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Pignut – a stunning addition to North Yorkshire’s fine dining scene

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Dec 27 min read

Pignut – a stunning addition to North Yorkshire’s fine dining scene

I was recommended to visit Pignut by a food journalist who had raved on to me not just about the food, but the wonderful narrative behind th

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Restaurant Myse – innovative Michelin starred fine dining in Hovingham

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Nov 167 min read

Restaurant Myse – innovative Michelin starred fine dining in Hovingham

Mýse brings Michelin Star dining to the tiny village of Hovingham. Going straight into the Guide with a Star,

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An unforgettable dining experience - Chef’s Table by Josh Barnes at Swinton Park

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Jun 205 min read

An unforgettable dining experience - Chef’s Table by Josh Barnes at Swinton Park

I was lucky enough to be invited along as a guest to experience the Chef’s Table by Josh Barnes at Swinton Park Hotel.

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Arras – fine dining, full of flavour in York

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Jun 94 min read

Arras – fine dining, full of flavour in York

A friend of mine who lives in York had raved on about Arras for a number of years, so with a tour finishing in York last Friday and my wife

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After Fred & Nadiya visited in Remarkable Places to Eat – I needed to try the famous Crab Brioche...

timbarber

Oct 19, 20232 min read

After Fred & Nadiya visited in Remarkable Places to Eat – I needed to try the famous Crab Brioche...

I’d been looking forward to checking out The Seaview Restaurant in Saltburn for a while after seeing Fred Sirieix and Nadiya Hussain...

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The Man Behind the Curtain – innovative dishes with more than a touch of theatre...

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Feb 20, 20224 min read

The Man Behind the Curtain – innovative dishes with more than a touch of theatre...

For a vibrant city the size of Leeds, you would expect it to have more than just one Michelin starred restaurant. But The Man Behind the...

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The Magpie Cafe - Yorkshire's best fish & chips? Discuss!

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Feb 11, 20224 min read

The Magpie Cafe - Yorkshire's best fish & chips? Discuss!

The Magpie Café in Whitby is a bit of a Yorkshire Institution and its popularity can be seen by the queues which form outside most...

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Stonebeck Cheese - a delicious raw cow's milk cheese made in Nidderdale

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Jul 25, 20214 min read

Stonebeck Cheese - a delicious raw cow's milk cheese made in Nidderdale

If you mention Yorkshire cheese – most people would immediately think of the crumbly Wensleydale cheese made famous by Wallace and...

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Yorkshire Chorizo Jam – too good to be true…

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Feb 20, 20212 min read

Yorkshire Chorizo Jam – too good to be true…

I’d bought a jar of Chorizo Jam whilst conducting a food tour of the Yorkshire Dales for some clients during the summer during a stop off...

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Two more Yorkshire Restaurants receive Michelin Stars in 2021

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Feb 6, 20212 min read

Two more Yorkshire Restaurants receive Michelin Stars in 2021

The 25th January saw some great news when the Michelin Guide for 2021 awarded two new Yorkshire Restaurants with a coveted Michelin Star....

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Fruitcake paired with cheese – weird or wonderful?

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Jan 18, 20213 min read

Fruitcake paired with cheese – weird or wonderful?

An old rugby pal of mine from London decided to pay a visit to Yorkshire with his family before Covid struck. We ended up going with his...

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The story behind Timothy Taylor's Boltmaker's new name?

timbarber

Jun 10, 20203 min read

The story behind Timothy Taylor's Boltmaker's new name?

It’s no secret amongst my friends that I am a fan of Timothy Taylor’s beers – with Landlord and Boltmaker being particular favourites....

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timbarber

Apr 29, 20206 min read

Yorkshire Beer and Cheese Pairing...

Very controversial I know, but there has been a gradual move for cheese enthusiasts to suggest that beer works better with cheese than...

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A Yorkshire Classic - A focus on Wensleydale Cheese

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Apr 3, 20203 min read

A Yorkshire Classic - A focus on Wensleydale Cheese

Named after one of the northern Yorkshire Dales, Wensleydale cheese has a long history with the Dale. The cheese itself has been made in...

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timbarber

Apr 1, 20202 min read

Harrogate Blue - award winning cheese

Whenever I have friends up to visit particularly from down South, its always good to put together a bit of a Yorkshire cheeseboard. There...

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