Posted by Editor on 17th April 2018
Meet Jai from Brighton’s Oui Chef Hi. My name’s Jay Foster aka ‘Jai’. I was born and raised in Brighton and have been running Oui Chef Recruitment from early 2016. Since then I’ve helped a vast amount of people find work, as well as finding chefs/ KP’s for kitchens in and around Brighton, all the while…
Posted by Editor on 17th April 2018
Award winning Tropical Sushi. Tropical Sushi is the first Latín – Japanese restaurant in Brighton and are winners of this years Brighton Restaurant Awards Best Budget Bites. Here we meet the team behind Tropical Sushi and find out what it means to be crowned Brighton Budget Bites in 2018. How did the fusion of Japanese…
Posted by Caroline on 21st February 2018
We’re pleased to welcome back the Brighton & Hove Food Partnership back for a second year as sponsors of the Best Budget Bites category in the 2018 BRAVOS! For those who aren’t familiar with the organisation, read on to find out the fantastic work they are doing in the city, including Brighton food banks and…
Posted by Nick on 15th February 2018
Mothering Sunday or Mother’s Day in Brighton Family dining in Brighton has never looked so good, and if you’re taking your mum out for Mother’s Day in Brighton she’ll surely be in for a treat. From the best Sunday Roasts to exciting vegetarian spots we can point you in the direction of the best restaurants in…
Posted by Caroline on 13th February 2018
Why book your table online? Have you ever noticed that if you visit a restaurant’s site, social media, or search for them online, you’re usually encouraged to book online at every turn? Venues rarely say, “call us,” or “drop in,” anymore. There are loads of reasons that restaurants do this, not least that it saves them…
Posted by Nick on 12th February 2018
Pancake Day in Brighton Pancake day, or ‘Shrove Tuesday’ is the day of feasting before Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. Pancakes at Starfish & Coffee Starfish & Coffee, Hanover Starfish & Coffee in Hanover are well worth the trip as they’re going all out with their own “Panquake day”, they have a mixture of savoury…
Posted by Caroline on 25th January 2018
Is plant-based dining the way forward? Veganism has come a long way since 25 people came together in 1944 to decide upon the term and create the Vegan Society. The group were led by woodwork teacher Donald Watson, who created the “Vegan News” newsletter to spread word of the movement. Watson created each edition by…
Posted by Tom Flint on 18th January 2018
With the Christmas decorations safely back in the loft and the New Year hangover just about cleared up it is back to business as usual for most people. Here at Restaurants Brighton we are planning for 2018. Last year was a superb year for Brighton and Sussex food, and we loved being a part of…
Posted by Lucy Grewcock on 8th January 2018
Dry January mocktails: six sin-free drinks Going alcohol-free for ‘Dry January’ doesn’t have to be all about tap water and fruit juices. In fact, many of Brighton’s non-alcoholic options are more tempting than beers and wines. Here are six of our favourite Dry January mocktails: 1. Name Drop – at Merkaba A blend of apple…
Posted by Lucy Grewcock on 1st January 2018
Determined to eat out more healthily in 2018? There’s no need to let your good intentions slip when you eat out. Here are ten healthy eating tips to keep you on track… Eat out more healthily in 2018 – Picture Terre A Terre 1. Eat a healthy breakfast Do this for better concentration, more energy and…
Posted by Tom Flint on 30th December 2017
Pop ups in Brighton and Hove What is a pop up restaurant? Well it can be anything you want it to be, that is the beauty of them. Supper clubs and pop ups have been growing in popularity for some time; all you need is a venue, some creativity and some people to come. They…
Posted by Jayne Hopper on 20th December 2017
Cure your hangover with these easy steps… Have you ever uttered the words, I’m never drinking again… knowing only too well that the awful pain in your gut and the thumper of a headache will disappear tomorrow, and you will probably do the whole thing again the following weekend, or the next festive party? Yes,…
Posted by Tom Flint on 18th December 2017
Food Trends 2018 As we near the new year we all wonder what it may bring. It is a time of optimism and excitement. What will be the food trends 2018 that we never knew would be a thing? What will be the next dieting craze or detox demon that we cannot live without? What…
Posted by Lyndsey Cambridge on 12th December 2017
1. You thank Brighton for its spectacular Brunches You find yourself ordering every morsel of brunch-grub from Brighton’s finest breakfast haunts the morning after… Sea air with food so good that even your Jägermeister stomach lining approves. Hangover busting brekkie at Starfish & Coffee 2. Social Media is not Barry’s Friend Photos light up social media…
Posted by Nick on 12th November 2017
