There’s some food that really only deserves to be eaten once a year – looking at you, turkey breast – and others that need to be broken out of their traditional “days” and brought back to every day life. Crepes? They definitely fall into the latter camp. Continue reading
Category: Casual Eats
Trying to find somewhere to drop into for lunch, or a dinner that doesn’t require you to get too fancy? Look no further than Casual Eats.
Cafe Jungle, Old Costessey
If the headlines are to be believed, young people in particular love houseplants and going out for coffee – which makes Cafe Jungle, part of Urban Jungle in Old Costessey, the place to be. Continue reading
The Little Red Roaster, central Norwich
It’s no secret that here at NorEats we’re suckers for a good coffee and a pastry. Throw in the words “locally sourced” and “homemade” and we’re 100% sold. And so it is with Little Red Roaster, the family of coffee shops that have some of the biggest croissants we’ve seen, in addition to an evolving seasonal menu. Continue reading
Churros & Chorizo, Norwich Market
Despite being relative newcomers to the city’s food scene, having launched this summer, C&C has made an impression fast. It’s no surprise – you can’t walk across the top of the market without catching a whiff of warm spices. Continue reading
Jive Kitchen, Exchange St
Authentic Mexican food in the centre of Norwich: unexpected, but so, so good. Jive Kitchen, which sits at the top of one of the most stunning staircases we’ve seen, is situated opposite Jarrold on Exchange Street and serves burritos, tacos and the like with such strong dedication to Mexico’s food that the menu even has a key to translate some elements of the dishes. Churros and a wide range of tequilas have also found their home in the restaurant, which offers some great people-watching spots as well. With lunchtime take-out options and deals on throughout the week, there’s really no excuse not to take yourself on a little food holiday.
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Norfolk Restaurant Week 2017
Local restaurants and bargains? Well, consider our interest piqued. For the first time, North Norfolk Restaurant Week has expanded to cover the county (and drop the North from the name!) and oh boy are we excited.
Although the participating restaurants are scattered across the county, there’s a good selection in Norwich, many for lunch as well as dinner. On offer between October 30 and November 10, the premise is simple, with set menus of up to three courses costing no more than £20. So where can we find such treats?
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