******************************************************************************************************** UPDATE – The Kitsch ‘n d’or is now permanently closed. ******************************************************************************************************** I’ve finally visited Kitsch ‘n d’or the French restaurant in Southsea, Portsmouth for the very first time. I’m not sure how long it’s been there but it’s been a while and I think I will return! We went as a family as it […]
Portsmouth
Celebrating at Restaurant 27
Restaurant 27 is situated near the Seafront in Southsea, Portsmouth. It has been opened for a few years, but we have only just heard about it from friends who have recommended it. Being rather expensive we chose it as the best place to celebrate our daughters’ graduation and birthday. Pre-dinner drinks were served at a […]
Banana and Pineapple Cake
Well where do I start? Manna’s banana and pineapple cake has to be one of my favourites and THAT is a BIG statement to make. Manna is a modern, minimalistic tea room situated opposite the cathedral in Old Portsmouth near my parent’s house. They visit on an almost weekly basis, meaning I am lucky enough to be taken there […]
Gooey Almond Tart
Word got around that a new little tea room has opened in my home town of Portsmouth, so as soon as I arrived back I had to check it out! The Garage Lounge used to be an old shop called Allan Motor’s which sold tyres (hence the name) which has been lovingly converted into a […]