FOOD: Dope Burger

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This place really has taken Hull by storm; serving some of the most awe amazing, calorific, guilt-ridden burgers, dogs and sides I have ever had the pleasure of tackling.

Their classic fast food is bursting with flavour and their Dope creations are simply brilliant – fusing tried and tested combinations with homemade sauces and other ingenious concoctions.

On first impressions the place to look at leaves a lot to be desired but, slotted in and amongst a row of Anlaby Road’s shops this hole in the wall has the feel of a street food stop that wouldn’t look out of place in say a busy Berlin, or a lively corner of London.

The queue of people waiting for a generous helping of stodgy goodness is an early indicator to the level of the food on offer, winding out from the counter and down the busy street in every which way.

Anyway, enough about the location – let’s delve into what lies beneath their refreshingly edgy exterior…

Now, the team at Dope Burger don’t just lump a standard patty between two brioche halves (if you hadn’t already guessed) and send you on your way.

Their burgers are premium steak and their portions are big; full to the brim with nearly everything that could possibly partner their meaty stacks.

On arrival it really is hard to ignore the smell of searing steak without falling into a sort of meaty trance; a force that seemed to drive me willingly to a ‘Smoked Dope Burger’ on their menu above the till.

After ordering and somehow resisting the temptation to double up for an extra £2.00 – to which a member of the Dope crew gave a slight snigger as if to imply that I would fail in my efforts to overcome such a feat – I stood waiting in the street, ticket in hand, chomping at the bit.

Luckily for me the weather was mild, as I would be pretty reluctant to wait in the pouring rain and wind for one of their meaty creations – no matter how good they taste.

Nonetheless, around fifteen minutes passed (or should I say dragged) by, leaving me ravenous to say the least, but thankful in the end as I collected my weighty brown paper bag along with a few jealous glances from those who were still left in the queue.

Finally I held my burger aloft and leaped mouth first into what soon turned into one of the best burgers I have ever, ever tasted – genuinely.

In no uncertain terms, pretty much everything you could wish for was right there, bells and all.

The meat was tender and cooked to my liking of medium, rare and the maple bacon was the perfect accompaniment to the sweet baconnaise with a helping of rich melted cheese.

Even the compulsory ingredients were on point; with the pickle, the tomato and the gem lettuce completing the package and their cheesey fries filling the last few gaps left in my bulging stomach.

Overall, it’s pretty obvious that I left a happy customer and yes I would most certainly venture back to Dope Burger (once my stomach has shrunk back to normal size).

However, although the essence of the place may be in that it is street food, I personally feel that the location and the lack of shelter will dictate to customer retention in bad weather.

If this is addressed – which I’m pretty sure it will be given the amount of custom these guys are currently enjoying – I have no doubt whatsoever that we will see Dope Burger go from strength to strength and establish itself as one of Hull’s flagship food stops.

Dope Burger menu’s can be found on their social media pages in the links below.

https://www.facebook.com/Dope-Burger-Hull-606250069404779/

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MUSIC: déjà vu Presents: Yousef & Adam Shelton @ Funktion

  
The déjà vu team have come up trumps yet again, securing a stellar line up for Saturday November 28th at Funktion.

Yousef and Adam Shelton are two of the biggest names in a thriving techno scene; running their own successful record labels, whilst producing brilliant material alongside their busy DJ schedules.

Yousef

The Circus Recordings boss man is undoubtedly one of the most popular figures in techno and house at present.

Yousef is no new comer to the electronic music arena, having been at the forefront of the underground scene for some time now.

As this genre has risen in popularity over the last decade Yousef has steadily followed its insurgence, developing sounds that have helped shape the evolution of techno.

His pioneering style has allowed his record label to grow into a collective of house juggernauts, with the likes of Green Velvet and the legendary Carl Cox being just two of the names associated with Circus Recordings.

Most recently the Circus Recordings crew have received two nominations from DJMag at ‘The Best of British Awards’ in the ‘Best Party’ and ‘Best Remix’ categories – worthy selections if I do say so myself.

