Friday night dinner The Old Bank Steak and Rib restaurant in quirky Kemptown has been open since 2011, almost a newby compared to some stalwarts of Brighton. However, it seems to have quickly picked up the reputation of being a classic. Being an ‘Old Bank’ virgin, I thought I’d go and see for myself what…
A summers evening at Chambers Bistro It was a warm balmy Wednesday evening. I don’t know about you, but summers are when I find myself venturing away from the lures of the ‘box’ and spending more evenings out and about with friends – even on a ‘school night!’ A visit to Shoreham-by-sea This Wednesday evening…
Posted by Lucy Grewcock on 13th July 2017
A superb Summer meal at The Rose & Crown Driving into the Downs on a sunny Thursday evening, I could feel the stress of my workday melting away. My friend Hanna and I were en route to Cuckfield – a quintessential English village with winding streets, pretty cottages and a reputation for good food. Here…
Posted by Kitty Perrin on 12th July 2017
Family connection Brothers Chan and Dashal were both working full time when they decided to set up BeFries just 3 years ago. Generously, they decided to share their favourite family food with the public, extending their dinner table whilst retaining an intimate and personal feel. After only 11 months, this independent Belgian chip shop at…
Posted by Nick on 8th July 2017
Gin Cocktail at Hotel Du Vin, Brighton We meet Laurence from Hotel Du Vin in Brighton as he introduces us to one of his signature cocktails the Pama Club. Key ingredients include gin, Pama liquer (pomegranate liquer), lemon juice, sugar syrup and egg white. Here Laurence takes us through the art of cocktail preparation as…
Posted by Ed Hamilton on 6th July 2017
Restaurant Quality Pub Fare As a Brighton resident, I’m never quite sure where my hometown ends and Hove (actually) begins. All I know is that on the stretch of high street between the two, starting on Western Road in Brighton and ending on Church Road in Hove, there are some great little venues popping up…
Posted by Tom Flint on 3rd July 2017
A big fish in Brighton’s restaurant scene Duncan Ray is the head, and only, chef and owner of The Little Fish Market in Hove. He has been steadily establishing the restaurant over the past four years, often going unnoticed in the city, but making waves within the food scene. The Little Fish Market is the…
Culinary heaven at Semolina “I have to take you there” These are the first words I uttered to my husband upon my return back down to earth from culinary heaven last week. Dan had drawn the short straw that night, and rather than play at being my husband shaped plus one, he was being a…
Posted by Nick on 28th June 2017
Head chef & director at Petit Pois – David Roy Here we meet David, ex Riddle and Finns Head Chef who has now partnered with his wife, Ivana to realise their dream of opening their own French restaurant in Brighton, Petit Pois. David comes from French town called Royan, which is located on the Atlantic coast,…
Posted by Lucy Grewcock on 26th June 2017
A great new discovery A few months ago, I came across The Better Half by accident when I was out on a jog through Hove. Having lived here for almost a decade, I was excited to stumble across a new pub that I never knew existed and, more recently, was thrilled to be invited for…
Posted by Tom Flint on 20th June 2017
Enlightening visit to The Curry Leaf’s Kemptown Kitchen It is well known that Brighton is spoilt for choice when it comes to great Indian restaurants. Indian food in the city has evolved from the standard post pub curry house of the 1990’s, to modern and innovative takes on a cuisine that has been much misrepresented.…
Top-Notch Cuisine Tucked away between The Lanes and the sea, Hotel du Vin is known for its top-notch cuisine and outrageously long wine list. It’s been on my list of places to try for years but, assuming it would be all ‘starched tablecloths and silver cutlery,’ I’d been waiting for the right occasion. When I…
Posted by Ross Byatt on 15th June 2017
More of a hero than a sidekick… On a sunny evening you cannot beat sitting outside at the Mash Tun, situated right in the heart of town. Lucy and I have been meaning to try the new menu here from the Sidekick Kitchen as we have heard great things already from our burger loving friends.…
Posted by Jayne Hopper on 12th June 2017
