Food

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by The Midlands Writer · May 19, 2025

From cosy corners to garden escapes, we’ve rounded up the ultimate brunch destinations where good food meets great atmosphere. Ready to disc…

by The Midlands Writer · May 15, 2025

One of the best parts about the Midlands, apart from the majestic views and tight-knit community, is the exceptional coffee. We would love t…

by The Midlands Writer · December 13, 2024

Starting from humble beginnings in a Midlands family kitchen, Wedgewood Nougat was an unlikely success story. In 1999, Gilly Walters was str…

by The Midlands Writer · October 28, 2024

Alright alright alright! As Matthew McConaughey would say! The Salt Slab is a GREEN LIGHT! All the way! Now having lived in Texas for almost…

by The Midlands Writer · August 19, 2024

uMnambithi (Ladysmith) is just under a two-hour drive from Howick and offers a historical getaway. It was initially named the Republic of Kl…

by The Midlands Writer · August 16, 2024

Miche Bakehouse opened its doors here in the Midlands on 1 October 2021, by Dave and Lyndsay Goncalves. Its inception was during the lockdow…

by The Midlands Writer · January 12, 2024

The Olde Duck is a cosy restaurant run by Jeannine Bonsma, who started it 20 years ago, sold it, and then rebought it in 2014. She has partn…

by The Midlands Writer · September 6, 2023

Market Originator Matt Hogarty takes us behind the scenes of The Midlands Market. We learn a bit about why it was started and meet some of t…

by The Midlands Writer · June 15, 2022

Meander Square sits in the heart of Nottingham Road, just a toddle over from Gowrie Village Estate. Having recently undergone a revamp, it n…

by The Midlands Writer · March 4, 2022

We visited a few spots worth mentioning in Hilton, from beauty to bread, hotels, and railway stops! A unique few gems guaranteed to fulfil y…

by The Midlands Writer · December 29, 2021

Nottingham Road is the heart of the Midlands, a place worth stopping by for locals on a weekend excursion or for those who need a countrysid…

by The Midlands Writer · December 17, 2021

Highlighting local producers from the greater Midlands area. This Christmas, Notties Spar hopes to inspire you to shop local and create your…