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Spain In Four Bottles: From Ribera's Muscle To Priorat's Elegance
Nathan Lane
Wine Correspondent
The very best way to discover a country is through its wine. A bottle encompasses the history, tradition, food and culture of a place, sometimes more effectively than any guidebook. Grapes tell you about the landscape and climate, while the way a wine is made reveals something about local tastes and customs. Spain is particularly good at this.
P.ublished 12th September 2026
food and drink
Behind the Kitchen Door: Sonya Venugopal
Liz Coggins
Features Editor
Sonya Venugopal considers herself a foodie. “My family all love food, and we have a group family chat called Foodies, where we tend to share recipes.
P.ublished 29th August 2026
food and drink
Chef Reveals 10-Second Trick To Transform A Classic Egg Mayo Sandwich
Image by Tehzeeb Kazmi from Pixabay
Chef Reveals Why You Should Grate Boiled Eggs for the Fluffiest Egg Mayo Sandwiches. Chef also adds one freezer staple to give the back-to-school classic a colourful vegetable boost.
P.ublished 19th September 2026
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Forty Floors Up And Forty Years Back: Leeds Gets Its Thai Fix At Rambuttri
Andrew Palmer
Group Editor
Rambuttri bar area
Andrew Palmer finds himself looking back across the Leeds skyline towards the Pinnacle tower — once the tallest building in the city, and once the site of his first taste of the view from the top — while getting reacquainted with Thai food that has rather more to offer than its postcode suggests. There is a particular strain of nostalgia that comes from sitting i…
P.ublished 22nd August 2026
food and drink
Cupper’s Journey Earns Great Taste Star For Rwandan Single Origin
Luxury speciality coffee company, Cupper’s Journey, has strengthened its credentials with chefs, restaurants and hospitality operators after its Rwamatamu Rwanda coffee was awarded a 1-Star Great Taste Award 2026.
P.ublished 13th August 2026
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Yorkshire Whisky Distilleries Collaborate In A First For English Whisky
As Yorkshire’s first whisky distillery celebrates a decade of distilling with a series of events and anniversary bottlings, it has announced another first.
P.ublished 13th August 2026
food and drink
Loxley Collection Puts A Regional Twist On Afternoon Tea Week
Two hotels, two very different afternoon teas: RAF heritage in Lincoln and a cliff-top adventure in Robin Hood's Bay both mark Afternoon Tea Week from 10th to 16th August.
P.ublished 7th August 2026
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Grasmere Distillery Wins A Second Medal At The Global World Whisky Masters
Grasmere Distillery has done it again. The tiny Lake District distillery's Single Malt New Make Spirit has taken silver at the prestigious Global World Whisky Masters, following last year's gold with back-to-back recognition on the world stage. The Global World Whisky Masters exists to find the best whiskies on the global market.
P.ublished 6th August 2026
food and drink
Mâcon-Igé Blanc 2022: White Burgundy Without The Price Tag
Nathan Lane
Wine Correspondent
Mâcon-Igé Blanc François Carillon 2022. White Burgundy has long been the benchmark for Chardonnay. At its best, it combines ripe fruit with bright acidity and the unmistakable mineral character that comes from Burgundy's limestone soils.
P.ublished 1st August 2026
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Limited Edition Whisky For Yorkshire Day
Joe Clark
The team at Yorkshire’s first single malt whisky distillery, Spirit of Yorkshire, will launch a limited edition special release whisky to celebrate Yorkshire Day at its forthcoming Open Weekend on 1st and 2nd August. Filey Bay Yorkshire Day 2026 Special Release is the seventh bottling in a limited run of releases that are launched annually to celebrate the iconic day.
P.ublished 1st August 2026
food and drink
Behind Captain Von Trapp's Kitchen Door
Liz Coggins
Features Editor
Edward Bennett freely admits he gets pleasure from cooking and making meals. “I’d love to do more of it, but unfortunately pressure of work doesn’t allow me the time," says Edward, who is currently playing Captain Von Trapp in Opera North’s production of The Sound of Music. “That’s why I really appreciate staying in an apartment during the run of the show.
