They launched their first Italian Bar and kitchen in the backstreets of the North Laines in 2016, and little over a year later, one of my favourite restaurants in Brighton, Cin Cin have opened their second restaurant just along the road in Hove.
Cin Cin Hove is a very welcome addition — it’s the Italian restaurant the neighborhood has been needing for a LONG time. It has stuck to the same formula as their Brighton site, with an open kitchen and counter seating setup but is bigger, with around 35 covers and a private dining area for groups.
The menu has similarities to their Brighton site with small plates, home-made pasta and antipasti still on the menu, but with the addition of the ‘secondi’ section, featuring three dishes which are designed to be the main course of your meal - a real game changer.
Another new addition to their Hove site, is the preparation kitchen based downstairs in the restaurant, giving Head Chef Jamie Halsall and his team the chance to create more dishes and prepare things that can take a lot of time and space for both the Brighton and Hove sites.
Perfect for lunch or diner (or both!) you'll be welcomed by David and his team and sat overlooking the kitchen area and bar.
Another new addition to their Hove site, is the preparation kitchen based downstairs in the restaurant, giving Head Chef Jamie Halsall and his team the chance to create more dishes and prepare things that can take a lot of time and space for both the Brighton and Hove sites.
Perfect for lunch or diner (or both!) you'll be welcomed by David and his team and sat overlooking the kitchen area and bar.
Kick things off with a board of antipasti, featuring a selection of Italian salumi and cheeses - the perfect snack whilst you make the all important decisions on what to order next.
Nduja & polenta crochette, parsley mayonnaise - light and fluffy with a little kick.
Next up, my all time favourite - Burrata with Beetroot and Basil
Eating our way through the menu, we couldn't forget to have one of their home-made pasta dishes - Cin Cin's take on Spaghetti carbonara, with smoked eel and confit egg yolk.
Aside from the laid-back atmosphere and wonderful staff, being able to sit back and watch the chefs cook up dish after dish of delicious Italian food is one of my favourite things to do.
From their Charcoal Robata grill - Sussex pork, creamy polenta, smoked king cabbage
Gorgeous flavours, with crackling that had us fighting over it.
If that doesn't get you dribbling all over your keyboard, and booking a space, then I'm sure this will
Birra-misu.
Oh yes, you heard right!
Oh yes, you heard right!
A modern, softer take on an Italian classic, substituting marsala with coffee-flavoured stout and salted caramel.
See you at the pass!
See you at the pass!
Open Tues-Sat for lunch (12:30pm - 3:30pm) and Dinner (6pm - 11pm)
The Eve Lom Cleanser has been a favorite of mine for a couple of years now, and definitely kicked off my skincare obsession. I’ve gone through a fair few skincare products and still love trying new ones out, but my skin is super sensitive at times and this cleanser just works for me, and has become a part of my daily skincare routine.
One of the things I love about the product, is the ritualistic way it’s meant to be used - massaging onto dry skin, letting it sit on the face for a bit and then take off with a hot, damp muslin cloth. It leaves your skin so soft, and if your skin is anything like mine (as dry as the Sahara desert) then it will make your face feel soooo good and pampered.
But, let’s get a little real though - everyday can’t be a spa day at home. I have a pretty busy life, and sometimes it can feel like a real task to even take my makeup off at the end of the day (that’s even if I bother to wear any), or getting out of bed 10 minutes earlier before work to go through the cleansing process can be a painful decision to make. Eve Lom took that feedback from their customers and launched their new Eve Lom Gel Balm Cleanser, which I picked up at the end of last year, and I have been trying out for the last couple of months.
The science bit
The Eve Lom gel Balm Cleanser has been clinically proven to moisturise skin for up to 12 hours after use. When applied, it works in two stages. One: Melting away makeup and impurities, Two: cleanses to enhance skin with intensely moisturising and hydrating active ingredients.
Ingredients
Clove oil (antiseptic)
Eucalyptus oil (banish toxins and purify the skin)
Egyptian chamomile oil (energising and moisturising)
Shea butter (moisturising)
Grapeseed oil (regulate oil production)
Argan oil (to soothe and nourish)
Key Benefits:
Antiseptic properties for healing and purification
Clove, chamomile, argan and olive oils soothe, hydrate and protect
Lecithin provides emulsifying effect
Deeply moisturising cleanser
The Eve Lom Gel Balm Cleanser has all the best things about the original cleansing balm, but comes in a pump action tube (instead of the pot) dispensing a lightweight gel balm to gently cleanse and hydrate the skin. It’s a lot more convenient for those who are always on the go.
