As it becomes more difficult in these surreal times to travel to our ‘islands in the sun’ Turtle Bay succeeds in bringing a little piece of The Caribbean to the centre of Leeds. For at Turtle Bay you can capture some of the flavours, tastes and ambience of these magical islands – and I for […]
Since 1934 Bryans in Headingley have been synonymous with quality fish and chips. All through the Second World War it kept open as fish was one of the few foods not be rationed and supplemented the family’s weekly diet. People queued for hours around Bryans and when fish was scarce they made home made fishcakes. […]
BrewDog-owned urban cidermakers, Hawkes, is making a stand against apple wastage. With over 2.5 million apples going to waste every day in the UK, this urban cidery is calling for the nation to take charge of wasted apples’ destiny, by introducing an apple mail-in box. As a pint-loving nation, Hawkes knows we don’t want to […]
Over the last five years Bill’s has become the favourite eating place for the business community, ladies who lunch, couples wanting to enjoy a romantic meal or for those gossipy girly nights out or lunches. Housed in the 18th century home of famous Leeds surgeon William Hey this Georgian Town House in Albion Place is […]
Malton, Yorkshire’s Food Capital, will be hosting its renowned Monthly Food Market on Saturday 8th August. With public health and safety front of mind there will be fewer vendors than usual to ensure social distancing guidelines can be met. But visitors can rest assured, the 20+ market stalls will feature a huge variety of treats […]
Gino D’Acampo’s My Restaurant is a little piece of Italy right in the middle of Harrogate. It’s no secret that Italian’s love their food both sharing and savouring it in a relaxed atmosphere and this restaurant is exactly the place to do that. It was a breezy and rainy summer’s day, just after the lockdown […]
It’s easy to understand why The Restaurant Bar and Grill in City Square is a firm favourite with lovers of good food, wine and relaxed but sophisticated dining. As one of the first wave of customers after lockdown, even as a restaurant reviewer and food writer, I was a little nervous at what to expect […]
Leading restaurant group, Individual Restaurants, is inviting guests to get ready to dine as it prepares to reopen a selection of its amazing Yorkshire restaurants this Saturday July 4th. Bookings for The Restaurant Bar & Grill, Leeds; Piccolino in Collingham and Ilkley, and Gino D’Acampo My Restaurant in Harrogate, are now open, with the most […]
With its cosmopolitan black and white décor, marble floors and skilfully choreographed tables its hard to imagine you are in the middle of the city’s shopping hub. In fact if you close your eyes and take in the ambience of Prezzo around you could well be dining in some stylish bistro somewhere in Italy rather […]
Arts in Call Lane is one of the city’s hidden gastronomic gems! One of the first independent restaurants in the city it has gone from strength to strength and now boasts new owners, a new name – now referred to Arts not Arts Café and a new head chef – Simon Turner. Arts has also […]