MasterChef: The Professionals 2011
By james-thomas at December 15, 2011 | 6:07 pm | 0 Comment
MasterChef: The Professionals 2011 Who will succeed in tonight’s final of MasterChef: The Professionals? Will it be Ash, Claire or Steve? Our money is on Ash, he’s done terrifically well throughout and the feeling at Dine Local HQ is that he’s gonna win. What do you think? Join the debate live tonight from 8pm on our Twitter feed @eatdrinkenjoy or on our
The Bank House, Hixon – book early!
By james-thomas at May 31, 2011 | 3:00 pm | 0 Comment
The Bank House, Hixon One of the great things about village life is the pubs. There should always be a proper pub in every village. A pub that serves real ale and home cooked food. Hixon is a lucky village indeed, with not one but two excellent pubs each within 200 meters of the other. My parents actually live in this holiday resort of a village and make most of the
Spring / Summer 2011 Newsletter
By james-thomas at May 23, 2011 | 3:03 pm | 0 Comment
Welcome to the Spring / Summer Staffordshire Restaurant Guide newsletter. Firstly, let me take this opportunity to say a big thank you to all our advertisers for your continued support, we value your feedback and are working hard to implement the changes that you have recommended. We’re here to help you make your business a success. As a special treat, there’s some
The Crown of India, Stone – A great Indian tradition
By james-thomas at May 20, 2011 | 2:01 pm | 0 Comment
The Crown of India It’s Thursday evening, I’ve been swimming and I’m starving! I’m thinking curry, I can smell the fragrant spices in the air as I cross town and I know exactly where I’m headed. Stone favourite and longest established curry house, The Crown of India. Situated just off Market Square in Hilton House, if you didn’t know it was there, you just
The Lounge in Stone – Lunch
By james-thomas at April 29, 2011 | 10:00 am | 0 Comment
The Lounge in Stone - Lunch Hot, sunny April days like these are meant to be enjoyed, and what better way to soak up the sun than with a continental style lunch at one of Stone's favourite cafes. Stepping out of the studio for the first time today, it is hard to believe that it is only April, temperatures are way above average and the sun is high in the sky and
Taste Of The Moorlands, bakery in Staffordshire
By james-thomas at March 18, 2011 | 12:43 pm | 0 Comment
Check out Staffordshire's very own 'Nigella' cooking up a storm in her kitchen in the Staffordshire Moorlands. Sarah Gayton of Taste Of The Moorlands can be seen here cooking her famous biscuits and feeding them to a couple of walkers too! There are a wide range of restaurant suppliers in Staffordshire from Real Ale to Cheese, Pies and Pastries to Jams and Preserves,
Stone Steakhouse Sample Menu Preview
By james-thomas at March 9, 2011 | 12:07 pm | 0 Comment
Dine Local was invited to the Stone Steakhouse yesterday, to sample a selection of the new menu, and we can say without doubt that you will not be disappointed. The range of starters took influence from around the world, with the emphasis on getting the basics right. As you would expect from a Steakhouse the steaks were sublime, each prime cut cooked to perfection served
Pancake Day! How do you eat yours?
By james-thomas at March 8, 2011 | 11:11 am | 0 Comment
We love pancakes here at Dine Local! They're the best, simple, versatile and delicious! Get them while they're hot. Here's how we roll: Thin, crispy almost crepe like in look and texture, filled with fresh fruit, including mango, banana, apple and orange with plain yoghurt, drizzled with honey, brown sugar and lots of lemon juice! How are you preparing your
Stone Steakhouse New Menu Launch This Week!
By james-thomas at March 7, 2011 | 6:16 pm | 0 Comment
For those of you that haven’t been lucky enough to eat at the Stone Steakhouse, here’s another chance for you to read about the great food, and maybe once you’ve read about it, it’s time for you to book a table and try the mouth watering sexy steak. Building on its growing reputation as the go to venue for the best steaks in Staffordshire, the Stone Steakhouse
Roshni Roulette………with a Refurb
By james-thomas at December 16, 2010 | 11:34 am | 0 Comment
Take a chance, and try dining out somewhere contemporary and modern: Try dining out at The Roshni Restaurant, Forsbrook. Recently refurbished, the new ‘Roshni’ image is funky, dazzling and in-keeping with an ‘Arabian Nights’ theme, oozing with an Indian essence to create a unique cultural mood. At a glance, the restaurant is slightly over-crowded – which,