Five Seasonal Summer Vegetables Buying local seasonal fresh fruit and vegetables are the best for your health and the welfare of the community. Whilst the produce has not had far to travel to arrive on your plate, you can enjoy your groceries at their freshest, cheapest, and at their best nutritional value. Buying British means…
Outstanding experience at Indian Summer! Indian Summer is my new favourite restaurant. I’ve always had a love for Indian food, and my trip to South India last year totally concreted it. Indian Summer just took me back to traveling around Mumbai and Kerala through an exquisite culinary experience. In the heart of The Lanes The restaurant…
Posted by Guest Writer: Deliveroo on 8th June 2017
Putting an end to food envy! We’re excited to announce the launch of Deliveroo Editions – a concept that puts an end to postcode food envy. Deliveroo Editions are hubs where we host collections of hand-picked restaurants, all specially designed for delivery. They’re how we make good on the promise that got Deliveroo started: to connect you with great…
Posted by Laura Stevens on 7th June 2017
Latest addition to thriving city pub scene Located in a prime position on Western Road at the Brighton/Hove border is the latest addition to Brighton’s thriving pub scene. Being on the main drag and just a short walk from the sea front, The Revelator is dead convenient to get to on foot or by bus.…
Chef at Curry Leaf Cafe – Kanthi Kiran Thamma As Head Chef of the Curry Leaf Café, Kanthi Kiran Thamma has played a huge role in increasing the standard of Indian cuisine in Brighton and beyond. Along with business partner Euan Sey, the Curry Leaf Café currently has two permanent restaurants in the city in addition to…
Posted by Emma Harrel on 1st June 2017
What a great way to start the week… …a lovely sunny day at work followed by a delicious meal at Kemptown’s plant-based restaurant, Purezza! We were really excited about our visit to Purezza. We were familiar with it from ordering through Deliveroo and having eaten there before, and with there being so much to choose…
Posted by The quintessential English pastime The tradition of afternoon tea has, over recent years, managed to convert itself into one of the more civilised and very fashionable means of socialising with friends. Everywhere from trendy hotels to tiny cafes now offer their version of the service, and Brighton even hosts a couple of venues solely dedicated…
Posted by Lyndsey Stoner on 29th May 2017
Location Location Location The Cherry Tree café has this in spades; set in the heart of Brighton Marina, with a sun trap of a terrace, and pricey yachts within touching distance. With two very hungry children in tow – they had been up since 6am, little darlings – we strolled through the Marina’s spacious piazza…
Posted by Isabella Cipirska on 29th May 2017
Traditional English Breakfast which won’t disappoint! Looking to satisfy that early-morning urge for a classic fry-up that doesn’t leave you feeling bloated and wanting to crawl back into bed? I think I’ve found the spot. You couldn’t call Little Miss Piggies, in Kemptown’s bustling St James’s Street, a greasy spoon. The phrase certainly doesn’t match…
Posted by Xavier D. Buendia on 24th May 2017
Finally I am eating at Isaac At! My wife and I have been planning a visit to Isaac At for a long time, always with the excuse of having something to celebrate but for whatever reason we haven’t had the chance to book a table. It was an easy choice to accept this review, and celebrate…
Posted by Ross Byatt on 23rd May 2017
Classic Italian Cuisine! It is a lovely evening and after a nice walk, Lucy and I head for a bite to eat at Al Duomo, situated right in the heart of Brighton, next to the Pavilion. Al Duomo is a wonderful family run business, spreading across three generations and this shows through their passion for…
Posted by Laura Stevens on 20th May 2017
Located in prime position overlooking the picturesque marina is Malmaison Brighton, the latest addition to the thriving hotel chain. It has been completely re-styled and boasts a striking modern décor throughout. Afternoon tea is served in the Chez Mal lounge, which has a mellow, laid-back vibe and is funky and colourful with comfy seating and…
Posted by Tom Flint on 10th May 2017
Chef at Señor Buddha – John Reed In a city where there are so many restaurants vying for your attention you need something special to make you stand out from the crowd. One restaurant that has successfully, and tastefully, done this is Senor Buddha on London road. The restaurant has taken influences from Asia and…
