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
The Man and I recently visited The Basement Thai in Ashbourne, and there's no prizes for guessing the location of it; yep, you guessed, it was downstairs, below pavement level.
Hart's Hotel & Kitchen is celebrating the arrival of spring with the launch of its new seasonal a la carte menu alongside the return of its much-loved fixed price dining
Roosters Bar & Restaurant at Morley Hayes has officially reopened following an extensive refurbishment, unveiling a fresh, modern setting that enhances the relaxed dining experience
The Grade II-listed Talbot Hotel on Bridge Foot, Belper DE56 2UA, former home of Armando's Restaurant, a favourite dining spot has been sold. The buyer is Alisom Allajbej
It isn't often I'm astounded, but returning from the Scout Hut at Matlock Green, that's exactly how I felt! A few months ago, Rachel (Derbyshire Scouts County Team Leader) sent
As self-confessed foodies, when the opportunity to stay at a hotel that boasts an in-house 2AA-Rosetted restaurant, you can bet your bottom dollar that we were snagging ourselves
The Man Bird had got to stay away with his day job, and I had the opportunity to go with him. Our usual hotel wasn't available, so we looked around and found one located within
Cleaver & Wake - the modern British, fine-dining restaurant within Nottingham's Island Quarter - has appointed a new Head Chef, Sebastian Helmsley, marking the beginning of
The saying goes that whilst the cats away, the mice will play, so, with the proverbial cats being Fledge and The Beau (galivanting au Paris), His Nibs and I decided to go out for dinner.
The Festival of Food and Drink will showcase oodles of award-winning food and drink, TV chef favourites, and gifts galore. This year's guest chef line-up will take your tastebuds
