housed in a massive former hotel.

Getting our T'ing on at Turtle Bay with the new menu!

The Man Bird and I love spicy food and we also love relaxed dining with an easy-flowing vibe. Well guess what? Turtle Bay has come up with our idea of heaven, called the Caribbean Social,

Cuban Cusine In Newcastle At The New Revolucion De Cuba

Wey aye pet, Revolucion de Cuba has hit the Toon!! A few weeks ago the brilliant Revolucion de Cuba (RDC) added another feather in their cap and opened their latest

Back For Crab Sandwiches at The Endeavour, Newbiggin

I have to give it to Northumbria, the coastline is truly stunning and there are some beautiful beaches to walk along. Whenever my flock goes to visit His Nibs' Mummy aka Geordie Bird

Dinner At Lal Khazana Indian Restaurant, Shilbottle

As part of our (usually) annual pilgrimage to Northumberland to see Geordie Bird, The Man and I always see if there are any local businesses wanting to collaborate with us.

Sunday Lunch at The Beresford Arms, Whalton, Northumberland

The Man Bird and I made the trek up to Northumberland to see Geordie Bird (his mum), and as is customary we hunted down somewhere (hopefully) suitable for

A Meat Showcase at Porkys BBQ Restaurant in Blyth, Northumberland

Not every venue can have jaw-dropping kerb appeal, which is perhaps as well in Porky's World of BBQs case. From the road you see a fibreglass (I assume?) cow, and

Brunch At Hinnies And The New Look Whitley Bay Promenade & Spanish City

It's been about a year since The Man Bird and I were last in Whitley Bay, and we knew change was afoot given the amount of construction equipment around.