The Alyn, Rossett – Riverside repast
The scene is one for a perfect summer’s evening. A quiet pub table by a deep flowing stream, the simple pleasure of good company enhanced by an excellent pint and an enjoyable bite to eat in the warmth of the fading sun. more
Netherton Hall, Frodsham - Food for thought
Here’s a thought: 'Life isn't worth living unless you're willing to take big chances.' Who said that? Could it be a quote from the captain of the Titanic? more
Prezzo, Ellesmere Port - Shoppers’ special
EARS were shed in our house the day that Est Est Est closed down in Chester. Since the children were young, high days and holidays have been spent making pizzas with their own chef’s hat, drawing on the tablecloths with chunky crayons and finding room for a fizzy drink and an ice-cream, all for under a fiver. more
Delamere Fortune Palace, Norley - Family fortunes
They say moving house is the most stressful thing a person is likely to do in life. So where does buying a house while preparing for an almost imminent wedding rate on the stress-ometer, I wonder? more
The Olive Grove, Broughton - Diamond in the rough
I got some fan mail the other day! All those weeks of painstakingly putting my address at the bottom of this page – and thinking of a food-related pun to go alongside it – paid off when Jane Wells (Mrs), of Saltney, used some of her lovely multi-coloured writing paper to recommend the Olive Grove in Broughton. more
The Millstone, Penyffordd - Precious Stone
Many factors combine to create the ideal evening. Good food, company, surroundings – they’re all taken as read. But there is another factor, often underestimated: Anticipation. more
The Coach House, Chester - Horses for courses
An historic and renowned part of wedding preparations are the hen and stag parties. I chose York races as the venue for my party and was reflecting on a fun-filled weekend of gossiping, drinking and the odd flutter on the gee gees with my girl friends. more
La Fontana, Chester - Fountain of food
Near the beginning of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, the protagonist, Arthur Dent, has just been told his best friend is an alien and that both his house and his planet are about to be destroyed to make way for bypasses. more
The Shady Oak, Tiverton - Great View
You can use the internet to shop, book flights and even find old school friends from years ago – but can you use it to find directions to your evening meal? more
Rowton Poplars, Rowton - Sunday special
I hate Sundays. One minute you're enjoying a lie-in or a cooked breakfast-come-lunch and suddenly you're half-way through the EastEnders omnibus and the day has nearly gone. more
MD's, Chester - What Katie’s did next
Last Friday, I had a sunny afternoon off while my wife was at work. I was lazing in the garden, clad in an old T-shirt and a slightly grubby pair of shorts, when I was struck by a flash of romance. more
