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If you’re looking for great places to eat this Spring, I’ve brought together some of the independent restaurants, pubs, and cafés I’ve enjoyed recently that would be perfect for the rest of the season. I also look ahead to food and drink events happening in …Read more
Santiago is a tapas restaurant, bar and deli in an historic building in Buxton. Highlighting authentic Spanish food including ingredients sourced from Spain, the menu offers an enticing mix of familiar and not-so-familiar dishes. On my first visit I ate a faultless tapas feast that …Read more
Dog Friendly Eating & Drinking in Staffordshire is a personal guide to my favourite independent dog friendly pubs, restaurants and cafés in the county. Besides enjoying the outdoors with my cocker spaniel Larkin, eating and drinking is how I spend a lot of my leisure time. …Read more
GoFish Seafood, Bar & Grill in Buxton serves up affordable, great-tasting dishes featuring top quality seafood. After enjoying a quick lunch soon after they opened back in October 2024, last weekend I went back for dinner to try their extended menu and was impressed. I …Read more
Après is the second restaurant from Thom Bateman, the Cheddleton chef with a rapidly growing national reputation. Upstairs from the Michelin recommended Flintlock in the Staffordshire Moorlands, Après offers an outstanding tasting menu experience for just sixteen diners, presented by Thom and his chefs. Après …Read more
I’d love to be able to write full blog reviews of all my eating out recommendations. But, timewise, it’s not possible. So, here’s the latest of my occasional round-up posts featuring some of the independent restaurants, pubs, takeaways, and cafés I’ve enjoyed recently. Highlights include lots …Read more
I’d love to be able to write full blog reviews of all my eating out recommendations. But, timewise, it’s not possible. So, here’s the latest of my occasional round-up posts featuring some of the independent pubs, takeaways, and restaurants I’ve enjoyed recently. Among the highlights are …Read more
The Jervis Arms in the Staffordshire Moorlands village of Onecote has recently reopened under new owners. I went along last Saturday night and enjoyed great flavours in their competitively priced, generously portioned dishes. Like many others, I was so pleased to hear, earlier this summer, …Read more
I’d love to be able to write full blog reviews of all my eating out recommendations. But, timewise, it’s not possible. So, here’s the latest of my occasional round-up posts featuring some of the independent cafes, pubs, takeaways, and restaurants I’ve enjoyed recently. Among the highlights …Read more
I’d love to be able to write full blog reviews of all my eating out recommendations. But, timewise, it’s not possible. So, here’s the latest of my occasional round-up posts featuring some of the independent cafes, pubs, takeaways, and restaurants I’ve enjoyed recently. Among the highlights …Read more
Mokissos restaurant, meze, grill and bar recently opened on the outskirts of Leek. Serving tasty traditional Greek and Turkish dishes, both familiar favourites and lesser-known delights, after my first visit I think this great addition to the Staffordshire Moorlands food scene deserves to do well. …Read more
The Restaurant at Hotel Rudyard, like the rest of the business, has recently undergone a major refurbishment inside and out, with its food offering now including quality local suppliers. Returning after many years away, I was pleased to discover that the current management seem set …Read more
I’d love to be able to write full blog reviews of all my eating out recommendations. But, timewise, it’s not possible. So, here’s the latest of my occasional round-up posts featuring some of the independent cafes, pubs, and restaurants I’ve enjoyed recently. Among these highlights from …Read more
Elaf Lebanese & Syrian Restaurant in Macclesfield is perfect for both fans of Middle Eastern food and those looking for an introduction to authentic dishes. On my first visit, I found a great range of small plates to create a mezze feast, tender and juicy …Read more
The Grosvenor Restaurant in the Staffordshire Moorlands offers a winning combination of popular favourites plus imaginative dishes in a modern British fine dining style. Located in Hales Hall, a restored Grade II listed country house, rather unusually it sits in the grounds of a caravan …Read more
I’d love to be able to write full blog reviews of all my eating out recommendations. But, timewise, it’s not possible. So, here’s the latest of my occasional round-up posts featuring some of the independent cafes, pubs, restaurants, and takeaways I’ve enjoyed recently. Among this …Read more
The Hammersley Restaurant at Stoke-on-Trent College is staffed by hospitality and catering students gaining experience in a real work environment. But even if it wasn’t such a fantastic project, I’d still urge you to eat there. Because there aren’t many restaurants where you can eat …Read more
STOCK by Feasted, Newcastle-Under-Lyme’s newest bar and restaurant, takes traditional local dishes in a modern but accessible direction with competitively priced broths and small plates of outstanding flavour. FEASTED Feasted was created in 2017 when Cris Cohen, a former teacher and head chef, was …Read more
The set menu at the 2 AA rosette and Michelin recommended Flintlock at Cheddleton offers affordable modern British fine dining. At £35 a head for three courses with an emphasis on local, seasonal produce, plus fantastic homemade bread, it’s not to be missed. THE …Read more
Filipino street food has come to north Staffordshire. Popular country inn and spa The Three Horseshoes is currently serving up a range of tasty plates created by their team of Filipino chefs. Choose one of six dishes to enjoy as a starter, three as a …Read more
The Pack Horse Hayfield has received high praise from national restaurant reviewers, is recommended in the Michelin Guide and is currently rated number 18 in the UK’s Top 50 Gastropubs. I recently ate at this Peak District pub and found the accolades well justified. Whether …Read more
The Butcher’s Block in Stone Staffordshire has barely been open two months. But it’s off to a flying start. Specializing in locally sourced, great quality dry-aged steaks cooked perfectly, it’s worth every penny. Lots of choice for meat lovers plus some imaginative sides and veggie …Read more
Anasma Greek Eatery opened at the Trentham Estate in Staffordshire barely two months ago. But it’s already a roaring success. I went along last weekend and soon discovered why. Affordable mezze plus souvlaki, gyros and lots more tasty Greek dishes, both familiar and traditional family …Read more
The Saturday Lunch Train on the Churnet Valley Railway is an experience not to be missed. In this post I tell you all about my recent trip and why I highly recommend it. Whether you’re a rail enthusiast or just want to step back into …Read more
The Feasted Chef’s Table is a unique event. An outstanding 11-course tasting menu rooted in the heritage and culture of Stoke-on-Trent. Seated in the Feasted kitchen, a maximum of 10 diners watch their food being prepared, learn about its creation, and bring their own stories …Read more