Malika | Indian dining at Brighton Marina

Malika | Indian dining at Brighton Marina

In Brighton and Hove, we’re very blessed to have access to such a variety of cuisines on our doorstep – and not just the Anglo iterations either. Where Indian food is concerned, we’ve got food outlets serving up authentic street food and Indian snacks, specialist 

The Vurger Co. opens in Brighton

The Vurger Co. opens in Brighton

A review of Brighton’s newest vegan burger restaurant and kitchen, The Vurger Co.

The best pancakes in Brighton

The best pancakes in Brighton

You say breakfast? I say pancakes. You say brunch? I also say pancakes. So here is my definitive list of the best pancakes in Brighton and Hove.

English’s of Brighton

English’s of Brighton

One of the longest standing Brighton restaurants and original authentic seafood destination, I visited English’s of Brighton for a very special lunch review and to find out why it’s consistently named amongst one of the top things to do in Brighton for visitors.

Indian Summer

Indian Summer

I headed to Indian Summer, one of Brighton and Hove’s best loved and long-standing Indian restaurants, to review their winter menu and dining experience.

Dining at Bankers Fish and Chips

Dining at Bankers Fish and Chips

If you live around Brighton and Hove, it’s likely a few names will spring to mind at the mention of fish and chips – Bankers will be one of them. With the flagship restaurant just a stone’s throw (lols) from the beachfront, I’d never really 

Veganuary (and Vegruary?) at Bill’s

Veganuary (and Vegruary?) at Bill’s

Officially entering its sixth year, Veganuary has come around once again. With more and more big brands jumping on the bandwagon to bring out dedicated vegan menus or products, it’s become a more attractive challenge than ever before – in fact, Veganuary predicted that this 

UK’s first cannabis-infused restaurant comes to Brighton

UK’s first cannabis-infused restaurant comes to Brighton

The Canna Kitchen officially opens its doors in Brighton on 1st December, serving vegan and vegetarian dishes in a warm and relaxing atmosphere.

Breakfast at Sugardough

Breakfast at Sugardough

Breakfast at Sugardough, Market Street Sugardough is a well-loved bakery and cafe based near the seafront in Hove. Despite its out-the-door-queue popularity, few know of its unique breakfast and all-day menus the Brighton cafe has to offer. Not just your run of the mill avo 

Breakfast at The Ivy in the Lanes

Breakfast at The Ivy in the Lanes

After a hotly anticipated arrival, The Ivy in the Lanes finally opened its doors to the Brighton public last month. To kick off the new restaurant opening, the modish brasserie held a host of celebratory events across the week including a champagne and canapé launch 

Cosmic Pizza | Bottomless pizza brunch comes to Brighton

Cosmic Pizza | Bottomless pizza brunch comes to Brighton

Cosmic Pizza has launched in The West Hill Tavern pub, offering a range of tasty topping combinations as well as Brighton’s first bottomless pizza brunch! The West Hill Tavern was taken over around a year ago by Ben and Heather Piston, and restored to create 

The Ivy in the Lanes | Opening date announced

The Ivy in the Lanes | Opening date announced

The Ivy in the Lanes has announced that the brasserie will open its doors on Wednesday 2 May 2018, with reservation lines open from today.  The Ivy in the Lanes will bring all-day dining, seven days a week, from dawn until dusk. With every location in The 

The Coal Shed | One Tower Bridge

The Coal Shed | One Tower Bridge

The Coal Shed is probably my most recommended restaurant to those looking for a special dining experience. Loved not just by Brightonians, they’ve received accolades from the Observer Monthly Food Awards, Brighton’s Best Restaurants and praise across national publications. In the last year, I’ve booked 

A Copper Christmas | The Copper Clam

A Copper Christmas | The Copper Clam

Nesting within the Regency Arches of Brighton seafront, you’ll find relative restaurant newcomer, The Copper Clam. The family owners opened their doors in the summer of 2016, offering freshly caught seafood, as well as local meat and vegetables. Having heard great things so far, I 

Semola | A new fresh pasta restaurant

Semola | A new fresh pasta restaurant

There is often a slight sense of apprehension when a new Italian restaurant opens in Brighton & Hove. Once a city not so blessed with an authentic offering, the food scene has expanded dramatically and we now have gems such as Cin Cin, Fatto a 

Introducing The Coffee Break, by Edendum

Introducing The Coffee Break, by Edendum

Hang on, Edendum… I’ve heard that name before, right? You have indeed, and the very same people have been working on something new – Introducing The Coffee Break, by Edendum. From their vision of creating more of a community hub within East Street, owners Diego and 

