Arthur’s, Hoylake

An independent wine bar & eatery, @arthurs_hoylake was a great spot to have a relaxed dinner with a friend. I was celebrating (sort of) surviving another year of dialysis. So we enjoyed rosé Prosecco with a selection of small plates to share. 🥩 Crispy Teriyaki Beef🎃 Moroccan Hummus (with delicious focaccia for dipping)🥔 Patatas Bravas🍅…

Tias Mexican, Durham

Gluten & Dairy Free at @tias_durham 🌵 So Steve had a golf tournament in Durham and I of course was tasked with finding a restaurant where he could meet a friend. After lots of googling I came across Tias and sent over a few queries. I was then surprised to learn that Steve had actually…

Haute Dolci, Liverpool

Sweet Dreams are made of Croffles 😍😍 Come with me to enjoy the new Lunch Menu at @hautedolciuk @hautedolci on Bold Street in Liverpool. Gourmet main, Signature fries, a Luxury dessert, and a Drink all for £18. Don’t want the dessert? Then it’s only £13. We enjoyed 🍗Fried Day Feeling TortillaFried Chicken Tenders, Lettuce, Signature…

Espositos, Runcorn

AD/Gifted I’m such a softie for an ice cream 🍦 It was worth the trip out to Runcorn Hill Park to try the gelato and treats at @espositosdeli last week. Going out with the dogs whilst I’m wheelchair bound is always a logistical nightmare, we just haven’t got enough functioning limbs between us, but this…

Inglewood Manor, Cheshire

This year we chose Inglewood Manor to take our mum for a Mothers Day afternoon tea. The Edwardian Manor has an impressive frontage and is in beautiful grounds and luckily we found easy parking. A quick trot through the impressive reception area, complete with roaring fire, led us to a bit more of an old…

The Fishpool Inn, Delamere

Positioned on the edge of Delamere Forest, this family friendly venue is a favourite of ours. This time we went for Sunday dinner, without the dogs, so we could sit in the brighter restaurant area. The table we were given was in a lovely spot, despite being by a drafty door. Two of us went…

The Grace Arms, Ellesmere Port

I have known The Grace Arms on Stanney Road for most of my life, but have not visited in nearly two decades. Owned by Greene King Pubs, the location closed in November 2022 for refurbishment. After a six figure investment it then reopened as a Flaming Grill, with a brand new food menu, new decor…

Nextdoor, Frodsham

We enjoyed a beautiful anniversary meal at Nextdoor in Frodsham.Set in a 17th century timber framed building, it felt very intimate and dare I say romantic. The setting for this restaurant adjoins the owners home so it literally is ‘Nextdoor’ and once housed the owners great grandfather’s butchers shop. We went for the August tasting…

Sprout Kitchen Garden, Ledsham

Yes I’m writing about Sprout again and I’m sure it won’t be the last time. This trip was for breakfast, which I’m usually not up early enough for, but I’m off there again to tomorrow to try a new small plates menu, yay! So, I met a local friend for brekkie and I asked to…

Bakchich, Bold Street, Liverpool

Bakchich on Bold Street in Liverpool is a Lebanese and Moroccan restaurant that myself and a friend headed pretty much straight for when we arrived in town. I love Lebanese food (I have Lebanese ancestry) and knew my friend would too. We were told there would be a ten minute wait to be seated but…