Whether you’re looking for that first date venue, a chilled bar perfect for couples or somewhere to celebrate an anniversary, Restaurant Bar & Grill in Leeds have it covered!  The windows coupled with the height of the ceiling flood the restaurant with natural light and space making this an uplifting place to dine. read more

Carluccios have been rapidly expanding their portfolio of restaurants over the last few years and this rate of growth is ever contining – with the group’s next restaurant to be opened in Dorchester. read more

A number of restaurant and hotel jobs could be generated in the North-West as plans for the redevelopment of Manchester airport are unveiled.
The project will include a zone comprising hotel space, bars and restaurants as well as retail and office developments, reports the Manchester Evening News. read more

The Mere Golf Resort in Cheshire is currently undergoing a £15 million refurbishment and is set to re-open in March 2012.

The resort is based in Knutsford and close to the historic city of Chester. It features a stunning contemporary brasserie, luxurious rooms and a a par 71 golf golf course covering 150 acres in the idyllic Cheshire woodlands. read more

The Dean Clough Cooking School in West Yorkshire has helped a group of teenagers from Calderdale with sight difficulties pick up some new skills in the kitchen.

Many of the teens had already taken part in cooking lessons through the Calderdale Specialist Inclusion Service and welcomed the opportunity to enhance their knowledge at the Dean Clough facility. read more

Dinner Review – The Devonshire Arms Brasserie & Bar – Saturday 7 January 2012

I had not been back to this restaurant in a long time and it had sadly dropped off my radar as a good place to dine locally for one reason or another.   I had also forgotten just how much I love this place! The interior especially – big splashes of colour against a neutral background giving the place a relaxed and easy feel but still oozing quality!

And then there’s the food!  I had also forgotten just how good this was too, a perfectly judged menu with refreshing simplicity, beautifully cooked, locally sourced food and hugely satisfying!

read more

This is definitely one of my favourite restaurants so for me was an easy choice for my birthday celebration!

When we arrived, the restaurant was heaving with Christmas parties, a crush of people at the bar – a restaurant full of Christmas laughter and conversation!  All making for a great, buzzy atmosphere with everyone having a great time!

We ordered cocktails and Champagne at the bar which was a perfect start to a lovely evening.

read more

Its that time of year where everyone seems to have a million parties and Chrismtas dinners to go to – and everyone is in a mad rush to see their friends to exchange presents ahead of the holidays.

This weekend I went out with my two best friends for our girls’ Christmas get together and we decided to visit The Hummingbird Kitchen & Bar in Chapel Allerton.

I have visited The Hummingbird previously for drinks but I have been meaning to go there for dinner since placing the Head Chef there – Greg lewis. So this seemed like the perfect time to go. read more