When you think of South Sudan, its cuisine may not immediately come to mind, but this young nation is home to a simple yet hearty food culture that reflects the daily lives and traditions of its people. South Sudanese cuisine is often straightforward and unpretentious, rooted in locally available ingredients and cooked with minimal fuss….
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…
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…
One of the things that the UK seems to be losing at an alarming rate is the classic British boozer. Once upon a time, you could stumble into a dimly lit pub, order a proper pint, and not feel like you’d walked into a coffee shop that just happened to sell beer. Every now and…
