A Slice of Christmas Magic With Beauty and The Beast at Pizza Express
When I heard Pizza Express was hosting a special Christmas event with a snippet of the Beauty and the Beast pantomime from the Carriageworks Theatre, I knew it was a must. Theatre? Food? A live performance for my children? Perfect. Though I did wonder how they were going to pull this off in the middle […]
Chaophraya Celebrates Twenty Years in Style
Before we arrive for the celebrations of Chaophraya’s twentieth anniversary, my companion lets me know that one of his first dates with his now wife was at the restaurant over ten years ago. The date, he tells me, went very well, and whilst I am in no way implying that the success of my friend’s […]
Blue Pavilion: Culinary Theatre – Offering Delightful Food
I had been putting off visiting Blue Pavilion, thinking that the restaurant might be a case of style over substance. Yes, it is stylish, but it also serves well executed, delightful dishes. Two trips to China have made me hesitant to eat in Chinese restaurants in this country. They rarely live up to my memories. […]
Sixes: A New Headingley Bar Well Worth Another Innings
Sachin Tendulkar. Brian Lara. Joe Root. Ben Stokes. You can now add to that list:me and my mate Al. …..because we’ve become the latest cricket superstars to take the world by storm. Or, so it felt when we were smashing fours and sixes (and occasionally missing the ball completely) in the cricket nets that are […]
Northern Market’s First Birthday Bash: A Rare Night Out For One Couple
We were invited to a party—and for the first time in three years, we were both able to go. I know, it sounds lame as, but between having a baby during lockdown and then parenting a toddler and teenagers, there hasn’t been much chance to get out without at least one of the kids tagging […]