TGI Fridays

TGI Fridays

Living in Brighton, I don’t often go out of my way to a chain restaurant; so I was a little apprehensive when TGI Fridays got in touch*. Growing up I never had a TGI near me, so when I finally went to one when I was 

October Best x The Chilli Pickle

October Best x The Chilli Pickle

As part of Brighton’s October Best restaurant festival, The Chilli Pickle have created Al and D’s Toddy Shop. Based on the roadside drinking shacks in Kerala, the dish reflects some of South India’s best street food and nods to the popular palm wine. Enormous platters 

LOST IN THE LANES | Nile St, Brighton

LOST IN THE LANES | Nile St, Brighton

After two and a half years, I still manage to take a wrong turn and get lost in Brighton’s twisting Lanes. Of course there are worse places to wander into, but I’ll often find myself passing through to get somewhere else. So I was pleased to 

Curry Leaf Cafe

Curry Leaf Cafe

The majority of my friends and family will know that I grew up an incredibly fussy eater. The chicken nuggets kind of kid, that was me. But as I entered my mid-teens, I realised how much I was missing out. I was quite lucky then, when my 

Pascere opens in Duke Street, Brighton

Pascere opens in Duke Street, Brighton

The Brighton food community has been all of a flutter once more with the anticipation of new restaurant, Pascere. In my short experience as a food blogger, it’s a funny thing being part of a food community. News explodes seemingly from out of nowhere, and 

Pizza workshops at Franco Manca Brighton Marina

Pizza workshops at Franco Manca Brighton Marina

Master the art of sourdough pizza at Franco Manca! Franco Manca started life as a neighbourhood pizzeria in Brixton, London. You may remember, from my first review of Franco Manca when they opened in central Brighton last spring, that the establishment has undergone a swift upscale, growing 

Mac Mondays | The Little Blue Smokehouse at Seven Stars

Mac Mondays | The Little Blue Smokehouse at Seven Stars

I only really discovered mac and cheese a couple of years ago. Since then it’s become a bit of an obsession, and something I definitely can’t resist when perusing a menu. What maniac can say no to a steaming bowl of pasta absolutely smothered in multiple cheeses? A crunchy breadcrumb topping? Maybe 

Rust Roasts | Sunday Lunch at Cafe Rust

Rust Roasts | Sunday Lunch at Cafe Rust

Cafe Rust is one of those places I always meant to get around to visiting. Tucked in Preston Road, it sits in that strange part of town that actually hosts some of Brighton’s gems – think Señor Buddha, The Joker, Hare & Hounds and Fatto a Mano. 

Afternoon Tea at The Salt Room

Afternoon Tea at The Salt Room

There has been a lot of buzz surrounding The Salt Room recently. Not only has the acclaimed seafood restaurant just celebrated its second birthday and been named in the Sunday Times Top 100, they also recently launched a rather unique Afternoon Tea experience. Yes you know, the 

Doughbo

Doughbo

I wasn’t going to write a post about Doughbo because my photos are so dark. But a phrase popped into my head earlier – “something to write home about” – and I realised I absolutely had to mention them. Doughbo Episode I: In the beginning 

Edendum | A Tasting Evening

Edendum | A Tasting Evening

You might remember my review of Edendum, a charming (and authentic) Italian in the heart of the Lanes. After a great first visit, I was super excited to be invited back for an evening of tasting. Pizza, prosecco and… more prosecco With Brandon in tow, I arrived to the familiar, 

Cafe Chilli | Thai food in Brighton and Hove

Cafe Chilli | Thai food in Brighton and Hove

As we entered 2017, I began compiling a list of all the places I had yet to try around Brighton. One restaurant I’d continually heard great things about was Cafe Chilli, so of course it was on there. Well you can imagine my absolute delight when 

Dizzy Gull at Brighton Beer Dispensary

Dizzy Gull at Brighton Beer Dispensary

I’ve not had the pleasure of trying many roasts in Brighton yet. Now I’ve acknowledged that, I’m just realising how weird that is. Although it may have something to do with the insane amount of brunch I eat on a Sunday instead, so swings and 

Bus Stop

Bus Stop

I don’t often race off to write a review barely hours after eating, but I really need to tell you all about Bus Stop. Have you heard of Brighton’s latest addition? Straight in from Barbados, Bus Stop brings Caribbean home cooking and cocktails to the