Is the King Lud the best pub in Ryde? Well if you are to measure on the kind of metrics that poncy ale enthusiasts or pretentious pub connoisseurs then no it is not. If though you like a proper English country boozer then it truly takes some beating. And I say this after a full…
After checking out the competition at Promenade Fish Bar, as well as being enticed by the deep fried Cadburys Cream Egg of the Codfather in Ryde I decided to put my money where my mouth was and give it a try. Click to read about Esplanade Fish Bar. What the Ryde? Ryde on the Isle…
While visiting this country is truly an amazing thing, the money in South Sudan is frankly retarded to such a degree that there are 6,000 Sudanese Pounds (at the time of print) to the dollar, and the highest denomination note is just 1,000 (less than 20 cents). And with inflation seeming like it will carry…
When it comes to food, Libyan Cuisine is not exactly world renowned. Sandwiched between the more famous culinary giants of North Africa like Morocco, Tunisia, and Egypt, Libyan cuisine holds its own with rich flavors, hearty meals, and a deep-rooted tradition that speaks to centuries of history. It may not have the intricate finesse of…
What’s it like eating in Ryde? Overall, pretty damned good—but let’s be honest, it’s very much a tale of two cities, or rather, two seasons. Summer Ryde is packed with open-air dining, candy shops overflowing with kids high on sugar, and seagulls that will rob you blind. Winter Ryde? A little quieter, a little greyer,…
Fish and chips is a cutthroat business in Ryde. Within a short stretch of the Esplanade, you’ve got multiple options, including the much larger Codfather, and yet, the Esplanade Fish Bar not only survives—it thrives. So, what makes this place special? I decided to put it to the test, stacking it up against its rivals…
