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Luxury Rutland hotel recognised for its sustainable initiatives
New year, new accreditation for Rutland Hall Hotel. There's a celebratory mood at a luxury Rutland hotel after it was officially...
Jan 12, 20242 min read
A taste of Paris in Leicester
Experience a taste of France at Bistrot Pierre. Anyone who knows me, knows I LOVE France. In 2023 I was lucky enough to visit Paris and...
Dec 27, 20232 min read
Leicestershire wins silver at National Sustainable Food Places Awards
The only Midlands county to be awarded this accolade in 2023. The National Sustainable Food Places Awards 2023 saw Leicestershire win a...
Dec 22, 20232 min read
Coca-Cola's iconic Christmas truck tour is headed to Leicester
Next stop, Fosse Park! Tomorrow, the Coca-Cola Christmas truck will arrive in Fosse Park, Leicester between 12pm and 8pm. The much adored...
Dec 7, 20233 min read
Give back with a Christmas table at Bistrot Pierre
Bistrot Pierre once again teams-up with local charity Age UK Christmas is coming early to Leicester, as Bistrot Pierre once again...
Nov 29, 20232 min read
BBC Winter Good Food Show comes to Birmingham NEC
If you missed it, the summer show is back next June! The Niche team had a wonderful day out this weekend visiting the BBC Winter Good...
Nov 27, 20232 min read
New eatery 3 Little Birds to open in Leicester's West End
Scrummy Caribbean-inspired small plates incoming! Leicester’s West End will welcome the opening of 3 Little Birds this November....
Oct 24, 20231 min read
Ex-England cricketers host 'thank you' lunch for firefighters
The emergency servicemen saved the Tap & Run pub in Melton Mowbray. The Tap & Run in Melton Mowbray was destroyed in a blaze last year....
Oct 16, 20232 min read
Venues revealed for Leicester Restaurant Week 2023
'Take your tastebuds for a spin.' Celebrating amazing cuisines and cultures, Leicester Restaurant Week (LRW) runs from October 16-22....
Oct 9, 20232 min read
Bistrot Pierre Launches members club with cashback
Club Bistrot Pierre launches on August 1, with exclusive offers. French cuisine fans are in for a treat, as high street favourite,...
Aug 4, 20232 min read
Reviewed: The Cottage in the Wood, Malvern
I went along to try their new Dream Big Package for a blissful night’s sleep. By the time we pulled up to The Cottage in the Wood, in the...
Jun 8, 20233 min read
Leicester's getting served: rude staff from Karen's Diner 'pop-up' in the Cultural Quarter
If you get a kick out of complaining, this one's for you. The infamously rude and obnoxious staff from Karen's Diner are coming to...
Apr 5, 20231 min read
Plants to help fight hayfever
9 plants to help fight hayfever - from a sufferer. As the country heads into allergy season, this writer is as apprehensive. Not one for...
Mar 27, 20233 min read
Kids eat for £1 this Easter at Bistrot Pierre, Leicester
Restaurant is making eating out more affordable for families. French restaurant Bistrot Pierre, in the heart of Leicester, is...
Mar 22, 20232 min read
Reviewed: Bread-making experience at Brockleby’s
Sally Smith went on a date night with a difference. As we approach the last days of winter and with the evenings starting to lighten,...
Feb 7, 20232 min read
Top three 'roast and a walk' places in Leicestershire
Discover our favourite Sunday roast and carvery spots in the Leicestershire countryside. Sometimes it’s nice to make a Sunday roast. From...
Jan 31, 20232 min read
Leicester Coffee House is about more than profit
They're keen to see the Coffee House used for community activities. Gail Brown, founder of Leicester Coffee House, told us what goes into...
Jan 12, 20235 min read
Reviewed: Autumnal break at Kegworth's hidden gem
New menu launch at Marco Pierre-White's Yew Lodge restaurant. The day I drove up to Kegworth to enjoy the new Taste of Autumn menu at...
Nov 2, 20223 min read
Reviewed: Black Iron's express menu at Winstanley House
Dine and dash has a whole new meaning. Yesterday I experienced the new Express Menu on offer from Black Iron at Winstanley House. You can...
Oct 7, 20222 min read
Mini Chefs step into the kitchen to Raise Money for LOROS
Students from Ketton School visit Rutland Hall Hotel & Spa to make pizza for charity. During Rutland Food & Drink week, 26 excited...
Sep 28, 20221 min read
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