Grilled: Foodie interviews



Grilled: Mel Banks from Bocabar

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The latest in our series of interviews is Mel Banks of Bristol’s much loved Bocabar. This arty venue is perfectly situated in amongst Paintworks, where some of Bristol’s best creative minds work and hangout, and they do a mean pizza! Find out what their inspiration is and where else is good to go in and [...]

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Grilled: Tim Owen from Dinewithi

Dinewithi pops up in 40 Alfred Place every month or so offering top notch food and bring your own booze. We spoke to chef and founder Tim Owen to find out a bit more about it – quite a character we think you will agree! Please introduce yourself in a couple of sentences Hello I’m [...]

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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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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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Grilled: Genevieve Taylor, food writer and stylist

Next in the hot seat is Genevieve Taylor, food writer, blogger and stylist and general food enthusiast! BF – Please introduce yourself in less than two sentences. G – I have two jobs, firstly I am a food stylist, creating recipes and beautiful food for photography that is used in advertising, TV commercials, films, packaging [...]

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Grilled: Laura Penning from Bellevue Bakery

Next to be grilled by Bristol Foodie is the beautiful Laura Penning from Bellevue Bakery maker of homemade cakes, flapjacks biscuits and treats! BF – Favourite place to eat in Bristol? L – Oh gosh, I don’t think I can narrow it down to just one favourite… Rosemarino is fantastic and only just around the [...]

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Grilled: Jon Simon, MD at Pieminister

One of Bristol’s most successful and well known food institutions. In this post we were lucky enough to grill Jon Simon, MD and co-founder of the legendary and award winning Pieminister. BF – Favourite thing about Bristol? J – The Downs. I just love the open space and the views. BF – Favourite pub in [...]

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Grilled: Manu from Your Sushi

The second in our Grilled series, we interview Manu, the brains behind the Your Sushi cookery school. Judging by the answers we caught them at a very exciting time indeed! BF – Please introduce yourself in less than two sentences. M – I am Manu and I run the Your Sushi Cookery school… I am [...]

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