Terry's Take

In recent weeks, I have been thinking long and hard about the type of evening dining Brighton has become famous for, and what I would choose from the menu whenever I sit down to eat. In general, I select something different for the main course every time I go out, but when it comes to picking a starter I nearly always go for the soup. Whether it’s tomato and basil, spicy pumpkin, winter vegetable or even French onion, there is every chance that I would choose just that.

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Now that the worldwide recession appears to be at an end, those Sussex pubs which remain in business can hopefully look forward to a period of gradual but noticeable economic growth. While there are fewer of them than before to compete for their share of the market, you have to start wondering what they intend to do to attract more customers. While some of them will up their game food-wise by hiring top of the range chefs and widening their menu options, others might consider introducing things like large screen TVs, conservatories and beer gardens.

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There are a great many people in my local area who claim to know where the best place to eat in Sussex might be, but I can’t make such an announcement. When it comes to fine dining Brighton has so many places to choose from, including a fabulous selection of Sussex gastropubs. In this part of the UK, eating out has become something of a must, especially perhaps in the summer months when the weather is at its best. Having said that, winter dining is still pretty awesome as well.

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Even the most understated Sussex gastropub has something to offer, so if you’ve been searching for good restaurants in Brighton and beyond you will undoubtedly find somewhere very special indeed. The various restaurants and pubs in Sussex cover an extraordinary range of cuisines, clientele and price bands, so there are bound to be Sussex gastropubs which tick all the right boxes for you and your fellow diners. The type of fine dining Brighton can offer is exceptional, so make sure you take the time and care to savour every single mouthful of every single meal.

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The best place to eat in Brighton could be anything from a tiny café to a huge restaurant, but sometimes you just have to go with the traditional choice of dish. There are so many iconic examples of British cuisine, and when it comes to fine dining Brighton has all the bases covered. With so many good restaurants in Brighton to choose from, you have to decide what you will have to eat. Fish and chips, bangers and mash and a traditional fry-up are all seen as quintessentially British, but one particular option is synonymous with the seaside, especially in a number of Sussex pubs.

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The first changes beyond the original four-street boundary of the villageoccured around 1771 when North Row (which was to be renamed Marlborough Place) was built to the west, and some tarred and cobble-fronted buildings survive there still.   At the same time, inns were becoming established as fashionable venues: the Castle (demolished) and the Old Ship both had "uncommonly large and expensive" assembly rooms for dancing and high-class socialising. The Castle's assembly rooms of 1754 were redesigned by John Crunden in 1776 in Classical style;[Note 1] in 1761 Robert Golden designed Palladian-style rooms for the Old Ship, later redecorated in a "[Robert] Adamish" style after Crunden's work at the Castle.[24][25] Robert Adam himself redesigned Marlborough House in 1786–87: with its elegant Neo-Palladian façade and "spatially arresting interior",[26] it has been called the finest house of its era in the city.[27]

The drink drive laws in the UK are strictly enforced - and rightly so – which is why making use of Hassocks taxis in the evening makes so much sense. There are any number of excellent pubs in both East and West Sussex, and if you’re able to enjoy a few glasses of your favourite tipple you can appreciate these wonderful venues even more. No-one should take any unnecessary risks with alcohol while driving, so it would it’s much more sensible to leave the car at home.

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When it comes to finding the best upholsterer Sussex and Surrey can offer, the message is a pretty simple one - check out the Internet. The best workshops and designers that provide craftsmen upholsterers able to recover furniture and produce pieces such as bespoke headboards and bespoke curtains are all there.  Homeowners will find just about any products or services they are likely to need, including furniture restoration craftsmen in their local areas. It’s always good to know that a click of a mouse is all it takes to find the right person to get the all-important job done.

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The Internet has now become the one place to go for pretty much anything you need in life. If you thought the it was just a way to contact friends via email and grab news on social media, it’s time perhaps to think again and catch up with the modern world. When it comes to finding a highly skilled upholsterer Sussex furniture owners only need to check out the web to find details of the various local specialists they need.  While in the past you may have had to rely on word of mouth or even search through the commercial telephone directory or yellow pages, things are far simpler these days – just Google it.

