Restaurants

shelley redfern and gareth redfern at north'n exposure launch

New website launched to help Preston’s restaurants

14th, September 2011 by

A new website aiming to help people decide where to eat in Lancashire has launched, run by a husband and wife team from Fulwood. North’n Exposure took over the Fusion Room on Friargate last month to show local restauranters how it will help their businesses. Co-owner, Shelley Redfern, said: “The idea behind the launch was to bring together Lancashire businesses from the food and drink [...]

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FSA reveals Preston’s most unhygienic eateries (Mapped)

3rd, June 2011 by

A new scheme by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has published all hygiene ratings for businesses that deal in food as assessed by local councils. Businesses are assessed using a five star rating system – 0 stars indicate ‘urgent improvement necessary’ while 5 stars indicate ‘very good’. The worst businesses in Preston who scored 0 stars were Curry Cottage, Drumstix, Pak Sweet Centre & Takeaway, [...]

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‘Make time for wine’ as part of National Wine Month

30th, April 2011 by

Preston people are being urged to ‘make time for wine’ as part of National Wine Month. The Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) have partnered with a number of wine retailers , including the Preston-based Lancashire Wine School. The school is running special introductory evenings to help local people make time for their wine. “Spending a little bit more on your bottle of wine can [...]

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Lancashire Market brings Preston to a standstill

27th, April 2011 by

On a cloudy yet humid Saturday morning, a busy Preston street is closed down for the day with tents, tables and Union Jack bunting strategically placed along the road. No it’s not over keen royalists, but the start of another popular tri-annual event that brings the old Mill town to a standstill. Preston became home to some of Lancashire’s finest local produce ranging from meat [...]

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Old Pubs of Preston – Black Horse and The Academy

4th, November 2010 by

Some months ago a pledge to examine various pubs in Preston was made here. This article follows an introductory post which sums up the rich heritage behind Preston’s drinking establishments. Modernity witnesses the country’s pub numbers drop in the face of plummeting sales. This article examines two widely contrasting pubs in Preston’s town centre.

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Why not book a last-minute meal at the Olive Press?

The Olive Press – Delicious but pricey

28th, September 2010 by

Drinks prices Small Glass of wine from £2.50 Pint of draught beer (Estrella Damm) £3.65 Bottle of Westons Premium Organic cider £3.95 Fentimans traditionally brewed botanical soft drinks £2.50 Range of cocktails £5 each or two for £6 Choice on menu: 15/20 Cleanliness: 18/20 Food: 16/20 Service: 17/20 Price: 10/20

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Lancashire Style Magazine

25th, June 2010 by

Want to know what’s happening in your local area? Want to know what’s hot? What’s happening? Where to be seen? Of course you do, that’s why you’re reading Blog Preston! If you still want more, Lancashire Style is a new online magazine

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Restaurant review: EastZEast

14th, March 2010 by

Ventured to EastZEast last night for a friend’s birthday meal. The traditional Punjab cuisine and  modern interior is obviously a big hit with fellow Prestonians as the place was packed.

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Places to go in Lancashire

6th, March 2010 by

Well, the time of year for dashing about frantically in an attempt to find or do something quite romantic for a loved one may have gone but who needs Saint Valentine to pull back his bow and tell us what to do or where to go?

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Summer menu launched at New Continental

14th, June 2009 by

Anyone who likes a nice meal out at a good pub will appreciate the food at the New Continental, Preston.

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