Hugh's Joy Of Food

Hugh Smithson-Wright
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A bitesize podcast celebrating all that's amazing about everything edible, from the simplest snack to the fanciest feast. Each week, in around 20 minutes, host Hugh Smithson-Wright reviews a restaurant, answers a listener's burning culinary question in Ask Hughgle, and shares something food or drink-related that's been putting a smile on his face in Treat Of The Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 10/29/2021

    Roger Hickman's restaurant review, how to avoid getting ripped-off by rising restaurant prices, and garlic, garlic, garlic

    This episode, Hugh Smithson-Wright reviews his family's favourite restaurant, Roger Hickman's in Norwich; advises a listener who's worried about getting ripped off by rising restaurant prices, in Ask Hughgle; and that awesome allium, gorgeous garlic is Hugh's Treat Of The Week. Links Restaurant review - Roger Hickman's Restaurant rogerhickmansrestaurant.com - Bray's Cottage Pork Pies perfectpie.co.uk - Marsh Pig Charcuterie marshpig.co.uk Ask Hughgle - Hot Dinners hot-dinners.com Treat Of The Week - The Garlic Farm thegarlicfarm.co.uk - Garlic, Garlic, Garlic by Linda & Fred Griffith  abebooks.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    20 min

  2. 09/16/2021

    Chishuru restaurant review, when - and how - to complain in a restaurant, and Marmite is Treat Of The Week

    In this episode Hugh Smithson-Wright reviews an exhilarating West African supper, taking in the entire menu at Chishuru in Brixton, south London; answers the thorny question of when and how to complain in a restaurant (including some advice for restaurants on how better to handle complaints); and the nation's favourite savoury spread - pungent, polarising Marmite - is Hugh's Treat Of The Week. Links Restaurant review - Chishuru chishuru.com Treat Of The Week - Marmite marmite.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    25 min

  3. 08/22/2021

    Tendril restaurant review, what to pack for the perfect picnic, and why crumpets are the ultimate comfort food

    This week Hugh Smithson-Wright reviews innovative 'mostly-vegan kitchen' Tendril, in Soho; advises a listener on what to pack for the perfect picnic; and sings the praises of crumpets, his ultimate comfort food. LINKS - Tendril http://www.tendrilkitchen.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    20 min

  4. 08/02/2021

    Lerpwl restaurant review, what makes the perfect cheeseboard, and enjoying ready-mixed cocktails - AKA, 'gins-in-tins'

    In this episode, Hugh Smithson-Wright reviews Ellis & Liam Barrie's outstanding new Liverpool restaurant Lerpwl; helps two listeners to put together the perfect cheeseboard, in Ask Hughgle; and pre-mixed, ready-to-drink cocktails - AKA 'gins-in-tins' - are his Treat Of The Week. Links Restaurant review - Lerpwl http://lerpwl.com Ask Hughgle - Hamish Johnston https://www.hamishjohnston.com/ - Peter's Yard https://www.petersyard.com/ Treat Of The Week - Unknown Pleasures https://unknownpleasures.com/collections/cans - 6 O'Clock Gin https://www.6oclockgin.com/product/mango-ginger-lime-gin-tonic-can/?v=79cba1185463 - Pocket Negroni https://www.sendanegroni.com/products/pocket-negronis - Vacay https://www.haveavacay.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    21 min

  5. 07/20/2021

    Scott's restaurant review; the very existence of salad, defended; and Sarah Nelson's Grasmere Gingerbread is Treat of the Week

    This week, Hugh Smithson-Wright reviews perennially-popular seafood restaurant Scott's in Mayfair, London; answers a listener's short but profound question about why salad even exists, in Ask Hughgle; and Lake District delicacy Sarah Nelson's Grasmere Gingerbread is his Treat of the Week. Links: Restaurant Review Scott's www.scotts-restaurant.comAsk Hughgle Hugh's Twitter followers' favourite salads: https://twitter.com/HRWright/status/1415265491480977411?s=20Garden Cafe: https://gardenmuseum.org.uk/cafe/Treat of the Week Sarah Nelson's Grasmere Gingerbread: https://www.grasmeregingerbread.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    20 min

  6. 06/27/2021

    Fordwich Arms restaurant review, how much spice is too much, and baked brilliance from Biscuiteers

    This week, Hugh Smithson-Wright reviews a blissful birthday lunch at the Fordwich Arms in Kent, advises a listener who's hooked on jalapeños as to how much spice is too much, and the brilliant artisan bakers Biscuiteers are his Treat Of The Week. LINKS Restaurant review Fordwich Arms: http://www.fordwicharms.co.uk Ask Hughgle BaoziInn: https://baoziinn.com/ Hongdae Pocha: https://hongdaepocha.com/ Sambal Shiok: https://www.sambalshiok.co.uk/ Treat Of The Week Biscuiteers:  https://biscuiteers.mention-me.com/m/ol/ja6fn-hugh-wright (15% off your first order via this link  - I'll earn a referral reward) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    20 min

  7. 06/15/2021

    1863 restaurant review, where to go on a first date, and why breakfast is the best meal of the day

    This week, Hugh Smithson-Wright reviews an outstanding dinner at 1863 in the Lake District, advises a listener on where to go on a first date - and where not to! - and makes the case for breakfast being the best, if not necessarily the most important, meal of the day. LINKS: Restaurant review: - 1863 Restaurant & Rooms, Pooley Bridge Ask Hughgle - first dates: - Bleecker Burger - Homeboy Bars - The Alchemist - Tate Galleries - Picturehouse Cinemas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    17 min

  8. 05/26/2021

    The Nook restaurant review, when it's OK to use your fingers (and other matters of table-manners), and the pure pleasure of going to the the pub.

    This week, Hugh Smithson-Wright reviews the adorable, and adorably-named, north London delicatessen and wine-bar The Nook; advises a listener on when it's OK to use his fingers and other issues of etiquette in Ask Hughgle, and basks in the pure pleasure of once again being able to go to the pub, in Treat Of The Week. Links: Restaurant review: The Nook Ask Hughgle: Manners: A Modern Field Guide by Kay Plunkett-Hogge & Debora Robertson Treat Of the Week: Guinea Grill The Lighthouse, Battersea Duke of Wellington, Soho The Drapers Arms Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    16 min
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A bitesize podcast celebrating all that's amazing about everything edible, from the simplest snack to the fanciest feast. Each week, in around 20 minutes, host Hugh Smithson-Wright reviews a restaurant, answers a listener's burning culinary question in Ask Hughgle, and shares something food or drink-related that's been putting a smile on his face in Treat Of The Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Hugh Smithson-Wright
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2022 Hugh's Joy Of Food
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