Newark Notts’ favourite far-out haunt receives award Sydney, Chicago, Sao Paulo, Laxton. Laxton? You heard right. Thanks to the brilliant management duo at The Dovecote Inn, Laxton is now up there with the great eating capitals of the world. How come? Sara Chadd explains…. Whether you’re looking to dine out in style or to spend a select weekend away, where ... Read More »
“While he is in inventive mood, I’ve suggested to Carl that he may like to create a Madness Cocktail. Wonder what ingredients it will contain? Something “London” to remind us of Suggs, I should think. That would have to be pink gin and stout, then. Send us your suggestions. The winner and guest can claim their winning cocktail for free ... Read More »
Roll over Heston Blumenthal! A new chef is whipping up an inventive storm at Newark’s famous Trentside restaurant. Carl Wright, chef-manager at The Moorings, is determined to shake up the menu at the traditional restaurant and bar, using unusual ingredients to create mind-boggling dishes worthy of the master kitchen-scientist, writes Sara Chadd. Blumenthal is famous for his chemical cuisine and ... Read More »
The Dovecote Inn, Cross Hill, Laxton,Newark, Notts NG22 0SX 2 May 2013 “Heaven,” and “The best food I’ve ever tasted,” are not common epithets, but today it seems we’ve found the Holy Grail of menus and on May Day, of all cross-quarter days. As we trundle up the hill on a lovely sunny day, golden cowslips are just coming into ... Read More »
Going out for a meal at Romano’s Italianissimo provides potent reminders of why we’ve been to Italy for holidays five times in the last six years. It’s not just the wonderful food and wine, it’s the welcome too. But you don’t have to endure Ryanair to sample such delights – just head for Romano’s in Stodman Street, Newark, and restaurant ... Read More »
Invite us to review your restaurant – and take your bill off our bill! Expertly written advertising features on Newark Notts cost a very reasonable £99 (500 words), £129 (750 words) or £139 (1000 words) – but invite us to review a meal for two and you will get a vivid, appreciative account of your dining experience, which we will ... Read More »
First thing to savour when you step inside Onjance 1, Newark’s luxurious new restaurant and day café, is not the food but the décor, writes Graham Keal. The Castlegate restaurant has an opulent interior in which the low beamed ceilings and quirky architecture of the centuries-old building contrast with the ultra-modern luxury furnishings. Squishy sofas and hi-backed dining chairs in ... Read More »
Nicest thing about Rushton’s innovative Demo and Dine nights is that you not only go home beautifully wined and dined, you’ve also effortlessly learned how to cook the dishes served and to choose the best wines to go with them, writes Graham Keal. Adam Rushton and head chef Steve Church shared their knowledge with a convivial audience of 20 diners, ... Read More »
Living Local Newspapers editor Graham Keal discovers a passion for faggots and fine dining in Newark’s newest restaurant and bar. Sometimes it’s not a good idea to dine in a beautifully appointed restaurant in a stunning location – if the location is a big draw in itself, the restaurant may not have to try so hard with the food. But ... Read More »
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