Food&Drink Yorkshire whisky distillery celebrates first IWSC gold medal The team at Yorkshire's first single malt whisky distillery is celebrating after winning seven prestigious spirits awards, including a coveted gold medal at the 2024 International Wines and Spirits Competition (IWSC). The medal haul for the Hunmanby, North Yorkshire distillery included one gold, five silver, and one bronze By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Delta York launch York race day brunch Located on Tadcaster Road and with stunning grounds overlooking York Racecourse, Delta York Hotel is thrilled to announce the launch of its exclusive York Race Day Brunch, featuring a bottomless prosecco add-on option. This exciting new offering promises to be the perfect way for guests to kick off their race By The Editor • 1 min read
Business New investment to grow York Craft Brewery Award-winning brewery and taproom Ainsty Ales in Acaster Malbis has attracted a six figure investment from a group of local entrepreneurs. Husband and wife team Stuart and Lyndsay Weston will be managing the business and become shareholders, alongside the new owners. Investors include local business owners Nick Ivel, Jon Greenwood By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Jaywing and Yorkshire Tea: a proper partnership Taylors of Harrogate has appointed integrated marketing agency Jaywing as its Digital Partner Agency for its UK brands, Yorkshire Tea and Taylors Coffee. Jaywing was chosen after a four-way pitch, with the Yorkshire-based agency appointed to provide a range of strategic and creative services to the brand, including brand development, By The Editor • 1 min read
Food&Drink Beverley Gin festival all set for this weekend at Minster With live bands, street food, a wide selection of gins, gin tasting sessions, and much more, Beverley Gin Festival is all set for this weekend at Beverley Minster, Friday and Saturday June 14th and 15th. Organiser and festival director, Rob Snaith, said: "We have some of the very best By The Editor • 1 min read
Food&Drink Crazy Rabbit Inns expands with new acquisition A fast-growing pub group has added the Stapylton Arms in Wass, North Yorkshire, to its portfolio. Crazy Rabbit Inns will invest in the gastro-pub to enhance its facilities and undertake a sympathetic refurbishment. The acquisition was supported with £416,000 funding from Fresh Thinking Capital in a move that secures By The Editor • 1 min read
Food&Drink Top industry names announced for cheese and dairy section Top names in the cheese world will head up a packed stage programme over at the Cheese & Dairy section of the Great Yorkshire Show. The Show has lined up a cast of stellar cheese experts to help bring the subject to life, covering everything from what it takes to By The Editor • 4 min read
Food&Drink Award-winning Whitby ginmaker launches crowdfunding campaign An award-winning Yorkshire gin-maker has launched a crowd-funding campaign to promote sustainable growth and to encourage investors to become part of its flourishing operation. Whitby Distillery’s campaign will support its planned expansion through trade, retail, tourism and export. The gin-maker’s £400,000 equity crowd-funding campaign is being run By The Editor • 3 min read
Food&Drink Famous Mexican restaurant Boojum is now open in Leeds. Leeds foodie’s queue around the block on opening day. Highly anticipated Mexican eatery Boojum has opened in Leeds with a bang, bringing its fresh, high-quality, ‘live out loud food’ to the city to huge fanfare. The cult brand took social media and the city by storm, kicking things off By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Rudy's Pizza Napoletana arrives in York this summer Rudy's Pizza Napoletana has announced it will be coming to York this summer. The neighbourhood pizzeria will bring its relaxed dining concept to 5 High Ousegate, right in the heart of York city centre. The new York pizzeria takes over a unique site in the city, boasting original By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Yorkshire Wolds rapeseed oil business wins gold at food awards The team at a Thixendale-based rapeseed oil business is celebrating after two of its products won gold awards in a prestigious national competition. Charlie & Ivy's Lemon and Dill Mayonnaise and Chilli, Balsamic, Oregano & Thyme Bread Dipper won the awards in the Farm Shop & Deli Product By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Award- winning Mexican restaurant Boojum will open in Leeds on Wednesday 10th April First 300 customers will enjoy a free burrito from 12pm on opening day. Top-rated Mexican eatery Boojum is all set to bring its fresh, high-quality, ‘live out loud food’ to Leeds on Wednesday 10th April and to kick things off the award-winning brand is giving away free burritos to the By The Editor • 2 min read
