In an era of gourmet dining, which quite often equates to incredibly tiny portions, it’s no wonder our tummies growl with excitement when a waitress brings a large plate of grub our way! (more…)
In case you missed the memo, Easter is early this year... Sunday 27th March to be exact! Whilst the onslaught of a chocolate coma can’t come quickly enough for most of us, it also means that if you are thinking ...
The term ‘gluten-free’ has become something of a buzz-word in recent years, with more and more people choosing not to eat or finding that they are actually intolerant to the gluey protein. (more…)
Our guide to park life in Southend-on-Sea is so simple, it’s a walk in the park! Whether you want somewhere safe for your children to play or the perfect spot for a picnic, there’s all this and more with our ...
What better way to warm up than by tucking into a delicious Sunday lunch? You may remember our blog from last year which featured six of the best roast dinners in Essex. (more…)
One of the biggest hooleys in the Irish calendar is fast approaching. That’s right folks; it is St Patrick’s Day on March 17th. Did you know that it is customary to put a shamrock worn on a hat or lapel ...
Sink your teeth into crispy battered cod and delicious hot chips. What could be better? When we speak of true fish ‘n’ chips, we’re not after something fancy, just something comforting but it has to be just right (more…)
Happy Birthday to us, Happy Birthday to Us.... Yes, that’s right; LoveEssex is a whole year old on the 19th of February! We can’t believe how far we have come in the last year. Much of that is thanks to ...
Wow isn’t this year going quickly? We were looking at our calendar this week and realised that it is actually less than a month until Mother’s Day (Sunday 6th March). (more…)
If you like nothing better than a cup of tea, and you enjoy being by the sea, why not combine the two? It’s easy… try tea-on-sea with Southend’s top 3 afternoon tea locations. (more…)
Start the day in the best possible way with a hearty breakfast! Here we've selected three of the best breakfast spots in Leigh-on-sea. All tried and tested, this tasty trio offers a superb selection of breakfast grub! (more…)
Welcome back to the second of our blog posts featuring some of the very best hotels and restaurants to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Essex in 2016. Part two looks at venues in and around Colchester and Southend. (more…)
Can you feel the love tonight? Well if you can’t yet you soon will. That’s right folks, Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and what better way to treat the one you love than with a romantic meal or weekend away ...
Are you in need of caffeine? If so, you’re in luck, as Southend has many great coffee shops on offer! If you like nothing more than sitting down and watching the world go by with a fresh coffee and slice ...
Well we are now mid-way through January and if you are anything like us your motivation to continue with your health kick and detoxification may need a little kick up the backside, after all January is a long month! (more…)
Exercise and fitness is just as important as a change in diet when it comes to the January detox that so many of us do. Getting moving more and making nutritional food choices is the key to sustaining a healthy ...
Trying to eat clean is a priority for many people, who also feel that they may be unable to deal with the temptation of unhealthy foods offered by traditional restaurants. Gyms Kitchen seeks to solve this problem (more…)
Happy New Year to you all! Welcome to our first blog post for 2016. If you are anything like us then you may have over-indulged a little over the festive period and be looking to eat a little healthier over ...
Hi and welcome back to our blog posts featuring some of the best venues in Essex to spend your Boxing Day in 2015. If you aren’t feeling hungry now, we are pretty certain you will be by the time you ...
After all the preparation that goes into creating the perfect Christmas, no one could blame you for wanting to take it easy on Boxing Day. (more…)
Welcome back to our blog post featuring some of the best places to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Essex in 2015. (more…)
Here at iHeartEssex we were talking about our plans for over the festive period when we realised we really should do a blog post about some of the fantastic New Year’s Eve events happening in Essex in 2015 (more…)
Well safe to say this year has whizzed past us yet again, and we are now well and truly hurtling towards Christmas BUT before we do, there is one more very important night to celebrate! That’s right, Bonfire Night (more…)
Here at iHeartEssex we don’t need an excuse to get our party on, and with Halloween becoming a bigger holiday every year, (more…)
