Lovely Local Indie
Chapter 1: Spain with Fawcett and Friends [AD] A few weeks ago I enjoyed a truly unique evening at Peak Edge reviewing the first of their Wine Series events. Designed to be a journey through a particular country or region’s best wines, this first event paired sublime Spanish wines with a tasting menu of quality […]
[PR invite] Luxury, boutique hotel, Peak Edge has recently started offering a sumptuous afternoon tea. Last Saturday I spent the most glorious afternoon in the company of a very good friend, sampling the delights . From the proper linen napkins, to the speciality loose leaf tea, to the incredible spread of dainty delights, this was […]
[AD – PR invite] Spire View is the accommodation at The Galleon Steakhouse in Chesterfield town centre. We were invited by the Chef Owner, Matt to stay overnight in exchange for this review. Spire View consists of just four rooms, all spacious with super king beds and private bathrooms. Despite being quite regular takeaway customers […]
[AD – PR invite] I was recently invited to review the autumn menu at Bank House Hathersage. Somehow I hadn’t ever been to this stylish, award winning restaurant and cocktail bar. I’ve only ever heard good things about it, and whenever I’ve walked past it’s been bustlingly busy, so I was very much looking forward […]
Koo is a friendly, neighbourhood café at the top end of Chatsworth Road, Brampton. It’s beautifully decorated, they serve great coffee and have a really nice breakfast and lunch menu. I used to come to Koo all the time when my daughter was little. The food and coffee was fabulous, they were always really friendly […]
Stretton Hall Farm Shop, not far from Clay Cross, is a real hidden gem. In addition to a good range of fresh farm produce, they have a banging cake counter and whip up the best coffees. There’s also some lovely seating to enjoy a coffee and cake (or sausage roll and beer). Stretton Hall Farm […]
When I lived in Belper, Nourish was one of my favourite haunts. I was a fairly frequent diner at their stylish, comfortable bistro although had never been during the day, or indeed at all since moving away about seven years ago. It’s still run by the same team, and over the summer they celebrated their […]
[AD – PR invite] Fill In Kitchen is a brand new, pop-up street food venue in Derby city centre serving up the most incredible food. Think perfect chicken katsu, Neapolitan pizzas and Mughlai cuisine from the streets of old Delhi. It’s a really interesting concept of upcycling empty venues (in this case the old Zizzi’s) […]
Post by guest writer, Charlotte A Taylor, follow her on Instagram Hathersage is firmly establishing itself as a foodie base for the Peaks. It’s on the way to north Derbyshire’s most stunning locations so makes a perfect pit-stop for a pre-walk coffee and breakfast, or equally lunch after a morning hike. In the heart of […]
This restaurant is now closed. Please head to my guide to vegan restaurants for other options. Sin Carne Cantina is a vegan Latin American-inspired café restaurant in Matlock Bath, Derbyshire. It’s located just off the main drag in Matlock Bath. However, it’s a little set back from the road, easily missed unless you are looking […]