Tag Archives: Food and Drink

Plans to transform a historic listed building in Bath into a Wetherspoons pub have been given the go ahead by the council. The chain already has the King of Wessex on James Street West and will add a second Bath venue in the former Revolution on George Street. The new …

Hanley’s newest karaoke bar is hoping to become a permanent fixture on the city centre’s pub scene by welcoming in waves of would-be crooners. Manager Jack Richardson-Need says the boozer was born to ‘dish out fun’. The Strangled Cat – owned by operator Breakthrough Bars – has replaced Hanley Bloom …

A nationwide chain of cafés, bars and restaurants founded in Bristol on a shoestring £10,000 budget, is to be sold off to US investment firm for £366m. Loungers, which runs the Lounge, Cosy Club and Brightside brands, is to change hands in a deal with Fortress Investment Group which is …

Air frying has become a popular cooking method worldwide, offering a healthier alternative to traditional frying and helping to save on energy costs. However, one common cooking mistake could potentially ruin your meal. Using foil to wrap food can be beneficial in an oven or under a grill, as it …

The hake brought tears to my eyes. Buttery, creamy, and crunchy, I smothered the batter in tartare sauce and doused it in malt vinegar and lemon juice. It was by far the best fish I have ever eaten. “We have to come back,” I repeatedly told my partner as we …

Ever wondered what would happen if you sent yourself a slice of cheese in the post? Well, to be absolutely honest, me neither but I won’t deny I’m definitely intrigued now to find out. Luckily, one bloke has done the bizarre experiment so we don’t have to after posting himself …

A Quedgeley butcher and deli which was forced to close due to rising utility costs and overheads has good news for its customers. Following a conversation with a customer talking about the large customer base and social media following, the owners decided to reopen a smaller and scaled back business …

A Leicester mum who found the perfect outline of an angel on an aubergine has revealed she’s kept it in the freezer for the past 14 years. Maya Rana said the “miracle” discovery is so good that she can’t bear to throw it away. The 54-year-old bus driver cut open …

A pub described as “soulless” by a nearby resident has closed abruptly with all the windows now covered in metal boards. Royal Mail Cart in Pinchbeck, Spalding, is a popular destination for many locals and passers-by with it being en-route in and out of the town centre. Despite its location …

Fast food giant McDonald’s made the headlines earlier this week when it announced it would be raising its prices for the first time in well over a decade. It added that there will be no more 99p cheeseburger, as this will be rocketing to £1.20. The chain’s Chief Executive Office …