The Sticky Beak Blog Reviews

Lunch At The Nottinghamshire Golf And Country Club Near Cotgrave

I hate to admit it, but I think I'm missing a trick here! Granted, my experience is limited, but from what I've seen, the golfing set have seriously swanky 19th holes

Trying The New Summer Menu At The Maynard, Grindleford

A beautiful late spring evening saw The Man and I winging our way to The Maynard at Grindleford to sample their summer menu, and we were eager to see what

Derby Wing Fest 2024 - Sticky Beak Drops In For Their 10th Birthday Event

I was a late-comer to the Chicken Wing Appreciation Society, having my first proper experience of it last year at WingFest, Derby at Bustler Market's

A Nine Course Tasting Menu At Fairways At Chevin Golf Club, Duffield

Tasting menus tend to be fairly elaborate; after all, its a chance for a venue to put its best-foot-forward and showcase what it can do, isn't it? At these events, owners/managers

Breakfast At Platta Cafe Bar & Bistro, Stanley Common

It was the morning after the night before (at a friends milestone birthday bash), so we were feeling a little deflated and in need of sustenance! Thankfully, The Man is a dab-hand

Dinner At The Seafood Cave and Grill, Matlock Bath

Seeing Chef Ian McGhie is always a pleasure (he's just one of those cheery, friendly souls), but it was especially wonderful to see him recently. For those who don't know, Ian was involved

A Flock Sunday Lunch At The Dining Room at 121, Derby

When the weather turns unseasonably cool, and the showers forecast are actually hours-long persistent rain (!), theres only one thing to do: admit defeat and go out for a slap-up

Dinner At The White Swan In Pleasley

I'm not 100% certain, but I'm fairly sure there's a line in Pretty Woman where a bloke's wanging on about 'you gotta have a dream' (or maybe it's one of the characters, whatever) but Paul Stevens has

Trying The Brunch And 'Sub-and-Soda' Menus At Hickory's Derby

You may recall that The Man and I attended the opening event at Hickory's Smokehouse in Chellaston, Derby last summer - and the food was seriously scrummy.

Sunday Lunch At The Palfrey At The New Inn, Milford

This'll tell you how long ago we last visited the New Inn at Milford: Angelo's Italian was still there! Nothing much has changed on the exterior; the car park is still on the small side