P.ublished 25th July 2026
food and drink
Behind the Kitchen Door Luke Baker
Liz Coggins
Features Editor
Luke Barker as Frankie Valli
Luke Baker sees food as more than something to fuel your body with – in fact, it's true to say that Luke loves everything to do with food. The actor, singer and musical theatre star, playing the marathon role of Frankie Valli in the 20th anniversary tour of Jersey Boys, traces his love of “all things food” back to his childhood.
P.ublished 18th July 2026
food and drink
Five Glasses That Explain Why Port Deserves Far More Than Christmas
There are few more atmospheric wine experiences than descending into the Sandeman cellars on the banks of the Douro in Vila Nova de Gaia. Behind the famous silhouette of the caped Don logo lies a labyrinth of granite tunnels where port has matured for generations, surrounded by bottles dating back well over a century. The first thing you notice is the coolness.
P.ublished 18th July 2026
food and drink
Everyone's an Influencer – Whether They Know It or Not
If you believed social media, you'd think the hospitality industry now revolved around people photographing every meal before taking a bite, carefully angled cocktails and people announcing they're "collaborating" with a café in return for a free brunch. The word ‘influencer’ has become one of the most overused labels of the last decade.
P.ublished 11th July 2026
food and drink
Brits Have Been Eating Strawberries Wrong: Chef Reveals
As Wimbledon takes centre stage and millions of Brits tuck into the nation's favourite courtside snack, Gousto's Lead Recipe Developer Sophie Nahmad says many people are missing a simple trick that can dramatically elevate the flavour of fresh strawberries.
P.ublished 11th July 2026
Weekend
Lily's, Manchester: Proof That Vegetarian Indian Cooking Needs No Apology, And Neither Does A Shopfront
There is a particular kind of restaurant snobbery reserved for buildings. We are trained, whether we admit it or not, to expect that good food arrives behind good glass—that the promise of the meal should be legible in the frontage before a single poppadom has been ordered.
P.ublished 11th July 2026
food and drink
Beyond Port, Discovering The Red Wine That Defines Portugal
Nathan Lane
Wine Correspondent
Porto is often introduced through its namesake fortified wine, but that does the city a disservice. Spend a long weekend here and you quickly realise that food, rather than Port, is the heartbeat of northern Portugal.
P.ublished 4th July 2026
food and drink
An Authentic Taste Of Thailand
Liz Coggins
Features Editor
Step into the stunningly refurbished independent Thai restaurant Sukhothai, and you’ll be blown away by the ambience, the food and the service.
P.ublished 4th July 2026
food and drink
Bring A Taste Of France To Your Table This Bastille Day, Courtesy Of Bavette
Andrew Palmer
Group Editor
Head Chef Sandy Jarvis & Restaurant Manager and Sommelier Clément Cousin
There's a particular kind of nostalgia that comes with good French cooking — the sort that conjures lazy lunches, clinking glasses, and the easy theatre of a proper bistro kitchen. As Bastille Day approaches this July, we've been getting reacquainted with those classics courtesy of Horsforth's much-loved neighbourhood bistro, Bavette.
P.ublished 27th June 2026
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Brasserie Blanc, Leeds: Where The Garlic Went Missing
Andrew Palmer
Group Editor
There is a particular kind of Saturday lunch that announces itself before you've even sat down — the kind where the sun is doing something uncharacteristically Mediterranean to a British city centre, and the diners on the terrace have already decided the working week is somebody else's problem.
P.ublished 27th June 2026
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Behind the Kitchen Door: Nick Hayes - Priscilla Queen of the Desert
Nick Hayes admits he is “a giant foodie”. “I regard food as not just sustenance but a form of entertainment." Nick, who is playing the role of Felicia/Adam in the tour of Priscilla Queen of the Desert, admits this is a very demanding role.
