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TASTY TIDBITS FROM THE CITY’S RESTAURANTS, CHEFS AND PRODUCERS
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AFTERNOON TEA AT KIBOU
Award-winning KIBOU Japanese Kitchen & Bar has unveiled a new afternoon tea menu with a Japanese twist. The menu features a range of sushi, sashimi and traditional Japanese sweets. There is also a vegetarian afternoon tea menu available.
Beautifully presented, KIBOU’s afternoon tea arrives on an eye-catching three-tiered stand, and includes tasters of many of the group’s most popular dishes. These include dishes such as tempura prawn California roll, salmon tataki with mango salsa and sea bream nigiri, followed by signature yuzu cheesecake and Japanese garden tartlets, mochi ice cream and traditional custard dorayaki with strawberry compôte.
Priced at £19 per person for the vegetarian version and £21 per person for the classic, this elegant afternoon tea is served as standard with a choice of Japanese teas and infusions –such as delicately fragrant jasmine or the sweet and nutty notes of genmaicha – green tea with toasted brown rice.
A stylish way to spend the afternoon and a great gift idea, KIBOU’s afternoon tea must be pre-booked and is available from 2.30pm to 4.30pm Sunday to Friday.
• To find out more and to book your afternoon tea, visit kibou.co.uk
BEST IN BRITAIN
If you haven’t yet heard, Mollie’s Motel & Diner, which opened in 2021 at Cribbs Causeway was recently listed in The Sunday Times’ Best Places to Stay.
A modern all-day hang-out, Mollie’s Diner serves up contemporary, seasonal cooking for solo travellers or families, friends and lovers. With interiors designed exclusively by Soho House, the setting hints at a classic diner style, but is reinvented with elegant vintage inspired lighting, sleek tiling, comfortable banquettes, warm wood and chrome fittings and lots of natural light.
Early-riser or late-nighter, Mollie’s all-day diner culture has guests covered. From build-your-own breakfast waffles and pancakes to downright decadent burgers and rotisserie chicken; from healthy salads and plant-based options to a wildly extensive dessert menu and bottomless cups of Mollie’s own artisanal house coffee blend. Mollie’s is a place for guests to gather and enjoy great food with quality ingredients at the right price in a fun and cool atmosphere.
RESTAURANT OPENING
A much-anticipated neighbourhood café bar and restaurant from a brand new Bristol hospitality group is now open in Staple Hill. The Forge & Fern occupies the 19th century site, which was previously home to the Red Lion on Broad Street, and provides family-friendly, all day dining and drinks to the site.
The Forge & Fern is the first venue for The Forges hospitality group, and has a strong environmental and sustainability focus. On site, rooftop beehives have been installed, which provide local garden and community pollination as well as honey which will be used on the menu.
Chefs also use herbs from The Forge & Fern’s very own herb garden in the seasonally changing dishes on the menu.
Food at The Forge & Fern is served all day, every day, with a range of locally sourced cakes and coffee, brunch dishes, small plates and signature pub classics. In-keeping with their environmental and sustainable commitment, much of the produce used at The Forge & Fern is sourced from local suppliers, including Buxton Butchers, Hobbs House Bakery, Marshfield Ice Cream, Arthur David, Mevalco and many more.
The Forge & Fern also houses its very own Gin distillery in the pub’s basement, which is visible to customers through a glass floor, with in-house Gin very much featuring on the bar’s drinks menu.
• The Forge & Fern is open from 8am all day through Monday to Sunday; theforges.co.uk
For all the family
As the summer holidays loom ever closer, why not keep the kids entertained with a meal out at one of Bristol’s best independents...
PIZZAROVA
289 Gloucester Road, BS7 8NY; 2, 4 Park Street, BS1 5HS; Museum Street, BS1 6ZA; 39–46 Feeder Road, BS2 0SE; pizzarova.com
If you’re looking for a place to take family and friends this summer, Pizzarova is the place to go.
Pizzarova likes to keep things simple, using locally sourced ingredients and a 70 year old sourdough starter to make delicious no fuss food for everyone.
