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Quirky take on British cuisine at new St Albans restaurant
11:49am Tuesday 22nd May 2018
The Ivy near London’s Cambridge Circus is well-known for being a popular celebrity haunt. Established in 1917, its proximity to the West End meant that guests such as Laurence Olivier, Vivien Leigh, Marlene Dietrich and Noël Coward were frequent diners.
Food review: new menu at classic high street favourite is perfect for the family
8:00am Friday 9th February 2018
When I was invited to visit Bill's in Chequer Street, St Albans, I thought I knew what to expect.
Family affair turned empire: Bill's founder Bill Collison speaks as new restaurant opens in St Albans
7:00pm Thursday 8th February 2018
For Bill Collison, founder of restaurant chain Bill's, the pressure of running a big business is nothing compared to a fever dream of waking up too late to buy strawberries from the market.
FOOD REVIEW: brunch spot stands out from the crowd
2:00pm Saturday 14th October 2017
With new cafes, restaurants and coffee houses popping up on every corner these days, it can be hard to decide on a spot to give your loyalties to. And when it comes to brunch, it’s hard to separate the wheat from the chaff when looking at menus in windows.
FOOD REVIEW: Cosy setting with a pinch of finesse
7:00pm Wednesday 27th September 2017
The Great Northern in London Road, St Albans, is no longer as you know it, after a revamp of its interior and its menu.
'It is a good thing I ate all that bread': We review the relaunched Auberge du Lac in Brocket Hall
5:10pm Wednesday 26th April 2017
Nestled into the 543 acre country estate that makes up Brocket Hall’s former hunting lodge, we sat gazing over the lake distractedly, rather than choosing from the new table d’hôte menu.
Belgo and Bloom: Our food reviewer gives first 5* review
2:50pm Friday 17th March 2017
Many of you will be familiar with Belgo, the Belgian inspired restaurant chain specialising in moules, frites and bieres (mussels, chips and beers). First launched in Chalk Farm, north London, in 1992 with Kings Cross being its newest addition.
Fine dining gets wild with former Claridge’s chef
3:10pm Wednesday 6th September 2017
After a sold out residency at Borough Wines & Beers’ Brewery Below in Essex Road, Edgware-born Michael and his culinary team will be returning for three nights a week throughout the whole of September.
It’s chilli up north and dairy good in the south: London’s top foodie trends revealed
6:30am Wednesday 9th August 2017
The foodie shopping habits in and around the UK's capital have been revealed, with social media having an evident effect on trolley contents.
'It is called The Chicken Society, but I suggest you try the duck': Our reviewer visits new restaurant
7:00pm Monday 23rd January 2017
With a newly industrially designed interior adorned with trendy neon lights and booths all around, it is a great place for dinner with friends, family or a date and still has a top notch booze offering to keep you both fed and watered.
Recipe: Streamline strawberry chocolate brownies
8:00am Monday 8th December 2014
These have all the gooey intensity of a chocolate brownie but they are made lighter by swapping butter for yoghurt. The strawberry jam gives a lovely fruity kick to cut through the rich chocolate.
Recipe: Streamline chocolate orange wholemeal pancakes
8:00am Tuesday 2nd December 2014
These pancakes feel indulgent but make for a great healthier family breakfast option.
Recipe: Streamline orange and thyme glazed carrots
8:00am Thursday 27th November 2014
These luxuriously sticky, fragrant carrots are a great way of livening up a traditional roast dinner or to spice up leftovers.