P.ublished 27th June 2026
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Pubs Have Championed Social Networking For Centuries
There’s no escaping it now: artificial intelligence has well and truly arrived in hospitality. From the moment a guest starts searching for somewhere to stay or eat to the follow-up review after they’ve gone home, AI is increasingly shaping the journey. It promises smoother bookings, sharper recommendations, and smarter marketing.
P.ublished 20th June 2026
food and drink
Did We Find The Perfect BBQ Wine In Birmingham?
English wine has spent the past two decades proving it can rival Champagne. Now, a handful of ambitious producers are asking a different question altogether: can England make a genuinely great red wine for everyday drinking? Under a railway arch in the heart of Birmingham, Midland Press believes it can.
P.ublished 13th June 2026
food and drink
The Ivy Still The Hottest Dining Ticket In Town
In 1917 The Ivy first opened its doors on West Street in London’s West End, and since then it's become synonymous with exceptional service and food. I remember when I worked in London meeting with colleagues for a quick bite to eat before going on to review a West End show.
P.ublished 13th June 2026
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Cumbria Dominates National Restaurant Awards As Region Claims Top Honours
Acorn Award Winners 2026 at Swinton Estate, Masham, North Yorkshire Photo: The Caterer
Two Cumbrian restaurants have emerged as the standout story of the National Restaurant Awards 2026, with The Cottage in the Wood and Simon Rogan's L'Enclume group between them collecting a string of honours at Monday's ceremony at The Magazine in London's Docklands.
P.ublished 10th June 2026
food and drink
In Praise Of German Beer
Andrew Liddle
Guest Writer
Image by LetsBhpy from Pixabay
German beer thoroughly deserves its high reputation for reliability and consistency and for being clean, balanced and refreshing. German brewers have long worked from the assumption that beer’s purpose is not simply to quench thirst but to accompany conversation, improve an evening and, in a modest way, enhance quality of life.
P.ublished 6th June 2026
food and drink
Behind The Kitchen Door: Sarah Earnshaw
Liz Coggins
Features Editor
Rosie Glossop (Rosie) Jen Griffin (Donna) Sarah Earnshaw (Tanya) Picture copyright Brinkhoff Moegenburg
Sarah Earnshaw makes no secret of the fact that she “loves her food” “I love to go out to dinner and try dishes from different countries around the world” says Sarah, who is currently playing Tanya in the UK tour of Mamma Mia.
P.ublished 30th May 2026
food and drink
Spinning Plates: Tommy Banks On Hospitality, Influencers And The Village That Built Him
Andrew Palmer
Group Editor
Tommy Banks Photo: Andrew Hayes-Watkins
Group Editor Andrew Palmer talks to the Michelin-starred chef ahead of his live show in York. There is a particular kind of restlessness that overtakes a chef when the kitchen is no longer enough — when the story of how the food got onto the plate begins to feel as urgent as the food itself. Tommy Banks has reached that point.
P.ublished 30th May 2026
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Hawnby Country Inn Named Among Britain’s Top 250 Hotels
The Owl at Hawnby, a picturesque inn located in the North York Moors National Park, has been selected for The Daily Telegraph’s guide to Britain’s Top 250 Hotels. Published this week, the national guide highlights the North Yorkshire inn for its distinct character and culinary offering within a competitive regional market.
P.ublished 27th May 2026
food and drink
Yorkshire Whisky Maker Celebrates A Decade Of Distilling With Its First Age Statement Whisky
The team at Yorkshire’s first single malt whisky distillery is celebrating its tenth anniversary by releasing a 10 year old single cask whisky. The single malt whisky is the first age statement whisky from the Hunmanby, North Yorkshire single estate distillery, Spirit of Yorkshire.
