Old fashioned breakfast cafe

[Edit] 03/05/22 Closed The Little Shop, tucked away in the upper section of Market Street, is a bit of an oddity. A dated British institution, the old fashioned cafe selling sandwiches at a reasonable price. There is also a breakfast option and what ticked my boxes was a selection of soups. Why is it that […]

Living in Brighton

Brighton is a young dynamic city. A colourful clash between the old and the new. A university town with countless unique independent shops, cafes and pubs. Hazy sunsets, the beach and the South Downs.

Old Palace

It is virtually impossible to find accommodation without going through one or other of the booking hubs. I am not sure whether its Google or if it is just easier not having a website and updating a Facebook page. One that I did find was the Old Palace. So guess where I will be booking. […]

Down to Earth

From a coffee caravan trading at festivals and events to their first craft coffee shop at Palmeira Square in Hove. Down to Earth is about a bunch of good people serving an exciting brunch menu, homemade baked goods and specialty coffees. Smashed avo, squash purée, truffled feta, cherry toms and a couple of poachies. Imaginative, […]

Lady Decorators

Cirstie Baker trades as Lady Decorators, a Sussex-based all-female team of interior decorators which she joined and later bought, after it was set up in 2003. After renovating several properties the lack of reliable, considerate and competent tradespeople frustrated her to the point she decided to take the plunge and start her own company. The […]

Beachfront cafe

The question I asked was why this particular beach? The answer I got was “…you are not going to like it”. Which inevitably prompted the response…. but why? “Remember what we discussed” he said “this morning”. To which I replied “No, what did we discuss?” “It is getting complicated” he said. ” You said it […]