Eastern Daily Press • 28/04/2022 Fine dining with a view - Norfolk's Edge elevates the seaside picnic We visited Norfolk’s Edge with two friends in tow, having promised them a whistle-stop tour of the county’s delights.
Eastern Daily Press • 03/03/2022 Michelin nod gives Sculthorpe Mill buzz - and it doesn't disappoint There’s nothing like a badge of honour from food guide giant Michelin to create a buzz around a restaurant.
Eastern Daily Press • 25/08/2021 18-hour ramen is the star at hidden gem city Japanese restaurant If I had to rank my favourite city restaurants, Soyokaze would be well up there.
Eastern Daily Press • 10/04/2021 New Turkish takeaway which cooks over coals shows how kebabs should be done It felt like a risky decision ordering from a kebab shop for a review.
Eastern Daily Press • 05/12/2020 What did our reviewer make of popular fine Indian dining restaurant? Plenty of us have a roster of our favourite places to eat - a go-to quick bite after work, or a trusted Italian restaurant ideal for a special occasion.
Eastern Daily Press • 03/10/2020 ‘Clever dishes with big flavours’ - our reviewer’s take on city restaurant There are certain restaurants which quickly build social media momentum.
Eastern Daily Press • 17/08/2020 ‘Perfect spot for a lazy summer lunch’ - our reviewer’s take on a pub by the coast During a getaway to the north Norfolk coast, Lauren Cope visited an award-winning pub and restaurant for a lazy lunch in the summer sunshine.
Eastern Daily Press • 10/10/2019 What did our reviewer make of the city's longest-running Japanese restaurant? It's a mainstay of the city, having recently celebrated 15 years in Norwich. Lauren Cope visited Japanese restaurant Shiki.
Eastern Daily Press • 28/08/2019 Review: It reopened earlier this year - but what is this hotel's new themed menu like? Living in east Norwich, a stone's throw from the Broads, Lowestoft rarely makes it onto the day trip list.
Eastern Daily Press • 04/07/2019 Review: It's Norfolk's newest steakhouse - but what is it like? The sister restaurant to a city centre eatery, Steak in the Stix is Norfolk's newest steakhouse. Lauren Cope put it through its paces.
Eastern Daily Press • 06/06/2019 What our reviewer thought of Norwich's new sherry and tapas bar On the corner of the lively St Benendicts Street, Drake's bar blends sherry and tapas to bring Spanish flavours to the Lanes. Lauren Cope tried it out.
Eastern Daily Press • 18/03/2019 ‘Classic in both style and substance’ - our reviewer’s take on a grade II listed hotel near Norwich On a crisp Sunday morning, a leisurely walk seems like a good idea. A roast dinner afterwards sounds even better.
Norwich Evening News • 09/01/2019 ‘A delight of a discovery’ - the Norwich pub where the food is worth travelling for But when a colleague - repeatedly - raved about its food and drink, its appeal grew. A quick glance at its mouth-watering sample menu, filled with short rib, chicken shish and maple-glazed ham, and I was sold. It was time for a trip to Earlham.
Norwich Evening News • 20/11/2018 It is Norwich’s smallest pub - but what is its food like? It is said to be the smallest pub in Norwich, known in equal measure for its Thai food and good beer. Lauren Cope visited the Vine Thai.
Norwich Evening News • 12/10/2018 The Ship Inn, South Walsham, food review: Pub classics and creative choices in cosy village pub There are few ways to better mark the first day of autumn than a Saturday night in a cosy pub.
Eastern Daily Press • 04/07/2018 It's the oldest Thai restaurant in Norwich - but how does its food shape up? It’s the oldest Thai restaurant in Norwich, with more than three decades of history. Lauren Cope went to try Thailand, a hidden gem sitting right by the ring road.
Heaven Magazine • 25/11/2017 The Savoy review: 48 hours in the lap of luxury Location, reviews – and price. We all have boxes to tick when booking a break, and, for me, how much I’ll wince when clicking ‘book now’ is well up there.
Eastern Daily Press • 22/02/2017 'I'd nestle back into its cosy corners for a special occasion' - review of Bishop's in Norwich Lauren Cope talks about a fine dining experience in Norwich city centre.
Eastern Daily Press • 03/09/2016 Travel review: Enjoy a taste of luxury in stunning tree houses Sprawling out in deep woodland, fit with mod-cons and luxury touches, four palatial tree houses have been recently unveiled by a Suffolk holiday park. Tourism correspondent LAUREN COPE put one through its paces.
Eastern Daily Press • 29/07/2016 The Diner: Intimate set-up and tacos you’ll go back for at Asian street food restaurant in Norwich Inspired by the night markets of Asia and food trucks of America, the demand for street food here at home has rocketed in recent years.