The Swan Kibworth

// March 4th, 2010 // No Comments » // Local Business Directory, Restaurants

The Swan Kibworth
5 High Street Kibworth Beauchamp Leicester LE8 0LR
(0116) 2796540

Popular weekly Wednesday Steak Night

The restaurant adjoins the lounge bar of The Swan and you soak up the atmosphere from this evidently popular village pub. The pub is full of drinkers and there isn’t a spare table in the restaurant. A wonderful first impression.

The dining area is simple, uncluttered and with that typical country pub charm. Our waitress was prompt and most welcoming despite the numbers in attendance.
For our first course we opted for chicken liver pate with toast and homemade date and apple chutney as well as a prawn cocktail. Both were delicious, generous portions and I have to say the homemade chutney (for sale by the jar) was astounding.

The main course menu offered a range of steaks and we both opted for rump (2 for £13.50!). We were offered a choice of chips, field mushroom and slow-roasted tomato or chips and salad together with a choice of sauces and side orders. Both arrived cooked to perfection.

The menu of homemade desserts was mouth-watering and we eventually opted for the miniatures, a selection of all the desserts on a platter to share.
Finally, we returned to the lounge and sank into a deep leather sofa to enjoy a drink. As we left, the place was getting even busier so we would strongly recommend that you book to avoid any disappointment.
Christmas is around the corner and their Christmas menu looks stunning.

This place is one of those hidden gems that we could not praise deeply enough and should be regarded as a ‘must visit’!

Boboli – Italian Restaurant – Kibworth

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Boboli – Italian Restaurant
88 Main Street, Kibworth Harcourt, Leicestershire
0116 279 3303
www.bobolirestaurant.co.uk
Open All Day Tuesday to Saturday from 10am. Sunday 10am to 4pm

THE COMPLETE PACKAGE!

Sarah and Lino Poli brought us Boboli in May 2007, and it has been something of an evolution I have learnt, beginning with the name taken from Giardini di Boboli, that is Boboli Gardens, where the two used to eat ice cream together in the earlier years. The name is just the beginning, the sense of meaning and past times gives this restaurant that personal touch that brings out its culture.

This little treat in Kibworth Harcourt offers a lively, spacious and friendly atmosphere, where families are welcome yet intimate couples can eat in style equally.

Boboli is a versatile place to celebrate any special occasion, offering a truly mouth watering selection of lunches and evening meals. The restaurant even looks after those early birds – morning coffee and pastries from 10.00 am and the doors remain open throughout the afternoon offering Italian tapas and Piadini.

Looking at the menu, a somewhat surprising difference from Firenze, it boasts traditional pizzas made with the premium pizza flour of Napoli and fabulous pasta dishes to match, not enough? Roll this into sizzling steaks, fresh fish and superb desserts, and then you can’t be left wishing.

The wine list is also a true reflection on all things Italian, as expected from our Firenze experience, it offers a good listing of the Italian favourites, as well as really good quality, low cost-house wines.

As we left I even learnt that Sunday lunches had been introduced to Boboli diners, serving until 4pm, combining the best of Italy and a touch of British tradition.
Don’t forget to pick up the ‘IL GIORNALE’ when visiting, this will tell you all you need to know on these two fabulous hide-outs on either side of the A6.

Whether it is, a casual meal for two, intimate dining experience, a family occasion, birthday, breakfast, lunch or dinner and the list goes on. This place is simply

“the complete package offering something for everyone”

ASCOUGHS BISTRO – Market Harborough

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ASCOUGHS BISTRO
35, High St Market Harborough, Leics, LE16 7NL
Tel: 01858 466966
www.ascoughsbistro.co.uk

ASCOUGHS BISTRO Market Harborough
Stylish & Relaxing Dining Experience!

We ordered selection to share, and whilst waiting for head chef and owner Chris to prepare our food, we soaked in the busy atmosphere and custom a ‘TUESDAY LUNCHTIME’ was bringing….surprisingly!

Before we had barely begun the usual chit chat the food was served. The Ballotine of Salmon &
Prawn was delightful and The Seared Scallops appeared to be polished off the plate the quickest!

