A Brighton food blog.
Oh, hello! It’s been a minute, hasn’t it? Well, look, after the year and a bit we’ve all had, I’m here to share some bloody fantastic news and that is that there are new restaurants opening in Brighton once again! If you hadn’t heard on …
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 …
A review of Brighton’s newest vegan burger restaurant and kitchen, The Vurger Co.
Here’s a run-down of the Top 20 restaurants at this year’s Brighton’s Best Restaurant Awards 2020.
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.
When you hear the words “private chef” or “private dining”, you’ll probably have a certain picture in your head of the type of person or home that might normally accommodate one. I certainly wouldn’t have associated myself or my fairly unassuming kitchen with such an …
It’s that time again! Brighton’s fourth annual OctoberBEST festival is back from 4th – 20th October 2019. If you’re new to OctoberBEST, let me fill you in. Every year, Brighton’s Best Restaurants announce Brighton’s Top 20 Restaurants, as voted for by foodies, bloggers, journalists and hospitality professionals. Later in the year …
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.
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.
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 …
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 …
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, 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 …
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 …
Tucked along a quiet street just off of Portland Road is 44 Poets, Hove’s newest independent coffee shop. Unlike some of its neighbours, 44 Poets is the real speciality coffee deal and brings with it the vibes of a Melbourne coffee house, coupled with Scandi …
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 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 …
What’s got Brighton so cheesed off? (Hint: It rhymes with The Schmig Schmeese Schmestival) What is it about cheese festivals?! We don’t seem to have much luck in Brighton. Let me take you back to last summer to set the scene. Around June time, social …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
A brand new cookbook has been released, featuring over 25 recipes from some of our favourite restaurants, cafes and suppliers in Brighton & Sussex. Some of our most loved foodie joints across Brighton & Sussex have shared their secrets in a brand new cookbook, published …
Continuing a short series on Sussex produce, I discover some of Sussex’s best secrets with Isaac At. In September, Isaac At celebrated one year as a permanent restaurant in Brighton. Founded by four friends, seasonally changing menus are based on the fresh ingredients that are …
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 …
Yes, you heard right – the first ever Sussex Gin and Fizz Festival is coming to Lewes! This Saturday, 30th September, an entire festival for local gin and sparkling wine is being held at Southover Grange Gardens – which gives me the perfect opportunity to …
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 …
Deltic Group bring Steinbeck & Shaw to Brighton Steinbeck & Shaw is a brand new bar to Brighton’s notorious West Street. West Street?! I can hear you thinking, but do bear with me. Opening within the Tardis-like building that houses Pryzm and Odeon (I honestly can never get …
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 …