must visit

apparently the cosy teapot in Nottingham has just won some kind of best fry-up in the country award. has to be worth a visit soon.

here's an article from ananova. I want this bloke's job.

Cafe awarded 'Britain's best greasy spoon' title

A traditional family cafe has won the title of best greasy spoon in Britain.

The Cosy Teapot in Nottingham was picked from hundreds of entrants in a search to find the perfect fry-up.

Self-nominated taste tester, chemistry graduate Rich Pelley, 29, was given the task of testing the top 50.

During August Mr Pelley, from south-west London, travelled 2,257 miles to 10 UK cities - eating 102 rashers of bacon, 84 sausages, 78 fried eggs, 39 servings of baked beans, and 50 rounds of toast on the way.

His checklist of criteria included thickness of the toast - as "thin sliced white is for wimps, real men prefer doorsteps the size of a soap box"; the consistency of the fried egg - "not too watery, not too rubbery"; and whether or not the greasy spoon attracted an essential mix of students and workmen.

The Cosy Teapot Cafe scored 23 out of a possible 25 for its combination of food, value for money, ambience and clientele, plus any other added ingredients which set it out from the crowd.

"From its charming waitress calling you 'Duck' to the amazing surroundings, The Cosy Teapot thoroughly deserved to win its crown," said Mr Pelley.

Subscribers to the website of men's magazine FHM were asked to nominate their favourite greasy spoon in a competition run in conjunction with milkshake brand Frijj.

Barbara Thompson, owner of The Cosy Teapot Cafe, on Carrington Street in Nottingham city centre, said: "I suppose one of our secrets is that we have always tried to create a family, friendly atmosphere."

Paul Davis, from Frijj, said: "For many people the greasy spoon is a British icon and a superb hangover cure, so we felt it was about time they got the recognition they deserve."