Posted by Jayne Hopper on 10th May 2017
Asparagus comes into season in late spring and is a nutritional powerhouse. These delicious spears are a rich source of vitamin K which are important for strong bones and blood clotting. With 101% of your daily allowance of vitamin K in one cup, they are full of antioxidants which repair the damage done by free…
Posted by Emma Harrel on 10th May 2017
Who says sushi can’t be vegan? Moshimo is Brighton’s first conveyor belt style Japanese restaurant, and is very popular with locals along with visitors from afar. Having a reputation for its quality ingredients and a sustainable ethos, I was really excited about my visit to Moshimo to review their vegan range of food. Moshimo serves…
Posted by Ross Byatt on 8th May 2017
Escape to the country Brighton Food Reviewer, Ross Byatt, April 2017 It’s a sunny Sunday morning and what better way to enjoy the remainder of the weekend than a drive to the country for a relaxing meal in a beautiful village pub. This Sunday’s venue is The Crabtree, just south of Horsham and a half an hour…
Posted by Emma Harrel on 8th May 2017
Seafront dining at The Copper Clam Brighton Food Reviewer, Lucy Grewcock, May 2017 I’ve lived in Brighton for a decade but the novelty of dining on the seafront still hasn’t worn off. Whether it’s eating alfresco on a summer evening or sitting inside and watching a winter storm, you really can’t beat it, yet only a handful of restaurants…
Posted by Lucy Grewcock on 8th May 2017
Authentic Venetian fare at Polpo I’ve never been to Italy before and, until recently, I thought that all Italian restaurants served pepperoni pizzas and big bowls of bolognaise. Last week, however, I realised how wrong I was when I visited Polpo. Polpo (which means octopus in Italian) is a bàcaro – a Venetian wine bar…
Posted by Carissa Luxwho on 8th May 2017
Homestyle American food at Smokeys Dining at Smokeys is like taking your very own road trip throughout the South West of the US. Think, cruising in a Californian Cadillac followed by Texan horseback riding – cowboy style – and then throw in a little New Orleans blues for good measure! And the heart and soul of U.S. cuisine…
Posted by Caroline on 2nd May 2017
Brighton Food Reviewer, Laura Stevens, April 2017 Iconic lanes Situated near the seafront, The Cricketers stands right in the heart of Brighton’s iconic Lanes. If you were to just happen to go past and wander in off the street expecting your average pub fare you would be in for a pleasant surprise. The talented chefs…
Posted by Chloe McKellar on 26th April 2017
Alfresco small plates, perfect for sharing! Hove Place is a friendly gastro pub tucked away on the leafy First Avenue in Hove. They have recently revamped their menu to completely change the concept and offer something new. They have always been known for their locally sourced gastro pub meals centred around pub classics, but now…
Posted by Nick on 24th April 2017
Meet Matthew Price, Head Chef at The Coal Shed Hugely passionate and driven, uncompromising with standards, Matthew Price has been at the Coal Shed since 2016 and cooks the majority of their dishes on the famous Josper Oven which gives ingredients a delicious flame grilled flavour. The Josper Oven Here is a short video which…
Posted by Georgie Luxford on 19th April 2017
A new found gem! Situated at the top end of Ship Street on the edge of the Lanes and right next door to the Steamer Trader Cook Shop this new coffee house offering could not be better situated for coffee lovers and foodies alike. With a large black canopy and an al fresco seating area,…
Posted by Emma Harrel on 14th April 2017
A Charming Sussex Pub Brighton Food Reviewer, Lucy Grewcock, March 2017 Driving down dark country roads on a Tuesday evening, a full moon shining in the night sky, my partner Tommy and I both let out an impromptu ‘oooo’ when we arrived at The Fountain Inn. Illuminated by a canopy of fairylights, the pub’s painted façade glowed…
Posted by Laura Stevens on 9th April 2017
Food reviewer, Laura Stevens, March 2017 Hub of the community Ladies Mile Pub, or The Mile to the locals, is a cavernous, portico-fronted, family-run, traditional local pub located in the heart of old Patcham village. It is popular, family and dog-friendly and prides itself on being a real hub of the community. Inside, there is enough space…