Christmas Food Trivia Fun Christmas Food Facts. 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 you’re keen to step up your exercise plan over Christmas why not take ten minutes to give your noggin a workout instead with…
Posted by Lyndsey Cambridge on 26th October 2017
#Brighton4Life You discuss the perks of Worthing over £7 craft beers, cutting the commute and moving to London, but we all know it’s never going to happen… 1.Southern Rail No, really. It’s all a conspiracy you see; once we have the day trippers on our turf, Southern Rail have been instrumental in ensuring they can’t…
Posted by Tom Flint on 19th October 2017
10 ways to treat your plant based pals in Brighton Brighton’s reputation as a vegetarian and vegan friendly city has been long established. The iconic West Pier and i360 on the Brighton Seafront Almost every one of the city’s restaurants and pubs will have plenty of non-meat or dairy options on their menu’s, with many…
Posted by ivanka majic on 10th October 2017
As Brightonians, we’re very loyal to our city… which is probably why so many stick around so long after uni! We pity our London dwelling friends, and know they are all secretly planning their escape to the south coast. Who could blame them when you’ve got all this on offer? 1. Naked bike ride &…
Posted by Jayne Hopper on 21st September 2017
Fuel up for the day ahead! As you see your little ones run back to school gleefully, you give a huge sigh of relief. A summer of finding fun things to do everyday has you totally exhausted. Back to reality, you then have to organise school uniforms, shoes, and fuel for their day ahead. Nutritious…
Posted by Lizzie Enfield on 4th July 2017
Wine and dine along Brighton’s promenade 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…
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…
Posted by Guest Writer: Deliveroo on 8th June 2017
Deliveroo Editions 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 food from great restaurants,…
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Tom Flint, 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 restaurant listings and…
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 ivanka majic 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
Meet 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…
Posted by Ami Kang Thorntan on 24th December 2016
A Snapshot of Korean Cuisine Brighton Food Reviewer, Ami Kang-Thornton Korean food may have well hit its stride in the States (where I was born and raised) most likely for the fact that there is a relatively large population of Koreans (The United States has the second largest population of Koreans outside of Korea, according…
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 Matt Ainscough on 12th December 2016
Choosing wine for your Christmas dinner With a sleigh load of different foods being consumed on the big day and possibly a few days either side of it, choosing the right Christmas wine or selection of wines might seem like a minefield. By sticking to some straightforward guidelines it not need be. By all means treat…
Posted by ivanka majic on 9th December 2016
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…
Posted by Xavier D. Buendia on 2nd December 2016
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…
Posted by Jayne Hopper on 28th October 2016
Our gut, in particular the large intestine, is densely populated with roughly 100 trillion bacteria. This is our gut microbiome, which is our body’s own unique ecosystem of gut flora (friendly bacteria). This gut flora is responsible for 70% of our immune system, therefore it is safe to say, if your gut flora is healthy,…
Posted by Xavier D. Buendia on 8th October 2016
An introduction to organic wine By former Sommelier, Xavier D. Buendia, September 2016 Organic wine is a term we hear nowadays more and more often but truth is, organic techniques are ancient. Modern wine-makers are adopting these rustic cultivation and production techniques and in some cases they make it their own lifestyle. In this article we’ll cover…
Posted by Xavier D. Buendia on 4th October 2016
Wines for Christmas By former Sommelier, Xavier D. Buendia, September 2016 The most memorable thing about Christmas dinners is the food of course. But like in all great plays, secondary characters can make or break it. Such is the case of wine at these dinners. Maybe something overlooked and left aside to the last minute when planning…
Posted by Nick on 3rd October 2016
Meet Trevor and Judith from Pacta Connect in Brighton Open Market Trevor Long and Judith Burns are wine importers specialising in the niche market of Central and Eastern Europe, including north-east Italy, Croatia, Slovenia, Romania, Bulgaria and Turkey. They find wines made with minimal intervention by small independent producers. Their first retail venture is their…
Posted by Tom Flint on 24th September 2016
