Café at the Baltic, Gateshead
Newcastle-Gateshead is one of those rare and wonderful joint ventures [imagine England and Scotland joining together??] that proves the whole is greater than the sum of the parts. The river, as […]
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Wahaca, Covent Garden, London
Since we’re quite fond of food, we’re also fans of the BBC Masterchef series. Preferably the original flavour, rather than the “professionals” or, much worse “celebrity” – who are these […]
Villa Kaliopa, Kut, Vis Island
The island of Vis lies about 20 NM off the coast of Croatia, roughly south-south west of Split, through the gap between Brac and Šolta. During Tito’s reign the island was […]
The Punch Bowl, Crosthwaite, Lake District
There are some stunning places to stay in the Lake District – many very luxurious with restaurants with plenty of accolades – The Samling, Hollbeck Ghyll, Miller Howe, Sharrow Bay […]
The Left Bank, Glasgow
Last day of the XX Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, settling down to watch the Men’s Road Race, a perfect course doing twelve circuits of the best of the city centre. […]
Quarmby’s, Sheriff Hutton, North Yorkshire
Quarmby’s Deli is a new venture for Emma and Will Quarmby, as they turn their extensive talents to running a stylish and welcoming café in Sheriff Hutton, just north of […]
The Golden Lion, Osmotherley, North Yorkshire
Everyone should have a local. One that’s comfortable, welcoming, has good beer and food, and is open most of the times you want it to be. Ok it can be […]
The Inn at Hawnby, North Yorkshire
The website says it all… North Yorkshire B&B with Stunning Views, Stunning Location, Stunning Food and a Great Night’s Sleep …and we would add friendly and helpful staff. Hawnby is […]
Scampston Walled Garden, North Yorkshire
Beautiful though Scampston Hall is, it’s the walled garden that’s first on the list. Designed by the renowned Dutch landscape architect, Piet Oudolf, and featuring modern, perennial meadow planting alongside more […]
The Mustard Pot, Chapel Allerton, Leeds, West Yorkshire
Just what you need on a sunny afternoon. We’re sure it’s just as good on a wet, rainy November day too, but this was ideal. It was July 5th 2014, […]
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