Posted by Tom Flint on 6th April 2017
Best Restaurant BRAVO Winner! Brighton Food Photographer, Xavier D.Buendia, March 2017 Is there anything better than having dinner at 64 Degrees on a Monday evening? I’m not sure there is. Voted by the people of Brighton and Hove as the Best Restaurant in the 2017 BRAVO awards and voted as number one by food critics in the…
Posted by Tom Flint on 4th April 2017
Classic and small-scale Brighton can be quite a brash, loud and colourful city. It is a place where people express themselves without fear of judgement or prejudice, where they are proud to shout about who they are and what they represent. This is one of the many things that makes the city such a special…
Posted by Laura Stevens on 4th April 2017
The sort of meal I live for! Brighton Food Reviewer, Laura Stevens, March 2017 Located in the heart of Hove’s popular restaurant quarter is a shining new star called Latinoamérica. An enchanting restaurant with a high ceiling and simple classic décor of white paintwork, dark polished wood and the odd bare brick wall. The glass frontage and huge…
Posted by Ross Byatt on 3rd April 2017
A proper pub in the center of the city! Brighton Food Reviewer, Ross Byatt, March 2017 What is nicer after a long day at work than to chill out with my girlfriend, enjoy a drink and have some proper pub grub? Tonight, Lucy and I are excited to be going to The Black Lion right in the heart of…
Posted by Jodie Wallis on 2nd April 2017
Brighton Food Reviewer, Jodie Wallis, March 2017 After celebrating my husband’s 40th, there seemed no better hangover cure than a proper Sunday roast. Only just open this month, the brand new Malmaison in Brighton Marina was beckoning us to come and sooth our sore heads and bellies with a 4 course Sunday lunch. Malmaison, a sister…
Posted by Tom Flint on 29th March 2017
By seasoned beer drinker, Tom Flint I could be exposing a lack of class in saying that I really like a good pub crawl, but I am not ashamed in admitting it. I’m not talking about a pointless trawl through a series of characterless pubs that have little appeal apart from geographical proximity; that would…
Posted by Lyndsey Stoner on 28th March 2017
A different kind of afternoon tea! Brighton Food Reviewer, Lyndsey Stoner, March 2017 It is a rare occasion that my husband and I leave the house as a couple, without our 2 little girls quite literally hanging from us. An occasion this rare is not to be wasted on an “it was ok” culinary moment. When we…
Posted by Ed Hamilton on 22nd March 2017
An Elegant Addition Brighton Food Reviewer, Ed Hamilton, March 2017 Anyone familiar with Brighton Marina will know there’s no shortage of restaurants to choose from. But the vast majority will need little or no introduction. They are, for the most part, exactly the same venues you’d expect to find on any busy high street, anywhere in the…
Posted by Ross Byatt on 22nd March 2017
Our new regular pub Brighton Food Reviewer, Ross Byatt, March 2017 After the usual long slog of moving house, Lucy and I are in our new place in Hanover and very happy. Now comes the new task of finding a local pub we both love. I’m not complaining as this gives us the opportunity to try nearby pubs…
Posted by Lucy Grewcock on 21st March 2017
Restaurant Reviewer, Lucy, March 2017 Cold, dark and drizzly, it was one of those evenings when dragging yourself off the sofa feels like a real effort. But with a reservation at Market Restaurant to lure us out of the house, my partner Tommy and I zipped up our raincoats and set off in the wind and…
Posted by Xavier D. Buendia on 18th March 2017
An Argentine experience Brighton Food Photographer, Xavier D. Buendia, March 2017 Argentina has so much more to offer than steaks, dark rich red wines and dulce de leché; proof of that is in the recently opened Café Malbec which is next door to Latinoamerica Grill. After spending 10 days at home in Barcelona, I wasn’t feeling ready to get…
Posted by Guest Writer: ResDiary on 15th March 2017
The ResDiary guide to dining in Brighton in 2017 With the announcement of Brighton’s best restaurant imminent at the BRAVO Awards, we’re soon to find out what the public vote has decided. ResDiary (sponsors of the BRAVO Best Restaurant Category) have put their heads together and come up with ten of their favourite places to…
Posted by Laura Stevens on 14th March 2017
