As part of my gift guide series this year, I wanted to dedicate one to the small independent businesses dotted around Salisbury... I moved here at the beginning of the year and even now I'm still discovering small local businesses that I hadn't heard of up until now. With Christmas mode in full swing in the city, I wanted to share some independents to check out when Christmas shopping...
The Local Salisbury Business Gift Guide
Etica Boutique
Captive Worlds
Sister's Wardrobe
A newer addition to Salisbury, Sister's Wardrobe is a preloved clothing shop that only sell items that are in good condition. The items are all higher ticket pieces but at a far better price than you'd pay for them new, including those still with tags! In case you weren't aware, you can actually sell your pieces in the store and receive 50% of the profit. From All Saints to Lucy & Yak, they stock a wide range of different brands, but by the very nature of the shop, all pieces are one off and the stock is always changing. It's worth noting they are closed on a Sunday too.
Casa Fina
Blueberry Den
Looking to make more sustainable purchases this year? Look no further than Blueberry Den. They're located on Winchester Street and are a plastic free shop that sell sustainable, local and ethical products. From plastic free beauty products (such as soaps and bath salts) to kitchen bits (like coconut wood cutlery) there's something for every eco-concious relative or friend.
Mhoho and Co
As part of my gift guide series this year, I wanted to dedicate one to the small independent businesses dotted around Salisbury... I moved here at the beginning of the year and even now I'm still discovering small local businesses that I hadn't heard of up until now. With Christmas mode in full swing in the city, I wanted to share some independents to check out when Christmas shopping...
The Local Salisbury Business Gift Guide
Etica Boutique
Captive Worlds
Sister's Wardrobe
A newer addition to Salisbury, Sister's Wardrobe is a preloved clothing shop that only sell items that are in good condition. The items are all higher ticket pieces but at a far better price than you'd pay for them new, including those still with tags! In case you weren't aware, you can actually sell your pieces in the store and receive 50% of the profit. From All Saints to Lucy & Yak, they stock a wide range of different brands, but by the very nature of the shop, all pieces are one off and the stock is always changing. It's worth noting they are closed on a Sunday too.
Casa Fina
Blueberry Den
Looking to make more sustainable purchases this year? Look no further than Blueberry Den. They're located on Winchester Street and are a plastic free shop that sell sustainable, local and ethical products. From plastic free beauty products (such as soaps and bath salts) to kitchen bits (like coconut wood cutlery) there's something for every eco-concious relative or friend.
Mhoho and Co
Maul's Wine and Cheese Bar by Fran
Captive Worlds by Dean
Allum & Sidaway by Amy
Maul's Wine and Cheese Bar by Fran
Captive Worlds by Dean
Allum & Sidaway by Amy
The Craft Bar Salisbury Arms - Review
The Craft Bar Salisbury Arms - Review
1.11.22 • Featured, food, restaurant review, Salisbury, Salisbury Restaurant
The Craft Bar Salisbury Arms - Review
11 Sage Green Paint Recommendations
11 Sage Green Paint Recommendations
* Contains Gifted Products *
This week I had a very exciting parcel arrive full of Pixi products that I've never tried before. Now, I'm going to assume that they've sent me the collagen range because I'm soon to be the big 2-5 and not because I'm looking a little haggard... But yes, these aren't new in products but I thought I'd share them in case, like me, you've not heard much about this range before...
Botanical Collagen Tonic* - £18
Botanical Collagen Eye Serum* - £24
Botanical Collagen Lip Gloss* - £14
Volume Sheet Mask* - £10
* Contains Gifted Products *
This week I had a very exciting parcel arrive full of Pixi products that I've never tried before. Now, I'm going to assume that they've sent me the collagen range because I'm soon to be the big 2-5 and not because I'm looking a little haggard... But yes, these aren't new in products but I thought I'd share them in case, like me, you've not heard much about this range before...
Botanical Collagen Tonic* - £18
Botanical Collagen Eye Serum* - £24
Botanical Collagen Lip Gloss* - £14
Volume Sheet Mask* - £10
Dinner 1 - Linares
The restaurant we visited on our first night we actually found by the smell of the food alone. We were wandering along the beachfront mid-afternoon and the waft of garlic and pizza is what drew us in. We had a quick look at the menu and decided that it was a great choice for our first night.
Elliot and I actually had the same meal at Linares; fillet steak, wild mushroom, and red wine fettuccine. We also ordered garlic bread (of course) and had a pint each. The food was really tasty and the outdoor seating area is really nice. The service was maybe a tiny bit slow but, in fairness, they were really busy when we visited. This was one of the 'pricier' meals we had on the trip, but I think that might be partly due to location being very close to the beach...
Dinner 2 - The Hard Rock Cafe
Anyone who knows me personally will know how much I enjoy visiting a Hard Rock Cafe every time I travel somewhere new. Whilst we were in Tenerife I actually counted up how many I've visited and I *think* it's 11...
