Food & Drink


The Swan, Salford

Here is a delicious way to Swan around

Restaurant review The Swan, Salford 01908 281003 www.swansalford.co.uk IF there is a chill wind blowing through the bank balance of anyone who isn't smugly hanging onto their job as a hedge fund

Good in parts - but not quite the finished article

The Falcon

FOOD REVIEW: The Falcon, Bletsoe - History is everywhere in this 17th century coaching inn; but in this case I find myself agreeing with the founder of the motor Henry Ford, who famously said: ‘History is bunk.’

An eating experience that left some food for thought

The Park in Kimbolton Road

THE PARK: Kimbolton Road, Bedford - The Park is an extremely welcoming pub, a mix of old and new in decor and its beers and wines are absolutely first class

A meal under ground that will leave you dancing on air

Cellar72

There are always moans and groans when I eye up a menu at a restaurant ...

If only the service matched the food

The Cock in Pavenham

What do you want when you go out for a meal? Good food? Nice ambience? Friendly and efficient service? If you’re anything like me, probably all three ...

Quality eating at competitive prices

Paris House Restaurant

A restaurant is offering a ‘Credit Crunch Lunch’ to help diners enjoy a meal without breaking the bank ...

The Embankment Hotel, Bedford

The Embankment Hotel

It is a platitude to say the riverside is one of Bedford’s best features. I also believe that full advantage is not taken of this with regard to leisure pursuits. Whenever ...

Food for thought

I’ve always loved my food and it’s very rare that I leave any on my plate or anyone else’s for that matter ...

Great for those on a budget

Shilpa

Shilpa’s is still a young Indian restaurant and many will confess to having peered through its minaret-shaped windows ...

Special meal in special surroundings

Moggerhanger stately home

When the idea of Moggerhanger House came up for a birthday meal for my big brother, I wasn’t too sure if this was the place for the Hutchinson family ...

Bookings off menu at French Horn

Jean-Christophe Novelli at the French Horn

The chic French Horn restaurant shut its doors at the weekend ‘until further notice’ ...



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A nice cup of tea – with champagne

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Amsterdam days are just as lively as nights

Canal in Amsterdam

I was told three things about Amsterdam before I went on my trip; it always rains, there aren’t any decent restaurants and it’s all about the ‘coffee shops’ and red light




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Rhythm Festival: for those who like clean loos

The Rhythm Festival 2007

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