Lush roasts at Libation Brighton Food Reviewer, Laura Stevens, February 2017 Located a stone’s throw from the sea, on Second Avenue in Hove is Libation, a modern, stylish new bar and eatery. Comfy outdoor seating There is super comfy outdoor seating for those warm summer months and inside is a clean-lined combination of warm wood floors and…
Posted by Caroline on 13th March 2017
Food reviewer, Laura Stevens, March 2017 Impressive building The Plough dates back to the 1840s but was rebuilt at the turn of the last century and refaced in 1937. It is an impressive brick building standing next to the duck pond and village green, at the heart of picturesque Rottingdean, surrounded by beautiful old houses steeped in…
Posted by Caroline on 8th March 2017
Meeting Matt Ottley Matt Ottley is the bar manager at The Salt Room on Brighton’s seafront, a modern restaurant located underneath the Hilton hotel offering tasty seafood and delicious cocktails. Find out what makes Matt tick… What do you do and how do you describe your job? My passion is service and cocktails. Sourcing local, seasonal…
Posted by Caroline on 7th March 2017
Meet Lerato Umah-Shaylor, founder & chef at Lerato’s WILD AFRICA Lerato is a British-Nigerian food writer, TV chef and journalist living in Sussex. She writes a food column for The Guardian in Nigeria and creates private dining experiences, cookery classes and supper clubs in London and Sussex. Anyone who comes across Lerato either in person or…
Posted by Lizzie Enfield on 4th March 2017
By Lizzie Enfield, It’s the holy grail of summer holidays: finding that perfect place to eat – a tucked away taverna or trattoria, with fresh sun-drenched ingredients, views across the sea and waves lapping at the edge of the table. New wave of restaurateurs Back home, there’s the weather to contend with and al fresco à…
Posted by Xavier D. Buendia on 3rd March 2017
Very Independent Food Tours Food reviewer and photographer, Xavi, February 2017 It’s been nearly a week since I took the VIB Food Tours and I’m still very excited about it. Everyone should take this tour, foodie or not, locals and visitors alike, it even should be taught in schools and universities…. that’s how good it is! I’m at the…
Pancake Day in Brighton By Jodie Wallis Pancake day, or ‘Shrove Tuesday’ is the day of feasting before Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. Below Pic, The Breakfast Club Lent is the 40 days leading up to Easter where people abstain from ‘sinful’ treats such as fat or sugar. This is why traditionally ‘Shrove Tuesday’ was…
Posted by Guest Writer: Fleurets on 24th February 2017
Guest post by Fleurets, sponsors of the ‘Best Brunch’ category in the BRAVO awards. In the restaurant industry there are many operators and agents who refer to an ‘area of high footfall’, ‘prime location’ or ‘city centre’ etc. and of course there are many brands that require this style of site. However, in Brighton there are many operators…
Posted by Emma Harrel on 22nd February 2017
Meet Sam Ireland, Head Chef at The Independent Pub When The Independent Pub were seeking a chef to take over the reins of their relatively new, but fast establishing pub restaurant they knew it was never going to easy but, when they met with Sam Ireland, previously of The Basketmakers, they knew they had their man! He…
Posted by Xavier D. Buendia on 20th February 2017
Venetian Tapas Food reviewer and photographer, Xavi, February 2017 What’s not to like about Venice? The Mask Festival, Vivaldi, or a perhaps a Bellini, carpaccio and Soave if you want to get foodie. Well, Polpo is just that; a tribute to all good things from Venice, especially food! Relaxed atmosphere The humble décor and quiet ambiance…
Posted by Nick on 17th February 2017
Fascinating facts about beer Almost from the time mankind first learned to plant crops, we’ve been coming up with ways to turn them into tasty alcoholic beverages. Beer is usually credited as being the oldest of all these, and every major population group on the planet has developed their own version of beer at some time. It’s…
Posted by Tom Flint on 15th February 2017
Celebrating the Sussex food and drink industry On Wednesday the 1st February, the 2017 Sussex Food Awards took place at Brighton’s AMEX stadium. Now in their 11th year, the awards have been going from strength to strength with this year’s awards seeing record breaking numbers of public votes received. The awards have been championing food…
