Watershed Cafe/Bar – review

The Watershed, 1 Canons Road, Harbourside, Bristol, BS1 5TX w: www.watershed.co.uk/food-drink/cafe-bar/ t: 0117 927 6444 twitter: @wshed The Watershed cinema is one of Bristol’s greats – Great films, great ethics, great atmosphere and great food. An open plan and industrial feel dining room its relaxed and no-frills. People who enjoy ‘clacky shoes’ like me will [...]

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Beerd Bristol – review

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Beerd Bristol, 157-159 St Michaels Hill, Cotham, Bristol BS2 8DB. t: 0117 974 3567 e: beerd@bathales.co.uk w: www.beerdbristol.com twitter: @beerdbristol If there are two things that my boyfriend loves more than anything, its pizza and beer – and pizza and beer is exactly what Beerd Bristol does best! Sat on St Michael’s Hill, Cotham just [...]

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Grilled: Josh Eggleton from The Pony and Trap

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After enjoying one of the best meals I’ve had in Bristol at The Pony and Trap, owner and chef Josh Eggleton was someone we just couldn’t wait to grill! BF – Please introduce yourself in less than two sentences JE – Hi, my name is Josh Eggleton and I’m the Head Chef and co-owner of [...]

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Grilled: Oli Wells from The Canteen and No1 Harbourside

Next to be grilled is Oli Wells, MD of two of our favourite places, the Canteen and No.1 Harbourside. BF – Introduce yourself in less than two sentences. OW – I am the Managing Director of the Canteen and No.1 Harbourside and I love my job. We have a great deal of fun creating welcoming [...]

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Grilled: Frances Cooley from Clifton Cakes

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We grilled Frances Cooley from the utterly fabulous Clifton Cakes! Frances is the mastermind behind chocolate shoes and handbooks and runs chocolate and cake making workshops – sounds like our idea of heaven! BF – Describe your perfect day in Bristol FC – Day in a Spa (Lido) finished with a delicious dinner BF – [...]

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Baked (key) Lime pie – one of the easiest and yummiest desserts I’ve ever made

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Recipe originally from Nigella Lawson’s “How to be a domestic goddess” It was really easy to make – literally anyone could do it but it tastes amazing, I’ll definitely make it again. Top notch pud. Ingredients for the base… 200g digestive biscuits 50g softened unsalted butter 23cm springform tin for the filling… 5 large egg [...]

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Pony and Trap Chew Magna – review

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The Pony & Trap, Newtown, Chew Magna, Bristol, BS40 8TQ t: 01275 332627 w: http://www.theponyandtrap.co.uk twitter: @theponyandtrap I’ve long heard great things about Josh Eggleton’s Michelin Star pub, The Pony and Trap at Chew Magna. What better excuse to try it than the boyfriend’s birthday which happened to fall on the sunniest weekend in March. [...]

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The TownHouse bar & restaurant – review

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The Townhouse Bar & Restaurant, 85 Whiteladies Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 2NT t: 0117 973 9302 e: reservations@thetownhousebristol.co.uk w: thetownhousebristol.co.uk twitter: @TownHouseBris Tucked away on Whiteladies Road is The TownHouse bar and restaurant – previously Picture House East. With a new look and a new menu these guys really are traditional with a twist. They [...]

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Red Lion Wine House – review

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Red Lion Wine House, 26a Worrall Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 2UE t: 01173 292 303 w: www.redlionwinehouse.com twitter: @redlionwine Tucked away on Worrall Road – just off Whiteladies, is the Red Lion Wine Bar, one of Bristol’s best kept secrets. The concept is simple, amazing wine with cheese. You walk into a small wine bar-come [...]

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Grilled: Barbora Stiess from Devilled Egg Kitchen Academy

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We are delighted that Barbora Stiess owner of Devilled Egg Kitchen Academy is providing one of the puddings for April’s #PudClub. We grilled her to find out more about what she loves about Bristol and food. BF – Supper clubs are a big trend in Bristol at the moment. Here to stay or a trend [...]

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