The Sticky Beak Blog Reviews

Mediterranean Breakfast At Cafe G In Belper

The Man Bird and I had (yet again) been abandoned by The Chick, so we decided to have a mooch down to Belper and have a spot of breakfast-a-deux. Cafe G on King Street was already open, nice and

Taking Advantage Of The Wednesday Special At The Curry Lounge

We are big fans of The Curry Lounge in Somercotes, here at Chez Beak. It came to our attention a couple of weeks ago that Ukil has introduced a new offer

The Taste of Kedleston Menu At Kedleston County House

Kedleston Country House has a new Manager, Samantha Ascroft, who along with Head Chef Joe Wood and his amazing kitchen team, has devised a superb summer menu using the best

Dinner At The Tickled Trout in Barlow

The Man Bird and I have finally made it to The Tickled Trout at Barlow. Its been on our radar for quite some time but as you know dear reader, time often races away with us and plans don't always work out.

Time For Tapas At The Black Swan, Belper

The evening saw us in Belper for an alteration appointment for The Chicks Prom Dress so we decided to check out a venue that we have been meaning to visit since before Christmas, The Black Swan.

Dinner At 1650 Restaurant, Ye Olde Bell, Barnby Moor

The Man Bird and I have occasionally flown over the county border as you know, and last night saw us in the lovely county of Nottinghamshire in the rather delightful sounding

New Menu At Turtle Bay, Derby

Not to put too fine a point on it but this week has been an absolute swine, so my spirits were in need of a boost. The universe was obviously listening and sent a savior in the guise of Turtle Bay in Derby

Dinner At The Orangery Restaurant, Darley Dale

I've said it before, but the variety of places that The Man Bird and I get invited to never fail to surprise me. I'm no longer in the first flushes of youth, but neither am I anywhere near

Dinner At The Red Lion Inn, Birchover

I admit to not being the most techno savvy bird on the planet and my map reading leaves a bit to be desired, but you assume that SatNav knows its job, right? Let's just say that last night when

The Great British Food Festival 2017

Well what a brilliant time we've all had at The Great British Food Festival at Hardwick Hall in Derbyshire! We (Man Bird, Mummy Bird, The Chick and I) got there nice and early officially to get publicity shots