* A popular smartphone app for foodies has just become iPad accessible. The Good Pub Guide is a bestseller for the iPhone, and can now be purchased for bigger screens from the iTunes store at a cost of £4.99. In return for your digital fiver, enjoy an encyclopedic database of fantastic pubs around the UK – flat lagers and reheated chips will become a thing of the past. Find out more about the app online at thegoodpubguide.co.uk

* Fans of the sensational Japanese wonderfood that is Katsu Curry will be delighted to learn that YO! Sushi in George Street is embracing the phenomenon and launching a limited edition “Super Mega Katsu Curry” this month. Chopstick wielders can ditch their usual fishy fare and dig into another of Japan’s favourite national dishes for just £7. As well as the traditional chicken recipe, the huge bowl of curry is available with prawn or tofu. This special meal marks YO! Sushi’s remarkable feat of selling over one million Katsu Curries every year. Try it yourself – make a reservation on 01865 566420.

* Loaf lovers around the country will unite to celebrate Real Bread Maker Week from May 11-17. The campaign invites home bakers to see how much money they save over the course of the month by refraining from buying industrial loaves or shop-made sandwiches, and donating the difference to charity. It’s also a chance to support local bakers, rather than continuing to settle for soggy supermarket loaves. Find out more at realbreadcampaign.org

* If bread week wasn’t enough, you can also veg out at Giraffe on George Street, where they’ll be celebrating National Vegetarian Week between May 20-24. Leaf-eaters can enjoy two-for-1 on all vegetarian main courses during this period, from a delicious manchego cheese and roasted veg omelette for breakfast to a “deluxe2 falafel burger for dinner. Simply print off a voucher from giraffe.net/classic/ promotions, bring it with you to the restaurant and enjoy the cheapest dish for free. Book a table by calling 01865 201030.