Food&Drink Renowned Yorkshire chef joins Minskip's Wild Swan Matt Turton, one of Yorkshire’s most talented chefs, has joined the historic 18th century Wild Swan inn at Minskip, near Boroughbridge. Matt, who worked with celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay when he opened his Heddon Street restaurant in Soho, has vowed to take the award-winning Wild Swan to the “next By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Fantastic response to the reopening of Hawnby's magnificent Owl There has been a “fantastic response” to the reopening of an historic drovers inn in one of North Yorkshire’s most picturesque villages. The Owl at Hawnby, near York, is a hidden gem in the heart of the North York Moors National Park and is now being run by Yorkshire-born By The Editor • 3 min read
Food&Drink Yorkshire malt whisky distillery releases eagerly awaited special bottling Distillers at Yorkshire's first single malt whisky distillery have revealed details of their latest bottling. For its penultimate release before Christmas, Hunmanby-based Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery has launched limited edition bottles of Filey Bay Sherry Cask Reserve 4. Filey Bay Sherry Cask Reserve 4, 46% vol, is the By The Editor • 1 min read
Food&Drink Yorkshire Wensleydale hits shelves in over 450 Morrisons stores The Wensleydale Creamery, based in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, is celebrating retail success, thanks to a new listing with Morrisons for its iconic Original Yorkshire Wensleydale, following a brand refresh. The partnership brings together two passionate Yorkshire-based businesses in a celebration of quality and provenance. The new listing By The Editor • 1 min read
Food&Drink Flat Iron reveal open date as they celebrate opening with 250 Wagyu steak giveaway Located on the corner of Albion Place and Lands Lane, the two-floor restaurant is housed in the former Church Institute and is a stone’s throw from Trinity Leeds, Victoria Quarter and Briggate. Continuing Flat Iron’s single-minded commitment to serving great steak for everyone, the menu will feature the By The Editor • 1 min read
Food&Drink Yorkshire whisky wins regional Taste award Whisky from Yorkshire's first single malt whisky distillery has won a regional competition. Spirit of Yorkshire's Filey Bay Flagship single malt whisky won the award for Best Wine and Spirit at the Deliciouslyorkshire 2023 Taste Awards that were celebrated with a dinner in Harrogate on 7th By The Editor • 1 min read
Food&Drink Michelin chef launches apprentice academy at Dean Clough A high achieving Michelin-trained chef from Yorkshire has launched a new Hospitality and Catering Apprentice Academy at the historic Dean Clough Mill complex in Halifax. Matthew Benson-Smith, who prefers to avoid the limelight enjoyed by his celebrity peers, is dedicating his time to training, and empowering the next generation of By The Editor • 3 min read
Food&Drink Ossett Brewery and BaoBros23 bring a culinary masterpiece to Leeds waterfront Award-winning Ossett Brewery, renowned for crafting exceptional cask beers is excited to announce their third collaboration with famous Asian street food aficionados, BaoBros23, at Archie’s Bar & Kitchen located in the picturesque Granary Wharf. Following on from success of BaoBros23 kitchens within the Riverhead Brewery Tap in Marsden and By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Yorkshire coast sister companies shortlisted in Scarborough Business Excellence Awards The team at a Yorkshire coast brewery and Yorkshire's first whisky distillery are celebrating after being announced as finalists in the 9th annual Scarborough News Excellence in Business awards. Wold Top Brewery has been shortlisted in the new Rural Business category that celebrates businesses based in a rural By The Editor • 1 min read
Food&Drink Harvey Nichols Leeds unveil new winter terrace, patisserie, and festive menu It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Harvey Nichols, who are embracing the season in a typically fashion-forward style. The iconic Leeds store is famous for its wonderfully festive window displays, impressive in-store activations, and sparkling events - and 2023 is no exception. Not only is the By The Editor • 3 min read
Food&Drink Hawnby's magnificent inn, The Owl reopens this November An historic drovers inn in one of North Yorkshire’s most picturesque villages is reopening in November. The Owl at Hawnby, near York, is a hidden gem in the heart of the North York Moors National Park and will be run by Yorkshire-born chef Sam Varley and his team. Sam By The Editor • 3 min read
Food&Drink Points for pints: exchange Tesco Clubcard points for beer BrewDog has announced that it is now an official Reward Partner for Tesco Clubcard, allowing shoppers to use their points for pints at almost any BrewDog bar in the UK – every little does help, after all. The partnership makes the craft brewery the only current bar or restaurant to offer By The Editor • 1 min read
