Archive for the ‘Restaurants & Recipes’ Category

Weekend Recipe: Masala Sea Bass

Friday, November 27th, 2009

A weekend recipe for masala sea bass from the Bombay Brasserie in London

A weekend recipe for masala sea bass from the Bombay Brasserie in London

As national curry week comes to end, we have a fabulous weekend recipe for Masala Sea Bass from Chef Prahlad Hegde at the Bombay Brasserie in London, perfect for a Friday night in with your date!

This recipe is taken from the ebook, Recipes For Success 2009 which is free to everyone donating £1 or more to the official Curry Week charity, The Curry Tree Charitable Fund which tackles poverty and suffering across South East Asia.  If you’d like to make a donation, visit their website.

And if you’re dating in London and looking for a great date restaurant, visit the Bombay Brasserie for delicious and impressive Indian cuisine. (more…)

Great Date Restaurants: Your Suggestions

Friday, November 20th, 2009

Thank you to everyone who sent in their suggestions.  Please keep them coming in!

Thank you to everyone who sent in their suggestions. Please keep them coming in!

Here are some of your great date suggestions for Devon, Bristol, Northampton, Leeds and London.

We asked you to get in touch and tell us where you take your date for fabulous food and a brilliant atmosphere,  and here are some of your recommendations.

Thank you to everyone who got in touch, and please keep them sending them in!  Either leave a comment below or send an email to theteam@justsingles.com. (more…)

Romantic Restaurants In Cardiff

Friday, November 20th, 2009
If you're dating in Cardiff, there's plenty of romantic restaurants to wine and dine your date.

If you're dating in Cardiff, there's plenty of romantic restaurants to wine and dine your date.

If you’re dating in Cardiff, here’s a selection of the city’s romantic restaurants to wine and dine your date.

If you know of any other great restaurants to take your date to in Cardiff, do get in touch and let us know.  You can either leave a comment or email us at theteam@jsutsingles.com.

Armless Dragon
With house specialities of cockle and laverbread cakes on leek fondue; Brecon venison with garlic mash ;and Welsh sirloin with mushroom hash, this local restaurant not only serves local, regional and innovative Welsh specialities, but it even takes it name from Welsh history.   Located on Wyeverne Road in Cathays, the word Wyeverne is Welsh for a dragon figure that stands just on its back feet, and has no arms – becoming an Armless Dragon.  It has a sensibly priced wine list and a seasonal menu that’s always changing.  With its fabulous food and relaxed atmosphere, it’s ideal for a first date.   To book telephone 0209 2038 2357 or visit http://www.armlessdragon.co.uk/ (more…)

Where’s The Best Restaurant In Your Home Town?

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

Where's the best restaurant in your home town?

Where's the best restaurant in your home town?

Gordon Ramsey is doing it on the F-Word so we thought we would too – only we’re on a quest to find the best date restaurants in your home town.  So get in touch and tell us all about your favourite local hotspots!

When your dating, where do you go for dinner when out on that crucial first date, and where would you recommend when you’re looking for somewhere a little more special, once you know you really want to impress? (more…)

Romantic Restaurants in Liverpool

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

If you’re dating in Liverpool or planning a short break in the city, here’s our pick of Liverpool’s romantic restaurants.

From delicious delicatessens and trendy cafes, to gastro pubs and fine dining, all budgets and tastes are covered in the vibrant city of Liverpool.   You’ll find all the popular chain restaurants alongside a growing number of independent eateries, so if you’re dating in Liverpool, you’re never short of a great date restaurant.

Liverpool's latest Thai restaurant Chaopraya

Liverpool's latest Thai restaurant Chaopraya

Chaophraya
Liverpool’s latest Thai restaurant Chaophraya is the ultimate  restaurant if you’re looking to impress your date.  Situated within the heart of the city’s ‘Liverpool ONE’ retail and leisure development, you can taste a variety of exciting dishes in luxurious surroundings with your date. Pop into the adjoining bar, the Palm Sugar Lounge for a pre-dinner cocktail or you can really push the boat out with a bottle of Champers in one of their Champagne booths.   To book telephone 0151 707 6323 or visit www.chaophraya.co.uk. (more…)

Recipe: Bangers ‘n’ Mash With A Twist

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

Bangers 'n' mash with a twist is perfect for a quick mid-week supper

Bangers 'n' mash with a twist is perfect for a quick mid-week supper

It’s national sausage week (November 2nd – 8th)  so we thought we’d pay our respects to the humble banger with this recipe for bangers ‘n’ mash with a twist!

There are 400 individually named varieties of sausage in Britain alone, so it’s no wonder there’s a whole society dedicated to the appreciation of the British banger!   And a trip to the local butcher or supermarket shows just how many flavours and regional varieties there are.

The sausage is perfect for a mid-week supper so invite whoever you’re dating over and show your love for the British banger with this this twist on an old favourite. (more…)

An iPhone App For Would-Be Cooks!

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009

The ultimate app for would-be cooks!

The ultimate app for would-be cooks!

If you struggle in the kitchen, it could be the best three pounds you ever spend!  The app is called Dishy and it comes with a simple promise: to make cooking easy!

This app is more than a recipe book – it’s a shopping list, a step-by-step guide and an alarm clock so you won’t mess up your timings or burn the dinner! (more…)

Weekend Recipe: Sweet & Sour Prawn Curry

Friday, October 2nd, 2009

Forget the take away; you can russle this prawn curry up for you and your date in just over half an hour!

prawn-curry

Sweet and sour prawn curry

Sweet & Sour Prawn Curry or Jhinga Bhujana

Preparation time – 15 minutes
Cooking time – 20 minutes

Ingredients to serves 2

2 tablespoons sunflower oil
3 medium onions, chopped finely
1 teaspoon garlic paste
1/2  teaspoon chilli powder
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
225g raw king prawns
Salt
1 teaspoon tamarind paste, dissolved in 2 tablespoons water.  Remove pips before using. (more…)

Romantic Restaurants In Bristol

Thursday, September 24th, 2009

 

Bordeaux Quay in Bristol

Bordeaux Quay in Bristol

If you’re dating in Bristol or staying in the city for a long weekend, here’s our pick of the city’s romantic restaurants.

With its history, lively night life and brand new shopping centre, there’s plenty to do if you’re dating in Bristol or planning to spend a long weekend in the city and surrounding area.  Here’s our pick of Bristol’s romantic restaurants.

Eco-Friendly Green Dining
Bordeaux Quay opened on Bristol’s harbourside less than three years ago and has stirred up a fantastic reputation for itself, mainly due to its superb food and admirable ethos of having minimal impact on the environment. It describes itself as “much more than a place to eat” and with a restaurant, brasserie, bar, cookery school, bakery and deli all under one roof it certainly lives up to this claim.  It even produces its own water on site! To book telephone 0117 906 5550 or visit http://www.bordeaux-quay.co.uk/. (more…)

Weekend Recipe: Tiramisu

Friday, September 18th, 2009

Impress your date with this Italian Tiramisu recipe

Impress your date with this Italian Tiramisu recipe

Stuck on dessert?  Impress your date with this classic Italian recipe for Tiramisu.

Tiramisu literally means “pick me up” or “pull me up” because of the sugar and coffee in this dessert.  It’s a foolproof dish that doesn’t even need to go into the oven so it’s perfect whether you are a novice cook or a kitchen pro! (more…)