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A Trip to Brighton

May 27, 2012 By All That I'm Eating 15 Comments

I went to Brighton this week for a long weekend; considering the wonderful weather it was very well planned. It was lovely to see the sea and hear the seagulls and was also an excuse to eat plenty of ice cream. I do have some rather bright and embarrassing tan lines now but I had a great time. I’ll definitely be going back.
Brighton Beach Huts
As our hotel was in Hove, we had a pleasant 20 minute walk to Brighton in the mornings; along the beach front and the brilliantly painted beach huts. We didn’t have breakfast at the hotel preferring to have it by the sea or in a local cafe. I had a lovely Eggs Benedict at the Farm Cafe in the North Laines; all the food sounded great but I can’t resist Eggs Royale. One thing I can resist (with ease) is banana in smoothies; I’m not sure why but I can’t stand drinking blended banana. Fortunately the kind lady who served us omitted the banana so I could fearlessly enjoy my raspberry smoothie. 
Smoke House Shed Brighton

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.

Choccywoccydoodah Brighton

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. 

Ten Green Bottles Brighton

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. 

Havana Brighton
We had been eyeing up Havana for a day or so wondering whether to give it a try. We looked at the menu and decided to have lunch; it was like a Tardis of neat tables and a nice bit of cool relief. I was busy looking like a tomato and, as was pointed out on Twitter, you are what you eat so I thought the Heritage Tomato and Mozzarella Salad was a good idea. The salad was an exploration of tomato textures and flavours; some sweet, some slightly bitter, some firm and some squidgy. There were red ones, green ones and yellow. My favourite were the slices of large yellow tomato with a red middle; it tasted almost like pineapple. 
I’m sure I missed a hundred places that I should have gone and went to a few that weren’t worth the time. That’s just more reason to return.

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Comments

  1. Carole says

    May 27, 2012 at 19:20

    Great post. Is that choc place the one that is on the Food channel on tv?

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  2. Soni says

    May 27, 2012 at 20:33

    I’ve enjoyed Brighton in summer months too!Looks like you had a fab time 🙂

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  3. Alida says

    May 27, 2012 at 21:05

    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!

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  4. The Cooking Actress says

    May 27, 2012 at 21:16

    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!

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  5. Guru Uru says

    May 28, 2012 at 03:12

    Glad you had such a fabulous time my friend – thanks for sharing 😀

    Cheers
    Choc Chip Uru

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  6. Angie's Recipes says

    May 28, 2012 at 10:33

    Chocolate hangover…I think I too had one after I visited the chocolate museum here. Glad that you had some fun too.

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  7. ritacooksitalian says

    May 28, 2012 at 12:58

    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!!

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  8. Navaneetham Krishnan says

    May 28, 2012 at 13:08

    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.

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  9. Lola Lobato says

    May 28, 2012 at 17:27

    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!!!

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  10. Lizzy says

    May 28, 2012 at 18:22

    I had to giggle at your chocolate hangover!! What a fun trip 🙂

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  11. Marmaduke Scarlet says

    May 28, 2012 at 19:58

    I love the way you have captured the bathing huts – fab picture.

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  12. Jenn Kendall says

    May 29, 2012 at 18:35

    sounds like a fun and delicious trip! that chocolate shop sounds amazing!!

    Reply
  13. Lilly says

    May 29, 2012 at 21:00

    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!!

    Reply
  14. firefoodie says

    May 30, 2012 at 19:18

    I just love Brighton, not been for a while though. Great to hear your foodie adventures! and sooo lucky with that weather. A.

    Reply

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