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This Christmas, why not get some tips from Michel Rous JR on how to host the perfect Christmas party and make your friends or family exceptionally jealous of your cooking skills! How to entertain and keep the kitchen calm and clean If your kitchen space…

After an impressive refurbishment, The Pine Marten has reopened its doors, boasting a new menu and elegant decor. General Manager, Richard Tate, who has over 30 years’ experience in the hospitality sector, said: “I’m delighted with the makeover at The Pine Marten – we’ve retained…

Leading independent brewer, Innis & Gunn, hosted a truly original two day event in Leeds this weekend, in celebration of their beer, The Original. Matured over time using Single Malt Whisky casks, The Original is a beer to sip and savour, something attendees were encouraged…

Leading independent brewer, Innis & Gunn, will host a one-off, original event at Light Space in Meanwood this week, to showcase their award-winning Single Malt Whisky cask matured beer, ‘The Original’, alongside local creative talent. The event will take place across two nights on Thursday…

Right in the heart of York, The Ivy St. Helen’s Square offers relaxed yet sophisticated all-day dining. The Ivy first threw open its doors in York in December 2017 with a 120-cover restaurant featuring images of York on the walls, including historic lithographs of landmarks…

The Grand Pacific, which is situated inside the Queens Hotel, opened in the summer as part of the iconic Grade II hotel’s £16million refurbishment. The restaurant incorporates flavours from far flung lands, fused together with quintessential British classics. Think Tempura Szechuan sea bass, Asian spiced…

A new report reveals key areas for on-farm action to restore farming’s landscapes and lessen the impact of climate change Evidence from 18 farmers shows how locally-led actions are needed to bring back balance to ecosystems, rebuild soil health, prevent floods, protect water quality, restore…

Wine & Dine Yorkshire is very excited to announce that Tommy Banks’ festive deliveries are back. From festive provisions like Black Garlic Glazed Ham and Kernel Marzipan Christmas Cake; to a 4 course Duck Crown Christmas day menu or 6 course New Year’s Eve feast with Haxby Sourdough and Chicken Fat,…

Niki Webster, alongside Welbeck Publishing, has announced the release of My Vegan Year, the first ever young person’s guide to a whole vegan year. It will be published on 11th November 2021.  Following her 2020’s best-selling title Be More Vegan, which was aptly dubbed her…

The company is having to work seven days a week at its current distillery in Acaster Malbis to keep up with rocketing demand for its range of six gins. York Gin uses traditional methods to make its gins in a 300-litre copper still. The new…

There won’t be tricks but there will be plenty of treats at HECK HQ later this month, when the Bedale-based food company open the doors to its fourth farmers’ market, this time with a spooky Halloween twist. Celebrating the best of local food & drink,…

Here at Wine & Dine Yorkshire we certainly was wined and dined at this cosy café in Halifax. Located next to The Piece Hall, Pride & Provenance, is a café/restaurant serving up a range of wines, cheeses and deli meals that are certainly scrumptious. Launched…

Hawksbill Caribbean Spiced Rum launches Mango and Pineapple flavours made from fruits which would have otherwise gone to waste. Zero waste week ran from 6th-10th September and turtle-saving rum, Hawksbill Caribbean Spiced Rum, is continuing its conservation and sustainability mission with the addition of two…

Award-winning Yorkshire Tonics is expanding its range of mixers with the launch of a new tonic called ‘Paradise’. The company – based on the Yorkshire Wolds – has introduced the new tonic following demand from consumers for a crisp and refreshing mixer from God’s Own Country. Paradise is made…

New Gourmet Pizza & Cocktail Bar Open in Manchester Arndale’s Halle Place PizzaLuxe has now opened its brand new flagship restaurant in Manchester Arndale’s Halle Place, the new £11m food quarter. After receiving a £1.5m investment, the fast expanding pizza operator has extended its offering…

With bank holiday weekend coming up, Functional Nutritionist, Amy Morris, from Yumi Nutrition takes an expert look at whether some of the most popular hangover cures actually work. 1. Hair of the Dog (aka More Alcohol) – Although mostly anecdotal, there is some evidence to…

Exciting times as Leeds’ finest dining location, Crafthouse appoints Josh Barnes as head chef and launches a brand new set menu. Josh brings over 10 years extensive culinary experience, with his most recent role as Head Chef for The Galvin Company where he impressively retained its…

Wakefield Trinity boasts an array of restaurants perfect for a bite to eat whilst shopping or celebrating with loved ones. Casa Peri Peri has recently opened, taking over from where Pizza Express used to be. On arrival, we were stunned at the interior of the…

The newest addition to Harrogate, Pickled Sprout is located in The Yorkshire Hotel and boasts a menu packed with hearty favourites, enriching superfoods, and creative dishes using the finest ingredients from local sources. The new restaurant sees Executive Chef, Richard Ferebee heading up the kitchen,…