Posted by Ross Byatt on 14th February 2017
I love your roast Nan, but The Salt Room’s is better… Brighton Food Reviewer, Ross Byatt, January 2017 Wet & Windy Sunday It has been a while since Lucy and I have had the chance to enjoy a nice walk with the thought of a great roast at the end of our journey. It is…
Posted by Chloe McKellar on 13th February 2017
Fish Thursday Buzz You may have heard a little buzz around Fish Thursday by some Brighton foodies recently. It is a relatively new evening hosted by Senor Buddha on Preston Circus in Brighton and occurs on the last Thursday of the month. The menu consists of four fish dishes, planned by head chef John Reed the…
Posted by Lyndsey Stoner on 8th February 2017
Restaurants Brighton Reviewer, Lyndsey Stoner, February 2017 Jamie Oliver’s famous Italian restaurant chain has always been a firm date night favourite for my husband and I. I have treasured pre-kid dinner and Mojito’s-at-the-bar memories from a time long forgotten. We hadn’t ever thought to take our kids to our go-to haunt until last weekend, when…
Posted by Guest Writer: ABC Magazine on 7th February 2017
Guest post by ABC Magazine, sponsors of the ‘Child Friendly’ category in the BRAVO awards When we were asked the question, ‘what makes a child friendly restaurant’ we stopped to think about it, and a number of different things ran through our minds! More than just a menu Firstly, simply promoting a restaurant as child friendly…
Posted by Emma Harrel on 3rd February 2017
Strongly recommend going here! Brighton Photographer & Reviewer, Emma Harrel, January 2017 Situated 20 minutes outside of Brighton in the scenic countryside of the South Downs, Wingrove House can be found in a small village called Alfriston. It’s a 19th century colonial-style Country House serving light lunches, dinner & traditional Sunday lunches. We were booked in for…
Posted by Guest Writer: Deliveroo on 1st February 2017
Guest post by Deliveroo, sponsors of the ‘Just As Good As Home’ category in the BRAVO awards. Hey Healthy! Hit up 2017 with a rainbow of delicious, fresh and nutritious foodie treats. Avoid boring brekkies of unspecified mush; hide your horrid lunchtime tupperware full of weird kale; and swap those soul-destorying salad-centric dinners for something delicious from our…
Posted by Kitty Perrin on 27th January 2017
Good karma and great food at Moksha Caffé! Brighton Food Reviewer, Kitty Perrin, January 2017 Moksha is a Hindu term referring to the idea of liberation. This weekend I took my best friend to the London road Café Moksha for brunch, to liberate her from the mountain of A-level coursework neither of us has completed. A quirky,…
Posted by Guest Writer: Harveys Brewery on 26th January 2017
Guest post by Harvey’s Brewery, sponsors of the ‘Best Sussex Venue’ category in the BRAVO awards. Harvey’s Brewery is a family business, with a member of the eighth generation currently working here. Origins The name of Harvey has long been associated with the supply of beers, wines and spirits in Sussex. The family originated from London, but records…
Posted by Sarah Gathercole on 19th January 2017
Perfect pockets of food! Brighton Food Reviewer, Sarah Gathercole, November 2016 The Hobgoblin pub in Brighton has undergone some exciting changes recently. An escape room has opened upstairs and a new kitchen has moved into the garden. Keeping with the street food vibe, ‘Doughbo’ has taken up residency. Doughbo is the brain child of two friends – David…
Posted by Nick on 17th January 2017
Plaice Recipe with Senor Buddha John Reed from Señor Buddha gives us an introduction to one of their fusion dishes ‘Plaice served with seaweed butter.’ Requiring the simplest of ingredients, John takes us through the different stages involved in preparing the dish at home. All you need are the ingredients, a blender and a frying pan.…
Posted by Guest Writer: Sourcedbox on 16th January 2017
Guest post by SourcedBox, sponsors of the BRAVO ‘Feel Good Eats’ category We’ve all been there; about to catch a train, rushing between meetings or on the way to the gym and in the need of a quick snack to halt the hunger pangs. In this heightened state of hanger, we might head straight to…
Posted by Tom Flint on 13th January 2017
The missing Brighton Michelin Star, by Tom Flint By Food Journalist, Tom Flint, January 2017 The Michelin Guide has been around for more than a century, representing the gold standard in culinary excellence. It started as a means to boost car sales, and thus tire sales, in France but quickly grew in popularity due to its extensive…
