I remember reading a book a little while ago which talked about British smoke houses. The author was concentrated on the Norwich/Lowestoft area and there had once been something like 30 or 40 smoke houses and now, just one. I thought I would be lucky to ever see one but it turns out there is one in Brighton! Does it get much better than fresh fish smoked a few metres away from where it is sold? I didn’t manage to try the fish; for some stupid reason I couldn’t see the shop nearby. I blame the heat. I will absolutely be visiting them next time.
Have you ever had a chocolate hangover? I’m fairly certain I had one after visiting possibly the best chocolate shop I have ever been in. Choccywoccydoodah is a smorgasbord of pink, red and chocolate, heart shaped chairs, antique tables and a poodle made of marshmallows. The staff were brilliant in explaining that perhaps four massive chocolate bars would be a little too much chocolate for two people. I’m glad we took their advice. We shared a Chunky Munky (sic) (banana, peanuts and biscuit encased in milk chocolate), a Rocky Road and a Popcorn Chocolate Bar. They came to the table slathered in more milk and white chocolate and were wonderful. If you like chocolate even a little bit, you’ll love this place. By the time we left we were a little chocolate drunk but extremely happy.
We were feeling a little odd after our entirely chocolate lunch and were looking for a mid afternoon pick-me-up. Something between lunch and dinner which wasn’t sandwiches; I have named it ‘dinch’ which as well as being a great name also reflects the size of the meal we wanted. We stumbled across Ten Green Bottles which was clean and slick with very comfortable sofas. Originally just there for a nice glass of wine I couldn’t resist their cheese and charcuterie selection. I’m glad I didn’t as it was some of the best I’ve had. The cheeses were fantastic but the Lomo and Monmouthshire Air Dried Ham were incredible. I suppose it’s meant to be about the wine but the charcuterie stole the show.
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Great post. Is that choc place the one that is on the Food channel on tv?
I’ve enjoyed Brighton in summer months too!Looks like you had a fab time 🙂
Hey! I have gone to Brighton twice in a row recently. I just love the place so much. It’s a happening happy city that makes you feel good, especially when the weather is so good like now! I have managed to get sunburned in England for the first time in 12 years!
I’ve TOTALLY had a chocolate hang over. My 21st birthday I gorged myself on chocolate (bc I don’t drink) and I did noooot feel good the next day lol. Worth it!
Glad you had such a fabulous time my friend – thanks for sharing 😀
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Chocolate hangover…I think I too had one after I visited the chocolate museum here. Glad that you had some fun too.
Chocolate heaven in Brighton! This sounds and looks delicious. One of the best things about visiting a new place is to try the local delicacies. It’s a pity that you couldn’t see the smoked fish shop!!
I have never been to this place but I will want to because I love to travel and explore new places. Strange though I don’t really fancy chocs but sure will love to taste the wine and I am really tempted looking at the pic as in this post.
I went to Brighton as nostalgic day trip while I was in London, just few weeks ago. I used to live there while I was a student. And I love it ,I walked by the choccywoccydoodah store in Duke Street, a very creative an arty chocolate store. I was surprise to find some others little chocolate stores closed to each other.
Nice post!!!
I had to giggle at your chocolate hangover!! What a fun trip 🙂
I love the way you have captured the bathing huts – fab picture.
sounds like a fun and delicious trip! that chocolate shop sounds amazing!!
It looks like you’d had a great time! And of course it helps if the weather and food is good. Talking about food…I need to find that chocolate shop!!
I just love Brighton, not been for a while though. Great to hear your foodie adventures! and sooo lucky with that weather. A.