‘Best of Nottingham’ Awards
This year the aim of the section was to introduce students to the copious amounts of bars, clubs, restaurants and events in Nottingham, to show that there is more on offer than Ocean and Crisis (as much as they are loved). We have chosen from the best venues, music, food and cocktails so you can [...]
1877 Restaurant Review
The Michelin rated 1877 sits imposingly at the top of Derby Road, giving the impression of being too upmarket for the student audience. However with the introduction of their Wednesday student night, with 25% off food and drink, it’s moved itself closer to our price range, allowing the student population to sample what life would [...]
Recipe - Valentine Cupcakes
This Valentine’s day, whether you have a special someone or plan on spending the day with best friends, whip up a batch of these delicious, simple little cakes. They are sure to win praise and bring a smile. Decorate them however you wish, perhaps covered in sweeties or hearts cut from fondant icing. The picture [...]
Scruffy’s Review
Nothing is quite right at Scruffy’s, and the owners wouldn’t have it any other way. Since coming under new ownership the restaurant has changed its décor yet its ambience remains. Its warm colours have been replaced with a modern white veneer, channelling the air of an art gallery rather than a restaurant. The seating is [...]
Review: Curry Lounge
Tired of frequenting mediocre Tesco curry sauce or purchasing microwave rice as dry as Gandhi’s sandals? Then you should head down to the Curry Lounge on Upper Parliament Street for a curry or two in a modern but distinctly North Indian setting.
Raz, the owner has seen the establishment through the rocky times of Gordon [...]
The British Food Revival
In recent years it would seem a British culinary revival, or what is often referred to by professionals as the ‘Modern British Cuisine’, has emerged. Magazines are increasingly recreating contemporary versions of traditional British dishes such as fish pie, roast dinners and Eton Mess. Likewise, The Times Weekend Recipe Exchange began this year featuring readers’ [...]
Le Bistrot Pierre review
I was surprised that I hadn’t come across Le Bistrot Pierre before, as it recently celebrated its 15th birthday, and is situated on Milton Street in the centre of Nottingham. It turned out to be a brilliant discovery, serving high standard French cuisine at reasonable prices; the ideal place to spoil yourself with a break [...]
CAST Bar and Restaurant Review
CAST Bar and Restaurant cannot be faulted on its setting, located next to the Nottingham Playhouse with the Sky Mirror sculpture just outside. A new menu was introduced from June 8th, expanding on their aim of producing a large range of dishes from seasonal and locally sourced produce.
The bar menu is perfect for a light [...]
Cafe of the month: Warsaw Diner
Not only does it serve the best breakfast in Nottingham, Warsaw Diner is also a miraculous hangover cure. Polish restaurant by night and American style diner by day, it is ideally located at the top of Derby Road on the way into town. With its retro decor and bright leather booths, walking through the doors [...]
Impact Cocktails
Kick back in your garden, chill out in the sunshine (hopefully), and fire-up that BBQ. With a burnt burger in one hand, all you need is a cocktail in the other. Here are a few favourite recipes to get you through the BBQ season:
Ocean Breeze:
Ingredients:
1 measure white rum
1 measure amaretto
½ measure blue Curaçao
½ measure pineapple [...]
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