Now, I don't want you to call me a creature of habit but I may or may not have ordered my usual burger once again. Of course, it had to be the BBQ bacon cheeseburger. Whilst we're on the topic of this burger, I don't think I've ever had a bigger one than this. Look at the absolute state of that. My one comment on this burger is it didn't have nearly enough sauce, it was a little bit dry. But, like any other Hard Rock Cafe I've visited, the atmosphere was brilliant, and the staff were great.
Dinner 3 - Napoli
What is a holiday without a pizza, hey? I'll take no credit for this one, Elliot found 'Napoli' online and we were absolutely sold by the photos of the food. The reviews were all brilliant, and being down a side road up from the beach, it luckily wasn't too busy when we wandered up.
Naturally, I had a margherita and it was so tasty! I could see the chefs making the pizzas from where I was sat and they were truly delicious. If you're after an authentic tasting Italian pizza whilst in South Tenerife then this is absolutely the place to go.
Dinner 4 - 108 Bistro
I have absolutely saved the best til last here... Look at that! We found 108 Bistro whilst we were walking back to the apartment from the beach and knew it was where we wanted to spend the last evening of our holiday.
I'll cut to the chase. That HUGE pan of carbonara was only €8 total and I'm proud to say that we almost managed to finish it between us. It was genuinely delicious and if it wasn't our last night I would have been keen to visit again and try another of their pasta dishes. It goes without saying but you absolutely don't need to have one of these each. This could easily have been shared between 2-4 people. A pint of beer was also only €2 meaning our entire bill came to a grand total of €12! It's worth noting that pretty much all of the tables were reserved but they luckily could squeeze us in, so it might be worth booking ahead if you're keen!
Breakfast(s) - Cafeteria la Media Luna
I was only going to include our evening meals in this food diary but this cafe was so brill that it deserved it's own mention. Based at Passarela Oasis Shopping Center, Cafeteria la Media Luna serves these huuuuge delicious pastries and lots of other things too.
We visited twice, and paid about €6 a time for 2 pastries and 2 cups of tea. If you're staying in one of the hotels nearby, this is a great place to stop for refreshment on the way down to the beach.
Dinner 1 - Linares
The restaurant we visited on our first night we actually found by the smell of the food alone. We were wandering along the beachfront mid-afternoon and the waft of garlic and pizza is what drew us in. We had a quick look at the menu and decided that it was a great choice for our first night.
Elliot and I actually had the same meal at Linares; fillet steak, wild mushroom, and red wine fettuccine. We also ordered garlic bread (of course) and had a pint each. The food was really tasty and the outdoor seating area is really nice. The service was maybe a tiny bit slow but, in fairness, they were really busy when we visited. This was one of the 'pricier' meals we had on the trip, but I think that might be partly due to location being very close to the beach...
Dinner 2 - The Hard Rock Cafe
Anyone who knows me personally will know how much I enjoy visiting a Hard Rock Cafe every time I travel somewhere new. Whilst we were in Tenerife I actually counted up how many I've visited and I *think* it's 11...
Now, I don't want you to call me a creature of habit but I may or may not have ordered my usual burger once again. Of course, it had to be the BBQ bacon cheeseburger. Whilst we're on the topic of this burger, I don't think I've ever had a bigger one than this. Look at the absolute state of that. My one comment on this burger is it didn't have nearly enough sauce, it was a little bit dry. But, like any other Hard Rock Cafe I've visited, the atmosphere was brilliant, and the staff were great.
Dinner 3 - Napoli
What is a holiday without a pizza, hey? I'll take no credit for this one, Elliot found 'Napoli' online and we were absolutely sold by the photos of the food. The reviews were all brilliant, and being down a side road up from the beach, it luckily wasn't too busy when we wandered up.
Naturally, I had a margherita and it was so tasty! I could see the chefs making the pizzas from where I was sat and they were truly delicious. If you're after an authentic tasting Italian pizza whilst in South Tenerife then this is absolutely the place to go.
Dinner 4 - 108 Bistro
I have absolutely saved the best til last here... Look at that! We found 108 Bistro whilst we were walking back to the apartment from the beach and knew it was where we wanted to spend the last evening of our holiday.
I'll cut to the chase. That HUGE pan of carbonara was only €8 total and I'm proud to say that we almost managed to finish it between us. It was genuinely delicious and if it wasn't our last night I would have been keen to visit again and try another of their pasta dishes. It goes without saying but you absolutely don't need to have one of these each. This could easily have been shared between 2-4 people. A pint of beer was also only €2 meaning our entire bill came to a grand total of €12! It's worth noting that pretty much all of the tables were reserved but they luckily could squeeze us in, so it might be worth booking ahead if you're keen!
Breakfast(s) - Cafeteria la Media Luna
I was only going to include our evening meals in this food diary but this cafe was so brill that it deserved it's own mention. Based at Passarela Oasis Shopping Center, Cafeteria la Media Luna serves these huuuuge delicious pastries and lots of other things too.
We visited twice, and paid about €6 a time for 2 pastries and 2 cups of tea. If you're staying in one of the hotels nearby, this is a great place to stop for refreshment on the way down to the beach.
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