Dining Out Reviews

Dinner At Olive, Belper After A Couple Of Cocktails At Gatsby's

Those who know me, know that I don't do naps; unless I'm ill, but then that tends to be proper sleeps. However, this weather has got me spinning and, after having a read

A Return Visit To Hickory's Smokehouse In Gamston, Nottingham

Having been fortunate enough to visit the southern states in America several times when I was younger, I got a taste of proper smokehouse meats

Sunday Lunch At The Restaurant At The Renishaw

It was another Sunday (where are the weeks going this year?!), which meant a jaunt out with Mummy Bird for a roast dinner. The Man had done some scouting around and consulted our list

Sunday Lunch At The Robin Hood Near Baslow

Before you all jump on me, I'm just going to clarify that I do like the warmer weather. But.... Come on, 30 degrees+ is just too much for a pasty English Rose; I can't function: I'm sweaty, lethargic

Dinner At Roka Turkish Kitchen In Ripley

After a day at the Spa, the last thing either myself or The Man wanted to do was cook! We scratched our heads as to whether to get food delivered, order pick-up takeaway or just bite the bullet and go out

Dinner At Nicco Restaurant & Bar, Pride Park, Derby

The Man and I have eaten in Pride Park before, but this was our first visit to Nicco Restaurant and Bar. I'm happy to say that the car park is a decent size and we found a spot for the jalopy

Out For Dinner At The Merchant's Yard In Tideswell

I've always been a huge fan of our stunning scenery here in the Shire, but I'd forgotten just how glorious the scenery is on the drive up to Monsal Head. Even with storm clouds threatening

Sunday Lunch At The Bulls Head Inn, Foolow

The Man and I had kindly been invited along for the Sunday Roast at The Bulls Head Inn at Foolow and, I tell you what, you'd be hard-pressed to find a traditional English village

Sunday Roast Platter By Hogbroast At The Mixing House, Derby

Well, what a blast from the past! The Man and I were kindly invited along by Matt and Jordan of HogBroast to sample their Sunday Roast Platter at The Mixing House

Back To The Village Inn In Marehay For Their Pizzas

The first rule of life? Don't razz your Mummy off; or, if you prefer to look at it a different way, keep Mummy on-side. Happy Mummy = Happy Sticky = Happy Man Bird, Fledge, BB etc..