Rosanna Spence tucks into a roast at BANK in Totterdown, finding out why its contemporary take on Sunday lunch has been named one of the best in the UK. Call me a traditionalist, but I usually prefer home-cooked Sunday roast over venturing out. I like the ritual of the whole thing. Discussing overly elaborate reinventions of vegetable accompaniments over morning coffee. Popping a bottle of red and slowly sipping it while the kitchen fills with steam, blurring the dreary late afternoon from view the other side of the window. I don’t even mind all the washing up that comes with it. Sometimes ..read more

From the outside, The Kensington Arms, known locally as ‘The Kenny’, is a quaint, traditional pub nestled between houses and a railway in the heart of residential Redland. But a quick glance at their menu reveals all you need to know about this hidden gastronomic haven… Since its opening in 2007, The Kenny has steadily built up a name for itself as a much-loved gem on the Bristol pub circuit, adored by local drinkers and food-lovers alike. The venue describes itself as a proper gastro pub serving modern British dishes, and in August its menu underwent a revamp, turning its focus to sustainabl ..read more

As Aqua Grand Café swings open its doors, we visit the quality new addition to Whiteladies Road… It was the two-month anniversary at Aqua Grand Café when we dropped by to eat. Whiteladies Road’s stylish new eatery has been inspired by the grand cafés of Europe. As we pulled up outside on a dark Wednesday evening, making a dash for the door while the rain lashed down from above, it was a delight to be welcomed into the sumptuous surroundings of AGC. The interiors, the two-story-tall ceilings and large cocktail bar were impressive and the menu was equally attractive, with France’s signature styl ..read more

After Thatchers Gold jumped to the top spot in the South West as the best-selling draught pint, we caught up with fifth generation cider maker, Eleanor Thatcher, and orchard manager, Chris Muntz-Torres, to talk innovation, fermentation and what’s in store for the next generation… “Family cider makers since 1904,” reads each bottle of Thatchers’ cider. Five generations have lived on Myrtle Farm, tending to what feels like an ever-expanding plot of land. A single garden has turned into 500 acres of orchards – 180,000 trees now stand tall and orderly on the foothills of the Mendips. The family-ru ..read more

As Aqua Grand Café opens it doors, boasting a menu packed full of delicious traditonal French dishes, we sit down with owner Ben Smithson to find out more about his latest venture… Aqua Grand Café has recently swung open its doors on Whiteladies Road. Exuding opulence and style and emulating the grand cafés of Europe, the charming new arrival is offering Bristol a slice of local Parisian life. At the helm is Ben Smithson, owner of Aqua Grand Café. Aqua Restaurants have been an independent family-run business since Ben’s father, proprietor Richard Smithson, founded the first Aqua restaurant on ..read more

As more of us adopt habits to help protect our health – and the health of the planet – one forkful at a time, we take a closer look at one of Bristol’s finest restaurants, which was awarded a Michelin Green Star in 2022. We caught up with co-owner and head chef Jan Ostle to learn more about the inner workings of Wilsons… Awarded a Michelin Green Star for its exceptionally high ethical and environmental standards, Wilsons is currently at the forefront of the industry when it comes to its sustainable practices. Offering a dining experience that combines culinary excellence with outstanding eco-f ..read more

Bristol-born online marketplace, All About the Cooks, is continuing to help people all across the city eat real food made by real people in the comfort of their own homes. This month, they’re putting an even healthier spin on some of their much-loved recipes to help kick off the year. Let Veganuary commence… Nick-named “Etsy for food”, All About The Cooks is an online marketplace founded in Bristol, which makes it deliciously easy for the people across the city to eat real food made by local people, all in the comfort of their own homes. This month, the platform’s talented home cooks have crea ..read more

As Bristol marks its 650th anniversary of becoming a city and county in 2023 with major celebrations in the pipeline, the year also sees the re-opening of Bristol Beacon and the launch of new food hotspot destination BOXHALL, alongside the usual world-renowned events. We take a closer look at what’s to come in 2023… Anniversaries Bristol 650This year marks the 650th anniversary of Bristol becoming a city and county. Festivals and events will be celebrating the anniversary throughout the year, many of which are yet to be announced. Look out for the launch of Visit Bristol’s microsite in Februar ..read more

Bristol-based charity, 91 Ways to Build a Global City, is a community-focused social enterprise named after the 91 languages spoken in the city. At the core of everything it does is its belief in the connecting power of food and community. The charity’s aim is to build common ground between communities through encouraging people to share their personal food journeys, recipes, and passions. The team believes this will help to bridge the gaps between Bristol’s 91 language communities and through sharing food, will help people to make better decisions about their nutrition and well-being, so tha ..read more

As the Pink Lady® Food Photographer of the Year exhibition returns to The Royal Photographic Society this month, we feast our eyes on some of the winning shots… This winter, Pink Lady® Food Photographer of the Year, the world’s leading awards for food photography and film, is premiering its eleventh exhibition at The Royal Photographic Society, one of the oldest photographic societies in the world. With over 170 images from more than 25 categories, ranging from the Politics of Food to Marks & Spencer Food Portraiture, the exhibition captures the great sweep of stories and cultures in the w ..read more