May

One of our fave areas of Leicester has to be Francis Street and Allandale Road which together make up the Stoneygate Shopping Area. As part of the Google Street Map Awards, Francis Street has been nominated in the Best Shopping Street category in the competition which has been organised by The Sun, Lonely Planet and Vogue Magazine. If you love Francis Street...

Mar

Enjoy a royal buffet at The Almanack this April bank holiday. Located near Highcross shopping centre, The Almanack will be hosting a royal celebration fit for Leicester with music from a live band on Friday 29th April 2011. www.thealmanack-leicester.co.uk   - Kayla...

Feb

Buona Pasqua! That’s Happy Easter for the rest of the non-Italian speakers out there. Carluccio’s restaurant at Highcross, Leicester are celebrating with a great range of Easter goodies, meals and biscuit decorating sessions for the kids. Taking place on Wednesday 13th April and Thursday 21st April, from 10am-11am, the little ones can get their hands...

Feb

Hotel Maiyango, the stunning boutique hotel nestled in the heart of Leicester city centre, and from 11 – 14 February a yummy Valentine’s menu will be on offer for romantic diners to enjoy. Specially prepared by head chef Phillip Sharp, the seven course gourmet taster menu uses only the very best, locally sourced ingredients and produce. Guests will receive...

Jan

Celebrity Chef Alan Coxon shares one of his favourite Winter-warmer recipes with us. Served piping hot and full of spice and flavour these apples are gorgeous after a long walk with the dogs or after a hard day at work. INGREDIENTS: 4 small cooking apples 25g butter 50g sultanas (roughly chopped) 50g mixed dried peel (roughly chopped) 50g hazelnuts (roughly...