Fancy Hanks York – This week I was lucky enough to be invited to review Fancy Hanks, the new Deep South American good mood food restaurant that has opened in Goodramgate in York. The decor and atmosphere is laid back retro chic, with comfortable tables, soft lighting and a cute outside space ideal for cocktails … Read more
Carluccio’s, St Helen’s Square, York, Review – If you are looking for a nice relaxed restaurant in the centre of York, you can’t go far wrong with Carluccio’s in St Helen’s Square. I took Miss H and two of her friends over the summer holidays to sample some proper Italian dishes. The restaurant goes back … Read more
Silver Service Afternoon Tea at The Grand, York – Hudson’s restaurant at The Grand York is situated in an elegant but cosy room overlooking the York Bar Walls. On this occasion I was there to sample their new Silver Service Afternoon Tea. I have reviewed The Grand’s regular afternoon tea offering in The Rise Restaurant … Read more
Pairings York, Food and Wine Pairing Experience Review – This week saw me trying the wine and food experience at Pairings on Castlegate in York. If you haven’t been before, it’s a cosy wine bar and restaurant next to Rustique. It’s ideally situated near the Grand Opera House for a pre or post theatre dinner. … Read more
Afternoon Tea at The Grand, York – There is something so elegant and quintessentially English about afternoon tea. It’s a tradition that goes back to the early 19th Century when Anna, the 7th Duchess of Bedford set a fashion for taking sandwiches and tea in the afternoon. The Duchess was a lifelong friend of Queen … Read more
Thai Restaurant York – York is a fantastic place to visit with lots to do and some amazing restaurants to visit. Thai is a particular favourite of mine and I am working on reviewing some of my favourite Thai restaurants in York. My list is based on my favourites and Thai restaurants that have been … Read more
Lucia York Review – Every so often, when they nag me enough and I can get time off work, I meet up with some old school friends for lunch in York. We like to try different places as there are so many fabulous restaurants there. This week we tried Lucia which is tucked behind Grape … Read more
York Restaurant Week UK – Ooh I am rather excited about this! This year York (the one in England!) will see it’s own Restaurant Week. There will be over 40 restaurants taking part with set menus at £10, £15 and £20 each. It will be a great way of trying something new. For example Pairings on … Read more
Turtle Bay York – Last weekend we popped into York to see the Christmas Market and to visit Santa himself at the York Chocolate Story. While we were there we had a lovely lunch with the kids at Turtle Bay. Now, I have been a few times before as I love Caribbean food, but had … Read more
Gio’s Italian Diner York – We visited Gio’s on the A1079 Hull Road between York and Pocklington a little while ago (it’s very close to the Thai restaurant). I wrote this review at the time, but never published as I had a camera failure and didn’t get any pictures. I have been meaning to return … Read more