Restaurant Review: King Karai
There are few things worse than a bad curry.
Well, perhaps a slight exaggeration. But we all identify with the symptoms of a poorly made curry. That sickening and bloated feeling. The cloying, bottom of a birdcage-like taste in your mouth the day after. And of course, the involuntarily explosive bowel movements. read article »
The Continental Beer Festival
The Continental Pub’s fourth beer festival kicked off this Thursday, and Blog Preston were on hand to document it and sample (strictly professionally) many of the delightful beverages on offer. read article »
Places to go in Lancashire
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?
Heart to heart
It’s that time of year when fluffy teddies, helium hearts and red roses clamour for attention in shop windows. Yes folks in case you haven’t noticed Sunday is Valentine’s Day! here are our top tips for places to check out over the weekend….
The Mystery Tea House is brewing up a special Valentine’s blend, the very tempting Temple of Love tea combines pink amaranth and jasmine flower. For just £2.40 this hot brew should thaw even the frostiest of hearts. If your amour fancies something a little stronger, and is of legal age, slip along to Fives for a Pixies Wing.
What’s brewing in the back streets of Preston?
Come with me down through town and beyond to sample some of the finest tea you have ever tasted! Tucked away at the bottom of Cannon Street is the Mystery Tea House, a sweet little cafe and tea shop serving every type of tea imaginable. As well as serving their delicious tasting brews the Mystery Tea House also serves food and caters for coffee lovers too…
Grey skies looming…
Undeterred by the grey clouds looming over the skies of Preston myself and short stuff set out on one of our fantastic expeditions across town. First stop was to admire the new mural painted on the side of The Ship Inn, Fylde Road.
Christmas farmers’ markets near Preston
The festive season is drawing near and if you’re stuck for present ideas, especially for parents, give some Lancashire produce a try. read article »
Takeaway review: Jing Jing
This is the first in what will hopefully be a series of posts, as me and my housemate attempt a gastronomic feat and take on Preston’s takeaways. First up was Chinese takeaway Jing Jing on Water Lane. read article »
Beer Festival back at The Continental
The New Continental’s Beer Festival returns from Thursday 15th October 2009 with over 80 ales. read article »
Cider & Perry Festival at New Continental
The festival is expected to be one of the largest in the North West. Image credit to neon bubble.
The New Continental in Preston, Lancashire is to play host to its first ever cider and perry festival. Over sixty different ciders will be on offer from all over the UK and continental Europe. It will run from Thursday 9th July to Saturday 11th July 2009.
Celebrate Preston’s Fairtrade birthday
The Fairtrade Festival is being organised by Preston FM and local Fairtrade groups
Today marks five years since the city of Preston was awarded Fairtrade status. To celebrate an event has been organised on the flag market, including music, guest speakers and dignatries. It’s taking place from 10 AM – 4 PM. read article »
Summer menu launched at New Continental
Anyone who likes a nice meal out at a good pub will appreciate the food at the New Continental, Preston. read article »
Ice cream at Bonds of Elswick
One happy punter enjoys a scoop of vanilla and mint chop chip at Bonds of Elswick
Hidden in the twisty country lanes just outside Preston as you head towards Blackpool is Bonds of Elswick. Makers of some of the finest ice cream I’ve ever tasted it’s well worth the short trip. Head out of Preston through Woodplumpton, tear through Inskip, and you’ll be in Elswick. It’s about 15 minutes drive.
Preston Indoor Market
There's plenty of fresh fish to be had at Preston Indoor Market
Want quality fresh produce at low prices? Well, it’s here in Preston. For many the weekly trip to the supermarket has begun to replace religion. We wander the isles, gawping at special offers but are generally separated from our food. It doesn’t matter if we don’t know our pounds and ounces, all that’s important is the total number of pounds on the display at the checkout.
March Twitter Treat for all Preston Blog readers from Subway Preston
Preston Blog have teamed up with Subway Preston (the Church Street one) to offer all readers a great deal. Print off the voucher below and take it to the Subway Church Street store (now open 24 hours – madness!) and you can get any six inch sub, medium frink and cookie for just £2.99.
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