Micklegate has been looking a bit sorry for itself in recent years. That’s not to say that there aren’t some great businesses along there but the closure of places like Brigantes and Brewdog as well as the much-missed Ken Spelman books has left a few notable gaps in the street, though I gather one of…
One of the privileges of running this site is to meet people at the beginning of their journey in the hospitality industry and see them grow to realise their potential. Over the years I’ve lost count of the number of well intentioned people opening concepts that are too ambitious, subtly flawed to remove viability or…
Surroundings can make quite a difference to some meals. I’ve had opinions related to me suggesting it’s impossible to enjoy a meal in some locations and, while I can see merit in the suggestion, it’s not something I subscribe to. I’ll ignore most decorative faux-pas if the food is good enough, but that’s not to…
Lunch can be such a precious refuge from the workplace. I’ve spent many days cowering behind a desk desperately looking forward to an hour long escape from the day’s mundanities, always debating what kind of indulgence is justified after enduring yet another morning of tiresome meetings and reputation making. The centre of York has a…
A pop up event with Steph Moon at The Rattle Owl
A new and wonderful addition to our food scene.
Skosh restaurant opening
The Rattle Owl, Micklegate, York.