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Raisthorpe Distillery has launched its Yorkshire Tonics in a box set complete with a ‘gin wheel’ to help gin-lovers pair them with their favourite spirit this Christmas. Sales of Raisthorpe’s Yorkshire Tonics have exceeded expectations since being launched a year ago. Its Pink Grapefruit Yorkshire…

A well – renowned market that started in 2008 and organised by members of the local community will host its festive December Market this Sunday, offering up a great range of food, gifts and craft stalls. This local quarterly market is organised entirely by a…

A Yorkshire born chef whose cookery is inspired by a global catering career will be at Tong Garden Centre next week for a demo and book signing. Ali Bilton, who has worked in private catering and restaurants in London, Spain and Hong Kong, will use…

Wine & Dine Yorkshire was invited to try out the new Autumn/Winter menu at Las Iguanas, located opposite the corn exchange in Leeds.  The menu is extremely large with a choice of tapas or large plates from Brazil, Mexico, Argentina or Cuba. As well as…

The favourite savoury batter cake will have its invention celebrated in Leeds of February 2020. The free celebration will be held on Saturday 1st February 2020, and take place in Leeds Kirkgate Market the day before the UK’s official Yorkshire Pudding Day. An assortment of…

Leeds first direct Arena was filled with celebrations when the cream of the crop in Yorkshire Tourism were crowned in front of a packed audience last night at the White Rose Awards. The largest celebration of tourism in the UK was Hosted by former Emmerdale…

The Yorkshire Creamery launches in Beverley, Goole, Doncaster and Scunthorpe with cheeses that makes every day ‘grate’. New dairy brand, The Yorkshire Creamery, is making a ‘stand against the bland’ in a bid to champion exceptional quality and traditional recipes to make dairy products that…

A Henderson’s relish cook book has been launched just in time for Christmas. The famous Sheffield relish which has a secret recipe only known to three family members will be taking its form in 60 different recipes where something can be found for all Hendersons…

It’s Fry-yay! McDonald’s is giving away free fries through its app today. The freebie will get you one medium portion of chips in selected restaurants, as long as you have the app downloaded on your phone and are over 16. The app can be downloaded…

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and popular nightclub Fibre, in Leeds, has just released its window display for 2019! Fibre regularly dresses up for a number of occasions throughout the year including Leeds Pride, Halloween and Christmas. Last year, the bar was…

Selby College was delighted to hear that former Catering student Kurtus Auty was appearing in episode 7 of the new series of BBC Two’s MasterChef: The Professionals which aired on Tuesday 19th November. Three years after leaving Selby College, Kurtus, 21, has been most recently…

Award-winning Thixendale Raisthorpe Distillery has launched a new range of hand-crafted limited-edition glitter bottles in its new Christmas rums and gins. The bottles are available in a range of spirits including Oak Aged and Distilled Dry and Rose Gins, as well as Raspberry, Sweet Violet,…

The chain franchise Heavenly desserts already boast a number of cafes across the Yorkshire region and beyond, such as in Sheffield, Huddersfield and Bradford. The shop in York will serve sweet treats including waffles, crepes and milkshakes – all until 11pm. The menu for Heavenly…

Nine months after the fire that destroyed their distillery, Masons Yorkshire Gin have revealed their ambitious comeback plans. Producers of Masons Yorkshire Gin Karl and Cathy Mason will open their new distillery in 2020 after a fire devastated the original site earlier this year. At…

The Harrogate Business Improvement District (BID) has launched Harrogate Cocktail Month for November. Venues across the town including All Bar One, Slug and Lettuce, Three’s A Crowd, The Disappearing Chin, SCRAN, The Foundry and Essenza bar and restaurant are taking part. The campaign aims to…

Steel Yard Sheffield’s exciting Kelham development is set to host a festive 3-day party this December. Steel Yard Sheffield’s new business, retail and leisure development is at the heart of the city’s next flagship regeneration zone. Located on Bardwell Road, at the edge of Sheffield’s popular Kelham…

Award-winning events company, Yorkshire Yurts, are keeping YurtBar fresh this year by releasing 50 evening-only off-piste tickets to their pop-up just in time for Christmas. Yorkshire Yurts is renowned for its beautiful handcrafted structures, creating a magical winter wonderland; decked out with roaring fires, cosy…

The popular Scarborough chocolatier has won a prestigious DeliciouslYorkshire Taste Award 2019. The winners were announced at a glittering black-tie ceremony on Wednesday 6th November at the Pavilions of Harrogate. Now in their 16th year, DelciouslYorkshire have grown to become the biggest food and drink…

The team at Yorkshire’s first whisky distillery is celebrating after winning a prestigious whisky award for its Maturing Malt. Hunmanby-based Spirit of Yorkshire’s Maturing Malt Distillery Projects 003 was awarded 95 out of 100 by world renowned whisky expert Jim Murray in the 2020 Whisky…

The sweet-toothed among the crowds this festive season can expect a treat at Crofts Chocolates next week where a giant chocolate snowman will help raise funds and awareness of a local charity! The 7ft chocolate statue will be in place from 14th November at Crofts…

The award-winning Yorkshire Wolds based Raisthorpe Distillery is launching three new limited-edition spiced rums just in time for Christmas. The three rum flavours – Sloe and Raisin, Spiced Ginger and Spiced White are all produced on the farm at Thixendale. Raisthorpe’s celebration of the classic…

Remember remember the 5th November! (and to be responsible with fireworks). If you haven’t yet decided where you’re going to go and enjoy the fireworks tonight, and would also like to avoid ticket costs/large crowds then take a look at some venues we’ve dug out…