Next out was the Breast of Chicken and Slow Cooked Pork Belly along with accompaniments,
both portions were plentiful and very tasteful. Being not one to pass on dessert, we sampled
Raspberry Romonov and The White and Dark Chocolate Terrine, each one appealed to both
our tastes and needless to say – barley touched the fork!
Before the friendly waiter had time to clean down we were full of praise with empty plates
to prove it!
After this dining experience, the ‘surpr isingly ’ busy Tuesday lunchtime isn’t that surprising anymore!

When opening in 2005, the focus has been about progression, there is an emphasis and belief that Ascoughs is too busy to go and visit as it generally has a 5-6 week waiting list for Friday and Saturday nights, yet this isn’t the case, seating times have now been allocated allowing a lot more seatings during a shift as well a cancellation list being implemented allowing people to be placed if a table becomes available.

The reasonably priced set menus are changed month on month allowing you to dine more
regularly.
All the dishes are cooked freshly on the premises and nothing is bought in ready made! Not even the ice cream!

So for food in a hurry, a business lunch or meeting, an intimate meal for two, or even a friendly get together, Ascoughs Bistro offers fantastic cuisine, friendly service and a relaxed atmosphere in which to enjoy your dining experience.

Firenze – Italian Restaurant – Kibworth

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relax@firenze.co.uk
www.firenze.co.uk
Telephone: 0116 2796260

Visit Us:
109 Station Street
Kibworth Beauchamp
Leicester, Leicestershire
LE8 0LN.

Opening Hours
Lunch & Dinner
Monday to Saturday
The Financial Times wrote “One of the finest Italian restaurants in England, with an immaculate, ever changing ‘all Italian’ wine list with food that reminds one of how food really should taste” Although we’re certainly proud of our reviews, they really don’t give you a full understanding of Firenze – great food, great wines, relaxing atmosphere and friendly people.  There’s Italian and then there’s Firenze

LIGHTEN UP!

// March 3rd, 2010 // No Comments » // Make-up By Mia

Its time to swap your dark winter make-up for bright spring colours that echo your lighter wardrobe and the feeling of springs new attitude.

From pretty pastels to bold brights, splashes of colour are everywhere on the runways this season.
Yellows, blues, lilacs, greens and pinks were all seen at New York and London fashion week, multiple colours were applied seamlessly around the eyes bringing us a sunny new look for Spring-Summer 2010.

This look is fun and fresh, and can be worn as a day or evening look depending on how you apply the colour. There is a wide range of products and inspirational colours available on the high street, Cosmetic lines including MAC who are leading the way with their Spring Colour Forecast of pink, coral, plum and amber, Dior whose stunning array of 5 colour palettes are bang on trend and the ever colourful rainbow collection from Barry M which is an absolute godsend for all us make-up junkies on a budget. The fabulous thing about this look is that anyone can do it, whether you opt for pretty pastels or bold brights its just about finding the shades that will suit you. I’ve put together some of my must have products and included some tricks of the trade to be sure you’ll look fabulous wearing this seasons hot new make-up trend.
EYE COLOURS
Choose an eyeshadow that is opposite to your eye colour. The contrast will make both the eyeshadow and your eye colour mutually stand out.

For example, if you have brown eyes, try a pastel blue or turquoise MAC eyeshadow in Electric Eel 11:00 is one of my firm favourites, for blue eyes, try a pink shade, I use Diors 5 colour palettes in Pink May 909 39:00, and for green or hazel eyes try a purple or lilac Barry M dazzle dust in pearly mauve 4:50 is great for a party look. This way the colour will enhance your eye not over power it.

I highly recommend that you use a good quality primer before applying colour to your lids, Smashbox Oil Free Foundation Primer 28:00 will secure the long lasting effect of your make-up.
To accentuate your eyes further use a black or brown eye liner and mascara to finish the look.
Contact Mia via e-mail or telephone
makeupbymia1@gmail.com
07904-784-904
www.make-upbymia.co.uk