We are back with another Instafoodie! This time, we speak to Emily Green who runs foodieemilyy on Instagram. Emily is a food blogger who focuses on food and drink in the Wakefield area. She is simply ‘just a girl who loves to eat’ and Wine…

The recent Government update to its Roadmap, whilst disappointing for many, is great news for weddings.  However, with so much uncertainty, The Woodman Inn, Thunderbridge, has come up with an iron-clad, Roadmap-Proofed Plan to make sure the only hitch to the perfect day will be…

At just nine years old, Flora Rider has triumphed over thousands of entries in the 2021 Homemade Marmalade Awards, receiving the Best-in-Show Award for her Seville Orange and Orange Blossom Marmalade. She beat entries from over 30 countries around the world, including Canada, Australia, Japan,…

What was originally a 12th century manor house, Mosborough Hall Hotel offers a mix of tradition and modern features perfect for a night away. We visited on a sunny bank holiday and arrived to see a bride and groom celebrating their wedding day. It was…

We are back with another instalment of INSTAFOODIE where we give our readers the chance to meet the people behind some of the biggest food blog accounts in and around Yorkshire. Our next insta foodie is ‘Food Talk with Mackenzie’ which is ran by 25…

It was the last weekend of compulsory al-fresco dining and Wine & Dine Yorkshire paid a visit to Capri At The Vine in Wakefield to see what the hugely popular restaurant had to offer. Built within the walls of the old Vine Tree pub, the…

It’s been a while but our Instafoodie feature is back! We give our readers the chance to meet the people behind some of the biggest food blog accounts in and around Yorkshire. Our next Instafoodie is Alex Whur who runs ‘WhurldOfFoodx’ on Instagram. Her account…

It’s been a punishing 18-months for the hospitality industry and as the UK prepares for the return of indoor dining to the great British pub, there are bound to be winners and losers in the bounce-back lottery. Things are looking promising for the 17th May start…

After the success of their experimental outdoor dining experience during the summer of 2020, the team at the Black Bull, Sedbergh, have developed the concept and have now launched The Stables and The Meadow. James and Nina have reinvigorated elements of the first ever business,…

Middletons Hotel in York, part of the Daniel Thwaites group, reopened their doors like many restaurants on April 12th to offer al-fresco dining. The hotel is located in a quiet residential area, unusually for a York city centre hotel, just a 10-minute walk from the Minster….

With Stop Food Waste Day fast approaching (28th April 2021), the UK’s biggest organic dairy brand Yeo Valley Organic shares its expert tips for putting nature first and reducing food waste. From saving the last knob of butter or spoon of yogurt; to using up a hard piece of cheese…

Foodies of Instagram cannot get enough of homeboypizzaco at the moment. The takeaway pizza service serves up strictly sourdough pizzas and is home of the pizza taco! Based in Leeds, Harry Pykett and James Fowler AKA Sgt Snuggles and Lt. Lollipop create awesome flavours and…

For many people, lockdown has been a time where we could get creative and set-up that business that we have always wanted to. That’s what husband and wife time, Jay and Angela, did and created jayspizzaproject. A takeaway Neapolitan style pizza that is a huge…

Spring has officially landed and we only have one weekend to wait until we can enjoy a little bit of normality again! Oakwood’s premier dining spot Chophaus are bouncing back with plans that are set to rock 2021. As well as unveiling their brand-new heated terrace,…

Having conquered the world of music as frontman for rock institution The Who, Roger Daltrey is now making waves in the luxury drinks market, with multiple award-winning, limited edition Champagne Cuvée Roger Daltrey, pouring his passion and knowledge into its creation over three-years, in partnership…

The former Victorian Police Station in Fulford York, has been transformed into a boutique wine store. The Vices Archive offers a stylish fusion of retail and hospitality and boasts an eclectic mix of over 100 fine Italian wines, including limited editions that are otherwise hard…

Wine & Dine Yorkshire loves discovering new businesses that have been founded during lockdown and are having huge success. Based in Leeds, Thicc is another lockdown creation, starting from a popular foodie page to then launching nationwide delivery of baked goodies. From ‘Thicc’ cookies to…

Since the first lockdown back in March 2020, many people from the hospitality industry have found themselves with a lot more free time due to pubs and restaurants being forced to close for majority of the past year. So many people have decided to put…

Artisan bakery, Project D has hopped on the Easter egg trend and created a range of egg-stravagent Easter inspired doughnuts – including a giant Mini Egg Masterpiece. Project D, which was recently named Lloyds Bank Small Business of 2020, is super egg-cited about its upcoming…

Owner of The Suburbs, The Yard & Old Dukes – Kingdom Thenga has, along with many others in the hospitality industry faced a rather turbulent 12 months. The gruelling national lockdowns have ensured all hospitality venues close apart from takeaway meaning a huge decline in…

A Yorkshire mum of twohas launched a unique ‘mix and match’ range of frozen food products to help make toddler mealtimes easy and stress free for busy parents. Originally an accountant, Hanna Diley had the idea for Benji’s Bites during the first lockdown after she…