The likes of Manchester’s Warehouse Project, along with other leading venues across Europe and the rest of the world have played host to the Circus outfit, and now comes the turn of Funktion, Hull to welcome the front man.

Yousef’s sets are always full of surprises from the Circus Recordings vault, with original productions and extra special remixes placed seamlessly on top of one another.

It kind of goes without saying that the man himself is rather handy behind the decks, having played b2b with a plethora of legends such as Eats Everything, Carl Cox, Laurent Garnier, Nic Fanciulli and so many more.

I’ve been lucky enough to catch a glimpse of Yousef in the flesh back in Manchester at The Warehouse Project (Store Street) and yes, as you may have guessed, it was very special.

Yousef played a mesmeric hour long slot before Kerri Chandler (need I say more) and I can safely say that it was by far one of the best things I have seen live for a very long time.

Nevertheless, for those of you who have not yet found your way into a Circus party, here’s a link to Yousef’s Circus Boiler Room in Liverpool. 

Adam Shelton

Like Yousef, Adam Shelton’s reputation in the world of house and techno is growing to rival any leading producer and DJ in the electronic music industry.

His original productions and remixes are becoming ever popular, with releases appearing on a variety of respected labels such as Visionquest, 2020 Vision and Illusion Recordings – not to mention his own One Recordings label.

Founded in 2009, One Recordings is the brain child of both Adam Shelton and Subb-an (a fellow Below resident) and has grown to be one of the most exciting underground labels of the current UK genre.

Names like The Martinez Brothers top an illustrious roster for Shelton’s label, allowing for venues such as Fabric and the infamous Watergate club to house such attractive parties.

Adam’s productions are extremely unique, with a retro feel influenced by house music from a bygone era.

The late 80’s Acid house scene has clearly played a large part in the production of Shelton’s original material – which has also found ways into his reworks and remixes.

Having played in front of crowds at Glastonbury, DC10 and of course the Below parties, Adam Shelton knows exactly how to work an audience.

The way in which Shelton approaches his sets always vary – as with any good DJ, expect the unexpected – so ready yourself for a journey.

Unfortunately I have only sampled his sounds online, so it is sadly hard to fully appreciate Adam’s real talents behind the decks via soundcloud or YouTube.

Nevertheless, his mixes always immediately drag me in, and once caught I find it near impossible to tear myself away from one of his sets without listening to it in full.

To get a feel for what Adam is all about check this link to the One Recordings Boiler Room.

déjà vu Presents: Yousef & Adam Shelton – Information:

As you may have already noticed, the tickets for this Saturday’s event are selling fast at £10.

Local sellers in Hull include; Bolo, Chinese Laundry and Poorboy Boutique as well as others (refer to poster) though limited tickets can also be purchased on entry.

Things kick off at 10pm and will run through until 5am – giving you plenty of time to get down with these two dons of techno.

MUSIC: déjà vu presents: Route 94 @ Funktion Hull.

  

Déjà vu presents: Route 94.

What better way to celebrate Halloween?

Route 94 has already reached pretty lofty heights in a short space of time as both a producer and a DJ.

His hit single “My Love” catapulted the London-born producer to the pinnacle of the deep-house/dance scene in 2013/14 and still remains a huge hit today.

Not only did this track include none other than a certain Jess Glyne, but it hit the top spot in three different countries; solidifying its brilliance and providing the man behind the music with a world of possibilities.

Despite being a dominant force in the world of house music, the 21-year old originally set out as a dubstep producer under his former alias ‘Dream’.

The former dub producer enjoyed some success whilst in this often dark and mysterious genre, with a handful of his tracks making it on UKF Dubstep, whilst receiving support from the likes of Chase & Status – however it seems his true calling remains in the world of house.

His distinctive style of feel-good tracks and up-beat house/techno vibes make Route 94 a very popular choice on any line up, which is why I believe Funktion is in for a real treat come October 31st.

