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Food – bridging the generation gap
I often feel the generation gap between my dad and I. My dad is 43 years older than me – he grew up during the war, I grew up in the seventies and eighties. We see each other regularly, but I often fell that gap in the conversations we have – we do different things, […]
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NY & NJ Highlights (3/3)
Hells Kitchen International Food Festival: Hells Kitchen is a neibourhood in mid-town Manhatten which historically has a bad reputation (historic emphasis on the word Hell rather than Kitchen!) Now quite a trendy part of town, once a year they shut down 20 blocks of an 9th Avenue and turn in out to all manner of […]
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NY & NJ Highlights (2/3)
Great steak: If they know how to do one thing, it is meat – big slabs of meat! We went to my favourite steak house, Del Frisco’s and had predictably giant steaks. I think we all went for the prime strip in the end (no sauces to detract from the meat fest) – perfectly done. […]
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NY & NJ Highlights (1/3)
We are now back from our trip to the States – and what a great trip it was. Here is a summary of some of the foodie highlights: My new favourite gastro-bar (if such a word exists): Near to our hosts Dan & Dom is a great little bar-come-diner in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn called Henry […]
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American Beer – it’s not all Bud and Lites
Out in New York, we stumbled upon a great beer shop. Although America isn’t exactly renowned for its quality beers, this shop isn’t stacked to the ceiling with boxes of Bud, Miller and the like – is a massive selection of all sorts of beers from the US, Europe and the rest of the world. […]
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The River Café, New York
As my birthday present from K whilst in NYC, we went to the River Café, underneath Brooklyn Bridge looking out across the water to the New York skyline. The food and company were really great, but what I loved about it was the atmosphere and how accommodating they were. Given that this is fine dining […]
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Grand Central Station – Oysters and Market Stalls
It was on my list of things of to do in Manhattan, and I finally got to go to the Oyster Bar under Grand Central Station. The setting is amazing – it looks like a large, fairy-light lit cellar, but we had the choice of long wait for a table in the main dining area […]
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Launch of the Three Coqs Brasserie, Bristol
I’ve just heard from a friend about the opening of new restaurant, the Three Coqs Brasserie above Clifton Down Shopping Centre in Bristol. It is a joint venture by several of the region’s top chefs. Chris Wicks, owner of Bell’s Diner & Director of Food at Berwick Lodge has joined forces with chefs Jonathon Mackeson (Bell’s Diner) […]
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New York foodie recommendations anyone?
I’m off for a break in New York soon. I’ve been there briefly a couple of times but never long enough to really get to know the city. I’m looking for suggestions on food and drink experiences whilst I’m out there. I’ve got some eateries in mind including the oyster bar under Grand Central Station […]
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Don’t read if you are squeamish…
OK – so this isn’t a suggestion for a dinner party. In fact, I often say I’ll try anything at least once, but even I’m not sure about this one. But I feel I have to share it. And I apologise in advance. But please, don’t read it if you are squeamish! You have been […]