Hugh's Joy Of Food

By Hugh Smithson-Wright

A bitesize podcast celebrating all that's amazing about everything edible, from the simplest snack to the fanciest feast. Each week, in around 20 minutes, host Hugh Smithson-Wright reviews a restauran... more

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How many episodes does Hugh's Joy Of Food have?

The podcast currently has 21 episodes available.

Hugh's Joy Of Food episodes:

October 29, 2021 Roger Hickman's restaurant review, how to avoid getting ripped-off by rising restaurant prices, and garlic, garlic, garlic
This episode, Hugh Smithson-Wright reviews his family's favourite restaurant, Roger Hickman's in Norwich; advises a listener who's worried about getting ripped off by rising restaurant prices, in Ask Hughgle; and that awesome allium, gorgeous garlic is Hugh's Treat Of The Week.

Links

Restaurant review

- Roger Hickman's Restaurant rogerhickmansrestaurant.com
- Bray's Cottage Pork Pies perfectpie.co.uk
- Marsh Pig Charcuterie marshpig.co.uk

Ask Hughgle

- Hot Dinners hot-dinners.com

Treat Of The Week

- The Garlic Farm thegarlicfarm.co.uk
- Garlic, Garlic, Garlic by Linda & Fred Griffith abebooks.co.uk
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September 16, 2021 Chishuru restaurant review, when - and how - to complain in a restaurant, and Marmite is Treat Of The Week
In this episode Hugh Smithson-Wright reviews an exhilarating West African supper, taking in the entire menu at Chishuru in Brixton, south London; answers the thorny question of when and how to complain in a restaurant (including some advice for restaurants on how better to handle complaints); and the nation's favourite savoury spread - pungent, polarising Marmite - is Hugh's Treat Of The Week.

Links

Restaurant review
- Chishuru chishuru.com

Treat Of The Week
- Marmite marmite.co.uk
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August 22, 2021 Tendril restaurant review, what to pack for the perfect picnic, and why crumpets are the ultimate comfort food
This week Hugh Smithson-Wright reviews innovative 'mostly-vegan kitchen' Tendril, in Soho; advises a listener on what to pack for the perfect picnic; and sings the praises of crumpets, his ultimate comfort food.

LINKS

- Tendril http://www.tendrilkitchen.co.uk

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21min
August 02, 2021 Lerpwl restaurant review, what makes the perfect cheeseboard, and enjoying ready-mixed cocktails - AKA, 'gins-in-tins'
In this episode, Hugh Smithson-Wright reviews Ellis & Liam Barrie's outstanding new Liverpool restaurant Lerpwl; helps two listeners to put together the perfect cheeseboard, in Ask Hughgle; and pre-mixed, ready-to-drink cocktails - AKA 'gins-in-tins' - are his Treat Of The Week.

Links

Restaurant review

- Lerpwl http://lerpwl.com

Ask Hughgle

- Hamish Johnston https://www.hamishjohnston.com/
- Peter's Yard https://www.petersyard.com/

Treat Of The Week

- Unknown Pleasures https://unknownpleasures.com/collections/cans
- 6 O'Clock Gin https://www.6oclockgin.com/product/mango-ginger-lime-gin-tonic-can/?v=79cba1185463
- Pocket Negroni https://www.sendanegroni.com/products/pocket-negronis
- Vacay https://www.haveavacay.com/
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21min
July 20, 2021Scott's restaurant review; the very existence of salad, defended; and Sarah Nelson's Grasmere Gingerbread is Treat of the Week
This week, Hugh Smithson-Wright reviews perennially-popular seafood restaurant Scott's in Mayfair, London; answers a listener's short but profound question about why salad even exists, in Ask Hughgle; and Lake District delicacy Sarah Nelson's Grasmere Gingerbread is his Treat of the Week.