Route 94’s sets are enough to pack the biggest of dance floors and drive the crowd absolutely nuts with the perfect balance between new, unknown tracks and ultimate crowd-pleasers. 

With an intense progressive style, his simmering build ups allow his melodic approach to send those at the party wild – whilst making just enough room for his bigger tracks, that almost everyone is certain to recognise, to take centre stage.

As usual the Funktion doors will open at 10pm on October 31st.

Ticket price for the event is a mere £12 (obviously 18+) and I expect these will sell pretty quickly given the fact that this guy is so good…

https://www.hullboxoffice.co.uk/tickets/buy_ticket/745

For those of you who haven’t had the pleasure of watching Route 94 live; click here.

MUSIC: Crystal Clear Presents: Paleman @ The Welly Club, Hull.

 (Image – @crystalclearsoc)

This, for me personally, is massive. I happen to be a huge Paleman fan, though I have not had the chance to see the man live.

However, this is all about to change as of October 16th, thanks to The Welly Club and Crystal Clear DJ Society.

A producer and DJ who is absolutely at the peak of his powers, Paleman’s style is as distinctive as they come.

A darkness often surrounds his productions, yet these deliver in both intensity and energy.

With ties to Loefah’s record label Swamp 81, his unmistakable sound fits this outfit perfectly; with his creative releases being adopted by many of the UK’s top DJ’s (not that Paleman isn’t right up there).

His release of “Furrball” with one of the all-time underground greats, Mr. Zed Bias was an absolute smash and is still one of my personal favourites.

Elsewhere, tracks such as “All Good”, “Hunt” and of course “Beezledub” continue to impress whenever and wherever they drop, making this young man one of Britain’s hottest products.

It remains pretty difficult to truly define the way in which Paleman’s music works – although I suppose it would fall into the electro/techno/dub categories, the productions feel strangely elusive in some way and always contain hidden surprises along the way.

Without overcomplicating things, Paleman’s driving beat is often accompanied by some brilliantly awkward subtleties, which truly set his tracks alight.

Needless to say, Crystal Clear have come up trumps here. Advanced tickets are £7 (which is unbelievably cheap) and £9 on the door – again a bargain.

To get a better feel for Paleman’s music (if you haven’t already done so) check out his soundcloud below – or click here to see the man in action in his latest Boiler Room appearance.

MUSIC: Deja Vu Presents: Darius Syrossian @ Funktion Hull.

(Image – http://www.residentadvisor.net)

Funktion is fast becoming one of Hull’s premier music spots, hosting some of the UK’s biggest DJ’s and music producers.

The likes of Sasha, Cristoph, Patrick Topping and many more have already delivered huge shows to Hull’s ever-hungry music lovers over the last year and the Deja Vu team now have another impressive calendar booked out.

October 3rd sees the turn of none other than Darius Syrossian, another juggernaut of the house music industry coming to Anlaby Road; promising to bring another hard-hitting set to Funktion’s main room.

Syrossian, who has had releases on VIVa MUSiC, Hot Creations and Get Physical, has always implored his ethos of ‘true house music’ (according to his Resident Advisor bio) and this certainly comes through in his productions.

One of his more popular EP’s “Who’s the Douche?” released on Hot Creations is a fusion of house, techno and some garage tints for good measure – thanks to the help of fellow producer and DJ, Hector Couto.

Needless to say Syrossian will bring an extensive amount of records with him to Funktion in less than a month’s time, but just what sound he will bring is anyone’s guess.

Although he does hold a very distinctive funky house style, his sets are brilliantly unpredictable and always include new material mixed with some classics, merging era’s and sounding pretty special.

Of course, Darius has soundcloud and frequently uploads new tracks, mixes and all sorts of material; so if you haven’t already done so, check him out.

If you’d rather watch the man in action then click here to see him live at Lighthouse Festival.

