Last week we visited the Theatre Royal and I wanted to try a restaurant nearby that I hadn’t been to before. I debated between Taas, the Nepalese (and Indian) restaurant and The Raj, an Indian restaurant. Both are on Bootham and within a 4-minute walk of the theatre. I have…
You might have seen that the big family-friendly pub that used to be Riverside on Shipton Road has had a significant change to become a Hickory’s Smokehouse. We were lucky enough to attend the soft launch night last night before the restaurant opens properly next Monday the 24th of February.…
Looking for an American diner in York? Everyone likes a bit of American diner comfort food, whether it’s burgers, ribs, wings or buttermilk chicken and waffles! Have a look at some of the best American food in York. Hickory’s Smokehouse Shipton Rd, Skelton, York YO30 1XJ Hickory’s Smokehouse is a…
Last year we tried out Batanga Mexican Restaurant and although I wrote up this review on Facebook I never added it to the site, so I am doing that (somewhat belatedly!) now. Incidentally if you don’t follow me on Facebook, you can do that here. The prices still seem…
Mexican Restaurants in York – We used to have a bit of a lack of Mexican restaurants in York but now have a few choices including a street food takeaway on the Shambles Market Food Court. Have a look at our suggestions for Mexican restaurants in York (and let me…
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…
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…
Best Restaurants in York – York has an incredible foodie scene, and there is a huge choice of different styles and nationalities of food, especially considering we are such a small city. With such a huge selection to choose from, it would be hard to come up with a ‘Top…
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…