Posted by Caroline on 11th January 2017
Say hello to Simon… Simon Broad is co-owner of Ten Green Bottles, which was founded originally as a specialist Italian wine importer back in 2007, and opened the doors of its central Brighton wine bar and shop in 2010. He oversees operations and buying, and particularly enjoys hosting wine tastings for customers. What do…
Posted by Xavier D. Buendia on 10th January 2017
Giving wine as a gift By Xavier D. Buendia Wine can be a great gift to take to a party or to give to someone as a present. Just think that you’re not only giving a bottle of wine but a fantastic experience that can be shared with friends and family. If you’re in charge of buying…
Posted by Xavier D. Buendia on 10th January 2017
Sparkling wine at Ridgeview As an ex-Sommelier and great fan of English wines, I was thrilled to be invited to local vineyard, Ridgeview to find out more about the estate, the vineyards, the wine and it’s range. Ridgeview has been making wine since their first vintage released back in 1996. Since then they have won several…
Posted by Nick on 10th January 2017
Wine facts you may not know Wine has been a popular drink for a very long time. Jesus is said to have been a wine maker, albeit only once, and not using any of the traditional ingredients. But even thousands of years before that famous party trick, people were drinking wine throughout the ancient world. People…
Posted by Laura Stevens on 9th January 2017
The Bull is a traditional style pub with log fires for the winter and a large garden with children’s play area for the Summer. We are well known for our home made pizzas but also serve pasta, chicken and fish as well as daily specials.
Posted by Emma Pryke on 7th January 2017
A very Happy New Year to you all! There were certainly some ups and downs throughout 2016, but one thing remained constant – the calibre of restaurants in our city! Introducing the BRAVOs We’re thrilled to be part of the vibrant food scene and have a busy year ahead with the launch of the BRAVOs…
Posted by Emma Harrel on 5th January 2017
Founders of Brighton Food Tours – Catriona Lane & Angela Brightwell Catriona Lane and Angela Brightwell set up Brighton Food Tours to tell the amazing story of Brighton’s independent food scene. They offer their signature V.I.B (Very Independent Brighton) Tour – taking foodies to off-the-beaten-track vendors and producers. What do you do and how do…
Posted by Emma Pryke on 31st December 2016
Brighton Food Reviewer, Emma Pryke, December 2016 Just the tonic for two weary pals There are certain times in life when you seriously deserve a bit of RnR. Having a baby is most certainly one of those times, and whilst it wasn’t me getting to grips with the highs and lows of motherhood, one of…
Posted by Tom Flint on 28th December 2016
By Tom Flint, December 2016 With the coming of each new year we all allow ourselves a little time to speculate on what it may bring; or more likely to reflect on the past year’s mistakes. Many people decide on things that they want to stop doing and others that they would like to start.…
Posted by Sarah Gathercole on 19th December 2016
Brighton Food Reviewer, Sarah Gathercole, December 2016 A formidable feast from the comfort of home Deliveroo has taken Brighton by storm and I for one have jumped on the band wagon. These days, it’s impossible to venture onto the streets of Brighton without spotting a Deliveroo cyclist on a mission to deliver food from our…
By Brighton Food Reviewer, Emma, December 2016 Travel back in time I’ve got a confession – I’m a picky pub patron. There are many pubs that I feel just don’t cut the mustard but get it right and I’ll be loyal for life. Lucky for me I can probably count on two hands my favourite…
Posted by Jayne Hopper on 12th December 2016
Keeping healthy over Winter By Food Nutritionist, Jayne Hopper, December 2016 In my last article, get set for autumn, I mentioned about eating a rainbow of coloured vegetables and eating seasonal foods to encourage a good immune system for the upcoming winter. Well, it’s finally here, and brrrrr, I hope you are all fighting fit against the…
Posted by Nick on 12th December 2016
