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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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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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Yockenthwaite Farm Granola - diversification in the Dales (at Helen's Farm!)

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May 63 min read

Yockenthwaite Farm Granola - diversification in the Dales (at Helen's Farm!)

I’m sure many people have watched the new series of All Creatures Great and Small and seen the beautiful farmstead at the foot of the fells

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Delicious home-made pasta and Calabrese food in the heart of Ilkley

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Nov 16, 20233 min read

Delicious home-made pasta and Calabrese food in the heart of Ilkley

Over the years I had been a few times to the little village of Ben Rhydding just outside Ilkley, to a small, homely restaurant called...

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York Minster Refectory – top food in a heritage building

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Sep 26, 20234 min read

York Minster Refectory – top food in a heritage building

After donating a Tour of York as a prize for a charity auction at the Yorkshire Awards, I was surprised when my wife and her friend...

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The Abbey Inn at Byland – a Perfect Sunday Lunch at Tommy Banks New Pub

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Aug 28, 20234 min read

The Abbey Inn at Byland – a Perfect Sunday Lunch at Tommy Banks New Pub

I’d heard that Michelin starred chef Tommy Banks had recently bought the Abbey Inn opposite Byland Abbey and turned it into a pub. It...

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Yorkshire Chorizo - delicious charcuterie made in the heart of the Dales

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Jul 8, 20232 min read

Yorkshire Chorizo - delicious charcuterie made in the heart of the Dales

I often call into Town End Farm Shop in Airton when taking clients on tours of the Yorkshire Dales. This great little tea room with views...

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The Wensleydale Heifer – wonderful sea food in Wensleydale

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Jul 5, 20233 min read

The Wensleydale Heifer – wonderful sea food in Wensleydale

After walking the 6 Dales Trail between Otley and Middleham, we had decided to spend an extra night in Middleham and have a rest and...

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Restaurant Number 20 at Port Mulgrave – a homely Michelin Plate gem on the Yorkshire Coast

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May 2, 20222 min read

Restaurant Number 20 at Port Mulgrave – a homely Michelin Plate gem on the Yorkshire Coast

I’ve been meeting with a group of old mates from Leeds University for a number of years for an annual walking weekend, but this year I...

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Fine Dining in Yorkshire - Michelin Star and Michelin Plate Restaurants 2022

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Feb 16, 20222 min read

Fine Dining in Yorkshire - Michelin Star and Michelin Plate Restaurants 2022

With this years Michelin Guide 2022 launched on 16th February – it is great news that in a year when we still experienced the after...

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