Are you ready for a Greek fest because the majority of this months desserts come from my holiday in Skiathos. But do watch out for my favourite dessert the year so far at the end by the amazing Ami Ellis. ORANGE PIE at BOURTZI BOUTIQUE HOTEL CHOCOLATE TART at BASILIKOS RESTAURANT FILO PASTRY with CREAM…… Continue reading Desserts of July
The Bailiwick Freehouse
Yes ladies and gentlemen we’ve been back again. But seriously though why wouldn’t you. This is a fantastic gastro pub serving the finest food. It is also in an excellent location at the Cheeseman’s Gate entrance to Windsor Great Park. Put this together with the friendliest of service then a visit to the Bailiwick is…… Continue reading The Bailiwick Freehouse
Lobby Bar Skiathos
If your looking to enjoy a fabulous cocktail with a friendly atmosphere then look no further than the Lobby Bar. This bar is set in the Bourtzi Boutique Hotel with an outside seating area right on the popular Pappadiamanti Street in Skiathos town. Behind the bar you will find top greek mixologist Thanos who has…… Continue reading Lobby Bar Skiathos
Polykratis
It was great to be back at Polykratis where we’d enjoyed amazing food with excellent friendly service in the past. But since our last visit three years ago the restaurant has been refurbished to give it a nice modern feel which I have to say is for the better. They are now open all day…… Continue reading Polykratis
Basilikos
Unfortunately we’ve had to wait three years before we were able to return to the beautiful Greek Island of Skiathos and in particular our favourite restaurant Basilikos. The food here created by chef Nikos and his team is amazing. This is matched by excellent service led by manager Giorgos. During our vacation this year we…… Continue reading Basilikos
Desserts of June
Are you ready for another month of dessert delights. Well get your eyes ready because here they come. CHOCOLATE , COCOA PULP , COCOA NIBS at HELENE DARROZE at the CONNAUGHT LEMON TART at LE MOULIN PATISSERIE PISTACHIO PARIS BREST at HELENE DARROZE at the CONNAUGHT POACHED YORKSHIRE RHUBARB at CARACTERE TORTE DE LA NONNA…… Continue reading Desserts of June
Caractere
Well what more can you say about this amazing restaurant. On our last visit back in November we clearly felt the bar had been raised to the next level. But low and behold after this visit where after a few staff changes and the input of a brand new menu the quality of food ,…… Continue reading Caractere
Helene Darroze at the Connaught
When you have a dining experience like we did on saturday then all you really need to say is thank you. From the moment we entered the Connaught until the moment we left everything was just how hospitality should be. The welcome , food , wine and service was simply impeccable which is why it…… Continue reading Helene Darroze at the Connaught
Desserts of May
This was a quieter month on the dessert front but I still got to enjoy some absolute delights. STRAWBERRY SOUFFLÉ at HAYWARDS RESTAURANT PROFITEROLES at DA VINCI’S HORNCHURCH COCONUT PARFAIT at HAYWARDS RESTAURANT APRICOT , LEMON THYME , YOGHURT at FROG by ADAM HANDLING STRAWBERRY TRIFLE at THE HOME GROWN KITCHEN THEO’S DOLCE PLATTER at…… Continue reading Desserts of May
My Hospitality Life 