Having enjoyed an absolutely brilliant day exploring The Deep (read about how we got on here), we were rather intrigued by what would be in store for us when we returned later […]
Northern chefs put on their walking boots for charity
A group of the North’s finest chefs, industry experts, and restaurateurs are preparing to take on a huge challenge: trekking through the Simien Mountains of Ethiopia this October in a bid to […]
Three family-friendly cafes and restaurants in Whitby
We recently enjoyed a really lovely day out in Whitby with our little girl and two friends and their little boy. We went for a great walk at Falling Foss Waterfall, and […]
Fine dining at Restaurant 92 in Harrogate
Harrogate has a booming food scene. The Foodies Festival, BBC Good Food Show, and great restaurants like Wild, Norse, and La Feria all cater for foodies of different tastes and budgets. So, does […]
Exchange Bar & Restaurant at the Great Victoria Hotel in Bradford
Set in the Great Victoria Hotel (for accommodation info, check out our full review here), the Exchange Bar & Restaurant is an elegant part of this historic hotel, and a decent option in […]
Dinner in the Grill Room: Meat and more at Shibden Mill Inn
If you’ve been keeping an eye on the blog this week, you might have read our review of the sensational Shibden Mill Inn near Halifax. Hopefully our appreciation of the friendly service, […]
Shibden Mill Inn: Log fires, warm welcomes, and stunning suites
There’s something special going on at Shibden Mill Inn. A record-breaking December has been followed up by a record-breaking January. Rooms are fully booked (despite the inclement weather), tables in the pub […]
Wild in Harrogate: Unexpected delights from talented James Key
Restaurants seem to be opening all the time at the moment, emphasising the great foodie location we live in here in Yorkshire. One of the restaurants that doesn’t deserve to get lost among […]
A taste of Spain in Harrogate: Chicken, chips, and churros at La Feria
La Feria in Harrogate states on its website that it aims to bring ‘the buzz and attitude of contemporary Spain to the North’ and, on the evidence of our visit last Tuesday […]
Afternoon tea in York: Scones, elegance, and champagne at Middlethorpe Hall
This week, I went with my Dad for afternoon tea at Middlethorpe Hall in York. This beautiful hotel offers a sumptuous afternoon tea in the drawing room of this 17th-century manor house. […]