1. Support your local

Get Bracknell, Thursday 17 July 2008

As we are being urged more and more to buy local produce from local shops (if you can find any), perhaps we should be reminded occasionally to support our local restaurants as well.

2. Viva la Lay-By!

Get Bracknell, Thursday 3 July 2008

When a ‘greasy spoon’ beats a Michelin-starred restaurant in hygiene and management ratings, it really is crying out for a review.

3. It must be true

Get Bracknell, Friday 30 May 2008

It’s a great example of ‘people power’ – around nine years ago, a group disappointed at the closure of wholefood shops in Reading formed a food buying club.

4. Beefed up

Get Bracknell, Thursday 29 May 2008

I haven't been to a Beefeater for years but after an evening at Rackstraw Farm, I realise that was an oversight.

5. Granny Mo’s pies are perfect

Get Bracknell, Monday 19 May 2008
When John Brown decided to sell meat pies from his butcher’s shop, he couldn’t find products that came up to his standards.

6. Enjoy the real thing

Get Bracknell, Friday 16 May 2008
Indian food is right up there at the top of the nation’s favourites and going for a curry is top choice for everything, from birthday celebration to post-football commiseration.

7. Uncomplicated comfort food

Get Bracknell, Friday 9 May 2008
If going out is in the new staying in, why not make a meal of it?

8. No games, just Beijing's finest

Get Bracknell, Wednesday 23 April 2008
I have often driven past the Beijing in daylight and not noticed it – it isn’t in the most prominent location and it almost blends in with neighbouring houses.

9. Baranda’s brilliant baltis

Get Bracknell, Thursday 10 April 2008

It is always nice to spot something new on an Indian restaurant menu and the kebab cocktail appetiser caught my eye straight away.

10. Tikka a good look at Amir

Get Bracknell, Friday 4 April 2008
With wind-whipped trees bending over the road to snapping point and rain lashing down, it was one of those evenings when staying indoors would have been sensible.