http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/whatson/listings/ Latest from the online edition en-gb Fri, 12 Mar 2010 23:40:48 +0000 Copyright (C) 2010 Clyde and Forth Press Ltd http://www.clydeandforthmedia.co.uk/feeds/ 51 http://www.clydeandforthmedia.co.uk/furniture/sl_logo_500x75.png http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/whatson/listings/ Left 4 Dead's DLC Crash Course is a visceral, intense, burst of zombie slaying fun. http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/whatson/roundup/articles/2009/10/03/388333-left-4-dead--crash-course-dlc/ http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/whatson/roundup/articles/2009/10/03/388333-left-4-dead--crash-course-dlc/ Sat, 03 Oct 2009 10:26:08 +0000 What's On After spending Christmas in Thailand, I can tell you that while pleasant, most Thai restaurants in the UK are not very authentic. For me, The Thai Room gets the closest of any I've been to so far. http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/whatson/roundup/articles/2009/03/18/10405-food-to-thai-for/ http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/whatson/roundup/articles/2009/03/18/10405-food-to-thai-for/ Wed, 18 Mar 2009 09:00:00 +0000 What's On DINERS at the historic Mansion House in Prospect Park can feast on one of Reading's most romantic legends. The Grade II-listed Regency building on a hill overlooking the park is now part of the Harvester chain but its 250-year-old heart-shaped pond points back to the 18th Century romance of Benjamin Child and Frances Kendrick, who prepared to fight a duel to win his love. Couples still flock to the site but its welcoming atmosphere - despite rumours of a ghost - meant that even on a Wednesday evening, it was bustling with families and groups as well. The menu was probably somewhat different to when the house was in its heyday and offered a hearty range of pub classics including steaks, burgers and spit-roast chicken as well as pasta, curries and some south American and oriental inspired dishes. Starters of melon, soup and nachos were around £3.50. I went for flame-grilled skewered king prawns at £3.99 with salad and spicy dip, which were juicy and nicely spiced. My companion resolutely ate his way through a satisfying £6.90 selection of chicken wings, mushrooms, onion rings and corn on the cob with chilli and barbecue sauces. For the main meal, he then managed a tasty flame-grilled beef burger stacked with tomato, lettuce and cheese for £8.45. I chose flavoursome grilled sea bass from the "Harvester Select" premium selection, which was £11.90 and came with new potatoes and crisp green beans, drizzled with garlic butter. Deserts included ice cream, brownies and profiteroles and I went for a rich chocolate mouse with fresh fruit at £4.90. My companion plumped for a £3.45 cinder toffee and caramel ice cream sundae, which, like the rest of our meal, was tasty, simple and enormous. For cheery atmosphere, value for money and a wide selection of hearty fare in an unusual and interesting setting, the Mansion House fits the bill. Read about the legend of the sword-point wedding at www.berkshirehistory.com/legends/berkslady01.html Where? The Mansion House, Prospect Park, vehicle access from Liebenrood Road, Southcote, Reading, RG30 2ND. Phone: 0118 950 5125 How much? £20 for a three course meal, including a drink. Book? Yes for evenings and Sunday lunch. Parking? There is a reasonable car park past the restaurant and some disabled parking outside it. Open: Monday to Sunday 11am-11pm and 12-11pm on bank holidays excluding Christmas Day, when it closes at 2pm. Food is served 12-10pm Monday to Saturday and 11am-10pm on Sundays. http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/whatson/roundup/articles/2009/02/19/10463-legend-of-swordpoint-wedding-remembered-at-restaurant/ http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/whatson/roundup/articles/2009/02/19/10463-legend-of-swordpoint-wedding-remembered-at-restaurant/ Thu, 19 Feb 2009 12:30:00 +0000 What's On Danesfield House is a beautiful luxury hotel and spa. The Oak Room is its flagship restaurant. With four AA rosettes and 17/20 in the Good Food Guide, its chef, Adam Simmonds, is one of the key reasons Marlow is being touted as a foodie destination. http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/whatson/roundup/articles/2009/01/13/8274-the-oak-room-at-danesfield-house/ http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/whatson/roundup/articles/2009/01/13/8274-the-oak-room-at-danesfield-house/ Tue, 13 Jan 2009 08:00:00 +0000 What's On The Forbury Hotel has been crying out for an appropriate restaurant since it opened. The old Cerise, while pleasant, never lived up to the hotel's luxury promise. Cue Eden and its as-seen-on-screen chef, Daniel Galmiche. http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/whatson/roundup/articles/2009/01/06/8059-project-eden/ http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/whatson/roundup/articles/2009/01/06/8059-project-eden/ Tue, 06 Jan 2009 08:00:00 +0000 What's On IF the crowd at Zizzi on a cold Wednesday night was anything to go by, Wokingham residents are scarcely noticing the credit crunch. http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/whatson/roundup/articles/2008/12/04/7417-wintertime-and-the-living-is-zizzi/ http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/whatson/roundup/articles/2008/12/04/7417-wintertime-and-the-living-is-zizzi/ Thu, 04 Dec 2008 08:00:00 +0000 What's On LONDON Street Brasserie may not be in everybody's price range, but from the moment you walk through the door, it is clear you get what you pay for. http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/whatson/roundup/articles/2008/11/11/6613-london-street-brasserie-reviewed/ http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/whatson/roundup/articles/2008/11/11/6613-london-street-brasserie-reviewed/ Tue, 11 Nov 2008 08:00:00 +0000 What's On Included in this weeks releases are The Incredible Hulk starring Edward Norton and Priceless, a romantic comedy with Audrey Tautou. http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/whatson/roundup/articles/2008/06/11/58--cinema-releases-friday-9th-june/ http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/whatson/roundup/articles/2008/06/11/58--cinema-releases-friday-9th-june/ Wed, 11 Jun 2008 11:40:00 +0000 What's On Included in this weeks releases are Ben Affleck's directorial debut, Gone Baby Gone starring Casey Affleck, Michelle Monaghan and Morgan Freeman. Also hitting our screens is Superhero movie, a spoof on the superhero genre starring Drake Bell, Sara Paxton and Leslie Nielsen. http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/whatson/roundup/articles/2008/06/05/57--cinema-releases-friday-6th-june/ http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/whatson/roundup/articles/2008/06/05/57--cinema-releases-friday-6th-june/ Thu, 05 Jun 2008 11:25:00 +0000 What's On RESTAURANTS that value tradition are few and far between so the French Horn's brand of traditional special occasion dining fills a real niche. http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/whatson/roundup/articles/2008/06/05/3084-horn-of-plenty/ http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/whatson/roundup/articles/2008/06/05/3084-horn-of-plenty/ Thu, 05 Jun 2008 07:00:00 +0000 What's On The Latymer at Pennyhill Park is really quite astounding. It's the ultimate foodie experience and even taking into account The Vineyard, The Fat Duck and The Waterside Inn, is arguably the best fine dining meal you are going to find within driving distance of Reading. http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/whatson/roundup/articles/2008/05/22/2885-foodie-heaven/ http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/whatson/roundup/articles/2008/05/22/2885-foodie-heaven/ Thu, 22 May 2008 07:00:00 +0000 What's On SITTING right on the banks of the Thames, a few minutes' drive from Goring, The Leatherne Bottel occupies a stunning location. http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/whatson/roundup/articles/2008/05/08/2634-words-fail-me/ http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/whatson/roundup/articles/2008/05/08/2634-words-fail-me/ Thu, 08 May 2008 08:00:00 +0000 What's On Colleys' theatrical Victorian suppers, with their traditional British puddings and roast dinners, have made the restaurant something of an institution in Reading, but what's most refreshing is to see just how much the place has moved with the times. http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/whatson/roundup/articles/2008/05/01/1333-curtain-up-on-super-supper/ http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/whatson/roundup/articles/2008/05/01/1333-curtain-up-on-super-supper/ Thu, 01 May 2008 07:20:00 +0000 What's On IN JANUARY, locals in Mortimer got their first glimpse of what had become of a popular pub. http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/whatson/roundup/articles/2008/04/24/1240-branch-out-at-the-tree/ http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/whatson/roundup/articles/2008/04/24/1240-branch-out-at-the-tree/ Thu, 24 Apr 2008 06:55:00 +0000 What's On RELAXING on the comfortable soft leather sofa in the cosy lounge area of this charming olde worlde restaurant, I wonder why I haven't been here before. http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/whatson/roundup/articles/2008/04/17/1123-towns-best-kept-secret/ http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/whatson/roundup/articles/2008/04/17/1123-towns-best-kept-secret/ Thu, 17 Apr 2008 07:00:00 +0000 What's On The New Mill is as superlative an example of the English country dining experience as you will ever find, and a place where everyone who reads this should