Big Dish Energy Ltd
Inside The Loose Cannon, Stodman St — bold flavour, brilliant vibes.
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If you haven't yet discovered Big Dish Energy, consider this your sign. Tucked inside local favourite bar The Loose Cannon, this independent kitchen is bringing serious flavour — and serious vibes — to the Newark scene.
Big Dish Energy isn't just serving food; it's serving moments. The energy is infectious — colourful, confident and proudly independent — exactly what you want from a modern food establishment.
A few favourites of ours:
Signature Fried Chicken Sandwich Truffle mayo, spicy relish, parmesan & balsamic glaze | Smash Burger Local organic beef, seasoned & smashed to perfection |
Steak Frites Truffle & parmesan fries | Ossobucco with Tagliatelle |
Whether you're dropping in for drinks and staying for dinner or heading there specifically to chase that chicken sando — Big Dish Energy proves that some of the best food in town is happening inside your favourite bar. No need to book, just walk right in.
Trend-led. Flavour-forward. Definitely worth the hype.
This week’s public poll - Sunday Roast
You told us and the results are in - Newark’s Favourite Sunday Lunch spot is…..
From a brilliant field of 55 contenders and 1746 votes, here's the top three you voted for:
🥇The Ollerton House - 14% of votes!
🥈 The Harrow, Boughton 11%
🥉 Donna B's 8%
A massive thank you to everyone who took part — the debate was fierce and the standards are clearly high across Newark & surrounding areas! 🍖
Next week's poll is LIVE on our Facebook page - Vote for your favourite -
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📍Talk In Italy
🌐 www.talkinitaly.com
🎟️ Code: Newark - 10% off for NEW students on any course
Courses include learning Italian through opera, conversation, travel topics and Italian culture.
Occasional events also coming up including Italian wine & cheese evening hosted at Majestic Wine Newark (June 26th)
📍Meringue Jane - Home Bakery specialising in Japanese sponge cakes
🌐 https://www.facebook.com/MeringueJane
🎟️ Free ‘treat bag’ with every order (till April).
Alongside our classic designs,
we also create bespoke cakes tailored just for you,
perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or meaningful moments.
We also design thoughtfully themed meringues,
ideal as refined party favours or charming little gifts.
What’s Good This Week
📍Lego Trail - at the National Civil War Centre
⏰ 14th March 2026
🎟️ Free to attend
How the LEGO® Trail works:
Pick up a free trail sheet from either the National Civil War Centre or Newark Town Hall Museum and Art Gallery.
Follow the clues and explore both venues at your own pace.
Search for LEGO® Minifigures hidden around each site.
Learn about Newark’s Civil War story and local heritage as you go.
Complete the trail from at least one venue and submit your sheet for a chance to WIN a LEGO® Natural History Museum set! With more prizes also available!
📍 Ben Fogle - Wild - at the Palace Theatre
⏰ 12th March 2026 from 7:30-10pm
🎟️ £32
Ben Fogle’s theatre show WILD brings to life on stage, stories and tales of hope, possibility, and positivity. From his extraordinary encounters with the human and natural world; the wilderness of Northern Sweden to the jungles of Honduras; the hostile extreme environments of Chernobyl to the mountains of Nepal; Ben will take you on a journey with inspiring and uplifting tales of self-discovery, that will leave you enchanted, enlightened, and entertained. In this inspiring show full of hope, simplicity, and harmony, WILD is a hair-raising, uplifting and wildly entertaining show that tells the extraordinary true stories of Ben’s amazing encounters with people and animals, and how they changed his life... and the discovery of helping you find your Ocean of Possibility. WILD is coming to a venue near you in 2026.
Coming in next week's edition:
New Spotlight Independent Business
Newark’s Favourite Chip Shop Poll results - YOUR VOTES
Subscriber PERKS!
What’s Good this week
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