P.ublished 8th May 2026
food and drink
A Slice Of Naples Lands In Harrogate — And The Hype, For Once, Is Justified
Group Editor Andrew Palmer is taken to Rudy's by his niece Emma, a self-appointed ambassador for the Manchester-born pizzeria, and finds the enthusiasm thoroughly warranted. There is a particular tone of voice a niece reserves for the things she has decided her uncle simply must try. Emma has been deploying it about Rudy's for the better part of a year.
P.ublished 2nd May 2026
food and drink
Behind The Kitchen Door: Sally Ann Matthews
Corrie legend Sally Ann Matthews, now touring with the official Steps musical Here and Now, admits her philosophy and ideas about food have kept changing.
P.ublished 2nd May 2026
food and drink
Leeds Cheesemonger Crowned North East Winner At Prestigious National Awards
George & Joseph, has been named a regional winner at the 2026 Farm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards
Leeds cheesemonger, George & Joseph, has been named a regional winner at the 2026 Farm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards, cementing its reputation as one of the UK independent food retailer. The Chapel Allerton-based business was recognised as the North East regional winner at the national awards, which celebrate the very best specialist food retailers across the UK.
P.ublished 28th April 2026
food and drink
A Discounted Rioja That’s Worth A Look
Nathan Lane
Wine Correspondent
Wine retail has long carried a certain stiffness, part theatre, part intimidation; it can leave you navigating more jargon than joy. A relatively new entrant to the market, Winedrops trims much of that away. Its model leans on a tight edit rather than endless choice, with rotating offers that are, at times, strikingly good.
P.ublished 28th April 2026
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Grasmere Distillery To Begin Malting To Craft The First 100% Cumbrian Whisky
Paul Abbott
Nestled in the heart of the Lake District, Grasmere Distillery is preparing to take a significant step forward in its journey to create a truly local whisky. From autumn 2026, the distillery will begin small-scale malting on site, marking the start of its ambition to produce the first whisky made entirely from Cumbrian ingredients.
P.ublished 28th April 2026
food and drink
Wine: Outside the Spotlight, Inside the Glass
Nathan Lane
Wine Correspondent
Garzon Tannat, Reserve 2023 There is a certain type of wine that arrives with a story so polished, you half expect it to taste like the marketing department. Bodega Garzón’s Tannat Reserva does not fall into that trap, which is fortunate, because it has quite the backstory to live up to.
P.ublished 11th April 2026
food and drink
Michael O’hare’s Return: In Lamentation
In Lamentation sits just off the High Street in Boston Spa, all quiet confidence and clean lines. You park across the road, wander in, and are gently ushered upstairs into a room that feels part alpine retreat, part modern gallery, all pale woods, soft lighting and the sort of seating arrangement that makes you sit up straighter than usual.
P.ublished 9th April 2026
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Easter Treats
It’s Easter time, and like many other festivals, it's time to think about traditional edible treats. Mention Easter and we think Easter eggs – mostly the chocolate variety, which really didn’t come into fashion until the 19th century, but the egg has been a symbol of rebirth and fertility for many centuries.
P.ublished 4th April 2026
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The Milk Choices That Could Transform Your Cup Of Tea
For generations, the British cup of tea has followed a simple formula: strong black tea, a splash of cow’s milk, and nothing too experimental. But as National Tea Day (21 April) approaches, tea experts at Birchall, the nation’s most awarded tea for taste, are encouraging the nation to rethink what goes into their cup.
P.ublished 4th April 2026
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Hidden Gem: Why York's Pearly Cow Is Worth Venturing Beyond The City Walls
Quite often visitors to a city will make a beeline for somewhere to eat within its historic boundaries — in York's case, the famous walls. Yet a short walk beyond the centre can lead to some genuinely delightful discoveries, places that take quiet pride in both their hospitality and their food.
