Helen and I stumbled upon Gracie-Ann’s quite by accident whilst walking around Port Solent near Portsmouth. We happened to pass a sign pointing us to a new tearoom. Well, how could we resist? Up the spiral staircase took us to Gracie-Ann’s and after having a quick look at the cakes decided to sit down and have a bite to eat. The […]
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Amelie & Friends

UPDATE: Sadly Amelie & Friends are no more. The good news is that a new restaurant called Purchases has taken over the place along with new owners and a new chef. Read our review here. 08/12/2016 ******************************************************************************************************** I’ve been to Amelie & Friends in North Street, Chichester several times over the last couple of years or […]
The Garage Lounge/bakery

With Helen home over Christmas it’s not long before she’s off on her travels so we thought we’d check out The Garage Lounge (Bakery) in Southsea precinct together (originally they were calling it The Parlour). I’d already been 10 days before with a friend and liked it – although I had a couple of personal niggles […]
Brunch at Bistro Union

Packed full of friends and older families, we enjoyed a quality fry up at Bistro Union, even if the sausage wasn’t to our personal taste! Plus it even cured my hangover – just!