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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 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
Little Dumpling King in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, serves up its take on well-loved East Asian favourites: Chinese dumplings and bao buns with tasty fillings. On my first visit to this casual bar and restaurant I found reasonable prices and good flavours alongside a truly memorable, lip-smacking dish. …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 One Dim Sum & Noodle Bar is an unassuming little place in Newcastle-Under-Lyme. Doing a roaring trade in takeaway, there’s a few tables in the bright, modern interior too. I went there to eat recently and discovered reasonably priced, tasty dishes served promptly and …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
Amore serves up solid Italian cooking in a friendly, family-run restaurant in Newcastle-Under-Lyme. On my recent visit I was wowed by their top-notch pasta dishes as well as an unusual starter with a sauce I’d been looking to sample for a while. Excellent choice of …Read more
Beirut Lebanese restaurant in Stoke-on-Trent deserves to be so much more widely known. This small and friendly place serves up beautifully cooked food to eat in or take away. Choose from great value mezze small plates, salads, kebabs and Arabic dishes with incredible flavour. As …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
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
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
Whether you consider yourself an old hand dining in British Chinese restaurants, or perhaps you’re looking for something a little different, I think you’ll like Yu-Ma-Mi. With its blend of traditional and modern, the well known and the unfamiliar, there’s lots to enjoy and discover – …Read more
If you’re looking for a quality dining experience in Staffordshire and search online for David’s Brasserie, you might conclude, with its location including the words ‘Shopping Village’ and ‘Stoke-on-Trent’ that this really isn’t for you. But I think you’d be wrong. Because David’s Brasserie isn’t …Read more