Tickets are £12 at the moment, with doors opening at 10pm and closing at 5am.

https://twitter.com/funktionhull?lang=en

FOOD: The Fish & Chip Kitchen

The Fish & Chip Kitchen – 78 Princes Avenue, HU5 3QJ

Having a fish and chip restaurant in the City of Culture would seem like a normality to those who have not had the pleasure of eating out in Hull’s surrounding area.

However, for those of you who have done so before, this has been a long time coming – and I am glad to say it has certainly been worth the wait.

The Fish & Chip Kitchen on Princes Avenue encapsulates Hull’s heritage perfectly, though done with a certain level of subtlety may I add.

All white walls and simple décor allows for the food to take precedence, however subtle reminders and trinkets dotted around the room pay homage to Hull’s port history and fishing tradition.

The way in which the restaurant is laid out allows for an open and welcoming atmospheric vibe to accompany the wholesome food, that is without doubt some of the best fish and chips I have had in a long time.

At first glance the menu may look a tad on the small side, but I would sooner take quality over quantity every day of the week.

A choice of fish, pies and other ‘chippy’ delicacies like jumbo sausages and Hull’s very own ‘Pattie’ make up a menu fit for any high street eatery.

In the drinks department, the Kitchen has like so many of the bars down Princes Avenue upped the ante on the list of refreshments – offering a wide range of classic cocktails, beers and ciders.

Now, being from Hull I would say like most, I have eaten my fair share of fish and chips – thus proving to be a slightly harsher critic – yet I can honestly say that I was more than satisfied with the standard of food.

I opted for the large haddock and chips, which comes with one side and one of the Kitchen’s home-made sauces (my choice being home-made tartar).

The fish was flaky, coated in crisp batter and was a substantial size; ticking all the proverbial boxes. The chips were as expected slightly more refined than you find in your local ‘chippy’, but still provided that warm cosy feeling and the same crisp bite that every good chip should.

These paired with the Kitchen’s home-made tartar sauce, went down perfectly with an ‘Atom Blonde Ale’ (keeping it all things Hull).

It seems almost absurd that it has taken this long for a city like Hull to latch onto the notion that we people would want a restaurant that serves the city’s most famous food.

Of course, plenty of people (myself included) are always looking to try something different or something new, though when it boils down to it, all we really want is something comforting and delicious.

With the Fish & Chip Kitchen opening down Princes Avenue, it seems the City of Culture bid has spurred on the idea that Hull is and will always be closely attached to its heritage.

The food at the Kitchen is undoubtedly delicious and really makes a song and dance about Hull’s port history – yet in a strange kind of way it is almost modest.

Without much fanciful design it delivers in both style and substance; and this is why it delivers such a rewarding eating experience.

By staying true to its roots the Fish & Chip Kitchen will provide a lovely meal, with a real sense of home for anyone who walks through its door – be you from Hull, the City of Culture 2017 or not.
Visit The Fish & Chip Kitchen website here by clicking the link…

EVENT: Humber Street Sesh 2015 Review

 (all images and video material accredited to http://www.facebook.com/HumberStreetSesh)

It has now been almost a week since Humber Street Sesh 2015 and those who attended have had ample time to reflect on just how good a ‘sesh’ it really was.

The weather tried its best to put off the crowds, though the majority stood resilient in front of the many stages, or under the many tents dotted around on the day – and what a day it was.

Rather than reviewing each individual act or band, I will be (briefly) summing up the event as a whole and looking at what makes the Street Sesh so successful in these parts.

THE EVENT

Each artist most definitely played their part (or parts) throughout what was without doubt the most impressive Street Sesh to date and I personally feel rather privileged to have attended.

With Luke Campbell and Tommy Coyle’s fight falling on the same evening – ever so coincidently – many initially thought that this may affect the number of people willing to see out Saturday’s ‘sesh’.

Of course a large number of Hull’s sports fans made a fleeting visit to Street Sesh before leaving for the KC Lightstream Stadium and I’m sure that this was a pretty good day all in all – I mean it isn’t everyday Hull hosts such a highly anticipated sporting event alongside Humber Street Sesh.

