I’m going to admit something: I am a pre-meal menu checker. I will not go somewhere new without giving their food a good going over online first. It’s not because I’m a fussy eater or have any dietary requirements – I just like to know what to expect. So I was pleasantly surprised when I…

Leaving a water bottle uncapped or touching your hair without immediately washing your hands may seem inconsequential, but such actions in a restaurant kitchen constitute violations that result in a ding during an unannounced public health inspection. Too many small or large breaches of the food safety code add up to an unfavorable report and…

The Nelson Group of hotels and inns already have form with us. We have eaten for many years at the Pheasant Inn at Higher Burwardsley and reviewed the Manor at Greasby earlier this year shortly after it opened to great acclaim. Visiting the Palm Court restaurant at the Grosvenor at Pulford was an opportunity to…

So, imagine how heartbroken I could have been when, upon arriving at The Grand Hotel in Eastbourne, I discovered that Head Chef Michael Sutherland had upped and left the award-winning restaurant Mirabelle to run Light at Towner Eastbourne. Known for his love of fresh, seasonal produce and a Sussex young chef of the year winner,…

Whether you enjoy the savoury delights of the sandwiches, the richness of the scones and cakes or the floral teas there’s usually something for everyone to enjoy. Usually, the cost for an afternoon tea is quite reasonable at around £15 to £20 per person, and it might make people wonder what a more expensive option might…

It was another year of milestones in the Grub House. I racked up my 1,000th restaurant visit and celebrated my 20th anniversary as The Grub Scout. And the dining-out biz still seems to be going as strong as ever in the Knoxville area. I have continued to maintain a list of restaurants to visit that’s…

It’s time to bring home the bacon. After developing a strong following throughout the city for it’s now-famous food truck, Bake’n Bacon has a new place to call home. Located at 1148 S. 11th St. in South Philly, the long-awaited, Black-owned, brick-and-mortar version of the prize porcine-driven food truck recently opened its doors, and has…

We’re sharing a full review of Biergarten in EPCOT, a buffet restaurant located in the Germany Pavilion as part of World Showcase. Biergarten Restaurant in the Germany Pavilion has been an EPCOT staple since opening day. As so much continues to change at Disney World and EPCOT specifically, this buffet-style Bavarian restaurant still offers the…

Published: Tue 26 Dec 2023, 5:52 PM Last updated: Tue 26 Dec 2023, 5:57 PM First, a food fiesta, then, enjoy the siesta. The exact feeling you’re left with when you exit the doors of La Niña, located in the heart of DIFC – Dubai’s glistening food nucleus. Located in Icd Brookfield Place, the wholesome…

Hazel, the first restaurant to open as part of the Love Loan project, is true to the developer’s vision of a stylish and contemporary oasis in the city centre. I’m told the Scandi-chic interior is inspired by the legend of St Mungo complete with a Hazel tree, bell and bird-shaped lights and a fish sculpture. While…