Yesterday I came across a gem of a restaurant. One of those that as soon as you walk in, you know you’re gonna love it. Angel on the Green is nestled on the corner of Bishyroad, with warm ambient lighting inside welcoming in passersby from the cold, dark night. Inside, rustic decor, simple wooden tables…
Small but spicy dishes at Yak & Yeti
If you’re bored of your usual Italian or Indian and are after something a little different, book a table at Yak & Yeti. This tiny York restaurant above Tesco on Goodramgate specialises in Nepalese dishes – and boy, the food is good. When we paid a visit in July, despite it being a sunny Friday…
Delish sourdough pizza at Bistro Guy
It’s been a beautiful long hot summer. But one night, the heaven’s opened. The rain poured, the lighting struck and the thunder clapped – the perfect romantic setting for a trip to Bistro Guy on Gillygate. The inconspicuous independent restaurant is only open on Friday and Saturday evenings, serving up wood-fired pizzas and craft beers in…
Street food at Spark:York
Street food lovers, rejoice. You can get your fix at York’s newest foodie venue, Spark. Created from shipping containers, the two-storey complex is lined with vendors peddling authentic fare from countries all over the world. My fave? Tikk’s Thai Kitchen. I adore Thai food and this tiny eatery serves up dishes that pack quite the…
Spectacular Yorkshire tapas at The Rise
Sometimes you stumble across a restaurant that delivers a dinner to remember. And my night at The Rise was just that. A rising star among the city’s culinary scene, this eatery is the The Grand Hotel’s new bar and restaurant. Embracing local produce, the menu is focused on small plates of modern cuisine. We went along on…
5 Italian restaurants in York giving Rome a run for its money
There’s something about stumbling upon a gem of a restaurant where the food is so darn good and authentic, you could almost be in the country it originated from. While my all-time favourite cuisine is Vietnamese (and York doesn’t have anywhere serving the stuff) you can’t beat an Italian. And York has plenty of them….
Comforting classic lasagne
The first time I ever made a lasagne from scratch it was a complete disaster. It was 2010 – my first year at uni – and I was trying to impress Mr G with my culinary skills. I think he nearly cracked his teeth on the uncooked lasagne sheets. Luckily for him, I’ve brushed up…
8 best restaurants in York
York’s indie scene is flourishing – just take a walk down Fossgate, Bishy Road or Walmgate and you’ll find bustling restaurants with punters lining up to take a seat. And while as humans we tend to gravitate towards the familiar, it’s time to forget the Pizza Express’ and Wagamamas’ of the world and embrace these…
Hearty sausage casserole
Winter is here and it’s feeling rather chilly, especially during the evenings. Warm up with this hearty sausage casserole recipe – it’s packed with plenty of fiery flavour making for a downright tasty dish. I like to serve it up with a portion of sweet potato wedges or on a bed of creamy mash. Ingredients –…
Coeliac-friendly vs lacklustre pasta: Jamie’s Italian
Jamie’s Italian lies inconspicuously behind Lendal, away from busy St Helen’s Square. I ventured here for our leaving do at work this week with six of us in tow. I haven’t eaten here for a long time but was looking forward to sampling something fishy with heaps of garlic and a glass of chilled white….
Butter and Blonde 