Stockholm was the second part of our honeymoon, and has always been on my travel to-do list, and as I’m married to someone who doesn’t exactly like lying on a beach, it was the perfect city to hang out in. Armed with the Wallpaper Guide (I highly recommend these travel guides) and our trainers, we set off ready to explore, and so this is my next post in my travel series, 24 hours in…
Stay
If you are looking for a chic and cool hotel you should definitely stay at the Miss Clara (read my review on it here). It’s Scandi-minimalist bedrooms will have you getting your instagram on as soon as you enter. The hotel also has a bar and restaurant where all the locals seem to hang out amongst the hotel guests.
Miss Clara by Nobis, Sveavägen 48, 111 34 Stockholm, Sweden; missclarahotel.com
Eat
There are so many good places to eat, and as we were only there for a day and a half, our list doesn’t really do the city much justice! For breakfast we ate at the hotel (you would if there was a waffle maker with waffles on tap). For lunch, we went to Phil’s Burgers, a small chain with branches dotted about over the city. It got mentioned a fair few times to me on Twitter when I asked people for recommendations, and I have to say it was pretty darn tasty - the fries were some of the best I’ve had and come with the most tastiest of sauces.
Phil’s Burger, Drottninggatan 79, 111 60 Stockholm, Sweden; www.philsburger.se
Dinner-wise, on our first night we decided to stay in and order room service. I know what you’re thinking but the pizzeria next to our hotel was booked up and they happened to be connected to the hotel and offered room service, which is a genius idea! The pizza was amazing and I would definitely recommend paying them a visit if you’re in the city.
Giro, Sveavägen 46, 111 34 Stockholm, Sweden; www.giropizzeria.com
On our last night, we decided to ‘push the boat out’ and have dinner at Sturehof. A stockholm institution having been around for 120 years. The menu is Swedish/French with a focus on fish and seafood so this is the place to get your herring on. I’m a huge fan of Swedish food, so we had a few plates to share, including their ‘handful of prawns’ which as you can see, was more than a handful.
Sturehof, Sturegallerian, Stureplan 2, 114 35 Stockholm, Sweden; www.sturehof.com
See
There is SO much to do and see in Stockholm, so make sure you bring comfy shoes! When we first arrived, we headed to Gamla Stan (old town) which was so beautiful to walk around and look at the old buildings and streets, some of which date back to the 13th century. It’s easy to get lost on the island as the maze of streets are so fun to explore.
Djurgärden island is home to most of the museums in the city. It’s also home to the Botanical Gardens which are worth the walk around. The views were beautiful and even though it rained the whole time we were there, it would be my top pick of places to have a wander around.
If you’re into going for some drinks I recommend starting with cocktails at The Nobis Hotel. It's a little swanky, but it does a great Espresso Martini and is brilliant for people watching.
The rose gold obsession still seems to be going strong, with Nars being the latest to jump on the shiny bandwagon with their new NARSissist Wanted Eyeshadow Palette.
After seeing this pop up on their Instagram feed back in November, I’ve been waiting for launch day (January 15th) for what feels like forever. The only thing is, I’m not a huge wearer of eyeshadow, especially bold shades. However, I’ve been wanting to try something new that’s a little out of my neutral eyeshadow comfort zone and well, this totally ticks all the boxes.
In the past, I’ve been fairly partial to an eyeshadow palette (I mean, who hasn’t owned the Urban Decay Naked Palette!) they’re great for traveling, and they give you more choice to play around with. This Wanted Eyeshadow Palette from Nars features 12 gorgeous eyeshadow shades with matte, satin and shimmery metallic finishes, in a range of pinks, nudes and rose golds and, not only does the palette include brand-new shades, NARS have also thrown in a brand-new eyeshadow formula containing Vitamin E and pomegranate seed oil. Giving a soft, buttery application without the patchiness.
The shades are totally out of my comfort zone, but after a little play with the palette in Space NK on my lunch break, there are more than a few that I’ve already worn since purchasing it. Just FYI, the metallic/satin are extremely pigmented and a little goes a looong way with them, which I learnt when I realised my hands were covered in glitter and looked like a Christmas decoration. NOT a good look!
Now the price is the biggest killer, coming in at £55 (thank god for Space NK vouchers!) so that may make you think twice about purchasing but I can honestly say if you love eyeshadow, or don’t have these shades in your collection then you won’t feel any purchase regret.
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