What can only be described as a chic bistro restaurant with a focus on local and fresh British produce, the Rattle Owl takes up a prime spot on the busy independent street of Micklegate in York. Owned by Clarrie O’Callaghan, The Rattle Owl proudly displays grandeur and decadence from its seventeenth-century frontage that smoothly contrasts…
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Food Stories with Amanda and Allan Goodwill: ‘The natural patience that is built into Yorkshire people creates a quality that cannot be created anywhere else’
Once I had escaped the hustle and bustle of York and ventured out onto the open roads to Helmsley, I couldn’t help but think how lucky I am to live in such a breathtakingly beautiful county. The quaint town of Hemsley is nestled on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales and is home to Amanda…
Food Stories with Megan Ponting: ‘I work the story of my cooking history into the dinner, and that’s what makes it different’
After Megan placed a pot of tea and some specially-bought brownies on the table that she had picked up from The Pig and Pastry café where she works, I knew that this was going to be a good interview. Megan’s smiley and chatty persona instantly made me feel like we had been friends for years,…
Food Stories with Samira Effa: ‘Strong-minded, determined, and hardworking. I definitely don’t think I would have got so far in the industry if I wasn’t like that’
The Box Tree Restaurant in Ilkley, owned and managed by Simon and Rena Gueller has quite the reputation when it comes to incredible food and talented chefs. From the likes of Michael Lawson to Marco-Pierre White, the Box Tree has seen many famed faces walk through its doors, with the most recent being Samira Effa,…
Food Stories with Florencia Clifford: ‘It can be weird to come here for a meal and then leave with a table and a painting’
Florencia Clifford holds a meditative air of zen as she floats around her café Partisan in a stylish long dress whilst overseeing a busy Tuesday brunch service and the cafés popular Instagram account. There is an abundance of delicious cakes and bakes that line the vintage countertop, and the neighbourhood café feels like the hub…
Food Stories with Andy Herrington: ‘I knew there was a gap in the market for a brewery based in York with a back story like ours’
With a small team of three, chilled out music, and a pop-up Friday night bar inside the brewery, Andy at Ainsty Ales has really hit the nail on the head when it comes to being a quality artisan microbrewery. Providing a space where locals can mingle on a Friday night over freshly brewed pints of…
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