Food Blog
Jun 01, 2025
Coconut Tree
We head to The Coconut Tree in Reading to sample their authentic Sri Lankan lunch menu. From crispy hoppers to smoky black pork, find out …
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Jun 01, 2025
New Openings
Reading's hospitality scene is thriving with a wave of exciting new restaurant openings, trendy bars, and immersive entertainment venues. From authentic Nepalese momos to the …
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May 01, 2025
Tasty Greek Souvlaki
Looking for the perfect alfresco lunch in Reading? We dive into the authentic flavours of Tasty Greek Souvlaki, from their exceptional homemade dips to perfectly …
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Apr 02, 2025
The George
Looking for a family-friendly spot between Reading, Wokingham, and Bracknell? We put the No 4 bus route's best-known pub, The George at Loddon Bridge, to …
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Feb 26, 2025
Thai Corner
So, catching up with G, we agreed on a pre-match drink at Siren Brewery to formulate a plan. Over a Pastel Pils and a Broken …
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Jan 30, 2025
Creperie Doux Sourire
Nothing delights me more than seeing tides rolling back and a Starbucks in the middle of town becoming a lovely little French creperie. And, of …
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Oct 01, 2024
House of Flavours
Are you a creature of habit when it comes to Indian menus? We explore the enduring appeal of Reading's House of Flavours and why some …
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Sep 09, 2024
Madras Flavours
Southern Indian cuisine is a favourite of mine ever since the day, more than forty years ago on my way to college in Kent, I …
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Jul 31, 2024
The Rising Sun
Since Bel & The Dragon shuttered and the team at The Lyndhurst moved on, my poor octogenarian neighbour Liz has searched in vain for somewhere …
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Jun 21, 2024
Flavour Of Mauritius
Some twenty years ago my wife's little sister announced that she was going to get married in Kenya with only close family present. Then came …
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May 29, 2024
Banh Mi QB
After a long gestation period, Kings Walk is becoming quite a food hall, with all kinds of unusual eateries from a Polish pyrogi place to …
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Apr 30, 2024
The Crooked Billet At Stoke Row
Two reviews for the price of one this month as we review songstress Judie Tzuke live at the rural pub So, our last review was …
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Mar 31, 2024
Betty's Bistro
Every major town and city has a drag where the businesses that do not and cannot make the astronomical rents in the centre of town …
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Feb 26, 2024
Eating In - Papa Gee
Before putting word to papers - or bits to bytes, it has to be conceded that this month's review is incomplete. Because, when you claim …
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Dec 31, 2023
Eating In - McDonald's
Yes, McDonald's. Some of you might consider reviewing the golden arches as a exercise in futility, but the reality is that there are probably ten …
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Nov 30, 2023
The Bull, Sonning
I have history with Fullers, all the way back to when I moved to London and used to drink in the pubs attached to their …
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