Links:

Restaurant Review
- Scott's www.scotts-restaurant.com
Ask Hughgle
- Hugh's Twitter followers' favourite salads: https://twitter.com/HRWright/status/1415265491480977411?s=20
- Garden Cafe: https://gardenmuseum.org.uk/cafe/
Treat of the Week
- Sarah Nelson's Grasmere Gingerbread: https://www.grasmeregingerbread.co.uk/
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20min
June 27, 2021 Fordwich Arms restaurant review, how much spice is too much, and baked brilliance from Biscuiteers
This week, Hugh Smithson-Wright reviews a blissful birthday lunch at the Fordwich Arms in Kent, advises a listener who's hooked on jalapeños as to how much spice is too much, and the brilliant artisan bakers Biscuiteers are his Treat Of The Week.

LINKS

Restaurant review
Fordwich Arms: http://www.fordwicharms.co.uk

Ask Hughgle
BaoziInn: https://baoziinn.com/
Hongdae Pocha: https://hongdaepocha.com/
Sambal Shiok: https://www.sambalshiok.co.uk/

Treat Of The Week
Biscuiteers: https://biscuiteers.mention-me.com/m/ol/ja6fn-hugh-wright (15% off your first order via this link - I'll earn a referral reward)

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20min
June 15, 2021 1863 restaurant review, where to go on a first date, and why breakfast is the best meal of the day
This week, Hugh Smithson-Wright reviews an outstanding dinner at 1863 in the Lake District, advises a listener on where to go on a first date - and where not to! - and makes the case for breakfast being the best, if not necessarily the most important, meal of the day.

LINKS:

Restaurant review:

- 1863 Restaurant & Rooms, Pooley Bridge

Ask Hughgle - first dates:

- Bleecker Burger
- Homeboy Bars
- The Alchemist
- Tate Galleries
- Picturehouse Cinemas
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18min
May 26, 2021 The Nook restaurant review, when it's OK to use your fingers (and other matters of table-manners), and the pure pleasure of going to the the pub.
This week, Hugh Smithson-Wright reviews the adorable, and adorably-named, north London delicatessen and wine-bar The Nook; advises a listener on when it's OK to use his fingers and other issues of etiquette in Ask Hughgle, and basks in the pure pleasure of once again being able to go to the pub, in Treat Of The Week.

Links:

Restaurant review:
The Nook

Ask Hughgle:
Manners: A Modern Field Guide by Kay Plunkett-Hogge & Debora Robertson

Treat Of the Week:
Guinea Grill
The Lighthouse, Battersea
Duke of Wellington, Soho
The Drapers Arms
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16min
May 15, 2021 Brunswick House restaurant review, eating out's new rules, and hampers: the gift that keeps on giving
This week, Hugh Smithson-Wright reviews Jackson Boxer's brilliant restaurant Brunswick House, helps a listener get to grips with the new rules for eating out post-lockdown in Ask Hughgle, and finds that receiving - or even better, sending - a hamper is worthy of Treat Of The Week.

Links:

Brunswick House: https://brunswickhouse.london/

Hot Dinners' regularly-updated guide to current legislation affecting eating out: https://hot-dinners.com/202009239898/Gastroblog/Latest-news/rules-restaurants-clubs-bars-london-uk-covid-coronavirus-restrictions-eating-out

New Rules: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2qgadSvNyU

Hampers:
The River Cafe
Hampers.com
Fortnum & Mason
Harvey Nichols
Fruitpig Burger Alchemy Kit
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19min
April 21, 2021The Berkeley Beach Huts restaurant review, pasta and sauce pairing explained, and singing the people of hospitality's praises
This week Hugh Smithson-Wright reviews London's most luxurious outdoor dining experience, The Berkeley Beach Huts; risks never being allowed into Italy again by venturing an opinion on whether it matters which pastas go with which sauces; and sings the praises of the heroic hospitality workers making it possible for us to eat out again.

Links:
- The Berkeley Beach Huts
- Italians Mad At Food on Twitter
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19min

FAQs about Hugh's Joy Of Food:

How many episodes does Hugh's Joy Of Food have?

The podcast currently has 21 episodes available.