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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
timbarber
Dec 2, 20247 min read
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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,
timbarber
Nov 16, 20247 min read
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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.
timbarber
Jun 20, 20245 min read
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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
timbarber
Jun 9, 20244 min read
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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...
timbarber
Oct 19, 20232 min read
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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...
timbarber
Feb 20, 20224 min read
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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...
timbarber
Feb 11, 20224 min read
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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...
timbarber
Jul 25, 20214 min read
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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...
timbarber
Feb 20, 20212 min read
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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....
timbarber
Feb 6, 20212 min read
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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...
timbarber
Jan 18, 20213 min read
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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....
timbarber
Jun 10, 20203 min read
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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...
timbarber
Apr 29, 20206 min read
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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...
timbarber
Apr 3, 20203 min read
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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...
timbarber
Apr 1, 20202 min read
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