Nottingham Creative Community News

Talking Cakes with Fran Jesson, owner of Sugarberry Cake Studio

Weaving through the avenues of Sneinton Market, you’ll find an eclectic range of shops that will stimulate your senses for one...

Food Review: No.12

15 September 20

As lockdown restrictions started to lift, there was only one place that Jason Edgar wanted to reacquaint himself with...

Ben Rose on The Angel Microbrewery, Lockdown Recovery and Vegetarian Cooking

14 September 20

Any regular visitors to The Angel Microbrewery or The Golden Fleece will be familiar with Ben Rose. Having turned two of Notts’ most iconic pubs around, he’s one of the city’s original purveyors of veggie food, with both pubs offering a full menu of meat-free options. And if that wasn’t enough, he even dedicated his kitchen to the Open Kitchens project during lockdown, providing hundreds of meals for those most in need. Christina Geggus caught up with him to find out more...

Food Review: Roxy Ball Room

01 September 20

We headed to the Thurland Street venue for a night of tequila, pizza and ping-pong...

Mapperley Bakery Betty Rose Bakes Has Been Thriving During Lockdown

22 August 20

A proper good slice of cake can always help put the world to rights, and Sam Rose of Betty Rose Bakes knows how to do just that, and more. Her sweet treats are made with beautiful local ingredients, as she has a keen focus on them being environmentally-friendly. We chat to her about the makings of her business and how she’s been keeping calm and baking on during lockdown…

Food Review: Bonzai

19 August 20

Tempura, tofu, and other tasty treats...

Food Review: CHEFF

12 August 20

Cheat day without the guilt? Yes please.

Two Proper Comforting Chicken Recipes

30 July 20

As we start to see family members again, it's only natural that we'll want to cook the tastiest food for them. Two of our food writers share their favourite comforting family recipes...

These Independent Nottingham Restaurants Are Taking Part in the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme

28 July 20

Walking through the streets of Nottingham, it’s lovely to see many of our beloved independents setting up shop again. But for them to stay open we need to support them. Aka we need to eat discounted food, as part of the government’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme. No problem.

Alfresco Dining in Nottingham's Market Square

27 July 20

Pop-up outdoor dining is coming to Nottingham’s Old Market Square from Friday. The area, organised by Nottingham City Council and supported by Nottingham BID, has been designed to support local food and drink outlets as part of the city’s re-opening strategy from the Covid lockdown restrictions.

Penny Lane's Take a Pitcher It Will Last Longer Sangria Recipe

23 July 20

We may not be able to hog the 2p machines at Penny Lane on Fletcher Gate right now, but luckily you can mix up your own pitcher of their Sangria at home. It’s perfect for afternoon drinking in the sunshine, and – if you close your eyes really hard – you can try and imagine being on a Spanish beach instead of being in your back garden…

Happy Dough Lucky are Launching Vegan Doughnuts

12 July 20

Doughnuts. Just that one word alone can make you salivate. But sometimes when you sink your teeth into one, it doesn’t taste as good as it looks. Dry. Chewy. Not good stuff. The boys at Happy Dough Lucky – Sach, Lewis and TK – are aiming to change all that. They’ve spent a load of time perfecting their recipes and flavours, so their brand new vegan doughnuts are as delicious as can be. We chat to Sach Nijran about their upcoming launch and why you should give their bad boys a shot…

Tough Mary’s Bakehouse’s Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

25 June 20

There isn’t a scent that can bring joy quite like ooey, gooey chocolate chip cookies fresh out of the oven. Luckily, the wonderful folks at Tough Mary’s Bakehouse have got an amazing recipe to satisfy all your sweet tooth needs. Share them with friends, drop them outside nan’s house, or just scoff the whole batch yourself…

Deliveroo Review: Boo

11 June 20

With takeout or homemade scran our only option for the foreseeable future, we took a risk on a deliveroo newcomer...

Deliveroo Review: The Filthy Vegan

06 June 20

Want an indulgent vegan feast delivered straight to your door? Look no further...

Social Supermarket Foodprint Won’t Let the Pandemic Stop Them from Tackling Food Waste and Serving the Community

03 June 20

Amid a global pandemic, it’s easy to forget that we’re still facing another world-wide crisis: climate change. While being eco-conscious can sometimes come with cost and inconvenience, Sneinton social enterprise Foodprint makes doing the right thing super easy, selling low-cost food that’s been saved from supermarket scrap heaps. We speak to physical marketing manager Izzy Corlett about how the shop is coping at the moment...

No. Twelve's Caramel Artichoke and Truffle Risotto Recipe

28 May 20

To help you beat the isolation boredom, No. Twelves' Ritchie Stainsby shares his caramel artichoke and truffle risotto recipe...

Pola - The Notts Company Making Sustainably-Sourced Ice Lollies

22 May 20

We talk to the brains behind Pola, the Nottingham independent company creating sustainably-sourced ice lollies filled with plenty of tasty homegrown ingredients...

Iberico World Tapas' Pesto Pasta Recipe

20 May 20

To help with your rumbly lockdown tums, Iberico World Tapas' Dan Coles shares his tagliatelle and wild garlic pesto recipe...

3 Lucy and Lentils Recipes You Can Make With Cupboard Ingredients

26 April 20

When things get stressful in life, a plate of proper grub will always help ease the stress. After all, food is one of the best ingredients in life for comfort. If you’re struggling to make sense of the cans in your cupboard, then fear not – Lucy and Lentils has put together three recipes that you can easily cook at home and can make plenty of for the family too.

Food Review: Piccolino

20 March 20

Our reviewer was after a taste of their tipples...

Nottingham Pubs, Bars and Breweries Now Offering Take-Out, Collection and Online Deals

19 March 20

This page is being constantly updated, so we will provide you with the latest news and offers when we can....

Nottingham Independent Cafes and Restaurants Now Doing Delivery, Take-Out and Special Offers

18 March 20

This page is being constantly updated, so we will provide you with the latest foodie news and offers when we can....

Food Review: The Hand & Heart

14 March 20

We popped down into the caves for a vegan roast...

Tough Mary's Bakehouse Have Got New Digs

03 March 20

We headed over to the best-smelling yellow premises in Nottingham, to check out their new place. Right next door to the old place...