MKFoodFest brings the foodies, the fun and the sun to Middleton

I’m embarrassed to admit it took me only four years and it turning up at my doorstep to find out about MKFoodFest. A mainstay of the MK social calendar since its debut in 2016. After…

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Doggie’s day out: Breakfast with a view at The Navigation Inn

It’s hard to find a decent dog-friendly breakfast venue in Milton Keynes. Even harder to find one with a view. But venture 15 minutes out, The Navigation Inn in Cosgrove is where your search ends.…

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Days out in Milton Keynes: MK11 Beer and Street Food Festival

The good thing about living in Milton Keynes is the city comes alive in summer with a range of outdoor events. Once such was the Street Food Festival that took place on 26-28 May – before…

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When gastro goes wrong, also known as the Caldecotte Pub and Grill

Rest in peace, Caldecotte Arms – the place of many a summer breakfasts, lunches al fresco and comfort food Sunday dinners in midwinter. Look, I have absolutely no problem with gastropubs fast spreading around our…

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Dining like a Pasha in Milton Keynes

For those not in the know, pasha means a higher rank in the Ottoman Empire political and military system, typically granted to governors, generals, dignitaries and others. Hence dining like a pasha is the sort…

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