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Other wise known as ‘the city of 1,000 ghosts,’ York has on numerous occasions been proclaimed the most haunted city Europe, and the ‘ultimate’ ghost town. Within the ancient walls of this medieval-like city you can find countless ghost walks, ghost hunts, attractions such as…

After high acclaim from a range of exclusive launch events, Tuesday 29th October saw the much-anticipated public opening of ‘True North Restaurant’ at Dean Clough Mills in Halifax.  Previously the old Viaduct Café in the Main Mill, True North has been transformed into an incredibly…

It’s the season of pumpkin-spiced-everything! And we love it. Whether it be a latte, doughnut or even a cheeky gin, the pumpkin flavour can be infused into pretty much anything at this time of year. A particular favourite of ours (which is not to be…

Fish pie meets jacket potato in this simple recipe perfect for a quick family lunch. Ingredients • 4 large baking potatoes • Olive oil, to rub on potato skins • 1litre whole milk • 2 garlic cloves, crushed • 1 bay leaf • 300g cod…

Wine & Dine Yorkshire was invited to the new Il Paradiso in Leeds to check out the menu and all it had to offer. Becki Liddle and her partner Ben headed to the restaurant situated on York Place in Leeds City Centre. Becki told Wine…

Given the number of successful Indian restaurants operating in the UK, customers are spoilt for choice when it comes to finding the best Indian food on offer. Now that is set to get a lot tougher for the people of Yorkshire, following the news that…

A Yorkshire-produced whisky liqueur won bronze at a top industry awards ceremony after its first batch went on sale. The whisky liqueur joins an expanding range of award-winning gin liqueurs hand-crafted and bottled by McCallums Liqueurs on their fruit farm in South Yorkshire. The latest…

The Black Bull, Sedbergh, in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, is celebrating after winning two awards and a nomination for its Head Chef. Head Chef at The Black Bull, Nina Matsunaga has made it through to the finals of the second annual Olive Chef Awards….

Wine & Dine Yorkshire attended the launch party of Leeds pub Adelphi last night to try some tasters from the new menu and it did not disappoint. Holding a full house, the Adelphi was bursting with energy as guests from across the city and beyond…

Ever wandered round the streets of York and wanted a fancy lunch? Well, Wine & Dine Yorkshire was invited to try out the new lunch menu at Roots, York. The set menu is priced at £35pp and is available Monday-Friday.  Owned by Tommy Banks, who…

Veganism continues its presence in mainstream society as a just giving page has raised a total of £1,669 in order to get Veganuary adverts across buses in West Yorkshire as 2020 approaches. Starting in 2014, Veganuary is a charity that inspires people across the globe…

Two South Cave-based businesses with a shared passion for locally-sourced produce have announced plans to join forces. Next month, the village’s Yorkshire Meat & Game Larder will relocate to Drewton’s Farm Shop, where it will amalgamate with the existing on-site butchery department and operate under…

Bottomless brunches are all that range at the moment and if you were to visit Leeds City Centre on a Saturday afternoon, you would see a number of bars full of people enjoying unlimited prosecco for two hours. However, a bottomless offer is usually only…

The food standard’s agency inspected the premises on the 1st October and the results have once again upheld the pub’s glowing reputation The Selby Road pub is also recognised with a ‘certificate of excellence’ on trip advisor for consistently earning brilliant reviews from their guests….

Cooper King Distillery has created a unique pumpkin syrup for gin-lovers ahead of G&T day on the 19th of October Taking advantage of some of this season’s fresh produce, using comforting spices to bring warmth and citrus for balance, the pumpkin syrup has been developed…

Proving that Halloween isn’t just about trick-or-treating and sweets for children, Turtle Bay is introducing Rum Thief – a spooky new cocktail for guests to enjoy. This cocktail arrives just in time to celebrate the scary season without any eyeballs or green goo! Set to…

The £250,000 refurbishment has been underway for two weeks and is now open for business with a new style and menu of premium food and drink. (October 15). The new look boasts four individually styled rooms that blend a contemporary interior design with the original…