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Treat your Valentine to a romantic meal for two

They say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, and in these times of equality (the Sky Sports farrago a distant memory) the same can be said for a woman, well this woman anyway.Read

Get stuck in at Stix - you will not be sorry

Reporter POLLY MANSER discovers her adventurous side as she tucks into a platter of exotic tapas dishes at Beaconsfield's Stix restaurant.Read

Hungry? Here's an app for that

As the dark nights draw in and the temperatures dip, it looks like summer is over for another year. Read

The crowds keep shuffling in

HAVING reported on many pubs closing down across South Bucks, it was refreshing to see The Boot and Slipper bustling with activity at lunchtime.Read

Rustic charm of village pub

BRIAN CLARIDGE eats at the Old Queens Head, Hammersley Lane, Penn, HP10 8EY. Telephone 01494 813 371Read

Dining treasure unlocked

BRIAN CLARIDGE dines at The Cross Keys, 40 High Street, Great Missenden, HP16 OUA Telephone 01494 865 373Read

For the curry aficionado

OPENED in December 2005, this sophisticated 62-seat restaurant has a contemporary look, with rich vibrant colours, modern furnishings, subtle lighting and stylish cutlery. Read

Pursuit of excellence rewarded

BRIAN CLARIDGE eats at China Diner, in Beaconsfield New Town Telephone: 01494 673 345 / 678 346Read

Crown has a royal feast

I HAD lunch at The Crown with a foodie friend who had heard that the food was good but had never eaten here and was keen to try it.Read

Italy's closer than you think

THERE is a little corner of Italy in the heart of Hazlemere. Established 25 years ago and now under new management, Capriccio is the place to go for outstanding Italian food, including traditional pizzas made with fresh dough and baked in a wood-fired pizza oven.Read

Top marks for a top pub

KATE ROSS eats at White Hart, Aylesbury End, Beaconsfield Telephone: 01494 671 211Read

A bouquet for this flower

GREG BURNS eats at Blue Orchid Thai restaurant and bar,in Amersham Telephone: 01494 432 245Read

Calling all chilli devotees...

Underwhelmed by the British summer? In need of something warming? GREG BURNS previews this year's Chilli FestivalRead

'Fast' food at lunchtime

HANNAH WILLIAMS tries the summer menu at Revolution, Maxwell Road, Beaconsfield. Telephone: 01494 677 808Read

Pure luxury at a lower cost

SUZY TALBOT gets a taste for good food and fine wine at Waddesdon ManorRead

Emphasis on fine detail

SET in a charming period building, this popular 125-seat restaurant provides a range of classic Pekinese, Cantonese and Szechuan-style dishes, all hand-prepared on the premises. Read

The joy of indulgence

GREG BURNS eats at Chesham Cottage Chinese Restaurant.Read

Set lunch given the thumbs up

GREG BURNS eats at Rucola Italian Restaurant, 1 Chalfont Road, Little Chalfont, HP7 9PS Tel: 01494 762 498Read

The future of the real ale pint

Campaign for Real Ale chief Kimberley Martin says it is not all gloom and doom for the local pub. RICHARD MAYHEW-SMITH heads up to the bar to find out moreRead

Ploughing the culinary way

CHRIS Herring has done a fine job since taking over the management of The Plough pub. Read

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