Eat My Words

When you choose something from a menu and the waiter responds with ‘that burger has won awards’, your expectations are high.

Plenty of people must regard food as a means to stay alive, rather than a source of pleasure in its own right.

Over a glorious bank holiday weekend, a friend and I stumbled across some of the best and freshest food I’ve had in a long time.

You know those meals where you end up jumping into a photo booth, learning a new pub game and examining the signature of a Madchester icon?

This restaurant doesn’t look much from the outside - in fact, you could be forgiven for passing by and not even noticing it.

Ever check the menu and realise you just can’t make up your mind?

When it comes to eating out, I’m a simple creature.

When driving through Harlaxton, your attention is torn between the splendour of the manor one side of the A607 and the Gregory Arms on the other.

For a novel way to take in a spot of lunch I tried a bookshop and coffee house that is easy to digest.

If you pay a visit to the Instagram page of this bakery, you could be forgiven for wondering whether it’s all style over substance?

Many people my age are off in search of the hustle and bustle of a city, but I would take the charms of the British countryside any day.

Meeting a friend for brunch is one of the most perfect ways to spend a weekend.

When I heard this bar was reopening, I was thrilled and couldn’t wait to give it a try.

There were no winter blues at this café offering a traditional Hawaiian dish and a little bit of sunshine.

With the Turkish restaurant Zada having celebrated its 10th anniversary last summer, I decided it really was time for me to give it a go.

Restaurants which proclaim to be offering a fine dining experience can often be daunting but one town establishment has got the balance just right.

The first thing that strikes you when entering this restaurant is the size of the place.

It’s easy to fall into the habit of visiting the same places when dining out.

The great small wins are the ones you’re not expecting at all.

This was a night out that will live long in my memory.