Merienda I was sad to hear that Goya 23 had ceased trading as I was a fan of their Spanish stylings and excellent range of sherry. In its place comes another place with a Spanish influence called Merienda. Featuring small plates in the tapas style, the emphasis is on local produce prepared with care. I …

Boston & Hawthorne From the name of Boston & Hawthorne – evoking the tins and the strainer – it was easy to assume this was a cocktail place. Coupled with the fact it used to be home to the esteemed Raconteur, it was hard argue that mixed drinks might be expected.Exterior But I’m not sure …

Good & Proper When visiting Tasti the other day, I spotted Good & Proper Deli just over the road and made a mental note to give it a look next time I was in these parts. On a day when sheltering from April showers was a priority, I popped in to check it out.Exterior A …

Tasti After a stroll through the city to work up a lunchtime appetite, I found myself in Stockbridge which is a generally good neighbourhood to be hungry in.Exterior I spotted Tasti, which has been trading for a few months, and popped in to give it a try. The interior is quite simply appointed with banquettes …

Sakura Until fairly recently, Japanese was a notable absentee from the range of cuisines available in Stockbridge. The arrival of Kenji on St Stephen Street addressed that in style. When Sakura tentatively opened its doors a couple of months back, I was interested to see how it would compare. On a bustling Friday we went …