The Sticky Beak Blog Reviews

A Return Visit To Praan Indian Restaurant In Belper

There comes a point where you struggle to buy birthday presents for someone, doesn't there? Mummy Bird is pretty much sorted for stuff she needs/wants day-to-day so, to be honest, I was

Sampling X Muse Vodka, Blended Barley Vodka From Scotland

There must be something in the ether; in quick succession I've been asked to review two separate alcohol producers, one locally and this one, X Muse Barley Vodka from Scotland.

A Return Visit To The Curry Lounge In Somercotes

I'm an absolute bugger for taking venues that are literally up the road from me for granted, and I'm ashamed to say that The Curry Lounge in Somercotes have fallen prey to my lackadaisicality (yes, I

Enjoying Some Quality Local Tipples At The White Peak Distillery, Ambergate

The Bank Holiday weekend came super-early for The Man Bird and I when we made our way to a personal tour and tasting session at White Peak Distillery.

Sunday Lunch Carvery At The Twin Oaks Hotel, Palterton, Chesterfield

It'll come as no surprise when I say that none of The Flock could be bothered to cook in the ridiculous heat, but after a full-on day of decorating we were in need of sustenance.

Another Birthday Meal For Fledge, This Time At Olive In Belper

Stone the Crows, our Fledge has more birthday celebrations than Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II !!! Mummy Bird recently threw her a bash where the adults had a selection of dishes

A Return Visit To Divan Turkish Restaurant In Chesterfield

Regular readers of the blog will know that it's very rare we return to a venue within 6 months (unless it's to have different meals there), but that's exactly what we did at Divan

Dinner at The Stag Restaurant at The Kedleston Country House

The Man Bird and I have been to Kedleston Country House before, so we were thrilled to be invited back to enjoy the new summer menu at The Stag, the restaurant

Lunch At The Recently Opened Chatsworth Kitchen At Peak Village, Rowsley

Everyone who knows me, knows I love Chatsworth (always have, always will) so when the invitation to sample lunch at the newly opened Chatsworth Kitchen

A Visit To The Back 2 Festival At Catton Park

I have found a way to turn time back time in the absence of a DeLorean; the Back2Festival at Catton Hall and Park!!! The Man Bird and I were kindly invited along to this James Dean events-organised