Food & Drink

AN HISTORIC TEMPLE OF CULINARY DELIGHTS

AN HISTORIC TEMPLE OF CULINARY DELIGHTS

Whatever day you pass by Bettys Tea Room at Harrogate you can guarantee there will be a queue of people eagerly waiting to sample the delights of this historic temple of culinary delights. A family business since 1919 Bettys was founded on the dreams of a young Swiss boy, Frederick. Life dealt little Frederick a […]

DINE IN A PIECE OF THE CITY’S HISTORY

DINE IN  A PIECE OF THE CITY’S HISTORY

Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine when I was a toddler and my mum used to lift me up to post letters to her friends in the large brass mailbox at the city’s main post office that one day, decades later, I would be dining inside that very building in one of the […]

DINING AMIDST THE STARS….

DINING AMIDST THE STARS….

There can be few dining experiences that are as truly magical as that of The Crowdedhouse. From the moment you step into the private glass lift on Boar Lane that takes you on the outside of the building up to the restaurant you know you are in for a special experience. Occupying the 5th and […]

ITS TIME TO THINK ABOUT SOME TRADITIONAL EDIBLE TREATS FOR EASTER

ITS TIME TO THINK ABOUT SOME TRADITIONAL EDIBLE TREATS FOR EASTER

It’s Easter time and like many other festivals its time to think about traditional edible treats. Mention Easter and we think Easter Eggs – mostly the chocolate variety which really didn’t come into fashion until the 19th century but the egg  has been a symbol of rebirth and fertility for many centuries. Long before Christianity […]

BELLISSIMA – ITS A TRUE TASTE OF ITALY

BELLISSIMA – ITS A TRUE TASTE OF ITALY

    If you love Italian food then you are bound to love Riva Blu. For this is no ordinary restaurant but one that gives a true taste of Southern Italy. It’s no secret that Italians are passionate about their food and this passion is reflected in the menu, service and food at Riva Blu. […]

NO NEED TO GIVE UP COCKTAILS FOR DRY JANUARY

NO NEED TO GIVE UP COCKTAILS FOR DRY JANUARY

If you are challenging yourself to a Dry January and love cocktails and are really missing them then head to The Ivy Asia . They have an amazing range of non-alcoholic and zero % drink options for Dry January It’s such a great thing to have a selection of non-alcoholic special drinks all year round, […]

SUNDAY ISN’T SUNDAY WITHOUT LUNCH AT CROWDEDHOUSE

SUNDAY ISN’T SUNDAY WITHOUT LUNCH AT CROWDEDHOUSE

Finding a place for a relaxing Sunday lunch with a good standard of choice and a first class menu is always a problem. Even though a venue may be fine for ordinary dining so often when it comes to their Sunday lunch offering it leaves a lot to be desired. Whether it’s a gastro pub, […]

CHRISTMAS SHOPING AND MORE AT VEGAN CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL

CHRISTMAS SHOPING AND MORE AT VEGAN CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL

If you are in search of inspiration or information for plant-based or vegan living, where you can get all your Christmas shopping done under one roof, York Vegan Christmas Festival from Vegan Events UK is the perfect place. It will feature over 60 fantastic stalls, world food caterers, exciting demos and inspirational talks at York […]

A TOUCH OF HOLLYWOOD STYLE HITS THE COSY CLUB

A TOUCH OF HOLLYWOOD STYLE HITS THE COSY CLUB

If you’ve never visited the Cosy Club in Albion Street then its time you did. From outside it just looks like a  door with a well lit vestibule and staircase leading up to the eatery. But ascend the multi-mirrored staircase and suddenly its like being transported into a glamorous 70’s Hollywood style Narnia. I can […]

CELEBRATE THE MOON FESTIVAL

CELEBRATE THE MOON FESTIVAL

This autumn, The Ivy Asia invites guests to step into a world of colour, light, and celebration as it honours the Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, one of the most enchanting traditions in Asian culture. For centuries, this occasion has brought loved ones together beneath the glow of the full moon, celebrating […]