The Top Restaurants to Visit – OctoberBEST Brighton ** Octoberbest Brighton has now ended ** Unless you are partial to skulls and vampires, October is a month with very little to look forward to. Summer is well and truly over; the excitement of a new school year has eroded into resentment and annoyance; and Christmas…
Posted by Caroline on 21st September 2016
Meeting Patrick McGuigan Patrick is a well know figure in the Brighton food scene and was part of the powerhouse who launched the Brighton Best Restaurant Awards in early 2016 alongside fellow journalists, Andy Lynes and Euan Macdonald. We caught up with him to quiz him on all things edible… and made the faux pas of…
Posted by Kitty Perrin on 17th September 2016
Soundtracks and Sandwiches My grandparents won’t set foot inside a restaurant or café if it plays music, saying they can’t hear themselves speak – or think – above it. But I’m young, I work listening to music and sing and play guitar at various venues around the city. For me, music is part of the atmosphere of…
Posted by Lizzie Enfield on 12th September 2016
European Dining in Brighton By Lizzie Enfield, September 2016 When I was growing up, in the seventies, the idea of European food was limited to the occasional slice of ‘French cheese,’ spaghetti bolognaise or tinned ravioli. The cheese, more often than not, was not even from France – ‘French’ was just a catchall for anything…
Posted by Jayne Hopper on 10th September 2016
Get Set for Autumn Now that Autumn is here, your tan is fading, the flip flops and sun tan lotion have been put away, and jumpers are firmly in place. You can now look forward to longer nights with an excuse (if you need one) to cuddle up to your loved one with a warm…
Posted by Kitty Perrin on 30th August 2016
Teenage Eating in Brighton By Brighton Food Reviewer, Kitty Perrin, Aug 2016 Brighton is a fantastic place to live or spend time as a teenager. There’s always something going on, things to see, shops to browse and people to hang out with. Finding somewhere to hang out is harder if you’re at that in between age…
Posted by Caroline on 24th August 2016
The Great British Menu is back – featuring a Brighton favourite! Great British Menu is soon to return to our screens and, with Michael Bremner of 64 Degrees representing Scotland, viewers in Brighton will have someone to cheer on. The annual competition pitches the country’s top chefs against each other in a series of regional…
Posted by Caroline on 23rd August 2016
Foodie Eshé – Brighton Food Blogger Eshé is a Brighton-based blogger with a passion for good food. She shares her favourite food moments and stunning images on her popular blog, www.Foodie Eshe. After shamelessly stalking her on social media for some time we wanted to find out a bit more about Eshé and what she has on her…
Posted by Jayne Hopper on 11th August 2016
Dark Chocolate – A Nutritional Perspective Chocolate originated from the seeds of the cacao tree, the cocoa bean. Cocoa beans are native to South America and were used to make a bitter drink by the Mayans and Aztecs. The Maya used to brew a spicy, bitter sweet drink by roasting and pounding the cocoa beans…
Posted by Tom Flint on 4th August 2016
Is Naked Dining A Gimmick Too Far? By Food Journalist, Tom Flin Many of you will already be aware that the country’s first, and let’s hope last, naked restaurant opened its doors in London on the 11th of June. Bunyadi is a three month pop up restaurant where diners are invited to eat naked as a…
Posted by Finola Robinson on 23rd July 2016
How do you feel about dining out alone? Is that an activity you enjoy, or does the idea make you so uneasy you want to run towards your nearest and dearest? Chances are, if you don’t do it very often you’re not alone! For most people, solo dining is as an occasional necessity rather than…
Posted by Lizzie Enfield on 15th July 2016
Vintage Eating in Brighton By Brighton Food Reviewer, Lizzie Enfield The year is 1978. We’re out for a meal in Brighton, to celebrate my sister getting into university – at restaurant we’ve never been to before but have heard a lot about. The food is great, the décor contemporary and the staff, well, let’s just…
Posted by Lizzie Enfield on 6th June 2016
So where did the term ‘Flexitarianism’ come from? Some of my ‘vegetarian’ friends have eating habits that appear to defy their principles. They accept dinner invitations with the prerequisite “you know I don’t eat meat,” then appear to have no issues with fish or chicken or sometimes even meat, as long as it’s organic. Their…
Posted by Nick on 28th May 2016
A Personal Look At The London Coffee Festival 2016 By Ania Marchwiak, Moksha Caffe, 7-10 April Old Truman Brewery We arrived at the Festival on a lovely Friday afternoon and were greeted at the VIP gates by a rather confused but nevertheless charming doorman who let us in. Getting our wristbands and goodie bags we were…
Posted by ivanka majic on 27th May 2016
