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Longridge restaurant launches pizza pop-up that is ‘oh so good’

Sometimes, but only sometimes, I find myself having a ‘moment’ with fine food. There was once a chocolate and orange dessert on the Italian coast that caused a food-based haze, […]

1 week ago
We try the pie, seize the cheese and take the steak from this New Longton Farmer’s Market

My last review featured a surprisingly excellent cheese pie from Alston Pub and Dining, and there were a couple of recommendations in the comments telling me to try a cheese […]

2 weeks ago
Opinion: Why we need our new hospital to remain in Preston

Royal Preston Hospital and the Lancashire coroners service is the focus of the documentary Pic: Channel 5 I attended the hustings at the University of Central Lancashire. The candidates were asked a question about the plans for the new Preston hospital to be located in South Ribble. […]

2 weeks ago
A cheese pie and a premature goodbye at this Longridge pub and restaurant

This week my partner and I decided to visit the Ribble Valley for a couple of nights and have a meal out for our anniversary. We stayed in Ribchester and […]

4 weeks ago
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My long weekend celebrating ten years of The Moorbrook

Last weekend, I was mostly eating, drinking and celebrating at The Moorbrook as landlord Richard Fisher-Godwin celebrated ten years of having his name above the door. Is his name actually […]

1 month ago
Review: The Himalayan eatery making Mountains out of Momo-hills in Preston City Centre

This week my 79 year old mother Yvonne and I paid a visit to Mitho Momo on Cannon Street in Preston’s City Centre. It promises a “Taste Of Himalayas,” but […]

1 month ago
Review: The Fishergate Chinese that’s alreet cha

Newly opened Chun Cha is a small Chinese restaurant and takeaway on Fishergate, opposite the old Debenhams. Working in the city centre, I’ve walked past and checked out the menu […]

2 months ago
Review: After Chai-ing a breakfast at this Deepdale eatery we have a new favourite drink

Chaiiwala shakshuka This week my daughter Ground Zero and I stopped for an early lunch at Chaiiwala in Deepdale Road, just outside Preston city centre. Although it’s been there a while and […]

2 months ago
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