The Sticky Beak Blog
Hello everyone! I’m a local Derbyshire bird, and along with my family and friends, I love to spread my wings and get my beak sticky sampling food, wine, and beer at local restaurants and venues. Along the way, we enjoy discovering hidden gems and having good times in our glorious neighbourhood.
I’m not particularly snobby about fancy food or surroundings; what matters to me is that a place is clean, friendly, has a bit of atmosphere, and serves up food that’s done well—after all, that’s their trade! read more
What's New On The Sticky Beak Blog
I am literally hanging my head in shame as I type this, so don't come for me, ok? In all honesty, I didn't realise that it had quite been so long since The Man Bird and I
Its no secret that I'm not the world's best cook and, if I can get out of it, in all honesty, I will! Thank the lord, then, that I have a very understanding husband that took pity
From ancient cities carved into rose-red stone to vast deserts glowing at sunset, Jordan is a country that quietly steals your heart. What began as a long-held
As more people choose to mark New Year's Eve with meaningful, experience-led dining, The Peacock at Rowsley is preparing to welcome the end of 2025
We're not quite sure how it's happened (given the amount of annual leave His Nibs has already used), but it transpired that The Man Bird had a few days leave from work
Diners at a Derby restaurant are ditching Turkey in favour of gourmet curries and spice this Christmas. For the very first time in its four-year history, Nicco Restaurant & Bar
I'm a quirky old bird, I'll freely admit it, and no time of year highlights this quite as much as the run-up to Christmas. I'm sure I'm not alone in enduring a roller-coaster
Wow, wow, wow!! I don't think I'e ever come straight home after being out for a meal and felt compelled to write about it but, team Maynard at Grindleford
Have you ever had a year that was simply running away with you? Welcome to 2025 for The Man, Mummy Bird and me! We had been yapping
With Christmas fast approaching, diners looking for last-minute seasonal celebrations in the Peak District will find one of the region's most
