http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/ Top stories for Restaurant Guide http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/food_and_drink/s/2134186_special_sandwich_created_by_ascot_racecourses_executive_chef_in_time_for_national_sandwich_week A special sandwich has been created by Ascot Racecourse’s executive chef just in time for National Sandwich week. 2013-05-15T23:00:00Z Wed, 15 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/food_and_drink/s/2134186_special_sandwich_created_by_ascot_racecourses_executive_chef_in_time_for_national_sandwich_week http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/food_and_drink/s/2134095_restaurant_review_the_shoulder_of_mutton Owners Wendy and Alan Oxlade took over the Shoulder of Mutton 13 years ago, refurbishing it in 2007 and creating a relaxing, cosy country pub with contemporary conservatory. 2013-05-14T23:00:00Z Tue, 14 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/food_and_drink/s/2134095_restaurant_review_the_shoulder_of_mutton http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/food_and_drink/s/2133742_restaurant_review_mangal Mangal is now in a prime location for passing trade and it has completely renovated the space formerly rented by La Tasca. 2013-05-07T23:00:00Z Tue, 07 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/food_and_drink/s/2133742_restaurant_review_mangal http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/food_and_drink/s/2133014_restaurant_review_beefeater_grill Many a big family celebration has been marked with a trip to the local Beefeater and when I made an early evening visit to The Southcote, I was reminded why. 2013-04-23T23:00:00Z Tue, 23 Apr 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/food_and_drink/s/2133014_restaurant_review_beefeater_grill http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/food_and_drink/s/2132555_restaurant_review_eds_easy_diner Ed’s Easy Diner, which opened opposite Boots in The Oracle on April 1, is a retro burger joint designed to evoke the sounds and style of 1950s’ America. 2013-04-16T23:00:00Z Tue, 16 Apr 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/food_and_drink/s/2132555_restaurant_review_eds_easy_diner http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/food_and_drink/s/2132205_high_roller_wins_casino_cocktail_challenge There was more than one lucky high roller at the new Grosvenor G Casino last week – and he didn’t win on the tables but in the bar. 2013-04-09T23:00:00Z Tue, 09 Apr 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/food_and_drink/s/2132205_high_roller_wins_casino_cocktail_challenge http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/food_and_drink/s/2132158_beer_festival_begins_at_the_allied_arms A selection of 25 real ales will be on offer at the Allied Arms spring beer festival starting at noon today. 2013-04-09T23:00:00Z Tue, 09 Apr 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/food_and_drink/s/2132158_beer_festival_begins_at_the_allied_arms http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/food_and_drink/s/2132153_restaurant_review_the_quince_tree In November a single sharing board at The Quince Tree put every other piece of pub food I’d eat that month to shame. 2013-04-09T23:00:00Z Tue, 09 Apr 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/food_and_drink/s/2132153_restaurant_review_the_quince_tree http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/food_and_drink/s/2131858_restaurant_review_the_warwick The last few times I have had Thai food it has been in restaurants with those annoying bench-like tables where you are sat uncomfortably close to a perfect stranger. 2013-04-02T23:00:00Z Tue, 02 Apr 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/food_and_drink/s/2131858_restaurant_review_the_warwick http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/food_and_drink/s/2131527_restaurant_review_bhoj Having secured a five star chef who worked for the Taj Group before moving to the UK, the Singh family who run Bhoj are proud to serve up subtle and thoughtfully presented food. 2013-03-27T00:00:00Z Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/food_and_drink/s/2131527_restaurant_review_bhoj http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/food_and_drink/s/2131134_restaurant_review_cafe_atrium The arts are everywhere at Cafe Atrium, of course, because it is based at Bracknell’s cultural hub, South Hill Park. 2013-03-20T00:00:00Z Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/food_and_drink/s/2131134_restaurant_review_cafe_atrium http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/food_and_drink/s/2130732_restaurant_review_kyrenia First, as always, the cold meze. Dishes of humous, tzatziki and taramasalata as serviceable as ever, but it’s the more unique options that have always made Kyrenia special: Pantzarosalata. 2013-03-13T00:00:00Z Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/food_and_drink/s/2130732_restaurant_review_kyrenia http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/food_and_drink/s/2130495_top_chef_tom_kerridge_to_cook_at_royal_ascot Visitors at Royal Ascot will be able to enjoy food from one of the country's top chefs this year. 2013-03-08T00:00:00Z Fri, 08 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/food_and_drink/s/2130495_top_chef_tom_kerridge_to_cook_at_royal_ascot http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/food_and_drink/s/2130283_restaurant_review_roberto_and_luanas_refectory The Homemade Chorizo Lasagna (£9.95) was deep-filled with juicy, chunky chorizo and oozing with mozzarella and sweet tomato from layers of al dente pasta sheets. 2013-03-06T00:00:00Z Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/food_and_drink/s/2130283_restaurant_review_roberto_and_luanas_refectory http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/food_and_drink/s/2130030_is_it_your_time_for_a_cuppa Dementia UK is running Time for a Cuppa from March 1 to March 8 and we are inviting readers to Tweet us pictures of theirs. 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/food_and_drink/s/2130030_is_it_your_time_for_a_cuppa http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/food_and_drink/s/2129859_restaurant_review_xenuk_tandoori I make no secret of the fact Xenuk is one of my favourite local restaurants. 2013-02-27T00:00:00Z Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/food_and_drink/s/2129859_restaurant_review_xenuk_tandoori http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/food_and_drink/s/2129389_restaurant_review_southern_fried_chicken The Fillet Burger, which combines a mildly-spiced battered chicken breast with salad and mayo, is excellent. 