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If you are still panicking over what to buy your loved ones this Christmas, fear not. Turtle Bay launches Rum Masterclasses, the perfect gift this Christmas for those who love rum and want to learn more about the spirit. Banish boring Christmas gifts this year with…

‘Tis the season of Christmas shopping and rewarding yourself with a hearty meal for all your hard work this year. Redeem whilst you still can! Blue light and health service discounts are available from the following list of yummy places, including some of our personal…

A Bradford Garden Centre donated 600 mince pies to runners participating in a recent charity race. Tong Garden Centre’s head baker, Lee Parnham and his team of three whipped up the pies for the second sellout Bah Humbug 10k race on the 8th December. Mr….

A Harrogate entrepreneur has kicked off a new cookery school which aims to teach aspiring chefs the secrets of authentic Indian cookery. After launching her business Saffron Tree just six months ago, Monalisa Fathima is now opening her Indian cookery school and will run lessons every Friday…

The Doughnut company has proven to be the gift that keeps on giving as they launch three new festive parcel doughnuts for Christmas. However the one that we’re most excited about trying here at Wine & Dine Yorkshire is the Biscoff flavoured one. The parcel-shaped…

 Yorkshire Wolds gin producer Raisthorpe Distillery has collaborated with Michelin star chef Shaun Rankin to produce a new bespoke Lemongrass, Thyme and Basil Gin. The gin has been produced for the chef’s recently opened fine dining restaurant, Shaun Rankin at Grantley Hall, at the new…

Pigs in blanket fans will rejoice nationwide as the Christmas dinner delight lines the supermarket shelves this week Back in October Aldi announced that a 2 metre-long pig in blanket would be making an appearance in stores in December, and we can now confirm that…

Yorkshire’s innovative Ossett Brewing Company has unveiled a contemporary new look for the 21-year-old brewery at the launch of a modern tap room and visitor centre. Building on a series of major capital investments in recent years, the vibrant new rebrand ‘brings a more contemporary,…

The Deliveroo competition runs until this Sunday 8th December and High street vouchers, afternoon tea and giant 1kg Lindt Santas are all up for grabs. Deliveroo customers in Leeds could be in with a chance of winning one of 50 prizes being handed out by…

Ingredients • 3 tsp honey • 50ml whisky • 1 cinnamon stick, snapped in half • 1 lemon, juiced and halved • 2 cloves Method 1. Whisk the whisky and honey together and split between 2 heatproof glasses or mugs. Add half of the cinnamon…

Ingredients • 2 tbsp olive oil • 2 garlic cloves • 400g tomatoes, halved • 2 thyme sprigs • 1 red onion, quartered • 2 Romano peppers, roughly chopped • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar • 2 tbsp ricotta • A handful of basil leaves…

Ingredients • 85g unsalted peanuts or cashews • 400ml can coconut milk • 4 tbsp massaman curry paste • 600g casserole beef stewing steak, diced • 450g potatoes, cut into chunks • 1 onion, chopped finely • 3 cloves of garlic • 1 tsp minced…

Delightful two-storey stone-built village inn set in the heart of the attractive village of Cullingworth with a strong customer base, The George Hotel is now a very successful and well-regarded public house. Since purchasing the pub, Fleurets’ client have invested heavily in extending and upgrading…

Garforth’s Miller & Carter dazzled Wine & Dine Yorkshire Editor Lisa Warrener when she took a visit earlier this year. Here’s what she had say about the stylish steakhouse chain’s East Leeds branch. The Garforth venue had a very classy feel about it as we…

We bring you the story of Leeza Murina’s mouthwatering PIEwich family legacy. Sheffield’s “Queen of Cossack Cuisine” Leeza Murina has gone from strength to strength as her Piroshki pie has been named Christmas Savoury Pie of the year by British Baker Magazine. She is also…

Ahead of our much anticipated visit to The Bay Horse this coming February, we decided we couldn’t wait to meet the man behind the magic and spoke to head (and only) chef Chris Smith who wholeheartedly manages the pub with his partner Chrissie. Born and…

Situated in Leeds’ vibrant central hub of bars, historic gem Adelphi hosted a rocking launch party showing off its new makeover following a £250,000 refurbishment. Wine & Dine Yorkshire attended the launch party of Leeds pub The Adelphi earlier this year to try some tasters…

Nestled among the quaint cobbled streets of medieval York sits a restaurant in its infancy of business. After just recently passing their 1 year mark of opening the business back in November 2018, we took a trip to the acclaimed Cut & Craft to see…

The team at Spirit of Yorkshire are celebrating after Yorkshire’s first whisky distillery won two prestigious tourism awards and its whisky, Filey Bay First Release, won ‘Dram of the Day’ at recent whisky festivals. Last week, Hunmanby based Spirit of Yorkshire was crowned Retail Tourism…

Mumtaz Restaurant has been named the best in the region at the British Curry Awards A West Yorkshire Restaurant has been named the best in the region at the British Curry Awards – for the second year in a row. Mumtaz, on Great Horton Road…

Selected Costa Coffee shops will be giving away one of their speciality muffins: A Terry’s chocolate orange one, no less! Three out of the four participating stores are in Yorkshire. The lucky few who can get their hands on the muffin this Thursday will have…