Cafe l’Academia, Barcelona
Nearly a disaster; you turn up [all six of you] and find a busy restaurant bursting at the seams – noisy, food arriving overhead on trays, terrific atmosphere. You check […]
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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. […]
The Sisters, Jordanhill, Glasgow
Well, it’s definitely not going to be in the Top 10 settings…probably not the top 10,000. Down the Crow Road, under the railway bridge, turn up a side street and […]
Drum and Monkey, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
We like fish. The waters of the North-East coast are a source of the most delicious fresh fish, often sourced from Hodgson’s of Hartlepool. The Drum and Monkey could have […]
Balthazar, New York
A veritable New York Institution. The first time we went to NYC, this was the place most recommended. It didn’t disappoint, either for lunch [brunch?] or dinner. opening from early […]
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 Crathorne Arms, Crathorne, North Yorkshire
***STOP PRESS*** We’ve been…and yes, it is the Tontine reinvented. The new restaurant of choice in this part of the world. Eugene McCoy at the helm, delivering outstanding food and […]
Grassington House Hotel, North Yorkshire
Well, what a find. Booked for 6 for a surprise birthday celebration Grassington House excelled on all fronts. We’d not expected it to be great – good, but not great […]
Blue Lion, East Witton, North Yorkshire
Time to celebrate a bit of Yorkshire, now Le Tour is passing through. The Blue Lion has long been a favourite – probably for the last 20 years – seeing […]
Bofinger, Paris
If you’re staying in Paris, then Bofinger must be on the list. We love it, and it’s definitely the absolute favourite of friends. A traditional Alsation Brasserie, perfect for lovers […]
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