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Food Review: Prickly Pear

Lizzy O'Riordan headed down to the Mansfield Road meat-free eatery to find out what all the fuss is about...

We Took a Trip to 200 Degrees’ New Milton Street Store - Here’s What We Thought

200 Degrees is one of Nottingham's most successful businesses - rapidly becoming big players in the coffee scene. We took a trip to their new store opposite Victoria Centre to see what all the fuss is about...

Discover How Sauce Shop Went From Selling Bottles at West Bridgford Farmers’ Market to Stocking the Shelves of Sainsbury’s

18 June 22

From selling twenty bottles in a gazebo at West Bridgford Farmers’ Market to being stocked on the shelves of Sainsbury’s and Morrisons up and down the country, the last eight years have been a pretty wild ride for Sauce Shop. But the Notts-based purveyors of artisanal sauces are never one to rest on their laurels, this could just be the beginning of their success story, as co-founder Pam Digva tells us…

Food Review: 13th Element

06 June 22

Cruelty-free burgers and chicken strips, amazing service and a beautiful venue... what's not to love?

We Chat to 400 Rabbits Manager Julien Latil About the Venue’s History, Kiefer Sutherland, and the Social Media Story That Went Viral

27 May 22

400 Rabbits - the bar where Aztec mythology, tequila and mezcal come together to provide a unique experience for visitors. We chat to general manager Julien Latil to find out more about the history of this iconic venue, the team’s lengthy campaign to offer Kiefer Sutherland a drink, and the social media story that won over people from around the world…

We Catch Up With Marcus Brown to Learn All About Food as a Subculture and His New Culture Magazine Picnic

09 May 22

Founded by Ilkeston lad Marcus Brown, Picnic is the culture magazine celebrating all things culinary. In preparation for its first ever release we catch up with Marcus about food as a subculture, hanging out with chefs and the Nottingham food scene…

Food Review: Sea and Earth

24 April 22

Vegan battered sausage, 'Vish' cakes and banana blossom fried 'fish'? Sign us up...

Food Review: Lombardo's

18 April 22

We headed down to Nottingham's first ever lasagneria (it's a real word, we checked) to find out what Lombardo's was all about...

Inside Little Bricks, the Cosy Notts Restaurant Offering an Eclectic Mix of Food and Drink

16 April 22

Emilie Mendham heads to Derby Road to check out Little Bricks, the restaurant offering a unique blend of the freshest meals, desserts and wines that our fine city has to offer…

How Incredible Edible Beeston Are Helping to Tackle Climate Change and Bring the Community Together

12 April 22

In the face of widespread isolation and individual feelings of powerlessness over climate change, and where the supermarket food we eat often comes from far-flung places long out of season, local movements are springing up to fill in the gaps and restore balance. Christina Geggus investigates one such magical group - Incredible Edible Beeston - and finds shoots of hope and community growing in unlikely places…

Food Review: Homemade Cafe

25 March 22

We take a trip to Forest Rec for a slice of cake - the finest sweet treat of them all...

Food Review : Pho

02 March 22

New to the streets of Nottingham - we check out Carlton Street's Pho

5 of the Best Places to Get Pancakes in Nottingham

23 February 22

With Pancake Day on the way, we thought we'd run through some of the best places you can visit for a sweet (or savoury) treat...

The Bakehouse Owner Craig Poynter Lifts the Lid on Hockley’s New Artisan Bakery

07 February 22

After gaining a loyal following for its award-winning food in Sherwood, The Bakehouse has now opened a second cafe in the heart of Hockley. We chat to owner Craig Poynter about what people can expect from the city’s brand new artisan bakery…

8 of the Best Vegan Dishes You Can Get Delivered in Nottingham This Veganuary

02 January 22

At the time of writing, we’re still not sure whether January will bring with it another lockdown. But, for those of you partaking in Veganuary this year (or those that go cruelty-free all year round), we’ve put together a list of some of the best vegan dishes available for home delivery in Notts…

Nottingham Street Food Club Announce New Home

02 December 21

The sizeable venue will be unveiled with a Christmas-themed event on Friday 10 December...

We Join Blue Barrel Cider for a Day of Scrumping In St Ann’s and a Chat About the Importance of Keeping Things Green

20 November 21

Made with fruit from mostly forgotten orchards, Blue Barrel Cider might be one of the most eco-friendly drinks on the market. Our Adam Pickering joins Leo Jordan, one of the creators of the beverage, for a day of scrumping out in St Ann’s and a chat about the importance of keeping things green…

Black Friday With a Treat Kitchen Twist

16 November 21

Black Friday is set to take place on Friday 26 November, and Treat Kitchen are donating all their proceeds to local recovery charity Double Impact...

Gluttony: "Making Sure Farmers Get Paid Well Is Really Important to Me." How Luisa’s Vegan Chocolates Is Hoping to Change a Broken Industry

10 November 21

Most people love a bit of chocolate, don’t they? But not everyone knows the problematic practises driving one of the world’s most valuable industries. We dive into the darker side of the tasty treats and chat to Luisa Vicinanza-Bedi, of Luisa’s Vegan Chocolates, about how she’s fighting back against controversial confectionery corporations...

We Hear From the Duo Behind Hockley Helles, the Nottingham Lager Going Head-To-Head With Heineken and Amstel

08 November 21

We chat to Nottingham Trent University graduates Will Barratt and Al Squires - the brains behind Hockley Brew Co - about their delicious new lager, Hockley Helles, breaking into a challenging industry, and what they have planned for the future...

We Chat to the Team at The Roundhouse, the Unique Pub Based in a Former Nottingham Hospital

07 November 21

The Roundhouse is a unique pub located within the former Jubilee Wing of the Nottingham General Hospital, providing a diverse menu packed with high quality, locally sourced food and ales. We speak to Head Chef Pete Smith and Operational Manager Tracey McGowan about everything going on at the Nottingham local…

Mocky-D: The Vegan Fast Food Pioneers on Finding Their Forever Home

23 October 21

Mocky-D has been shaking up the meat-free fast food scene in the city for the past five years. We chat to owners Ben Lord and Clare Morrissey about pioneering the way forward for vegan street food in Nottingham, the ‘Cult of Mocky’ and finding their forever home…

Preview: MasterChef Winner Laurence Henry’s new Nottingham Restaurant

29 September 21

After working with world renowned chefs like Sat Bains, Gordon Ramsay and Jason Atherton, then winning MasterChef in 2018, Nottingham chef Laurence Henry has announced his role as head chef at new restaurant Canal Turn.

Meet the Owners of Biscuit and Brew, an Elegant New Tea Room in the Heart of Nottingham

31 August 21

Nottingham’s Biscuit and Brew is a little tea shop with some big ideas. We pop down to meet the owners, Darren Brookes and his fiancée Dee, to find out why so many locals are raving about this hidden gem...

The Cod’s Scallops Owner John Molnar Reflects on Ten Years of the UK’s Best Fish and Chip Shop

04 August 21

Despite being about as far from the sea as you can get in the UK, The Cod’s Scallops was named as the UK’s best fish and chip shop in 2020, capping off an impressive list of accolades for one of Nottingham’s biggest culinary success stories. Opening as a single shop ten years ago, Nottingham is now home to four of the renowned chippies. With a fifth on the way, as well as a 10% discount running throughout August to celebrate their anniversary, we caught up with owner John Molnar to find out the secrets of his success…

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