eat at least once. http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/whatson/roundup/articles/2008/04/10/1015-far-from-run-of-the-mill/ http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/whatson/roundup/articles/2008/04/10/1015-far-from-run-of-the-mill/ Thu, 10 Apr 2008 08:00:00 +0000 What's On Grey's Anatomy surgical resident Katherine Heigl continues her makeover into fully-fledged leading lady with 27 Dresses, a frothy romantic comedy penned by Aline Brosh McKenna, screenwriter of The Devil Wears Prada. http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/whatson/roundup/articles/2008/04/03/973-wed-wed-wed/ http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/whatson/roundup/articles/2008/04/03/973-wed-wed-wed/ Thu, 03 Apr 2008 09:10:00 +0000 What's On AMONG endless branded pubs, Chineses and curry houses there are still some adventurous establishments to liven up the Reading food scene. Wa is a shining example of this. Its authentic, immaculately fresh, interactive Japanese food demands your attention. http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/whatson/roundup/articles/2008/03/27/849-if-you-knew-sushi/ http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/whatson/roundup/articles/2008/03/27/849-if-you-knew-sushi/ Thu, 27 Mar 2008 08:30:00 +0000 What's On With its obsession with mini-game laden fun for the kids and sporting sims and the like, the one thing the Wii has been missing out on is the kind of iconic title for mature gamers which leaves you bemoaning where on earth your weekend went. Not any more. http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/whatson/roundup/articles/2008/03/26/38-no-more-heroes/ http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/whatson/roundup/articles/2008/03/26/38-no-more-heroes/ Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:00:00 +0000 What's On BEING a restaurant reviewer I am in the habit of concentrating my critical eye on restaurants, but it would be hard to pass comment on The Elephant without acknowledging the stunning hotel and busy bar to which this restaurant belongs. http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/whatson/roundup/articles/2008/03/20/795-the-elephant-element/ http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/whatson/roundup/articles/2008/03/20/795-the-elephant-element/ Thu, 20 Mar 2008 09:00:00 +0000 What's On If you are a fan of traditional curry houses with recognisable menus, attentive service and the right sort of décor and music you can't go far wrong with Amir. a great little Indian restaurant tucked away on a quite shopping precinct in Binfield. http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/whatson/roundup/articles/2008/03/12/733-quality-and-quantity/ http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/whatson/roundup/articles/2008/03/12/733-quality-and-quantity/ Wed, 12 Mar 2008 11:50:00 +0000 What's On L'ORTOLAN is not just a restaurant, it's an experience. What's unique about the place is not just the food, the ambience and the service that you'd expect from a Michelin starred restaurant but the fact that everything is so accessible and affordable. http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/whatson/roundup/articles/2008/03/07/686-star-attraction/ http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/whatson/roundup/articles/2008/03/07/686-star-attraction/ Fri, 07 Mar 2008 11:00:00 +0000 What's On With the Wii remote becoming a tennis racquet, fishing rod, crossbow, and surgeon's scalpel, it's fair to say that Nintendo's claims to have reinvented gaming interaction is a fair one. http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/whatson/roundup/articles/2008/03/04/37-samurai-warriors-katana/ http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/whatson/roundup/articles/2008/03/04/37-samurai-warriors-katana/ Tue, 04 Mar 2008 11:55:00 +0000 What's On HAVING whet the appetites and delighted the taste buds of some of the country's best food critics and landed the Michelin Bib Gourmand for the third year running, the Black Boys Inn must be doing something right. http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/whatson/roundup/articles/2008/02/28/605-the-lyons-share/ http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/whatson/roundup/articles/2008/02/28/605-the-lyons-share/ Thu, 28 Feb 2008 11:00:00 +0000 What's On What happens when two sets of terrifying aliens land in one small American town? Whatever you've just thought of in your mind in answer to that question is quite possibly better and more satisfying than this dogs dinner of a film. http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/whatson/roundup/articles/2008/01/31/19-alien-versus-predator-requiem-15/ http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/whatson/roundup/articles/2008/01/31/19-alien-versus-predator-requiem-15/ Thu, 31 Jan 2008 12:30:00 +0000 What's On