Week Starting 12 July 2010

The World Cup is Over - Countdown to GuilFest Begins!

... But they'll be plenty more on that over the coming days and over the weekend. For those of you missing out on GuilFest, we've organised a standard day-by-day account of the great and good of Surrey.

So read on, dear subscriber, as for the non-festival crew there is still much to do (that rhymes!)

Monday - 20% Off Your Bill at Matahari - Cuisine of the Far East!

One of the most recognisable restaurants in Guildford, but Matahari is far more than just a landmark to be enjoyed from afar. It's an award-winning pan-Asian restaurant that boasts some of the best cuisine in this, or any, area. Click here to see what we're talking about - worth scrolling through, as there's much to choose from!

Moreover, the more observant of you may have noticed this is Monday's slot - for those who did, pat yourselves on the back. But there's a reason for this; namely, with your ever wonderful TGTG Offer Card, you get 20% off your total bill on Monday nights only. That, friends, is an awesome offer that you should utilise if not this very evening, then very very soon - it won't be around forever!

For more info on the fantastic Matahari, click here.

Tuesday - Palette Bistro - Now Open Late!

Now open until 9pm on weeknights, Palette Bistro is worthy of your attention as a venue that serves great food, great wine and is located within Woking's Lightbox gallery, so you can really make an evening of your time here!

So a Tuesday evening meal is it? Click here to see what to expect - an array of delicious foods I'm sure you'll agree, and these people know a perfect wine to accompany each dish. What's more, Friday 9th July also sees Caribbean Themed Night - a little asterix on the side - with bbq, cocktails and reggae. Sounds great to us!

Click here to see the Palette Bistro calendar and see what else there is to look forward to.

Wednesday - You Must be Stoking - This Week with Shappi Khorsandi

By now you loyal and dilligent subscribers to TGTG must be very familiar with The Stoke - great friends of TGTG and joyous disher-outers of pizza, it's a great place to visit for a drink, bite, or sporting event (giant, giant plasma screens included).

However, this Wednesday is You Must be Stoking, one of the best comedy clubs to be found outside of the expensive London venues. This month is the turn of Shappi Khorsandi, the Iranian-born British-raised comedian with a hefty CV including performances at BBC1's Live at the Apollo and appearances Have I Got News for You - her razor sharp tongue will make you chuckle from start to finish. Shappi will be supported by the genius Paul Kerensa, who usually serves as compere - the two of them will have you in stitches!

This Wednesday 14th is the first of a three week run of comedy at The Stoke - they spoil you this lot! - so call 01483 504296 to discuss tickets, or click here to find out more!

Thursday - A Cello and Guitar Duo? Read On...

Clare Deniz and Rose Andresier have brought together two popular, but very different, string instruments to create the original cello and guitar duo in the UK. They will be performing a lunchtime concert on 15 July at the beautiful Guildhall in Guildford, as part of Guildford Summer Festival.

Clare Deniz and Rose Andresier will be performing their unique cello and guitar concert, as part of Guildford Summer Festival, at the Guildhall, High St, Guildford at 1pm on Thursday 15 July. Tickets are £7 (£5 concessions) and are available in advance from Guildford Tourist Information Centre on 01483 444333 - for more info, here!

Friday - Fahrenheit 55, Guildford - Grab a Half Price Cocktail

Friday. If you're not going to be at GuilFest this weekend (and why, exactly? we will!), you'll be looking for a place to go and have a drink, or have a cheeky dance, or indeed both - so we can heartily recommend the one and only Fahrenheit 55, one of our favourite bars in Guildford town. Stylish, intimate without being cramped, atmospheric - this place has the lot.

Of course, they run a TGTG Offer - ensure you arrive before 10pm and get a half price cocktail - go on, it's on us (well, half of it is). Just flash that orange card.

Also, Wednesday nights are time for live music - to see what else Fahrenheit have in store, click here.

Saturday - Claygate Flower & Village Show

A fantastic opportunity to see some local produce in this beautiful village! Claygate Flower and Village Show takes place on Saturday 17th July (of course, you're not going to GuilFest...), and will feature handicrafts, food stalls, photography - all the great and good that wonderful villages like Claygate have to offer!

So what to expect from what is considered to be the largest amateur flower show in Surrey? (Deep breath) a massive exhibition of local amateur horticulture, craft, floral art, photography, art & domestic – adult and juniors - as well as lots of additional entertainment during the afternoon – dog show, classic car exhibition, live musical & dance acts, a funfair, Morris dancers, owls & bees, plus farm animals, Punch & Judy, Football Penalty Shoot Out courtesy of Claygate Royals – plus loads of commercial and community stalls selling all number of lovely things!

This fantastic event will take place on the Claygate Recreation Ground from 2pm onwards on Saturday 17 July 2010 - programmes are available for sale now in Claygate, entry forms are available for those who want to enter an exhibit. Click here for more info.

Sunday - Visit One of the Surrey Dining Club

We at TGTG feel it imperative to shout out about the three high-end pub/restaurants that make up this chain - The Albany in Guildford, The Squirrel in Hurtmore and Brook's The Dog & Pheasant.

All three venues boast incredible decor (see photos), fantastic food of which much is locally sourced (see menus) and, of course, the obligatory array of fine drinks. There are very, very few places on a Sunday we can recommend higher, and that handy TGTG Offer Card will get you a multitude of deals throughout the week!

Keep your eyes peeled for a very exciting competition with Surrey Dining Club very soon...

Tip of The Week

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