The Adelphi on the corner of Dock Street in Leeds is for my money one of the best pubs, if not the best pub in the city. It really is an authentic old Leeds boozer combined with the cool artiness of a refurb that manages to lose none of the character of this historic watering [...]
Monthly Archive for April, 2008
Loading pictures on the site
Posted in Boring stuff on Apr 29th, 2008
I think we have now finally resloved the loading of pictures issue on the site.
If you are using a PC, then you need to use the browser Firefox to view the site. It’s a much better browser than Internet Explorer, more modern with lots of features. Download it here and follow the instructions: www.mozilla.com/firefox. I [...]
Signori - Sirmione
Posted in Italy on Apr 29th, 2008
Still playing with the page design and importing pictures but wanted to share this photo from the archives taken at one of our favourite restaurants in Italy. I think the picture captures what it’s all about, Good company, food, wine and conversation. Note to Phil … Firefox is the future, just like garlic bread!!
J&L
The Bankhouse
Posted in Pudsey on Apr 27th, 2008
Enjoyed a very acceptable Sunday lunch in The Bankhouse with John and Linda. Hard to think of a better way to while away a couple of hours on a grey sunday afternoon - couple of pints of Bombardier guest ale later it looked like a very good choice indeed.
As far as sunday lunches go it [...]
Sardinian Lobster
Posted in Italy on Apr 27th, 2008
Difficult to find pictures of food experiences in the archives but this is from last year at a beach restaurant in Bahia Sardinia. Prime position on the beach. The biggest lobsters ever!! Served with pasta and a local white wine accompanied by the biggest bill for lunch ever. We never learn!!
Wanted to test posting pictures so next [...]
Porchetta
Posted in home cooking on Apr 27th, 2008
Porchetta for tea. Just been up to the farm shop and bought a nice piece of pork loin to roast. Following Jamie’s porchetta recipe in his Italian book, we’ve done it before and it was fantastic.
The best Mojitos in Leeds
Posted in Leeds on Apr 27th, 2008
Saturday night was spent very enjoyably in the company of Rob and Alison at Viva Cuba on Kirkstall Road in Leeds. This really is the best Tapas place I know of (outside Spain of course) and everything works for me - a simple menu, fantastic atmosphere and great Mojitos!
And last night was no exception, as [...]
Gurdev’s Meat
Posted in home cooking on Apr 25th, 2008
Invited round to G&D’s on Friday night for dinner. Spontaneous get togethers are always the best.
Gurdev bought some very lovely lamb from Blacker Hall Farm - he bought rack of lamb, a great cut of meat which had been beautifully prepared french trimmed (see pic) It was then cooked to perfection and served with home-made [...]
The Gray Ox - Hartshead
Posted in Uncategorized on Apr 24th, 2008
Linda and myself along with Wayne & Annita dined here on Saturday 19th April. Must be at least three to four years since we last visited. The place definitely is going ‘Gastro Pub’ and was very busy with lots of people waiting for tables. The menu was extensive with several daily specials to complement an [...]
Kendells Bistro - Leeds
Posted in Uncategorized on Apr 24th, 2008
Visited here Tuesday for pre-theatre (actually music concert) meal. French bistro format opposite Leeds College of Music run by ex Leodis chef Steve Kendell. I ordered moules mariniere and cote de bouef not stereotyping but just what I fancied and Linda had a Prawn and Advocado appetiser followed by a rolled chicken dish which both [...]