Tom Flint – Food Booze and Reviews Tom is a freelance food writer who lives in Worthing and writes a regular food column for the popular Brighton Independent newspaper. After spotting him out and about we decided to find out a little more about Tom Flint and what makes him tick… Tell us about your…
Posted by Jayne Hopper on 14th May 2016
What’s behind the food labels? Does reading food labels on the back of a packet completely baffle you? Do they seem confusing? Managing the intake of certain nutrients can prevent diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. Therefore by being able to calculate the nutritional information provided, will enable you to take charge and…
Posted by Nick on 17th April 2016
Visit Brighton – the official queen of cool Brighton is one of those special places with a magic so unique it can cast a spell on your heart, mind and spirit and capture you in an instant. There’s a lot more to the city than just sun, sea and pebbles, so here are 6 reasons why…
Posted by ivanka majic on 14th April 2016
An expert insight into the art of Indian cooking by Emma Pryke, April 2016 Book a table at Indian Summer Book Close India. It’s always been on my destination bucket list but I haven’t made it there – yet. Picturing a bustling Indian city I imagine bright colours, heat and plenty of aromatic smells, all…
Posted by Lizzie Enfield on 9th April 2016
Plates VS Slates, What Do You Think? I have a few bits of crockery at home made by a company called ‘people will always need plates.’ They sell a range of architecture inspired homeware, based on the premise that people will always need plates. You’d think so wouldn’t you? But if you’ve eaten out recently,…
Posted by Lizzie Enfield on 20th March 2016
Doggy Bags Explained Not so long ago we had a slightly awkward post meal encounter with a waitress. No, we weren’t querying the bill or pointing out that service was already included but my mother, who is both hard of hearing and plain of speaking (which means she often voices her plain thoughts at full…
Posted by Lizzie Enfield on 11th March 2016
Din With Your Dinner? There’s a restaurant in central Brighton, which I used to go to a lot. The food’s great, the service is good and the atmosphere is convivial. What more could you ask for? Well, to be able to hear yourself speak and what others are saying for starters. And less of the…
Posted by Editor on 9th March 2016
Eating Out Gluten Free – Top Tips When I stopped eating wheat and gluten around 5 years ago, I remember going to some restaurants where the wait staff hardly knew what gluten intolerance was. It wasn’t taken seriously unless you had celiac disease, (which was still unheard of by most people) and hardly anywhere had…
Posted by Xavier D. Buendia on 23rd February 2016
Xavier, Food Photographer Hello, I’m Xavier and I’m a food photographer. I spend most of my time taking pictures in restaurants. I shoot interiors and exteriors, I do action shots, portraits but one of the things that I enjoy the most is shooting food and dishes. 5 Basic Tips Shooting food at restaurants is the most…
Posted by Nick on 1st February 2016
Alternative Date Ideas To Impress Your Valentine By Tabl, February 2016 It’s that time of year again. Saint Valentine, basking in glory, is stood up on his pedestal, dictating to one and all that February is the month of love. Dates, planning, ideas, surprises – whether it’s year one or year 20, there’s unspoken pressure…
Posted by ivanka majic on 27th January 2016
The History of Valentine’s Day Post by Emma Pryke, Jan 2016 The glasses are polished, the candles lit and the champagne on ice – Valentine’s day in Brighton is big business with restaurants battling it out to provide the best menu and the most romantic setting in town. Before we dive into our top dining…
Posted by Lizzie Enfield on 30th December 2015
The Vegetarian Capital of the UK Brighton has long been dubbed the “Vegetarian Capital of the UK” and, while other cities are catching up, we still like the think it has the best array of veggie bars, cafes and restaurants in the country. And, with newly opened 1847 joining the myriad of meat free joints…
Posted by Jodie Wallis on 28th December 2015
Living off the land I consider myself as someone with a very healthy attitude towards food. By ‘healthy’ what I mean is that I wholeheartedly appreciate, enjoy and recognise good quality food. I don’t take it for granted, and I get a great deal of pleasure from purchasing, cooking and eating it. A fresh and…
Posted by Finola Robinson on 20th December 2015
Fermented Foods Workshop Octopus Alchemy By Finola Robinson, December 2015 There’s no doubt about it, fermented foods have become a bit of a buzzword recently. It’s a funny turn of events really, given that people have been using fermentation for thousands for years to preserve food and drinks naturally, without refrigeration. But why the sudden revival…
Posted by ivanka majic on 15th December 2015
