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The stakes have never been better at Nottingham’s home of the legendary Flat Iron, Son of Steak. We tried out every type of cut the menu has to offer, from mighty high in protein to low in fat. Read on and impress your mates with your newfound steak knowledge the next time you all have a hankering for the prime stuff.

If there's one thing Nottinghamshire lacks, it's the seaside; this decidedly land-locked county is just about as far away from the coast as you can get, which probably explains why Robin Hood is rarely depicted making sandcastles on the beach. Our region has a million and one things to offer, but let’s be honest: a seaside resort we are not.

The weather has been very kind to us recently, so we were excited to venture into the heart of the University of Nottingham’s Park Campus, where Bramleys Brasserie in the De Vere Orchard Hotel is nestled. It was the perfect day for a picnic-themed afternoon tea; the sun was shining, it was a Friday afternoon and perhaps most importantly, we were feeling quite peckish!

Keen to get involved in the foraging renaissance and pick up some useful survival skills, Visit Nottinghamshire decided to book ourselves onto the trailblazing Foraging and Wild Food Cookery Course at the School of Artisan Food to see if it lived up to the hype.

What comes to mind when you hear the word ‘brunch’? Sausages, scrambled eggs and strong coffee - right? Well, not at Das Kino...

In our brand-new 'love local' blog series, we're celebrating the wonderful people behind Nottinghamshire's local, independent businesses. We’re continuing the series with a guest blog from Wayne Asher of Redsmith Distillery about their signature gin.