Last week saw the official launch of The Canal House on Bridge Street, and to celebrate a party was held to mark the occasion. Over recent months the former James Brindley pub has been transformed in to The Canal House; a sizeable city centre bar and restaurant overlooking Gas Street Basin. New World Trading Company … Continue reading The Canal House opening party
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Summer menu tasting @ Cosy Club
July saw the launch of a summer menu at Cosy Club so I went along to sample some of the new dishes available alongside a few cocktails. For those unfamiliar with this bar come restaurant, it's an eclectic mix of plush furnishing, peculiar paintings, and over the top decor. It manages to feel like a vintage boutique-esq … Continue reading Summer menu tasting @ Cosy Club
Christmas in July @ Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill
A few weeks ago an invite arrived in my inbox to visit Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill on Level 25 of The Cube. The reason? Christmas.. obviously. Despite being July, and about 25 degrees on the day I got the email, the invitation was to come to Chez Marco for a summer lunch … Continue reading Christmas in July @ Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill
Vietnamese street food @ Pho
I've written before about my love affair with Pho - check it out - located in the food court area of Grand Central. Once you get over the fact that there's always a queue (and in winter it's ruddy freezing) it's a great spot for a steaming bowl of noodle soup or one of the other Vietnamese inspired … Continue reading Vietnamese street food @ Pho
Bloggers go dating @ Siamais
Despite being an almost married woman now, let it be known I went on my fair share of dates when I was a Single Sally. Oh yes! I was quite the expert as it goes and even wrote a weekly blog about my experiences trying to find love in this fair city, but that's a … Continue reading Bloggers go dating @ Siamais
Oodles of noodles @ Chop & Wok
What with failing my driving test (for what feels like the 100th time) last week, it was nice to get some good news via Twitter. This good news involved eating, and better still meant free food. Do you know what's better than free food? Absolute bugger all, that's what. After a pretty naff start to … Continue reading Oodles of noodles @ Chop & Wok