Offering a range of ‘Rova Specials’ and the option to build your own, the perfect pizza IS possible. They cater for meat eaters, veggies, vegans and gluten free. Their kids menu offers free fruit for the little ones too. They also have a selection of soft and boozy drinks sourced from local suppliers including Wiper and True and Nania’s Vineyard.
These pizza pros have a few spots around Bristol including their brand new North Street location opening this summer. You can also find them at Gloucester Road, Park Street, Wapping Wharf and Propyard. Did we mention they are dog friendly too? Join the pizza party.
TOBACCO FACTORY CAFÉ BAR
Raleigh Road, BS3 1TF; tobaccofactory.com
Located on Southville’s bustling North Street, Tobacco Factory Café Bar is a hub for great food, drink, art and music, and is the perfect spot to relax with family.
Its vegetarian menu is all made on the premises using locally sourced ingredients, with as much as possible coming from its own farm in Backwell. The menu includes breakfast classics every morning, with small plates, mains, sides, pies and desserts served from lunch until late, with a kids menu available too.
Children are welcome in both the Café Bar and outdoor spaces at Tobacco Factory. High-chairs and baby changing facilities are available.
NO.1 HARBOURSIDE
1 Canon’s Road, BS1 5UH; no1harbourside.co.uk
Down on the harbourside with hungry little ones in tow? No.1 Harbourside is an independent gem, right in the city centre. All produce is sourced from as close to the venue as possible, minimising their carbon footprint and bringing fresh, delicious dishes to you.
Tasty, nutritious lunchtime treats for everyone (big and small), served from 12-3pm, a beautiful waterside setting and lots of local loveliness.
The kids menu is full of family-friendly dishes, from Seitan's Fingers to The School Green veggie breakfast. Fit for princes, princesses, super heroes or anything else they want to be. Check Instagram @no1harbourside for the most up to date opening hours and to book a table. n
Image credit: Paul Gregory @pgpfoodphotography
PREPARATION TIME
15 minutes, plus 4 hours setting
COOKING TIME
15 minutes
INGREDIENTS (serves 4-6) For the base:
225g digestive biscuits 115g butter 55g sugar
For the filling:
4 large lemons 340ml condensed milk 285ml double cream
METHOD
1. Preheat the oven to 180°c. Crush the biscuits. Melt the butter in a pan and then add the sugar. Stir in the biscuit crumbs until well combined. Press the base into a small, greased flan dish, then bake in the preheated oven for 8 minutes. Set aside to cool.
2. Zest and then juice both the lemons. Whisk the condensed milk until smooth, stir in the lemon zest and then slowly blend in the cream and lemon juice.
3. Pour the lemon mixture gently into the flan dish over the base and chill for 4 hours, or until set.
Lemon Flan
Yvonne Cobb’s recipe (My Mum’s Lemon Flan) as featured in Eat, Share, Love by Kalpna Woolf
Kalpna Woolf is an acclaimed food writer and founder of the Bristol-based charity 91 Ways, which works to unite the 91 languages spoken in the city and connects disadvantaged communities through the sharing of food. Kalpna published her latest recipe book, Eat, Share, Love earlier this year. Brimming with Bristolian stories, Kalpna tells us all about the myriad of food cuisines that make this city thrum with life and love. Here, we look at Yvonne Cobb’s story behind her recipe ‘My Mum’s Lemon Flan’...
From Eat, Share, Love: BSL is one of the 91 languages spoken in Bristol. I was so delighted that Yvonne, who loves food, agreed to share her story and a handwritten recipe from her mum with us.
“My name is Yvonne, also known as the Deaf Nigella, and I am a bubbly businesswoman, food and lifestyle vlogger as well as an amazing cook; I am known among my friends as the queen of soup and salads! In my other side job, I am a TV presenter for the BBC’s See Hear and have presented TV cooking segments in sign language.
