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TASTY TIDBITS FROM THE CITY’S RESTAURANTS, CHEFS AND PRODUCERS

WHISKY CLUB

Just in time for Christmas, Bristol-based Circumstance Distillery has launched a brand-new membership that will allow members a guaranteed opportunity to purchase pre-releases, including the highly anticipated Circumstance whisky release in 2022.

The Circ Club offers a wide-range of benefits and exclusive special offers from discounts for tours and tastings to access to club member sales throughout the year. Perfect for Christmas gifting this festive season the annual membership is £25 a year.

Liam Hirt, founder of Circumstance Distillery said: “I'm thrilled we have created an exclusive spirits members club. We are all looking forward to learning together, growing our quality portfolio and having a lot of fun along the way!”

The membership is capped to a maximum of 100 people and once the club is full, new members will be added to the waiting list where they can join once a new spot becomes available.

• circumstancedistillery.com

A TASTE OF INDIA TO YOUR DOOR

Founded in 2015, Kricket is a collection of Indianinspired restaurants. It currently has three sites in London and a delivery service born out of the pandemic. With such a vibrant culinary scene in the city, it only made sense that Bristol was Kricket’s first venture outside of the capital.

Available only via Deliveroo, you can order some of the restaurant’s signature dishes and takeaway favourites straight to your door. The team recommend starting off with Keralan Fried Chicken –a dish that has been on the menu since day one and is a firm favourite amongst diners. Try the prawn moilee for mains: fresh king prawns in a sauce made from curry leaves, coconut, coriander and lime. Whether you're having a meal for one or a party for 10 there is enough on offer for all!

• kricket.co.uk/delivery

ARTISANAL GROCERIES

This festive season and beyond, Good Sixty is offering all the convenience of an online supermarket but with the myriad of benefits of shopping local. Customers are free to browse and buy from over 50 much-loved Bristol traders including Papadeli, Better Food and Grape & Grind. Select from as many different places as you like, simply dropping your goods into one basket before enjoying a singlepayment process at checkout. Customers will get their shopping via zero-emissions delivery at a time that suits.

Good Sixty got its name from the idea that every pound you spend with a local independent store or producer has a 60% greater economic benefit to your local community than spending it with a large supermarket.

• To browse and buy through Good Sixty visit: goodsixty.co.uk and follow @GoodSixty on Instagram and Twitter

ALL YOU CAN EAT

Burger Theory's Bottomless Burger Club is a unique bottomless food event that offers two hours of bottomless burgers, sides, drinks –including Prosecco and local beers –for £39.50pp. As far as the team know, there's nothing else like it in the UK and it has always been incredibly popular. In Burger Theory’s first year (2018) its promotional video went viral via pages such as Unilad Grub and Ladbible, accumulating millions of views resulting in the event selling out for six months straight.

Burger Theory’s food is made to the highest standard with high welfare meat from Stokes Marsh Farm in Devizes, free range dairy and locally sourced produce. The first event will be on 20 February 2022 and every third Sunday of the month after that.

• If you would like to sign up the Bottomless Burger Club visit: burgertheory.co.uk/bottomlessburger-club

YULE TIME DINING

With the holiday season just around the corner, Harvey Nichols Bristol has officially relaunched its Christmas dining. Enjoy a delicious meal, a glass of fizz or even a mince pie (or two) and rejoice in the most wonderful time of the year. After all, ‘tis the season to eat, drink and be merry.

The specially created menu features festive dishes that champion Christmas classics including cured duck, turkey breast and Christmas pudding, served with all the trimmings. Available now, enjoy two courses for £28 or three courses for £35.

• Book your table via Harvey Nichols Bristol’s website: harveynichols.com/restaurant/bristol-dining

FRESH AND LOCAL

Bristol’s All About The Cooks sell real food cooked by real people. The carefully curated team of home-cooks, who sell their food with the platform have created a mouthwatering selection of food gifts, canapes and dishes for the festive season.

Last Christmas proved successful for the company, with popular treats including gingerbread house kits, yule logs, gift-wrapped treats and Swedish biscuit boxes on the menu. All these and more will be available again, as will a range of family meals and gift vouchers.

The pandemic has given many people time to reflect on what they buy from where, and what happens to it afterwards. The gift of food is a thoughtful and personal present, and is usually received with delight. There are food gifts to suit all budgets, and by gifting locally cooked food, you can be sure that you are doing what you can to support a sustainable future for your local community.

WE ARE HIRING

Join Our Team

Kricket is a collection of modern Indian restaurants combining British ingredients with the flavours and aromas of India. Established in London, Bristol is our first adventure outside of the capital.

We are looking for an ambitious commis/curry chef to join the Kricket delivery kitchen in Bristol.

In our delivery kitchen, you will work alongside experienced curry chefs and help with the preparation, presentation and packaging of our restaurant signature dishes alongside some bespoke delivery favourites.

We are looking for a candidate that wants to develop their skill set, is ready for a challenge and is ambitious. Experience in Indian cuisine is great but not necessary - we will teach you!

What You Get

– We pay well and reward high achievers – £100 John Lewis voucher for every anniversary – 50% team discount across the Group – Hospitality Action scheme for every employee – Loyalty rewards including extra holiday – Birthdays off – Pension scheme and advice – Private health care after 2 years with the Group – Opportunities in a growing company with great staff retention and a strong reputation

Teamwork, respect and equality are the foundations of Kricket’s values. If they’re yours too, we’d love to hear from you.

Contact Moncef Mansur, Head of People moncef@kricket.co.uk / 07826521220