2013-02-20T00:00:00Z Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/food_and_drink/s/2129389_restaurant_review_southern_fried_chicken http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/food_and_drink/s/2128950_restaurant_review_the_belgian_arms Although many dishes are pub classics done well, The Belgian aren’t afraid to stump up a bit of adventurousness for the foodies. 2013-02-13T00:00:00Z Wed, 13 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/food_and_drink/s/2128950_restaurant_review_the_belgian_arms http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/food_and_drink/s/2128603_top_tips_for_pancakes_with_marcin_worzalla How do YOU make the perfect pancake? 2013-02-08T00:00:00Z Fri, 08 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/food_and_drink/s/2128603_top_tips_for_pancakes_with_marcin_worzalla http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/food_and_drink/s/2128559_restaurant_review_the_stag__huntsman The Stag uses local and estate produce (especially game) when it can. 2013-02-07T00:00:00Z Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/food_and_drink/s/2128559_restaurant_review_the_stag__huntsman http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/food_and_drink/s/2128052_restaurant_review_loch_fyne Beginning to end, the Loch Fyne menu is full of meals you’d never be brave enough to cook at home and there’s an impressive choice even if you’re not the most adventurous visitor. 2013-01-30T00:00:00Z Wed, 30 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/food_and_drink/s/2128052_restaurant_review_loch_fyne http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/food_and_drink/s/2127628_restaurant_review_shimla_pinks Shimla Pinks opened six weeks ago at the Crown Inn pub in Theale and offers both restaurant-style dining and takeaway. 2013-01-23T00:00:00Z Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/food_and_drink/s/2127628_restaurant_review_shimla_pinks http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/food_and_drink/s/2127260_restaurant_review_the_jolly_farmer Nestled along a country lane in Hurst, the pub is warm and welcoming with smiling staff and a mix of locals and visitors. 2013-01-16T00:00:00Z Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/food_and_drink/s/2127260_restaurant_review_the_jolly_farmer http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/food_and_drink/s/2126851_restaurant_review_handmade_burger_co Handmade Burger Co is a welcome addition to the Riverside and it may be just enough to tempt the burger eaters away from other restaurants. 2013-01-09T00:00:00Z Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/food_and_drink/s/2126851_restaurant_review_handmade_burger_co http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/food_and_drink/s/2126390_restaurant_review_the_giggling_squid A simple Seared Scallops starter (£7) was oozing juice and had a delicious dressing with a good measure of spice that I preferred to the scallops themselves. 2013-01-02T00:00:00Z Wed, 02 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/food_and_drink/s/2126390_restaurant_review_the_giggling_squid http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/food_and_drink/s/2125939_restaurant_review_the_hinds_head_bray What makes The Hinds Head completely unique in our ever-expanding pub pantheon is a special occasion dining experience. 2012-12-19T00:00:00Z Wed, 19 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/food_and_drink/s/2125939_restaurant_review_the_hinds_head_bray http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/food_and_drink/s/2125586_restaurant_review_quattro One thing Reading is not short of is Italian restaurants but some are more authentic than others. 2012-12-12T00:00:00Z Wed, 12 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/food_and_drink/s/2125586_restaurant_review_quattro http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/food_and_drink/s/2125224_restaurant_review_the_lord_raglan Gourmet burger restaurants have begun to pop up all over the place. In Wokingham, The Raglan takes pride in its selection, with more than a dozen to peruse. 2012-12-05T00:00:00Z Wed, 05 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/food_and_drink/s/2125224_restaurant_review_the_lord_raglan http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/food_and_drink/s/2124847_restaurant_review_the_latymer The Latymer’s 10-course extravaganza just represents all the foodie fun vegetarians should have been having packed into one single, jaw-dropping meal. 2012-11-28T00:00:00Z Wed, 28 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/food_and_drink/s/2124847_restaurant_review_the_latymer http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/food_and_drink/s/2124709_restaurant_review_the_dundas_arms You might look on a map and think that The Dundas Arms in Kintbury near Hungerford is your typical railway pub. 2012-11-26T00:00:00Z Mon, 26 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/food_and_drink/s/2124709_restaurant_review_the_dundas_arms http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/food_and_drink/s/2124690_tamarind_tree_up_for_british_curry_award An Indian restaurant has been shortlisted for the industry’s ‘Oscars’. 2012-11-26T00:00:00Z Mon, 26 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/food_and_drink/s/2124690_tamarind_tree_up_for_british_curry_award http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/food_and_drink/s/2124469_restaurant_review_malmaison After nearly being swayed by The Mall Grill – a hefty platter of fillet steak, ½ lobster and tiger prawns (£33.50), my guest opted for an equally mean feat of The Mal Stack (£19.95). 2012-11-22T00:00:00Z Thu, 22 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/food_and_drink/s/2124469_restaurant_review_malmaison http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/food_and_drink/s/2124055_restaurant_review_bella_italia Ever since the pubs, bars and anything that wasn’t a restaurant dissapeared from the Riverside at The Oracle the level of competition between the different eateries has intensified. 2012-11-14T00:00:00Z Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/food_and_drink/s/2124055_restaurant_review_bella_italia http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/food_and_drink/s/2123663_restaurant_review_circlereading Anyone is welcome to go along for food at CircleReading. You don’t have to be at the hospital or visiting someone who is. 2012-11-07T00:00:00Z Wed, 07 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/food_and_drink/s/2123663_restaurant_review_circlereading http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/food_and_drink/s/2123362_restaurant_review_giraffe Have you ever visited a restaurant where the staff just aren’t singing off the same hymn sheet as the ethos of the place they work for? 2012-11-01T00:00:00Z Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/food_and_drink/s/2123362_restaurant_review_giraffe