The New Food Trends For 2016 By Emma Pryke, January 2016 2015 was the year of gluten free, low-sugar, and coconut milk, yoghurt… everything! As a nation we pored over Instagram, devoured the books from social media ‘health gurus’ such as Deliciously Ella and the Hemsley sisters and cleared our schedules to watch Bake off and…
Posted by Lizzie Enfield on 14th December 2015
Brighton’s New Shoreditch? Once one of the most run down areas of the city, London Road has been dubbed “the New Shoreditch” and, while you might want to take this with a pinch of salt, the salt is likely to be hand raked Sel de Carmargue, sourced form the new look Open Market’s Pacta Now…
Posted by Xavier D. Buendia on 1st December 2015
The Profile of a Food Photographer – Xavier D. Buendia Hi, my name is Xavier (Xavier D. Buendia) and I’m a food & lifestyle photographer. I’ve been taking pictures all my life. What makes my story special is that I made the decision to leave a career as a sommelier, followed my instincts and became a…
Posted by Finola Robinson on 21st October 2015
London’s Top Ten Restaurants in 2016 In London’s fast-paced restaurant scene not a week passes without somewhere closing and another opening. London is one of the most multicultural capitals in the world; a melting pot of numerous cultures and cuisines. As a result of such a vibrant, international foodie culture, culinary trends come and go. It can…
Posted by Jayne Hopper on 12th October 2015
Foraging – Returning Back to our Roots The latest craze to hit the streets and the trendy restaurants are foraged foods. Of course foraging has been around since man – so the concept of foraging isn’t that new, but now there is a definite trend towards going back to what we actually discovered thousands of years…
Posted by Nick on 12th October 2015
English’s Restaurant – Fresh Seafood Since 1850 30 East Street, Brighton has played host to oyster and seafood lovers for centuries, with Edward Bestwick being the first fishmonger to set up shop in 1850. As the decades coasted by, George Webber, Thomas Beall, George Boother and a mysterious ‘J’ Humphreys each took it in turns…
Posted by Nick on 10th October 2015
What Is Catchbox? Brighton Food Reviewer – Finola Robinson If you enjoy eating fresh fish but struggle with the ethics of depleting fish stocks and the plight of hard-working but underpaid fishers, now’s the time to take a stand. By becoming a member of the sustainable fishing cooperative Catchbox, which fishes along the south coast…
Posted by Nick on 2nd October 2015
Umami – What Is It? Post by Oki-Nami, Japanese Restaurant, New Road – September 2015 We’ve all heard it before. Or seen the face of a grinning celebrity chef tasting from a suitably trendy ethnic dish made by the natives and declaring; “Mmmm. Umami.” And we kind of think we know what they’re talking about, what…
Posted by Nick on 19th August 2015
An Early Night Before An Exciting Early Start Harry Dyer – Co Owner V & H Cafe, Holland Road, Hove, August 2015 You know what it’s like when you have an early start the next day for something exciting… You tell yourself, “Get an early night”. This – as I’m sure you know – is a wasted effort. One…
Posted by Nick on 13th August 2015
Introducing Ami Kang-Thornton, Food Photographer Food and photography were naturally a part of my life as I grew up in the States with an emotionally reserved Korean father that expressed all that needed to be said through cooking beautiful and often strange Korean-American concoctions for my sisters and me. And being a shy and pensive…
Posted by Nick on 12th August 2015
**Now Closed** Try these links instead our Brighton Fish & Chips Guide Restaurant Food for Home Delivery Fish + Liquor right on Brighton’s seafront serves up classic seaside fish ‘n’ chip fare but with a gourmet twist, and in a retro, comic book-themed restaurant. Locally and Responsibly Caught The menu is predominantly centred around fresh…
Posted by Finola Robinson on 10th July 2015
Touching the heart A long lazy lunch with loved ones is one of life’s greatest pleasures. That’s what Dim Sum is all about. Literally translated, dim means “point” and sum means “heart.” Dumplings – Pork & Prawns When joined together, the meaning of dim sum becomes “to touch the heart” or “touching the heart.” The…
Posted by Nick on 6th July 2015
Barrafina wins National Restaurant of the Year Title In the very recent industry awards in London, 150 hospitality and restaurant industry experts voted Barrafina Tapas restaurant in Covent Garden as the National Restaurant of the year. Barrafina At an industry event drawn together by Big Hospitality and Restaurant Magazine – with headline sponsors Estrella Damm, this was the…
Posted by Nick on 24th June 2015
Sourcing The Best Local Artisan Suppliers Harry Dyer Co-Owner V&H Café, Holland Road, Hove, June 2015 At V&H café we aim to source the best local artisan suppliers. Harry ( V & H Café) with Trevor (Westdene Butchers) In our view, the best dishes are celebrations of the seasons finest ingredients, supplied by the most knowledgeable,…