P.ublished 4th April 2026
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Behind Kitchen Door; Les Dennis
Liz Coggins
Features Editor
Les Dennis as Joe Picture by Matt Crockett
Les Dennis has a truly wonderful outlook on food. “Most people eat to live – but I live to eat," declares Les. Les currently plays the role of Old Joe in the UK tour of the musical Waitress, and he not only loves eating food but also enjoys preparing and cooking it; he was the runner-up in the 2013 Celebrity MasterChef and later returned as a guest judge.
P.ublished 4th April 2026
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The Yorkshire Wine Trail (YWT)
Carlton Towers
Ten Yorkshire vineyards across the region have come together to create the Yorkshire Wine Trail to support wine tourism and wine experiences in our region as Yorkshire’s wine industry continues to grow. The trail will launch on 31st March 2026.
P.ublished 3rd April 2026
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Top Chefs To Host Exclusive Lake District Dinner
Helen Kitchen
Deputy Business Editor
Windermere. Image by kimberley517407 from Pixabay
Two stars of the culinary world are joining forces for a one-night-only takeover at Simon Rogan’s Henrock restaurant in Bowness. On Sunday, 12 April, Scottish Chef of the Year Roberta Hall-McCarron will team up with Henrock’s own Mark McCabe to create a nine-course feast. Both chefs are well-known to TV fans as finalists on the BBC’s Great British Menu.
P.ublished 28th March 2026
food and drink
Behind The Kitchen Door Vivienne Carlyle
Liz Coggins
Features Editor
Vivienne Carlyle can trace her love of food back to her childhood and what her mother told her at a very early age. “She instilled in me how important it was to eat and to eat well," says Vivienne, who is currently touring with Willy Russell’s legendary musical Blood Brothers.
P.ublished 28th March 2026
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Roast lamb to perfection this Easter with this York chef’s favourite recipe
Roast lamb is a popular choice for UK households over Easter weekend, traditionally served as a symbol of the sacrifice Jesus makes. In 2025, lamb made up over half (50.8%) of the red meat roasting joints sold in the two weeks leading up to Easter.
P.ublished 21st March 2026
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Behind The Kitchen Door - Lee Mead
Lee Mead admits he “just loves eating”. Lee stars as P.T. Barnum, known as the 'world's greatest showman', in the UK tour of Barnum – the circus musical. “Food is a massive part of my life and always has been since I was a small boy.
P.ublished 21st March 2026
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Hydes Brewery Unveils Perfectly Styled New Seasonal Ale ‘A Cut Above’ For March
Salford-based brewer Hydes has announced the third installment of its 2026 hairstyle-themed seasonal ale range with the March launch of ‘A Cut Above’. This English golden ale hits Hydes bars across the North West and North Wales just as the Six Nations rugby championship enters its final, decisive matches.
P.ublished 28th February 2026
food and drink
Bellissima - A True Taste Of Italy
If you love Italian food, then you are bound to love Riva Blu. For this is no ordinary restaurant but one that gives a true taste of Southern Italy. It’s no secret that Italians are passionate about their food, and this passion is reflected in the menu, service and food at Riva Blu.
P.ublished 28th February 2026
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Behind The Kitchen Door: Gemma Coutts
Liz Coggins
Features Editor
Many people think that ballerinas survive on a lettuce leaf or two and an apple – but nothing could be further from the truth. Dancing the lead role of Anne Lister in Northern Ballet’s premiere of the ballet Gentleman Jack, Gemma Coutts freely admits that not only does she love food, but she needs to “fuel her body", especially when she’s performing.
P.ublished 21st February 2026
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A Film Star With Great Taste In Wine
Nathan Lane
Wine Correspondent
Scrolling through YouTube can be an oddly enlightening pastime. Amid the algorithmic noise, you sometimes stumble on something that sticks. In this case, it was Oscar-winning actor, Christoph Waltz describing his ideal last meal. No foam, no theatre. A proper Austrian schnitzel and a bottle of Ried Kremser Weinzierlberg Grüner Veltliner 2023.
P.ublished 14th February 2026
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