Bao Wow, Asian Sandwich Shop – Tried and tested review

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The opening of Bao Wow on Baldwin street has caused something of a stir. An Asian sandwich shop and noodle bar with £5 meal deals (including drinks) and a choice of sandwiches, pho soup and rice pots in the menu. Owned by the Thai kitchen in the fish market, this place caught my attention and [...]

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Spicer and Cole – tried and tested review

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Spicer and Cole 1 Queen Square Avenue Bristol BS1 4JA tel: 0117 922 0513 web: spicerandcole.co.uk/ twitter: @spicerandcole This review is long overdue. The cafe caused something of a stir when they opened last year to a rave review from Mark Taylor, and have since become a firm favourite of mine. Simple but welcoming, Spicer [...]

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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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Baldwins Café – food review

Baldwin’s Café Baldwin Street, Bristol, BS1 1SA T: 0117 922 5293 My foodie adventures often lead me to exciting and luxurious restaurants, delis and cafes – but sometimes you just want to go back to basics And that’s exactly what Baldwins is, a simple café and sandwich shop offering full English breakfasts, bacon butties lunchtime [...]

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Start the Bus review

Start The Bus 7-9 Baldwin Street Bristol, BS1 1RU t: 0117 930 4370 w: http://startthebus.tv Updated – Aug 2011 Rather sad to say that since writing this review the standard of food has gone down hill! A few months back STB changed their menu, I’ll admit I was disappointed to see some of the favourites [...]

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St Nicholas Market Food Review – Trethowan’s Dairy: Cheese Man

www.trethowansdairy.co.uk Perfect for a hangover or a late breakfast – the toasted cheese sarnies from here rock – and the cheese is great to buy and take away also. Not as exotic as some of the others but definitely hits the spot. Plus, a perfect place to top on much loved cheeses, from stilton to [...]

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St Nicholas Market Food Hall – Sourdough Cafe

Not as exotic as some of the other vendors but there is something very wholesome about Sourdough Cafe. Beautiful breads here and excellent toasted sandwiches. Bacon and brie and mozzarella and basil are just a couple of my favourites. Probably the best toasted sarnies on the market so perfect for a quick takeaway lunch. Cost [...]

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Maximillians – Biggest Sandwiches in Bristol

Maximillians, Broad Street, Bristol Okay, so there are sandwiches and there are super ‘Joey from friends or Scooby doo would struggle’ sandwiches of which, Maximillian’s definitely falls into the latter. ‘Maxis’, as it is more fondly known is wonderfully simple and the portion sizes are gigantean! Customers have a selection of three cooked meats, served [...]

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