Christmas Food Trivia The average Brit will gain up to half a stone over the festive period, because of the draw to never-ending chocolates, mince pies and savoury snacks. Unless your keen to step up your excercise plan over Christmas why not take ten minutes to give your noggin a workout instead with our Christmas food trivia!…
Meet Gary, founder of popular wine blog, The Wine Ninjas Magazine journalist and Brighton resident Gary Rose gets paid for writing about TV and films, but it’s wine, food and travel that get him excited these days. After completing a diploma in wine during the summer of 2016, he decided to make efficient use of…
A fantastic wine tasting evening! I don’t think I know anyone that doesn’t like a wine tasting. They usually start off civilised, quiet and attentive, and as the third wine goes down they usually start to get a little wild and fun. Some are informative, some are more just ‘wine drinking’ and there are some…
Brighton Food Reviewer Emma Pryke, December 2016 Steeped in history and glamour Arguably Brighton’s most iconic hotel, The Grand is steeped in history, world-famous for being the scene of the 1984 assassination attempt on Margaret Thatcher at a Conservative Party convention and also for the fire that swept through the hotel in 2008. Despite these past dramas…
Posted by Emma Harrel on 6th December 2016
A vintage afternoon tea Brighton Food Photographer & Reviewer, Emma Harrel, November 2016 Metro Deco is a Twenties style tea room based in Kemptown. It’s light and airy with big windows letting in lots of natural daylight, there are some sofas you can sit on around coffee tables, so there’s a relaxed feel, along with tables and…
Posted by Ross Byatt on 5th December 2016
A new reason to make your way to Lewes… Brighton Food Reviewer, Ross Byatt, Nov 2016 Having lived in Brighton for nearly 5 years I am embarrassed to say that tonight is going to be my first time in Lewes. Just a 20 minute drive down the road, we are visiting the recently opened Aqua restaurant.…
Zero Waste Brighton Food Reviewer, Anna Pearce, Nov 2016 It’s little surprise that the UK’s first ‘zero waste’ restaurant found its home in eco-friendly Brighton. Silo, which opened in 2014 on one of the North Laine’s more residential roads, is ‘designed from back to front, always with the bin in mind.’ by using local ingredients and dealing…
Posted by A Cosy Café for Colourful Thai Cuisine Previously the chef of the Sunday Thai Menu at The Office pub on Sydney Street, there is a good chance some of you may already be familiar with Tookta’s Thai cooking. You may also like.. Thai restaurants in Brighton and Hove Foodie Things to Try in Brighton The…
We’ve picked our favourite places to indulge in wine and food in Brighton and have created a walking wine tour for you to follow. This route takes you around and along Brighton and Hove’s most iconic scenes and gives you the opportunity to do a bit of sightseeing and shopping while you walk in between…
A great brunch option in West Sussex Brighton Food Reviewer, Jodie Wallis, Nov 2016 Celebrate the Weekend There’s nothing like going for Brunch on a Saturday morning to celebrate the arrival of the weekend. Like most people, my weekends are so precious I always feel the urge to mark it in some way, and usually…
Posted by Brighton’s ‘Best New Bar’ Brighton Food Blogger, Eshé, Nov 2016 It had been a long week (although it was only Tuesday) and I couldn’t think of a better way to unwind from it than dressing up and heading out for after work cocktails. HarBAR, my destination that evening, is one of the newest cocktail bars to hit Brighton’s…
We meet chefs Andy and Alex from The Restaurant at Drakes who take us through curing and smoking of a duck breast – a great tip to use with any meat or fish at home! The Restaurant at Drakes, Brighton The Restaurant at Drakes is an award winning restaurant providing sumptuous cuisine and fine dining…
Brighton Food Reviewer, Lyndsey Stoner, Nov 2016 Pioneer of Cuisine I have always felt that Brighton is a pioneer of cuisine, I am of course hugely bias being my home town and all. But this city never fails to open my eyes, and now my children’s eyes to the big wide world of food. Yes kids,…
The Joy of a Gut Busting Breakfast Brighton Food Reviewer, Kitty Perrin, November 2016 “Everything was better in the 70s,” my 62 year-old father frequently reminds me, reminiscing about this time of better music, fashion, nightlife, politics and apparently even food! Being a Northerner, my dad has always loved a full English breakfast. Any meal is…