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REVIEW: Rise, York

Is brunch still the new breakfast? It certainly remains the most Instagrammable meal of the day. Rise clearly understand this. They also recognise that a palette of pastels and pinks will only get you so far amongst the influencer crowd, if your menu doesn’t cut the mustard. It’s an all-day brunch venue that often hasContinue reading “REVIEW: Rise, York”

REVIEW: Fish and Forest, York

Last Saturday evening, we visited the somewhat similar sounding Fish and Forest restaurant on Micklegate. While the name is similar to Forage, this is where they end. Fish and Forest is a tiny, neighbourhood bistro. The exterior and interior are understated, and it is immediately clear that it is the food that’s going to doContinue reading “REVIEW: Fish and Forest, York”

Dining with a toddler

I am the father of a two year old. This isn’t a surprise to me. I was fully involved in the process and spend every day with my son. Yet, sometimes, when I go out for meal, I do find myself surprised. I am surprised that I haven’t fully considered Teddy’s needs nor ours, whenContinue reading “Dining with a toddler”

A lot more than OK – Oka, Carlisle review

Cumbria is an interesting place for food. It has more Michelin starred places to eat than any other county. It has some fantastic, cosy pubs – whether you fancy pub grub or something more fancy. But it isn’t necessarily that diverse. This make’s Oka’s arrival on the scene all the more welcome. It offers street-food-styleContinue reading “A lot more than OK – Oka, Carlisle review”

Not so hidden

On the one hand, paying £7.50 for a cardboard carton of soup and a paper bag of bread sounds quite ridiculous.  When you point out that this is at seaside shack with views to die for, it starts to make a little more sense.  And when you realise that this is at the Hidden HutContinue reading “Not so hidden”

Review: The Parkers Arms

Social media can be blamed for lots of the problems in the world today. But last Saturday night, I was thankful for it, as I sat in a fantastic pub in the Trough of Bowland. I’ve followed the Parkers Arms on social media for quite some time. Their witty and honest posts on Twitter coupledContinue reading “Review: The Parkers Arms”

Review: The Black Bull, Sedbergh

Dining in lockdown can be a stressful affair. Dining in lockdown in the staycation-packed Lake District is even more so. Which is why Charlotte and I skipped the tourist heavy A591 through the Lake District to head for a magical Sunday lunch in the Yorkshire Dales instead. As we passed abandoned cars, queues outside averageContinue reading “Review: The Black Bull, Sedbergh”