November Favourites: Places to Eat
So as I didn't really have any new products throughout
November, I have decided to still do a favourites post, but something a little
different. I realised when looking through my camera roll that I'd been to some
super lovely places throughout the last couple of months - especially through
November. I thought I'd do a run down for anyone who is local to Leicester of
where to try throughout the festive season.
I recently visted Gates Garden Centre and whilst the Garden
Centre itself didn't excite me too much (this was before the Christmas areas
launched though.. I'm sure it would be a different story now!), they have the
most incredible farm shop with a huge selection of food- fresh food, meat,
puddings, snacks and even a great selection of local gins, beers and drinks. We
took away some pies for dinner and some puddings, Nick also picked up a couple
of local beers too and they were all delicious. Some come frozen too so it's
perfect for picking up this time of year and putting them in the freezer ready for
a Christmas or New Year party.
If anyone knows me personally or has spoken to me over the
last few weeks, you'll know where my favourite place is right now!
Wigston Fields News & Deli.
I found them on Instagram a while ago and since then have
been every week - Pratik and his family are so lovely and it's always such a
pleasure visting. It's safe to say they know my order - a Samosa and a Cookies
and Cream Brownie! NEW LEVEL STUFF! Like legit insane. They have the best
selection of cakes and fresh samosas delivered and even have other local small
businesses such as Chouxtique, who do the best salted caramel choux buns,
showcasing their delicious treats.
Their Instagram is "notjustacornershop" and a
corner shop is far from what they are!
Another newbie is Tamatanga in the town centre - not a
small business but a great place for a curry or indian meal if you're out
shopping in Leicester Town Centre.
You can start with one of their insane cocktails while
choosing from a wide selection of food on their menu. We went for a sharer dish
and some sides between us which I didn't know if it would be enough - but it
was the perfect choice for 2 of us. We chose the Thalia with Chicken Korma (I'm
a wimp) with Prawn Tempura and the Sri Lankan Rolls.
It's not a bad price either - I mean, there's places
cheaper that you could find but it's a fantastic atmosphere, great service and
the food really is amazing so it's absolutely worth it and we've already been
back since.
Can't write this post without mentioning our own pub now,
can I?
We've launched the Winter Menu at Two Steeples in Wigston
and we recently held a couple of mini-blogger nights and invited some of you to
try our new dishes. Obviously I'm going to seem biased but our new Chicken
Tikka Nachos along with our Katsu chicken are amaaazing! Had them both way too
many times now to not start looking like chicken curry!
So .. finally not a curry or Indian related post. But me
and Mum went to The Priest House in Castle Donnington a few weeks ago as
she's moving house local to there so we thought we'd go and check out her new
local.
I didn't take a photo of the Fish Finger Sandwich but it
was so good - in a fresh, warm ciabatta too!
But I did take a photo of our cheeky pudding which was the
most insaaaane trio of desserts; lemon meringue cheesecake, banoffee choux bun
and rhubarb panacotta - absolutely delicious and will definitely be having one
to myself next time.
The Priest House is set back right on the river and it has
a lovely warm and welcoming feel, especially with the snug areas too. Will
definitely be a favourite when Mum moves house.
Finally - a festive MUST for December if you're local to
Leicester. One of my gorg best friends booked a festive afternoon tea for my
birthday present at Palmers Garden Centre in Enderby and it was amazing. A
great selection of sandwiches (minus the one with horse radish on which nearly
killed us both off) and cakes too - there was so many we had to take some home.
I loved the fact that as you have to pre-book it, you're put in a lovely room
with Christmas trees and table decorations to make it extra special too.
For the most part, I genuinely love living in Leicester and
there really is some lovely places to visit and some great smaller businesses
that deserve your support. December is always a great time to take your family
or friends to somewhere nice, or pick them up a treat for them to enjoy so let
me know if you visit anywhere here - and let me know where else I need to try
locally!
Until next time..
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xox
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