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Namu in Durham describes itself as, “where Korean heritage, food truck ingenuity, and the local community meet. With delicious fare, cold brews, and deep roots.” While in a bizarre location this allows them to have a huge and inviting outside space made up of different sections that even include a water feature and outdoor …
The Pig and Pastry is a fantastic representation of a beloved neighborhood cafe, set on Bishopthorpe road. This local favorite is always full and bustling. They have a fresh counter of salads and sandwiches and are in the running for the best brunch in the city in my opinion. You cannot go wrong with any …
Where do I even begin to describe how excellent Roots was. Roots is the York-based venture from the world-renowned chef, Tommy Banks. It was originally designed to be a sharing plates restaurant but has evolved into a tasting menu or Sunday lunch, since they reopened, post-lockdown. I have been wanting to visit Tommy’s main restaurant in …
Cave Du Cochon is a wonderful wine bar by Le Cochon Aveugle. Located down Walmgate, they have an amazing selection of wines and serve New York style sourdough pizzas. As well as having an extensive regular wine list they offer ‘Last Chance’ wines which usually include rarer and interesting wines you wouldn’t normally find. Their staff …
Little Arras, the newest offering from the minds behind Arras, is a sweet little bakery located on Goodramgate. They are currectly open from Tuesday to Saturday from 8 am to 3 pm. They offer some amazing loaves of bread as well as delicious pastries and cakes. I even had these delicious treats a day later …
Here is another must-try pizza joint in York! Dough Eyed is located in the Micklegate Social and serves ‘Neo-Neapolitan style pizza’. Currently, they deliver or are available for collection, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 17:00 to 22:00. You can order here, or they have a great app called ‘Dough Eyed’ by Hungrrr Apps. Dough Eyed also …
Yuzu Street Food is the newest restaurant located in Brew York down Walmgate in York, and boy is it good. I discovered them on Instagram a few weeks ago and knew I needed to check it out. Their Instagram is full of amazing photos of their food, they have a collection of Japanese and Asian …
Spring Espresso is easily my favorite coffee shop in York, I’m there at least once a week and it was the first place I stopped by on my return to York. Every Saturday I used to buy about 7 coffees on my way to work for coworkers so I quickly became friends with people …
If you can’t tell, we love Asian food in this household, whether it’s Chinese, Korean, Indian or any of our other favorite cuisines. Last night became another night where it was time to let someone else do (most) of the cooking, so we decided to order from one of our favorite Indian restaurants, …
Padlock Necklace Half Moon Earrings Dainty Gold Snake Chain Arc Hoop Earrings I discovered BACCISTORE on Etsy while looking for some affordable jewelry online and boy am I happy I did! I purchased the four items above, the most expensive being the Half Moon Earrings coming in at $14.40 (10% off currently). These pieces look and …