Dinner at The Talisman

Dinner at The Talisman

Ad After a £1.3m investment and refurbishment The Talisman in Park Gate reopened in 2022 with a brand new look, tasty menu and outside courtyard.

Here’s your guide to this popular Hall and Woodhouse pub based on the edge of Southampton…

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Afternoon tea at Chewton Glen in the New Forest

Afternoon tea at Chewton Glen in the New Forest

Ad|PR The pop of a cork. Perfectly rectangle finger sandwiches. The smell of scones as you crack them open, still warm from the oven. Patisserie that looks like a piece of art. Savouring every bite. There’s just something about a really good afternoon tea that can’t be beaten.

And, there’s nothing quite like taking tea in a beautiful setting, with attentive, excellent service that lets all of the week’s stresses melt away.

Afternoon tea at Chewton Glen in the New Forest is just that, relaxed elegance in rural Dorset.

Find out more about this little slice of luxury, a quintessential part of British culture… timeless and classic.

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Kala Thai in Bournemouth

Kala Thai in Bournemouth

ᵃᵈ Just before the second lockdown happened I snuck in a visit to Kala Thai in Bournemouth.

Thai is one of my favourite types of food and I was excited to discover chef Tom Saengthong hails from Bangkok.

I was invited to review and was excited to try something new and head into Dorset.

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Brunch at South Coast Roast in Bournemouth

Brunch at South Coast Roast in Bournemouth

The beginning of my year was spent in Australia and it was bliss. But, when I came home I realised we just don’t have the cool cafe culture the Aussies do.

I’m always on the look out for a new coffee place or a spot to spend a long lazy Sunday morning and South Coast Roast is my new favourite. Continue reading “Brunch at South Coast Roast in Bournemouth”