Picasso's

Tuesday lunchtime we decided to have lunch out at Picasso's. Picasso's is located at 10 Mark Lane. It is easy to find and in a great area of Eastbourne. We hadn't booked and with it being Valentines day, we were unsure if would we able to get a table. They managed to accommodate us with no problems, even though it was very busy. It does become busier in the evenings and the weekends so booking would be recommended.

Picasso's is 1 of 2 independent restaurants (http://www.pablopicassos.co.uk/) owned by the same people and is very popular amongst the people of Eastbourne. They serve Mediterranean food, including: starters, pizzas, salads, pasta and specials. With a daily specials board on the wall.

The restaurant had a number of different patrons dining, including families, professionals and couples. Obviously the food is the main attraction of Picasso's, but the restaurant also has many interesting pictures and decorations to keep the mind entertained. The restaurant is very clean with good lighting. It has a great feeling atmosphere. It is also child friendly with high chairs available for use.

The menu has a wide varity of dishes. Including a big seafood and pizza selection. If you are a vegetarian there are options with a green tick next to them.

For a starter we ordered 'garlic bread mozzarella' and a 'bruschetta mozzarella'.

They were both cooked correctly and served at an appropriate temperature and tasted great. They were not too dry and were buzzing with lots of flavour. Both were pleasantly presented. The ingredients seemed fresh and the texture was a delight.

For the main course we had a 'tagliatelle alla porcini' and a 'pizza americana'.

These were again served at the right temperature and were very well presented. The only criticism I would have is that the plate was slightly too small for the pizza. I would not recommend the pizza to anyone that doesn't like spicy or hot food as the chilli's on the pizza were extremely hot but very nice. There is a warning on the menu that it was hot so I cannot criticise on that.

All of this food came to around £24.00 which I think is very reasonable for two people to eat out. This price also included an orange juice and a Pepsi.

The service was very good. We were greeted with a smile and the staff were very polite. They asked if everything was ok at the end of each course and made us feel very comfortable.

I would definitely return to Picasso's for their great food, exceptional service and phenomenal value for money.

Mia's Soulfood

On Saturday evening I decided to order a take away from Mia's Soulfood. Mia's Soulfood is based on Seaside Road, located in Jesters Bar. They provide authentic Caribbean food at great prices. I hadn't used this establishment before so I was excited to see and taste the type of cuisine they had on offer.

The ordering process was quick and easy. I decided to take up the option of ordering through facebook. All this involved was sending a simple private message with my order and my address. What could be simpler?!
My delivery arrived within 15 minutes of placing the order. Which is great, nothing worse than waiting for a long time for a take out on a Saturday night.

 I ordered the Caribbean Jerk Chicken served with rice and peas, it arrived as described with a salad garnish accompanying the dish. The dish was extremely well presented. The chicken was delightful and was cooked very well, with a firey flavour, ideal for anyone who likes a spicy dish. Unlike a lot of take out food, the chicken wasn't like rubber, it was very tender and came off the bone very easily. The rice and peas were very tasty with a very unique flavour. Some rice dishes can be a bit dry, but this was not one of them.

This dish costs £6.00. I think this is very good value for money. I would encourage everyone to try what Mia's Soulfood has to offer. Thank you Mia's Soulfood for great service and food and I will definitely being visiting you again.

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