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  • Simon’s uninspiring burger joints of Cambridgeshire (updated frequently)

    I recently did a top ‘Top 5 burger joints in Cambridgeshire’ post which jogged my memory of some very unfortunate places I visited during my research. Disclaimer: This is part of our opinion page and it is exactly that…opinions. If…

    Simon’s uninspiring burger joints of Cambridgeshire (updated frequently)
  • Easy paella.

    I don’t know about you but overly complex meals are something I cook once or twice then never do again. I like recipes that are simple, easy to remember, and readily available in the local supermarket. This way, I enrich…

    Easy paella.
  • Bravo Patisserie – Mill Road

    This is a short and sweet review but I wanted to share my love for Bravo Patisserie. It has been a family favourite of ours for a while now and is often the place we go to when we want…

    Bravo Patisserie – Mill Road
  • Simon’s top 5 Indian & Bangladeshi restaurants in St Ives, Cambridgeshire (2025)

    I finally ticked the last box on my journey to visit all the Indian restaurants in St Ives, so thought it would be fun to do a top 5 Indian list. Now, I know what it’s like when you do…

    Simon’s top 5 Indian & Bangladeshi restaurants in St Ives, Cambridgeshire (2025)
  • Dhaba – A new favourite in St Ives? 🇮🇳

    For a population of 16,000 people, St Ives does really well for Indian and Bangladeshi restaurants, with a total of 5 (excluding takeaways). Places like Ely and Huntingdon, which dwarf it in size only have two each, which gives you…

    Dhaba – A new favourite in St Ives? 🇮🇳
  • The Bagel Bar – Ely

    It was New Year’s eve and my wife and I were wandering around Ely looking for a bit of lunch. Unfortunately, many places were surprisingly closed (despite it not being a bank holiday). Luckily, for us, The Bagel Bar, a…

    The Bagel Bar – Ely
  • Simon’s top 5 port cask whiskies

    I have been enjoying whisky for well over twenty years. When I first started drinking in my teenage years, it was a spirit that immediately stood out from others. This was mostly due to its complex taste, fascinating history, and…

    Simon’s top 5 port cask whiskies
  • Pimp My Fish – Chesterton Road 🇬🇧

    On a freezing cold winter’s night, for some bizarre reason still unknown to myself, I decided to battle my way through the Milton Road roadworks, the ice and snow, and the cyclists flying out of the dark with no lights…

    Pimp My Fish – Chesterton Road 🇬🇧
  • Wildwood – The chain that gets it right for parents 🇮🇹

    Once a year my friends and I gather the kids and meet up for a big Christmas meal. It’s a tradition we’ve managed to keep going for decades to help stay in touch and make sure we don’t gradually drift…

    Wildwood – The chain that gets it right for parents 🇮🇹
  • The Alexandra Arms – The best burgers in town?

    After a couple of excited posts on the Cambridge Foodies about the burgers at The Alex, on Gwydir Street, I decided to visit for myself and see what all the fuss was about. The pub is a lovely place to…

    The Alexandra Arms – The best burgers in town?