Have you been to The Marrakesh on Low Ousegate yet? It’s a simply beautiful restaurant serving gorgeous Moroccan food. I love trying new and different food, so was excited to be invited to visit and review. We were greeted warmly at the door and seated in a cosy corner in…
Fabulous Places for Brunch in York (and Bottomless Brunch!) – As you might imagine, there is a fantastic array of places for brunch in York, and we have tried a lot of them! I have selected a few for you here, with different styles of offerings from laid back, cosy…
If you fancy going somewhere for a sharing board in York then I have a few suggestions of places I have recently tried for you. I’ll add to the list as I try new places. Pairings 28 Castlegate, York YO1 9RP I have been to Pairings a few times now…
I was in town on my own recently and needed a bit of lunch and a sit down. I passed by The Royal Oak on Goodramgate and took a spur of the moment decision to call in. I am so glad I did! I was warmly welcomed at the door…
Places for the Best Lunch in York – This is a tricky post to write as there are so many wonderful places in York to have lunch. I have started with a few suggestions and will add to them as we try new places that we can recommend. Pairings 28…
I have been to Pairings a few times now (great for just before a show at the Grand Opera House) and have always had a lovely time. If you don’t know where it is, it’s on Castlegate next to Rustique and a stone’s throw from the Jorvik Viking Centre. We…
We love a Moxy hotel and have stayed in the ones in Chester and Edinburgh in the past. They are modern hotels with an emphasis on fun. They have lots of comfortable seating in their bar and reception area, Moxy York has a photo booth with a dress up box…
Yesterday Bella Italia launched their new festive menu and we went along to the Low Petergate restaurant to review it. We were particularly interested to check out their new bottomless drinks deal. Now, this is valid from now until the 6th of January (celebration of Twelfth Night anyone?). Bottomless drinks…
Over half term we took the kids along to try the famous YorkyPud Wrap from the York Roast Co. Now, it’s another one of those places that I have passed, many, many times, marvelled at the queue, but not visited! I’ve seen the Yorky Pud wrap mentioned many times (and…
A couple of weeks ago I wandered past The Hairy Fig and the most amazing smells were wafting out, so I thought it was time for a visit! It’s a cafe and wine bar with a deli next door. They have outdoor pavement seating, which will be great in dry…