But for those of you who stuck it out at the marina, I am sure that you were not disappointed.

The one thing that really sets Street Sesh apart from a number of similar festivals in the surrounding area is the support and faith in Hull’s local talent.

Rather than relying on ‘marquee’ acts to attract the masses, Street Sesh provides a solid platform for the up and coming artists in the City of Culture’s catchment area.

Bands and artists of all levels were able to display their talents to people of all ages and it is this alone that I feel makes the festival what it is.

Humber Street Sesh’s organiser, Mark Page told Hull Daily Mail that “this is a festival for the people by the people” and those who attended Saturday’s event would now say exactly the same I’m sure.

From the word go, thousands flocked to the Fruit Market and the main stage on the marina, bringing families, children and relatives of all ages along for the day.

Although some may have not appreciated the wide range of musical talent on display, everyone (and I mean everyone) got into the spirit and supported each and every local artist without batting an eyelid.

On occasion some were slightly harder to withstand, however all in all the standard of the acts on show were impressive to say the least.

A number of acts already had a hardcore nucleus of fans in attendance, however for those who had less of a reputation; the reception from the crowd was equally as supportive.

No one was left to feel unwanted or out of their depth and I think that this says a lot for the people of Hull.

Organising a festival to support local acts alone is no easy task; however getting the crowd to read from the same hymn sheet is an even bigger task.

Thankfully this was achieved and this was done by simple, strategic planning and an offering of something for everyone.

Now, you may read the above hypothesis and think – ‘there must be more to a festival than that’ – but all in all, all anyone wants on a day like Saturday’s Humber Street Sesh is a well organised arena, housing the local communities’ best local talent.

This, I am very happy to say, was exactly what we as a city were given almost exactly one week ago and I can safely say that I cannot wait for Humber Street Sesh 2016 to surpass what was a brilliant day and night.

For those of you who want to relive Humber Street Sesh; here is a video link via their Facebook page (courtesy of Mark Richardson).

 

SPORT: Campbell king of the Humber

 
After the anticlimax of Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao’s ‘scuffle’, many had tipped Saturday night’s main event to be the fight of the year (most certainly in these parts anyway).

The fight was always going to be a roller coaster ride, however I don’t think any of us anticipated the bout to be quiet as ferocious as it was. 

Coyle’s approach was aggressive as ever and we saw two sides to Luke Campbell; who not only outclassed his opponent but showed a tenacious edge as the fight progressed. 

Prior to, and in the early stages of the fight, many seemed split as to who would eventually come out on top – Coyle perhaps classed as the underdog had the East side of the city behind him, though Hull’s Olympic champion had his firm following.

A betting man would probably have gone for Campbell before the first bell (myself included) yet admittedly I was sceptical as the two took to the ring; after all, Coyle has proved his critics wrong in the past.

Still Campbell reaffirmed himself as potentially one of the best in the business. 

His showing on home soil merited a dignified salute from Coyle; who has since the final bell taken to social media to congratulate his opponent. 

“Hull… Thank you for an ever lasting memory. I really did try my best but Luke Campbell was just too good.” Were Coyle’s words to his Twitter followers.

Obviously the majority would agree after Campbell’s 10th round stoppage, though Coyle has since regained some of his old bite stating “We never lose, we only learn, the journey continues…”. 

Campbell’s progression will undoubtedly involve more high-profile fights, as he moves a step closer to the WBC Lightweight title. 

Coyle however seemed to relegate himself to ‘domestic’ fights as he spoke to the Sky Sports cameras on Saturday. 

“The world is really going to appreciate him (Campbell) because he’s a special talent.

“I’m a domestic fighter at best and that’s that.” Said an emotianal Coyle. 

This is perhaps slightly harsh on Coyle who showed incredible courage and by no means disgraced his reputation in the process. 