There is great excitement in and around London’s arts community at the moment with the announcement of the creation of a new theatre.  It will become the UK’s first major new playhouse to be constructed since the restored Globe opened its doors back in 1997, and it’s expected that the new kid on the block will help to consolidate the city’s reputation as a global powerhouse of live performing arts.

One of the more interesting aspects of the new establishment is that it won’t be located in the more traditional West End streets of Shaftesbury Avenue, Drury Lane or The Strand.  Instead, it will be located further east, overlooking the iconic Tower Bridge and form part of the ambitious One Tower Bridge project, a large development which will also include housing and commercial businesses.

The announcement of such a prestigious project for this part of town is another indication of a noticeable shift away from the West End. In recent times, the construction of the Canary Wharf office buildings and the Olympic Village in Stratford have both helped transform the eastern quarter of London into a hive of activity, and this will now extend to attracting theatre-goers as well.

Needless to say, this doesn’t mean there will be anything even approaching a decline in the traditional West End theatre experience. People will still flock to the historic playhouses that have been a magnet to arts lovers for decades, but it does mean that London will be offering a broader choice to audiences. Transport links for the area are excellent and a great range of hotels and restaurants in the area around Tower Bridge already exist, so the question could be asked - why hasn’t this been done already?

A Solid Foundation

Given the fact that the new venture is the creation of two former stalwarts of the National Theatre, Nicholas Hytner and Nick Starr, there are great expectations within the arts community for this project. There will be some who hope that a theatre in a rather different part of town will find it easy to be a little more ‘out there’ with the productions undertaken, and perhaps push the boundaries in regard to artistic freedom. 

It can be safely assumed that a new theatre at One Tower Bridge will be able to enhance the audience experience in a way that older theatres are perhaps unable to do. More comfortable seating, greater leg room and better facilities will all make a major difference to theatre-goers in the coming years.

Of course, the creation of a new theatre isn’t just big news for audiences, it’s also important for actors, producers and directors. Given the fact that brand new state of the art facilities will be available, we can expect to see major names clamouring for an opportunity to work in a space that has been specially created to showcase their efforts.  So when the doors open for the first time in 2017, we can expect more than just a murmur of interest.

London – With The Arts at Its Heart 

Promoting the arts in all its forms is key to the success of London as a cultural capital, and a whole range of organisations carry out this work, not just the theatres and galleries themselves.  There are the training and educational establishments, such as the University of the Arts London (UAL) and the charitable foundations and trusts that harness the support and enthusiasm of groups and individuals who are committed to the success of the arts in the capital.  These include groups such as the Tate Foundation, and individuals such as Ian Taylor, Christina Chandris, Sasan Ghandehari, Yassmin Ghandehari and Viktor Vekelsberg. 

http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/arts/visualarts/article4499559.ece

http://www.artnews.com/top200/yassmin-and-sasan-ghandehari/

http://www.arts.ac.uk/alumni-and-friends/support-and-donate/ual-development-council/

There are so many establishments competing for the attention of family groups these days, and the various pubs for walkers in Sussex are among the most impressive. We all love to spend time at the beach, in the park or at a tourist attraction, of course, but there are occasions when nothing beats a sumptuous meal with all the family at one of the dog friendly pubs in Sussex. This is a golden opportunity to sit down and savour some delicious food to accompany the lively conversation.

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 If you plan to visit one of the pubs for walkers in Sussex with a large group of people, it’s a good idea to pre-book a table before you go. There are times when everyone is very thirsty and extremely hungry, so you don’t want to have to deal with the disappointment of not finding a table. When you are eating as a family group, there is a chance that young children will be present, so you ought to do all you can to ensure they will be able to enjoy the food and drinks at a time that suits everyone. Then all that’s left for you to do is to settle back in your chair and savour every moment of the experience.