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The Felicini chain of Italian restaurants opened its doors in northern England in 2003, and grew to become known for serving good quality modern Italian cuisine through a choice of menus all carrying the Felicini signature style of 'traditional classic with a distinctive modern twist'.

The contemporary havens are cut away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life with contemporary interiors incorporating dark wood, leather and mirrors. Each branch has a special style of its own, from being perfect pit stops for lunch, and favourite haunts of students, to places where you could enjoy a latte and watch the world go by.

The menus offers a range of tasty dishes such as starters of piatto grande di antipasto loaded with marinated olives and baby mozzarella, char-grilled chorizo, mixed bruschetta with prosciutto, tomato and basil and dips of hummus and spiced aubergine with garlic and cumin baked flatbread. Signature main courses consist of pan-fried sea bass fillet, slow-roasted confit duck leg, pizza and pasta, and delectable desserts like giant profiteroles.

The Balti House in Nottingham's trendy Heathcote Street is owned by Sabbir Hossain, a passionate restaurateur and cricket lover. The restaurant has become a popular destination to enjoy Indian cuisine and balti dishes in a comfortable burgundy and white ambience.

When Sabbir is not in the restaurant, he does his bit for Bangladeshi cricket by working as an associate of the UK Bangladesh Cricket Association. You could even find him feeding young Bangladeshi cricketers while they're touring the UK.

Coming to the food, Hossain works hard to create tasty dishes that change with the seasons. Starters could range from a hearty mulligatawny soup and chicken tikka, to sheek kebab and prawn puree that appear on a very tempting platter.

The menu's specialities include The Balti House special where meat, chicken, and prawns are cooked together and covered with an omelette to hold the flavour. You could also choose from an extensive range of typical options such as the korma, dhansak, vindaloo, and Madras to name a few.

The drinks list offers wines, beer, spirits, and liqueurs.

Plush contemporary interiors fused with ethnic designs. Authentic recipes sourced from royal families and ancient family traditions of the enchanting Indian sub-continent. Impeccable service with ample personal attention paid to every table. These are just a few things that explain the crowds thronging to Bombay, The Indian Brasserie in Nottingham. While the service is timely, one is never under pressure to rush through a meal. After a recent refurbishment and seating for 100, large crowds are no concern and the table is one's own for the evening.

Even with all the frills and fancies, the food is always the hero at Bombay. Cooked fresh to order using only the finest ingredients, curry-craving palates are never disappointed. There are buffet, take-away and party menus apart from the regular a la carte, including an impressive wine list. The Mumbai ghosht karahi - a unique tender lamb preparation and tandoori shahi jinga masala - king prawns marinated in tandoori sauce are only teasers to a never-ending list of delectable delicacies. Kulfis are also on the menu for the incurable sweet-tooth

Clumber Park can be found south of Worksop, in the northernmost part of Sherwood Forest. And once you've taken in the amazing scenery or covered miles on your cycle, the Clumber Park Hotel, located opposite the park, provides the facilities that are required for you to enjoy a relaxing break in a country setting.

Allow the spa to pamper you or sink into bed and dream of Robin Hood. And when you feel like having something to eat, visit the Courtyard Restaurant or brasserie and feast on freshly made sandwiches or enjoy a full meal anytime during the day.

Mostly English starters could include a crayfish cocktail with baby gems, Marie rose and pickled tomatoes, and salmon and chive fishcakes with pea puree. Sharing platters of roast ham, Stilton, Scotch egg, huntsman pie, toasted breads, pickles and homemade fruit chutney are the perfect prelude to a main course of classics of scampi, French fries and tartare sauce or bangers and mash with onion gravy. For those who think a little differently there is Thai green chicken curry or Spanish meatballs and spaghetti.