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Za Za Bazaar ‘super restaurant’ to open in Norwich

Mark — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:16:39 +0000

A remarkable new banquet restaurant is set to open at the Riverside Entertainment Centre in Norwich next year – and with 600 covers, it will be the biggest in the region. Za Za Bazaar, which will create 120 local jobs, is the second in a groundbreaking national brand, offering diners a rich variety of global [...]

Sparks in the Park Norwich 2011 – Norfolk’s Best Firework Display

Mark — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 20:59:53 +0000

One month today is Sparks in the Park Norwich 2011 – quite possibly Norfolk’s best firework display (well in my humble opinion!). So to help those searching for information on Sparks in the Park here’s all the gen. The flyer from the City Council PDF is below. Or you can scroll down and see it [...]

Revolucion de Cuba – New Norwich Rum Bar Coming Soon

Mark — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 12:32:49 +0000

A new Rum bar/cantina is coming to Norwich – Revolucion de Cuba! Having been to Cuba twice I’m really looking forward to this new rum revolution! It’s due to open on the 19th August 2011 and will provide much Havana musings. A huge range of premium rums combined into ‘pinch’ cocktails will be ready to [...]

Konnect Norwich – Rumble and Pam’s House Join Forces Once More

Mark — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 18:56:15 +0000

Rumours that Rumble’s great return was going to be in Project were correct. However there is a twist to the story. Remember the New Year’s Eve special events of yore where Pam’s House and Rumble combined for a bash at the Sportspark? Well, Konnect sees the return of this alliance. So what’s the line-up of [...]

Forward Norwich – New Roots Reggae Event with a side of DNB in a New Norwich Venue

Mark — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 21:19:17 +0000

UPDATE (19/02/11): The venue has now been announced and Forward will be held at St Walstan Hall at the Norfolk Showground, Norwich. Hot on the heels of the Rumble rumours another mystery night pops up on Facebook. Those pesky club promoters are at it again! This time we’re promised a new venue for a new [...]

Frank’s Bar Norwich – Far more than a cafe bar

Mark — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 21:40:45 +0000

I remembered when Frank’s Bar opened way back. This brought something fresh and new to the range of cafes in Norwich. Having just set up Norwich Index around the same time it opened I vouched to write a review. However, life got in the way, and thus my review did not happen. Until… now that [...]

Rumble dnb rumours at Project nightclub in Norwich

Mark — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 21:12:45 +0000

The nightclub based at Riverside Norwich, formerly known as Lava/Ignite is to reopen in February, and will be relaunched with the name Project. Official Rumble Facebook update states: “GOOD NEWS RUMBLERS KEEP YA EYES AN EARS OPEN FOR EASTER BANK HOLIDAY SUNDAY, NEW CLUB NEW YEAR NEW BEGINING FOR US AGAIN….HAPPY DAYS!!” This status update also led [...]

A review of Mustard Coffee Bar Norwich

Mark — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 21:44:03 +0000

I’ve got a few cafes to write about that i’ve been to in the past week or so since starting my Norwich lunchtime food quest. As i went in search of Secret Santa items, I was gently coerced into Mustard Coffee Bar by a friendly member staff on the door giving out samples (always a [...]

Norwich lunchtime food quest – Don’t stay in!

Mark — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 13:49:44 +0000

Lately i’ve been tempted by two travelling sandwich/food companies that come to our work each day. It’s all too easy, in this weather, to be lazy and stay in front of the office monitor for the entire hour lunch break… Things must change! So, based on my limited exercise and a desire to get out of this [...]

Norwich Restaurants with poor Food Hygiene Ratings

Mark — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 12:49:35 +0000

Norwich has been chosen to be the first city to implement the new food hygiene ratings and business merit listings system. This was put in place on September 15th and is controlled by Food Standards Agency (FSA). These new ratings will then be nationalised at a later date. I love food and I love to [...]