I’ve had a bit of a hiatus from blog writing over the last few months but that doesn’t mean I have stopped enjoying food and eating out, far from it. I thought in preparation for getting back into writing I’d create a month by month summary of where I’ve been. Turns out April this year was busy!
An Italian Night at Mannions in York
Mannions is one of my favourite places to go for lunch in York. Great ingredients and great flavours in a relaxed setting. (they also have a rather fabulous spanish sauvignon blanc on their wine list, you can thank me later) They occasionally do themed nights and it is definitely worth booking in. The salt cod and mutton ragu dishes were particular favourites of mine. Everything was executed beautifully and there was a fantastic buzz throughout the evening.
Our Annual Pilgrimage to Northumberland
I love the sea and find every opportunity I can to be near it. A highlight of our year is our stay up near Craster. Every visit includes a walk to the The Ship Inn at Low Newton by the Sea for a crab stottie and a pint. In a departure from tradition Mr F had lamb koftas and crushed new potatoes which was also really tasty.
After a successful visit to the Old Boat House in Amble last year we visited their new addition to the harbour side, The Fish Shack. We were not disappointed. A quirky set up with the focus on simple, superbly cooked fish and seafood and a rather stunning chocolate cake with caramel sauce for pudding.
Birthday Dinner at Le Cochon Aveugle
Josh Overington’s food just gets better and better. I always leave Le Cochon feeling challenged and excited by the combinations of food I have just experienced. The black pudding macaron was out of this world!
Birthday Dinner at Skosh
Yeah I know, two birthday dinners in one week, but why not when we are spoilt in York with fantastic independent restaurants. Skosh is my favourite place to eat; It never ever disappoints. The combination of ingredients and spices used work perfectly and always leave me wanting more.
Fish Night at The Bridge Bistro Sandsend
My favourite thing to eat is fish and seafood, so the discovery that the Bridge Bistro did a Friday night fish and seafood tasting menu was rather exciting. It’s a tiny place with big ambition, I’d highly reccomend trying it out.