Campbell however lived up to his name of ‘cool hands’ with a performance to rival any of his previous victories. 

The 27-year praised his opponent on the night, though critics and spectators were quick to show their admiration for the victor. 

“He’s Britain’s greatest ever amateur. In two years I want him fighting for the world title here.” Said his promoter Eddie Hearn. 

This may be from a slightly biased source, but who’s to argue with Hearn following this blistering display of boxing from Hull’s golden boy.

For those of you who missed Saturday night’s main event, here is the link to the full fight.

FOOD: Gusto da Gianni

  (Image: @GustoGianni)

Gusto – da Gianni

26 Newland Ave, Hull HU5 3AF
01482 446261

Having eaten at Da Gianni on Princes Avenue on numerous occasions, I immediately fell head over heels with the intimate, rustic feel of Hull’s finest Italian (in my opinion). Therefore, I was a mixture of excitement and scepticism before walking into Gusto.

Inadvertently I played with the notion that Gusto would try to mirror almost everything about Da Gianni – after all it is fantastically popular in the surrounding area so why not?

I do however personally prefer an injection creativity and uniqueness when I venture to a restaurant for the very first time. Luckily I was not disappointed to say the least.

Although you may scrunch your nose at the suggestion that Italian restaurants can remain individual from time to time; as you could quite rightly argue that the food is by and large extremely similar, along with the decor and overall ambience.

The times I have left an Italian eatery, with the sound of Dean Martin’s ‘That’s Amore’ ringing in my ears is quite concerning – a subtle hint to all budding Italian restaurants, this is not a good image to uphold. Thankfully, this time my ears were spared.

On entering an all be it small, slim and almost over crowded converted terrace house, I was pleasantly surprised by the authentic layout. With bare brick walls, methodically cluttered tables and dim lit lights towering the walls laddered with bottles of wine and paintings it simply reeked of Italy.

This is a far cry from your typical pizzeria and it without doubt light years ahead of Frankie and Benny’s (if you can even call that an Italian).

I was sure that the menu would of course cover the staples, the pizzas, pastas, carne and pesce with a touch of flair and a sprinkling of black pepper. Gusto most certainly did, or at least it looked so at a glance; as I studied the plates leaving the kitchen from the back of the restaurant.

Wafts of garlic, tomato and the usual Italian aromas lured me towards a classic dish when scanning the menu; however those who accompanied me wavered slightly and were caught by the specials board…

THE FOOD

With a large selection of pastas and pizzas I was at first tempted to opt for either or, however I made the impulse decision and pointed towards the ‘Risotto Fruiti di Mare’ following the waiters’ polite approach – a mixed seafood risotto for those who don’t speak the lingo.

Elsewhere on my table; a tomato and pesto garlic bread to start, followed by ‘Tagliatelle Mare e Monti’ (mushrooms, courgettes and luxury prawns in a cream sauce), a ‘Pizza Salsiccia, Funghi e Gorgonzola’ and another seafood risotto, as well as a dish off the specials board.

All but one of the selected plates delivered in both style and taste, however surprisingly it was the ‘Pork Tenderloin’ special that failed to live up to expectations.

The dishes off Gusto’s menu were quite honestly beautiful, as my seafood risotto was made fresh (taking around 30 minutes) coating fresh pieces of seafood in a sumptuous ‘pomodoro sauce’.

Often a seafood dish will sport the odd shrimp and muscle amongst either over cooked pasta, or under cooked risotto rice. This dish however, was full with two large king prawns, squid, shrimp and muscles – a more than adequate mix of quality aquatic delights if you ask me.

Away from my seafood medley, the Tagliatelle was again cooked perfectly and coated in a velvety cream sauce, whilst the pizza sat opposite me looked as fresh as could be.

The Pork Tenderloin however, with seasonal vegetables and a lemon sauce left the palette rather puzzled. Not only did the tenderloin look more like a steak, in both size and shape but the citrus sauce was somewhat over powering at first, whilst being slightly lacklustre if that’s even possible?

