Ok so the tagline says pimping but I am not sure that really is the truth. In this case I am just adding even more joy to my classic comfort meal in the form of crispy smoked bacon bits and a whole lot of grated Parmesan cheese. I suppose it is pimped in a way…
My Basic Bolognese
It’s easy to say that Spaghetti Bolognese is my all time go to comfort food, when push comes to shove I just want to slum it at the kitchen counter with an easy meal and I find myself cooking a big pan of sauce to mix into a bowl of pasta. I try hard to…
Noodle Lane in York – Noodle Heaven
Noodle Lane in York on Walmgate opened up in November and in their own words “are the first-ever Southern Chinese restaurant offering a range of noodles, tapas, rice dishes and classic Chinese dishes.” I don’t know about that, but I do know that the name of the place included Noodles which I love so I…
The Angel Fisheries in Whitby
The Angel Fisheries in Whitby located just off the riverside on a little cut through between Baxtergate and New Quay Road was our choice for our Fish and Chip lunch on our latest visit to the town We had every intention of dining in at one of the big boys in town where we had…
Rook and Gaskill in York: Castle Rock Beer and Taco’s
The Rook and Gaskill Pub in York is one of around 25 Castle Rock Pubs in the Country. Most of them are in Nottinghamshire but there are a few like this one located further afield. I am a big fan of the beers from Castle Rock Brewery and if you check out one of my…
Breakfast at Kawa House in York
Kawa House in York is located outside of the City Walls on the corner of Clarence Street and Townend Street, basically on the B1363 as you head out of town towards Haxby Road. It is ideally located between the York St John University campus and the York Hospital so should have plenty of passing custom….
Pies at Stonegate Yard in York
Dinner on our first night in York was at Stonegate Yard Bar & Brassiere tucked away on Little Stonegate, a short avenue running between Stonegate and Back Swinegate, it is slightly off the main tourist track but also right in the midst of the dining action. We were on a mission of sorts seeking out…
Holy Mountain at Spark: Best Cheeseburgers in York
Holy Mountain Kitchen featuring Chef Harry George Johns were at Spark in York when we visited serving up their ‘meat centric comfort food’ I always like to pop into Spark when in town to see what Street Food is on offer and am often really looking for a big juicy down and durty burger. So…
Back to Chip Ahoy in Padstow
Chip Ahoy in Padstow is my most favourite of all the chippies in town. It helps that it is less than 50 yards from where we usually stay and also that it is right next to one of our favoured drinking holes the Padstow Tasting Room. I have written about this place before on the…
Buns of Fun at Barbican Bao
Today we were on the Barbican in Plymouth looking for a cup of tea from one of the vans around the harbourside when we chanced upon Barbican Bao and their little fluffy buns of fun I love a Bao bun and I love finding one when least expected. Unsurprisingly the menu is mostly Bao Buns,…