Every now and then we’ve been lucky enough to sample an afternoon tea that redefines the standards by which we judge this lovely English tradition of sneaking an extra meal into the […]
Afternoon Tea in Edinburgh: Relaxed elegance at The Bonham
Located in the West End area of Edinburgh’s New Town, The Bonham hotel is perfect for business travellers and families. With its attractive facade and great reputation, we were excited to be invited to […]
Afternoon tea in Leeds: Decadence in the drawing room at Oulton Hall
Oulton Hall is a hotel that Leeds can be proud of. We thought as much when we stayed several years ago for Kyle’s birthday weekend, and our feelings were confirmed this weekend […]
In praise of Pret’s avocado and chipotle chicken flatbread
I love a good sandwich. I love the dainty sandwiches you get in a sophisticated afternoon tea. I love a messy fish finger sandwich oozing with mayo. I love a hot sandwich, […]
Afternoon Tea in Yorkshire: Roast beef and scones steal the show at Weetons
We’ve blogged about Weetons in Harrogate before. As you may know if you’ve read our previous posts, we’re huge fans of the deli/butcher/cafe located opposite the Stray but until now we hadn’t […]
The Well: A little but lovely lunch option in Meanwood
Last week, we decided to venture out with our new baby to somewhere local for a quick lunch. We wanted to try somewhere new and, since we were heading down to Aldi […]
Whites: A wonderful addition to the Headingley food scene
Imagine a place where families with young kids, pet owners, students, and pretty much any type of person (except – thankfully! – rowdy groups out doing the Otley run) can come together […]
Yorkshire butchers: Ilkley’s Lishman’s lives up to “foodie” paradise claims
Last weekend, with the onset of the heatwave in Leeds, we decided to fire up the BBQ on Saturday evening. Since we had some time to kill during the day, we thought […]
Where to eat lunch in Edinburgh: Herbie hits high note in West End
Edinburgh is full of great food institutions and offers a wonderful array of options for grabbing a filling main meal or a cheeky takeaway at lunchtime. That said, unless you are prepared […]
Pickles and Potter – a treat worth the price…
N.b. Pickles and Potter has now closed its shop in Leeds, however, they now deliver and are operating online. Having an independent sandwich shop in Leeds that offers excellent quality in terms […]