The Champagne region of France receives an awful lot of praise, which is of course well deserved, for its truly exquisite sparkling wines. As well as this, the medieval appearance of many […]
Chaource cheese: An uncelebrated Champagne success!
Olives: My (not so) secret indulgence!
Everyone has a weakness. Most foodies, be they in Yorkshire, Leeds or further afield will admit there are foods that for no reason seem to have a hold over them. For me, […]
Please offer us a decent menu choice on Valentines Day!
My wife and I enjoy spending a nice romantic Valentines Day together. We also like to go out for a nice meal every now and again. However, we haven’t (for a very […]
Taco/fajita salad: A Mexican twist!
We’re big fans of Mexican food but usually we stick to the time-honoured favourites like chicken fajitas. We both love eating at Mexican restaurants and the various Mexican restaurants in Leeds have […]
The Star Inn at Harome Part 2: A meal that honoured God’s own county
Charlotte has brilliantly described the marvels of The Star Inn accommodation, paying tribute to the complete experience that staying in this fantastic hotel brings, but in this blog I want to focus […]
Ecco Pizzeria: A taste of Neapolitan pizza and gelato in Headingley!
Leeds is a city of many, many Italian restaurants and I seem to have eaten at a fair few of them, yet until now, I had never been to Ecco Pizzeria in […]
The Star Inn at Harome Part 1: a Yorkshire inn with huge amounts of class
When I booked a room at the Star Inn in Harome for Kyle’s Christmas, it was mainly just so we had a place nearby to stumble back to after eating at the […]
The Rye in Peckham: a real gem in an up-and-coming London location
Over the last few years, Peckham has developed a reputation for being one of the most vibrant, trendiest places to live in London, and deservedly so. Stepping off the tube and onto […]
Casa Mia: Fewer restaurants, more reach?
When I first got to know Leeds, the city seemed to be full of Casa Mia restaurants. Things were clearly changing when the one just off Millennium Square closed down and now […]
VOC Grill – A decent eating option near Kings Cross
Burger joints in London aren’t exactly a rare breed. However, in recent years, decent eateries just a stone’s throw from Kings Cross have been pretty hard to come by. With the area’s […]