Interview: Alex Henderson
Born and raised in Inverness, Alex wasn’t a lover of school and originally thought of joining the army, but the turning point came when his mum – who was a…
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Dave MacKay
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Dave MacKay is a Yorkshireman, avid foodie and is also known for his powers of persuasion – having managed to get the UK's top chefs to all sign a card for his wife, Andrea, when they renewed their vows. You'll either find the couple frequenting Michelin-starred restaurants or in their own kitchen whipping up a dish from the latest MasterChef.
Review: The Torridon
It is fair to say that our expedition to The Torridon, in Wester Ross on the West Coast of Scotland, is the furthest we’ve ever travelled for a hotel stay…
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Northcote Gourmet Getaway
You might wonder why some of the world’s best chefs know about the village of Langho in the Ribble Valley. The answer is simple, Obsession. Held annually at Northcote –…
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Interview: Hirishikesh Desai
Born and raised in Pune in India, a young Hrishikesh worked in the Baker’s Basket which was famous for its “posh” cakes. It was here Hrishikesh learned about hard work…
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Farlam Hall: Review
Some say that Hirshikesh Desai gets the train to work and he boards at platform 9 ¾. Others say that he actually wears chef’s whites because he is Gandalf re-incarnated.…
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The Principal York Review
The Principal Hotel has been an institution in York since it opened in 1878, a year after the train station opened. It was owned by the railway until privatisation in…
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Holdsworth House Hotel Review
Ever the disorganised one, Mrs Punter left it to Friday of the Coronation weekend to say that she wanted to stay at The Angel at Hetton on the Sunday. I…
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Shaun Rankin at Grantley Hall Review
As we pulled up at the front of Grantley Hall, after a picturesque drive up the gravel drive through the extensive gardens, we were compelled to enquire of the taxi…
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The Hope & Anchor Review
We took a few days off after the Christmas and New Year period but, as it happens, so do lots of chefs. We were staying near Cottingham, East Yorkshire, and…
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Review: Brasserie Blanc Leeds
If you’re a football fan you will know that sense of impending doom that you feel when the opposition score in the first minute. You may also know the joy…
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