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The Bridge

Every time I climb into the car to visit this restaurant or that for Derbyshire Life, the heavens seem to open, and we arrive bedraggled, wet and lumbered with macs and umbrellas. This month was no different, but as we pushed open the door of The Bridge on Ashbourne’s Dig Street, we were met not by the quiet murmur of diners but by a blast of buzzy animation that was almost palpable.

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The Plough Inn, Hathersage

If there’s one thing guaranteed to prise me from my post-work lethargy on a rainy and cold summer night it’s the prospect of a tasty meal that someone else has cooked.

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The Peacock at Rowsley

If I’d been given a dozen pages for this review I doubt if I could have adequately described our visit to the Peacock at Rowsley.

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Restaurant Gilmore at Strines Farm

Gustator dines out at Restaurant Gilmore at Strines Farm, Beamhurst, Uttoxeter

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Bramhalls

Ashley Franklin receives a magical welcome when he visits Ashbourne for a Derbyshire Life luncheon. Photographs by Andrew Eyley.

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Dovecliff Hall

Amber Locke visits charming Georgian hotel and restaurant Dovecliff Hall at Stretton

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Limes Bar & Restaurant

Amber Locke discovers a new dining gem and is served one of the best meals she has eaten in Derbyshire

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Restaurant Guide

Your guide to wining and dining in Derbyshire

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Derbyshire Life Luncheon Piedaniels, Bakewell

Sir Richard Fitzherbert reports on a well thought out and perfectly executed luncheon held in a small corner of France in the centre of Bakewell.

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Siam Corner Ma Ma Thai at Lichfield

Penny Oldham was invited to sample the eastern delights of Thai cuisine at Siam Corner in Lichfield

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The Red Lion

High quality cuisine, great produce and excellent food and wine pairing proved to be a winning combination for Food and Wine Eeditor Amber Locke when she visited The Red Lion at Stone Edge, near Chesterfield for a Derbyshire Life luncheon

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Darley's

Amber Locke visits Darley's restaurant in Derby and discovers a terrace overlooking the river that could be a fabulous place to enjoy pre-dinner drinks on a summer's evening

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Chocolate Art

Amber Locke visits local speciality producer Taeke Oosterwoud of Chocolate Art

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Santos

We arrived at Santo’s Higham Farm on a freezing Monday after a quick zip up the A38 from Derby to be met with comfort, the glow of soft lights and a warm welcome from restaurant manager Guiseppe and managing director Santo.

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The Bluebell at Farnah Green

Derbyshire Life Luncheon at The Bluebell, Farnah Green

Food and Wine Editor Amber Locke finds a warm welcome, a stylish setting and fine dining at The Bluebell

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A city for the 21st century

Derby was recently crowned the UK's leading high-technology city, Ashley Franklin investigates the plans for its future
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A Baronet's Diary

Extracts from Sir Richard FitzHerbert's journal on life at one of Derbyshire's finest stately homes
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Off-Road

Nikalas Cook travels to the south of the county for the ultimate off-road experience
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