Lunch at the Governors House in Newark

The Governors House in Newark is a fantastic building housing a cafe spread across three floors. Downstairs you find a small takeout section at the front and a cosy set of seating at the back next to the counter. Upstairs on the next floor are even more tables with a view out onto the street…

The Bourdain by Porco

Last night I had the great pleasure of chowing down on the latest sandwich creation from @porcouk down in Sneinton Market @bustler_nottingham Called THE BOURDAIN it is essentially a Mortadella and Provolone Sandwich consisting ofWafer-Thin Mortadella con pistachio IGP, Sliced Provolone Piccante, Dijon Mustard, Truffle Mayo, Hambleton’s Manchet Roll, Pickled Cucumber Spears The inspiration came from the late…

Toll Bridge Sandwich Bar – Breakfast and Lunch spot by the River

The Toll Bridge Sandwich Bar by the River Trent has been a regular stop off for a cup of tea and a sandwich over the years when we have been taking a walk around the river. It is located on the Meadows side of the bridge in the old Toll House building, the sign detailing…

Breakfast, Lunch and Pies from Nice Pie in Compton Acres

Nice Pie Cafe & Tea Room have recently taken over the unit in the Compton Acres previously occupied by the Stone Roasting House and Artisan Cafe and briefly by Compton Harbour. Nice Pie hail from Melton Mowbray and are apparently known for their award winning pies which they serve at lunch and have for sale…

Grilled Cheese sandwiches from Blend at the Contemporary

Blend are renowned for their Grilled Cheese sandwiches which really are some of the best to be found in the city. I first met Blend at their original location in Sneinton Market back in 2018 where I became enamored with their food (read more here) Blend moved into the kitchen at the Nottingham Contemporary in…

American Gourmet Toasties: Really Tasty Grilled Cheese Combos

American Gourmet Toasties on Wollaton Street in Nottingham and available on Delivery are serving up some pretty tasty Grilled Cheese Toasties. I do love a proper grilled cheese so I ordered a couple this week to test them out, unsurprising getting one with hamburger meat in it called the Bacon Burger Grilled Cheese for £6.25…

Checking out Kurna Chata in Sneinton

Kurna Chata is a family run Polish Cafe and Restaurant located just off Meadow Lane in Sneinton. It is right next to the Twoj Supermarket and seemed quite popular when we visited. The menu was all in Polish but there were pictures and the owners were quite happy to talk us through the details. There…

Burgers at Belle and Joes Kitchen

Bell & Joes Kitchen is the name of the restaurant at Timmermans Garden Centre, and a rather good one too. They offer a good selection of hot and cold food featuring all the classics like Fish and Chips, Burgers and Panini and also a Roast Dinner on a Sunday (check out the menus here) Weekdays…

Excellent Grilled Cheese Toasties from the Cheese Cave in Newark

The Cheese Cave, selling Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, were in Newark Royal Market place on Saturday. They are here at the weekends set up alongside the other traders close to the Starbucks. The ‘Cave’ itself is a converted Horse Box trailer which is apparently called Lucy This weekend even though it was all a bit wet…

Faux Butcher in Sherwood: Checking out the Vegan Sandwiches

Faux an ‘Artisan Vegan Butchers & Delicatessen‘ has recently opened it’s doors on Mansfield Road in Sherwood. It is the latest venture of Richie Stainsby and Lauren Nally, the owners of the well renowned No. Twelve restaurant in Nottingham. As you may expect from the tagline of the place, they are selling a whole load…