Wonderful winter warmer
IT’S the time of year you want to wrap up warm and keep the winter chill at bay.
What better way to do it than to enjoy some wonderful winter warming food from our local places to eat.
Sam Hadadi from Wonderful Hinckley has put together this list of fabulous places to eat in town which will warm your heart and soul.
See more about Wonderful Hinckley on their Facebook page. This is a place to keep up to date with all that is good about our town. It is an initiative backed by Hinckley BID, Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council and The Hinckley Times.
The Art Café, Castle Street If you love warming, comforting soups, such as carrot and coriander or winter vegetable, then head to the cosy Art Café for lunch. Each mouthwatering soup is served with crunchy, homemade croutons, and you can even indulge in a Baileys or Tia Maria latte with whipped cream, too. Just be sure to check out the café’s range of beautiful artwork on sale while you’re there!
Buttercream Tea Room and Bakery, Regent Court
Warm those winter bellies with Buttercream’s mouthwatering special of beef and ale stew. Served with crusty bread, it’s sure to warm you from tip to toe! And, if you’re feeling particularly indulgent, you could always follow it with a slice of homemade cake, too.
Tina’s Sweet Dreams, Castle Street
Sometimes, all you need is to wrap your hands around a cosy, comforting mug of hot chocolate. Unbeknown to many, Tina’s Sweet Dreams also serves up delicious hot drinks, including hot chocolates which can be served with whipped cream, if you fancy. And, if you’re in the mood for something sweet, then stock up on their jars of rainbow, traditional sweets, while you’re there.
Praha, Regent Street Busy parents at a loss for things to do with their tots will welcome the news that Praha is now hosting craft mornings for children every Wednesday and Thursday from 10am until 1pm. While the kids are busy, you can relax and indulge in one of the venue’s many delicious treats, whether you fancy a late breakfast, or a warming lunch.
Angelo’s, Regent Street As one of the newest cafes on the block, Angelo’s dishes up mouthwatering Italian favourites, each lovingly made by hand. This winter, the café is offering up meatballs with minced beef and pork, fennel, chilli and fresh parmigianno, all slowcooked in a rich tomato and basil sauce. Perfect washed down with a glass of Montepulciano…
The Stottie Shop, Rugby Road For a lighter bite or a comforting breakfast to enjoy from your desk, The Stottie Shop has plenty to warm those toes on a cold winter’s morning. We particularly love the garlic mushroom and sausage stottie, which is a popular winter treat. If you’re feeling adventurous, then you could even go for faggots and peas, with a splash of gravy…
Star Tea Room, Hansom Court Dig into a bowl of mouthwatering soup, followed by a slab of chocolate cake at Star Tea Room. The café serves a range of delicious soups with a choice of white or granary bread, which comes from local bakery Connor’s.
Country Crust, Castle Street This popular café, based at the top of Castle Street, serves a variety of classic warming winter foods, includ- ing vegetable and tomato soups with bread or a bun. Each Wednesday, the café also dishes up roast dinners with a pudding.
Rossini’s, The Crescent For something a bit more filling, or for a winter dinner date to remember, then book a table at the ever-popular Rossini’s. We love the Tagliatelle Cinghiale, which is pasta ribbons in a tomato ragu served with chunks of wild boar. The meat has been marinated for three days before being slowly cooked for 24 hours, leaving it tender and flavoursome.
Tarro Lounge, The Crescent Enjoy a winter breakfast in the café that feels like a home from home. Try digging in to a stack of pancakes, or enjoy a wholesome bowl of porridge served with berry compote, salted caramel apple or honey. If you’re in the mood for something a little more decadent, then take your pick of comfort foods including Tin Pan Louie’s Beef Chilli, butternut squash and lentil curry, creamy mac and cheese and a bowlful of sticky toffee pudding to finish. The Railway Inn, Station Road If pie night sounds like your thing, then head on down to this atmospheric pub on Station Road. Each Wednesday is pie night, when mouth-watering homemade pies including beef and ale served with chips or mash, are dished up. If pies don’t whet your appetite, then you could pick from classic pub food such as bangers and mash, or pork loin.
Silchar, Lower Bond Street For a little spice in your life that’s sure to warm you up, Silchar is one of Hinckley’s most popular restaurants. With a huge feast of a menu, you can pick any of your favourite Indian cuisines.
However, we love the house specials, which include Ra Ra Lamb, slow-cooked tender pieces of lamb, red chili spiced fried shallots, ginger and coriander, and Red Kidney Chili Chicken, which is chunks of chicken tikka garnished with fresh kidney beans, cooked in a coriander sauce.
FAB Noodle Bar, The Crescent, Hinckley
For a light or warming soup, head to our favourite independent noodle bar on Station Road.
Take your pick from a lightly-spiced mixed vegetable and sweetcorn soup to more exotic flavours, such as green Thai, red Thai, or warm shrimp and spinach.
Other dishes on the menu include creamy chickpea curries, chow mein or sweet and sour devilled beef.
Prezzo, The Crescent, Hinckley Embarking on a new, healthy eating regime? Don’t fret – there’s still plenty to tickle your tastebuds! Prezzo is dishing up a lighter, warm winter superfood salad, with a mix of chargrilled vegetables, cherry tomatoes, rocket, burrata mozzarella, basil and smoked balsamic dressing. They also serve a range of Italian classics, which include comforting risottos, with flavours such as chicken and asparagus, king prawn, or mushroom.
Elbow Room, The Crescent This cosy watering hole Elbow Room played host to a curry night recently which went down a storm. Keep an eye out for more events in the future.