Upper Parliament street has had a couple of new openings. While Boto hasn’t matched the fanfare of neighbouring Zaap’s new fried chicken concept I wanted to try this modest independent offering. As is… Continue reading
Things have changed at this swanky cocktail bar. There have already been several several culinary incarnations here at one of the swankiest drinks venues in town. The latest is Shio who describe themselves… Continue reading
(A late post and I missed most of July’s tastings due to travels and England’s Euro games! ) Our June themes started with Northern Italy and, as I tend to find, a selection… Continue reading
I often lament the lack of good Italian food in Nottingham so it’s about time I gave Bar Gigi a shot. Opening in 2021 it describes itself as a ‘Modern Italian’s restaurant. Inside… Continue reading
It’s been a long time since a West Bridgford review. In fact it might have been the disappointing experience I had at the then newly opened La Storia. I have heard positive things… Continue reading
As we enter our season of themes, where each member brings a bottle and we taste blind, I will only highlight a few of the best (or most interesting) wines of the week.… Continue reading
This new addition to the city centre claims to “Explore the authenticity and excitement of a true Chinese Takeaway”. Their polished website, that feels like it’s been written by AI, claims they have… Continue reading
My latest piece for The Great Food Club, celebrating some of the dependable favourites that are easily overlooked when shiny new things come along. https://www.greatfoodclub.co.uk/still-got-it-excellent-nottinghamshire-restaurants-that-have-stood-the-test-of-time/ — I thought I would do a full… Continue reading
Our final ‘tutored’ tasting of the season was from a member who has spent much time in Cyprus over the years. His passion for the country and the region was clear to see… Continue reading
I regularly get asked to suggest somewhere in Nottingham that people might not have been to. Balageru has been my most reliable answer for a while. It’s only a stones throw from the… Continue reading
