The Sticky Beak Blog Reviews

Dinner At Marco Pierre White's Steakhouse in Nottingham

After the rain (and there was a lot of it that day!) comes the sunshine, so they say. The Man Bird and I were looking forward to a fab evening at another Nottingham venue, but fate

A Summers Eve Dinner At Le Bistrot Pierre in Derby

Hurrah for Bistrot Pierre (Derby), saviour of those who can't be faffed to cook on hot summer days! It was absolutely stifling on this particular day and I'd been fretting about what to do

A Visit To Chesterfield Food And Drink Festival

I love Chez Vegas, or Chesterfield to give it its proper name, it's such a friendly place - and my Mummy Bird's family hail from there. The Man Bird and I popped in early this morning to visit

An Afternoon Par-Tea at the Village Hotel, Nottingham

Hands up those that had lip envy whenever Candice Brown appeared on Great British Bake Off with her lovely full lips painted a dramatic shade (#lipstickgoals)? Not just

Lunch at The Herb Garden Brasserie at Ye Olde Bell Hotel

Life is all about balance, right? Detox + retox = balance, therefore, so after a hard morning (!) relaxing in the luxurious surroundings of Spa at Ye Olde Bell Hotel in Barnby Moor it made

A Visit To The SPA at Ye Olde Bell Hotel, Barnby Moor

One word describes what life has been like recently for The Man Bird and me: Busy! On one hand it's great because I like being nosey and experiencing new things, but every so often you

Dinner At The Recently Refurbished Bills Restaurant, Nottingham

You'll have to excuse me; I'm a little bit giddy! Why, you ask? Well, those of you who are regulars in Nottingham will no doubt be familiar with Bill's Restaurant and Bar

Dinner At The White Hart in Duffield

The White Hart at Duffield has recently undergone a refurbishment with its new owners, the team behind renowned Derby restaurant, Seven. His Nibs and I were kindly invited along to see the upgraded venue

Trying Out Some New Dishes at Wagamama, Intu Derby

Summer had finally arrived, and what better way to kick it off than with an unexpected invite from the Wagamama team at Intu, Derby, to sample some of their new dishes! We arrived just

Dinner At Delhi Nights In South Normanton

It's a good job His Nibs and I love Indian food; in the space of a week we've been invited to two different establishments to sample their cuisine. Hot on the heels of a foray into the bright lights