A special is on the specials board for one reason only, this being quite self explanatory. Yet, out of all the dishes (six mains in total) this was the only one not to hit the high bench mark.

Now, generally speaking I am not one to mix fruit with meat unless it be duck with orange, or perhaps Christmas turkey with cranberries – and sadly after Gusto’s pork special, I doubt my mixing of fruits and meats will expand to much more than these two classics.

Rather disappointing, but overall an extremely pleasant meal and outing all the same.

Prices of both food and wine are on Gusto’s menu in the link below. Not only is this an extensively brilliant menu, but the prices are by no means extortionate, after the bill on this occasion came to £125 for a table of six.

Having eaten at countless Italians in the surrounding area, I would be surprised if you could find a restaurant to rival the food, feel and overall ambience of Gusto da Gianni in Hull – aside from Da Gianni’s of course.

The way in which this restaurant conducts its business (relaxed, yet extremely attentive) is about as close to the real thing in Italy as you will find in the UK, and it is this alone that will keep this busy place going in my opinion.

I can safely say that I will be returning to Gusto having sampled their food only once since its opening, the entire night was spent in good company surrounded by seemingly happy customers – though I do hope that this was not simply beginner’s luck that contributed to this lovely evening.

http://www.gustodagianni.co.uk/downloads/Gusto-Menu.pdf

FOOD: Caffe Gelato Hull

 (Images – http://www.facebook.com/CaffeGelatoHull) 

92 Newland Avenue, Hull.

Having travelled across Europe and mainland Italy in the summer of 2013, I would say that I have eaten my fair share of quality, authentic ice-cream.

In the UK, an ice-cream van aside a children’s park, or a farmer’s stall offering homemade deliciousness at a summer fair is the best that we Brits can usually muster. However Caffe Gelato has given those in Hull with a sweet-tooth a new day-time and evening hangout.

With a wide variety of treats, cakes and even some savoury snacks the team at Gelato cater for all – whether you pay them a visit for some of their daily homemade sundaes, their experimental sorbets or perhaps for a slice of homemade quiche. You name it, they do it.

The only down-side to this extensive range of flavours and foods is obviously deciding which one to go with. I personally spent a good five minutes trying to whittle it down to two scoops that actually complement each other – but let’s face it, they all taste fantastic whether or not they ultimately mix.

In the end I opted for the ever popular ‘mint choc-chip’ followed by a dollop of their exclusive ‘ferrero roche’ gelato. Two excellent selections if I do say so myself, though I would undoubtedly be singing the same tune regardless of the flavour choice.

Having eaten gelato in places such as Rome and Florence, I have paid some extortionate prices for good ice-cream shall we say. Therefore I was almost expecting the price to be equally as inflated, judging by the high quality of Caffe Gelato’s produce.

I was however pleasantly surprised when I was asked for just £3.50 for an ice-cream that really was worth every penny. This was washed down with a fresh coffee, for an equally reasonable price – although to be brutally honest, I would expect nothing less at a café.

Still, the experience was as pleasant as could be; with a friendly atmosphere, a helpful set of staff and of course, the food that placed the metaphorical cherry on top of an equally sweet cake.

Therefore, I have no doubt whatsoever that this little gem will continue to flourish amidst Newland Avenue’s and Hull’s most successful establishments.

Having driven past Caffe Gelato on numerous occasions, the place never ceases to amaze me with a constant influx of happy diners. Almost every day, dozens of customers can be seen tucking into various Gelato delights whilst soaking up the (sporadic) summer sun outside the busy doors.

This alone indicates not only the high level of food and sweets they have on offer in abundance, but the full package; as the staff, the atmosphere and of course the ultimate drawing point, the value for money means the people of Hull have already warmed to this niche establishment.

Find Caffe Gelato Hull on social media for daytime offers and more information.

Facebook – www.facebook.com/CaffeGelatoHull
Twitter – @CaffeGelatoHull