Posted by Jodie Wallis on 9th April 2015
Are you a ‘foodie’? Brighton Food Reviewer, Jodie Wallis, April 2015 Jodie Well, the fact that you’re reading a blog about being a foodie, on a website about restaurants suggests to me that you are. Just in case I’m wrong and you just happened to stumble across this blog and you don’t even know the…
Posted by Jayne Hopper on 23rd March 2015
Maximise your energy and get that spring in your step. We derive energy from food, which is often measured as calories (or kilocalories). Sugars (from different types of carbohydrates), fats and amino acids from proteins are converted by chemical processes in the cells into energy. Glucose is the primary source of fuel for creating cellular…
Posted by Jayne Hopper on 11th February 2015
Valentine’s chocolates Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Chocolate is most definitely on the menu whether it is bought by a loved one with a symbolic meaning of love, or a treat for yourself because, after all, your worth it! Does it its appeal to you for its flavour? Could it be just another excuse…
Posted by Matt Ainscough on 2nd February 2015
Wines for Valentines Day Planning an elaborate home cooked banquet or perhaps just a glass or two before heading out? Maybe it’s simply to pick up a bottle on the way back from work. Whichever, Valentine’s Day provides a great excuse to pop some celebratory bubbles and the good news is that there’s something on…
Posted by Jayne Hopper on 8th January 2015
Why would you choose organic? You must agree that the taste of organic food, be it fruit, vegetables, or meat, tastes much better than non-organic. However, unless you are financially well off, it is very difficult to eat all organic all of the time. But how do you way up the cost to your health…
Posted by Jayne Hopper on 1st December 2014
Fighting Fit in 2015 Festive Top Tips Christmas is a wonderful time of year for gathering family and friends together, but it can take its toll on you regarding weight gain and for some, a little bit of stress. There’s so much to do at Christmas – all the shopping, presents, wrapping, decorating, the Christmas tree, making…
Posted by Matt Ainscough on 11th November 2014
Southern Rhône Reds Autumn is definitely in full swing now, the trees dispersing of their leaves and pointedly preparing for another naked winter. The seasonal change also brings a shift in the shade and style of wine most of us choose to consume. Chateauneuf du Pape We move away from crisper whites and lighter styles of…
Posted by Finola Robinson on 30th October 2014
Brighton’s coffee houses and cafés Brighton’s curative waters have long attracted stressed-out city dwellers seeking to relax and recuperate. Coffee lovers today quaffing exotic brews in the city’s myriad cafés should spare a thought for the Brightonians of yesteryear. In the 18th century the liquid of choice wasn’t a Latte or a Flat White. Instead,…
Posted by Finola Robinson on 9th October 2014
Here today, gone tomorrow: pop up restaurants in Brighton and Hove Pop up restaurants are everywhere these days. Whether in Brighton or London, not a week goes past without some sort of exciting new transitory, pop up experience. Image from Cantina Supper Club, Image Julia Claxton Not just limited to restaurants, a pop up is…
Posted by Jayne Hopper on 28th September 2014
Fabulous Fat Olive Oil Why are people so frightened of fat in their food? Because between the 1970’s and 1990’s there was a ‘fad’ for fat free diets, and we have been conditioned to believe that fat in our food equals being fat, right? No! and I’m going to put that record straight. Why we…
Posted by Nick on 18th September 2014
Browns Bar Brighton – The Lanes Blending timelessly elegant surroundings with delicious classic cocktails, Browns Bar Brighton champions an informal yet refined concept and is the sister venue to Browns Restaurant. You may also like.. Seafood Restaurants in Brighton and Hove Foodie Things to Try in Brighton The Restaurants Brighton Top Ten Renowned for indulgent…
Posted by Finola Robinson on 16th September 2014
Sustainability and Restaurants in Brighton “Sustainability” is a buzzword you hear a lot these days. But how can diners know if a restaurant is sustainable and what exactly does it mean within the food sector? Sustainablity has been an important political issue in Brighton and Hove for some time now. Back in 2006, Brighton was…
Posted by Jayne Hopper on 10th September 2014
Staying Healthy While Travelling Food Nutritionist – Jayne Hopper You have most probably just finished your summer travels for this year so here are a few top tips to help future travels while maintaining a healthy diet. After braving crowds, queues cramped seats and air-turbulence, even the most health-conscious air travellers can find themselves searching for…