I was born Deaf, and in fact there are three generations of Deaf people in my family. It was my mum, Davina Momber, whoreally inspired my love of food and cooking. It was fantastic growing up with a Deaf mum who was a firstclass cook and hostess; we always had a house full of people and mealtimes were always the times that we felt most connected. I was inspired by my mother to be able to carry on these traditions with my own family. I am married with three children, and we love to cook together and welcome guests as a family.
In 2016 I decided to set up my own catering business, Yumma Food, which seeks to educate the Deaf community about the importance of nutrition and the impact that food has on our wellbeing and general health. I have a very holistic attitude towards wellbeing and the importance of using food to promote wellness. Sadly, some Deaf people haven’t previously had opportunities to learn about nutrition, so I have been busy creating vlogs, in both British Sign Language and English, to share some of this knowledge.
I am really proud of what I have managed to achieve with Yumma Food. It has definitely boosted my confidence and I have really learned a lot about myself. My passion is for TV cooking, but I would also love to train as a life coach and inspire others to use food in the way that my mother inspired me. My mother is now 89, but still lives independently and is still cooking. She has been a phenomenal role model, not just for me but for the whole of the Deaf community.” ■ • Eat, Share, Love by Kalpna Woolf can be purchased at: 91ways.org, mezepublishing.co.uk and local bookshops; £22
SUMMER ESSENTIALS
Whether you’re packing for a far-flung holiday or opting for a British staycation, discover some of the best beauty products to pack this year. All products are available at Harvey Nichols Bristol; harveynichols.com
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FENTY SKIN Cherry Treat Conditioning Lip Oil, £19
Fenty Skin’s ultra-hydrating lip oil goes on clear and cushions lips with decadent fruit oils and vitamin-rich cherry extracts. It leaves lips’ moisture barrier replenished. It conditions, softens, and smooths lips while leaving a subtle sheen for a naturally juicy pout. The clear, non-sticky formula effortlessly glides on lips with the plush doefoot applicator and features a fruity, cherry-inspired scent for the ultimate treat.
JEROBOAM Gozo Extrait De Parfum 30ml, £110
The fragrance radiates floral facets tinged with subtle hints of spices, starting out with top notes of saffron, tuberose and bergamot. A heart of geranium, violet leaves and cedarwood then gives way to a drydown of white musk, patchouli and ambroxan that rounds out this sensual Floriental-Spicy extrait de parfum. For the first time, Jeroboam swaps its traditional black and gold bottle for one dressed in orange and gold to evoke bright, joyful memories.
ICONIC LONDON Radiance Booster, £32
Iconic London’s first ever sheer full-face base combines filter-like properties for selfie-worthy skin. Radiance Booster is all you need for a flawless, fresh-faced, and radiant complexion – let the beauty of your skin shine through. The Radiance Booster contains a cocktail of innovative ingredients such as Oleo-Gel complex, that works to smooth and even out your complexion and Luminizer Peptides to maintain flawless transparency. Skin is left polished and plumper looking.
Stress Check Breathe in 8ml, £19
Stress Check Breathe In is a soothing rescue remedy to help you breathe more easily, calm your senses and reduce tension from the moment you wake. Small and compact, it is the perfect companion to guide you through your day. Simply glide onto wrists and pulse points at any time to relieve feelings of stress, or roll into the palm of your hands and take five deep breaths.
SOL DE JANEIRO Brazilian Crush Body Fragrance Mist 240ml, £33
Brazilians use all their senses to attract and that's what Sol De Janeiro’s Coco Cabana Body Fragrance Mist captures. It opens with a smooth, decadent coconut cream top note. Rich, warm vanilla and tropical orchid give the fragrance a sweet, clean mid-note. Classically creamy and woody notes of sandalwood give the fragrance a rich, satisfying lingering scent that merges with the rich nuttiness of toasted praline.
PATCHOLOGY Resting Beach Face, £18
Give your post-sun skin a treat with Patchology’s little box of paradise. Designed to soothe, hydrate and renew beachslapped skin, this sheet mask and lip gel Resting Beach Face duo packs a powerful punch of nature’s best skin de-stressors.
