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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
Ye Olde Rock Inn is a family run country pub in the stunning Staffordshire Peak District. Although it’s been a pub for over 200 years, it took me until last weekend to pay my first visit. But I shouldn’t have left it so long. Because …Read more
Lunar, at the World of Wedgwood in Barlaston, near Stoke-on-Trent, opened last year to great interest. Offering fine dining with a Michelin-starred chef at the helm, I went along last weekend to try the new Lunar Experience tasting menu. And was suitably impressed. Lunar …Read more
Salt Bar in Macclesfield, Cheshire is small but perfectly formed. Offering Scandinavian inspired food, on my first visit I enjoyed light, fresh yet satisfying dishes including a great value smörgåsbord and simple, traditional desserts. Only a 30-minute drive from home, I already knew I …Read more
The Square in Stafford, newly opened just a few weeks ago, is already turning out memorable, superb quality dining. I went along and enjoyed three expertly cooked plates plus the homemade breads and fantastic amuse bouche we’ve come to expect at this level. Also open …Read more
The Staffordshire Oatcake Company produces a just-add-water mix, formulated to a traditional recipe, making it easier to cook this North Staffordshire favourite in your own kitchen. I was sent a packet of Oatcake Mix to try, and in this post show you what you can …Read more
The Flintlock at Cheddleton aims to bring relaxed fine dining with an emphasis on local, seasonal produce to this Staffordshire Moorlands village. Opened just over a week ago in the building that was formerly Castro’s, I paid my first visit last weekend. And from what …Read more
The Black Lion Inn, Butterton was my choice for a first visit INSIDE a pub since lockdown. With quality food and drink, lunch at this recently renovated Staffordshire Moorlands Peak District pub turned out to be a wise decision. I can hardly believe it, but …Read more
The Tap Steakhouse in Stafford serves up hearty, good value food. Service is friendly and efficient in this refurbished pub with an emphasis on locally sourced meat. STEAK & ME It’s funny but, the last week or so aside, I can’t remember the last …Read more
Streat Graze & Bar in Stone serves up tasty, generous portions inspired by Indian street food. With an emphasis on tapas style eating, it’s a great place for sharing. You won’t find the familiar curries of traditional British Indian restaurants here, but good value dishes, …Read more
NØRTH Kitchen + Bar is the new incarnation of RAWR in Stoke-on-Trent’s Cultural Quarter. The change came in early November 2019 with the new brand and a new menu. I visited one recent lunchtime to take a look. Goodbye RAWR, Hello NØRTH Situated on …Read more
Wat Wok serves up authentic, incredible-tasting South East Asian food. They’re regulars at food festivals and events with their pop-up kitchen, but right now you can enjoy their exquisite dishes in a restaurant setting during their residence at The Bank House Hixon. I went along …Read more
Thalii in Stoke-on-Trent offers a way of eating that may be new even to diners who consider themselves old hands in British Indian restaurants. That’s because they specialize in serving tapas sized dishes on a traditional Indian thali tray. On my first visit I loved …Read more
Eden in Lichfield has completed its transformation under new owners with its recent ditching of the old Olive Tree name. Last week, I returned to see if the revamped restaurant was continuing to produce the great dishes I’d enjoyed on my first visit. It’s not …Read more
The Jervis Arms is set in the beautiful Staffordshire Moorlands Peak District, in the village of Onecote. This characterful country pub offers a warm welcome and good quality cooking. There’s a wide choice of hearty pub favourites as well as something a little different. GO …Read more
I ate my first Tibetan food recently, at Four Friends restaurant in Congleton, Cheshire, and loved it. Including beef momo dumplings, chicken curry, noodles and more, we enjoyed it so much we even ordered seconds! As well as being delicious, Four Friends is excellent value …Read more
Hawasana must be one of Stoke on Trent’s best kept secrets. I’d never heard of this Afghan restaurant until a follower of my Facebook page sent me a message suggesting I try it. “It isn’t the poshest place you’ll ever go to”, she said, “but …Read more
Being a new-ish migrant to Staffordshire, and based in the north of the county, I’ve only recently started to scratch the surface of what Lichfield, an hour’s drive away, has to offer. The city, which I think feels more like a thriving market town (that’s …Read more
After hearing mixed feedback about newcomer The Old Mill Smokehouse & Craft Ale Bar in Leek, I’d held back a little longer than usual before visiting and writing a review. However, after stopping by for a quick and satisfying lunch recently, I’ll be returning to …Read more
On a return visit to Yu-Ma-Mi, Stoke-on-Trent’s fine dining Chinese restaurant based in Trent Vale, I once again found top notch cooking. Combining traditional and modern, old favourites and some less familiar, authentic Chinese dishes including dim sum, Yu-Ma-Mi is a great addition to the …Read more
After too long away, I recently paid a return visit to Little Seeds Bar & Kitchen in Stone, Staffordshire. Tempted by their New Orleans Tasting Menu, I enjoyed an evening of delicious food. I’m always on the look out for new eating experiences, whether newly …Read more
The George at Alstonefield, on the border of Staffordshire and Derbyshire looks like the quintessential country pub. Inside I found top notch modern and creative British cooking featuring local and seasonal ingredients. Highly recommended. THE GEORGE AT ALSTONEFIELD My first attempt eating at The …Read more
Smoke & Rye restaurant and bar is a meat lover’s paradise. Serving up authentic, American classics like pulled pork, burgers and dogs, ribs and aged steaks, this is bold food. On my first visit, the place was packed. Read on to find out why. I’d …Read more
The Slamwich Club in Stoke-on-Trent has a new fan in Moorlands Eater. Not that they need me. Since opening in May this year they’ve quickly become one of Hanley’s favourite bars and restaurants. On my first visit I found out exactly why. THE CULTURAL …Read more
I’ve been going to north and mid wales for almost thirty years, and to Anglesey for the last six. I fell for this fabulous island straight away and, recently returned from our latest stay in Rhosneigr, in this post I share some of the great …Read more