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Yorkshire food combines high quality traditional fare and fine modern creativity so why not give your taste buds a treat at one of our many acclaimed restaurants and award winning establishments.
Harvey Nichols, Leeds
Perched atop Harvey Nichols, the award winning Fourth Floor Cafe and Bar offers fantastic cityscape views by day, alfesco dining on the terrace in summer and a more formal ambience at night. Serving morning coffee, lunch, an afternoon bar menu and pre-dinner drinks and dinner, the Fourth Floor Cafe and Bar has become a well-established destination on the Yorkshire circuit since opening in 1996. For further information visit www.harveynichols.com
Samuel's Restaurant, Swinton Park
Alternatively dine in Samuel's, Swinton Park's 3 AA Rosette Restaurant. The emphasis in the restaurant menu is on seasonal and local produce inspired by the fruit, vegetables and herbs grown in the hotel's four acre walled garden and the menus change accordingly. The hotel is also surrounded by a 20,000 acre estate stretching from the River Ure in Wensleydale up onto the moorland Dales and estate venison, rabbit, smoked trout and game are a few examples of the local ingredients sourced from it. For further information visit www.swintonpark.com
The Dean Court Hotel, York
Valerie Storer, the Head Chef, is the Dean Court's answer to Angela Hartnett, Gordon Ramsey's celebrated female Chef!
Valerie is vibrant, full of vitality and a passionate Chef- which shows through the food she and her team produce. She is a champion of local and seasonal produce which features strongly throughout the menus in both D.C.H, the Dean Court's signature restaurant, in its wonderful setting with many tables boasting views of York Minster, and recipient of 2 AA Rosettes, the White Rose Taste of Yorkshire Award as well as excellent reviews in the Metro, the Times and Independent, and The Court Café-Bistro & Bar which offers a lighter style brasserie-cum-bistro menu, full of fresh and interesting dishes with innovative twists.
The Court is just the right place to chill out with friends, enjoy a light supper or perhaps meet for drinks. Early Bird Suppers are popular too
Both eateries are air conditioned and offer over twenty wines by the glass, lots of cocktails and a big choice of Smoothies, along with a great range of coffees - all served in contemporary and relaxed surroundings.
D.C.H is open for Breakfasts, Lunches £14 to £18.50 (Traditional Sunday Lunch £21.50) and Dinners - approx. £30 for three courses.
The Court is open from 9.30am 'til 11pm . The Court stages Jazz Suppers on the first Tuesday of every month-£15 including Jazz Supper Platter. For further information visit www.deancourt-york.co.uk
The General Tarleton, Ferrensby
An old coaching inn with contemporary comforts, The General Tarleton Inn is situated in the pretty village of Ferrensby between York and Harrogate. Set in some of Yorkshire's loveliest scenery, you will find a totally relaxed atmosphere and delicious award-winning food. Family owned and run, the General Tarleton is famous for its food and especially the use of local produce - 75% of which comes from within a 30 mile radius of the inn. The General Tarleton work with local farmers to obtain the very best seasonal produce available. Fish is a favourite here, the Little Moneybags with Lobster Sauce a speciality as well as local game when in season.
The General Tarleton has 12 individually decorated bedrooms complete with all the little extras you need to make your stay comfortable - crisp white linen, duvets or sheets, fresh milk and Molton Brown toiletries in the bathrooms. In the summer months make the most of the stunning outdoor terrace and in winter roaring fires and snug corners await.
Winners of Yorkshire Tourist Board's Yorkshire Pub of the Year 2007 and Deliciouslyorkshire's Best use of Regional Produce Award, if you are planning a trip to the area this is Yorkshire hospitality at its best. To make a reservation, call 01423 340284 or visit www.generaltarleton.co.uk