Category Archives: Reviews

The Yorkshire Dales Food Podcast – FreshFood

Posted on 16/09/2010 by cwildman

During the summer Ian Smith and I have run a small Foodie Feature on our local radio station Fresh Radio, you can catch us on the Steve Joy Afternoon Drive Show, Wednesday afternoons between 2pm and 3pm. As we have … Continue reading →

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The Trip – BBC2, Rob Brydon & Steve Coogan

Posted on 10/09/2010 by cwildman

Why do you ask are we writing a blog post about a BBC2 comedy with Rob Brydon & Steve Coogan?  Well “The Trip” will be a six part comedy series on BBC2 airing in the Autumn about a food critic … Continue reading →

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Le Game Cock, Austwick

Posted on 09/09/2010 by cwildman

I have frequented The Game Cock in Austwick for a long time & it really has not changed much in 20 years, a traditional Yorkshire Dales pub set in fantastic scenery close to the 3 peaks and the Norber Erratics. … Continue reading →

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The Bull, Broughton – Oxford Sandy & Black Pork Faggots

Posted on 23/08/2010 by cwildman

Gazegill Farm Oxford Sandy & Black Pork Faggots at The Bull at Broughton, Skipton These were really very very tasty, the faggot’s had a fantastic meaty pate taste, complimented by a rich gravy and served with seasonal garden peas and … Continue reading →

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Brody’s Bistro & Pizzeria, Skipton – Lunch

Posted on 13/08/2010 by cwildman

Fancy a quick family lunch in Skipton, Brody’s Bistro could be just the thing! We had the Family Lunch, a choice of any 2 stone baked pizzas from the main menu accompanied by a garlic pizza bread, side salad & … Continue reading →

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Gourmet Burger Kitchen

Posted on 18/07/2010 by cwildman

Spent a couple of days in Richmond, Surrey which of course is not the original Yorkshire Dales Richmond but the second Richmond – renamed by Henry VII in 1485 when he held the title of Earl of Richmond.  Anyway I … Continue reading →

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New Season English Asparagus

Posted on 19/05/2010 by cwildman

I know English Asparagus has been available for a couple of weeks now but couldn’t resist trying simple Asparagus and Hollandaise last week at the Craven Arms, Giggleswick. Simple & just delicious… Asparagus Tip! don’t cut off the ends, just … Continue reading →

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The Craven Arms, Giggleswick – Sunday Tea

Posted on 08/03/2010 by cwildman

Another visit to the new Craven Arms, Giggleswick near Settle, North Yorkshire, this time for a Sunday Tea treat! Food, beer, service & value for money (approx £15 for 2 courses) again excellent, good mix of flavours and choice of … Continue reading →

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Gusto, Shambles, Settle

Posted on 14/02/2010 by cwildman

OLIVE ROOM TO REOPEN AS GUSTO! After the closure of The Olive Room back in December 2009 I have an update! The Olive Room will be reborn as “Gusto” and opens on Wednesday the 17th February 2010.   Philipa, Paul & … Continue reading →

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Lunch at The Craven Arms, Giggleswick, Settle

Posted on 15/01/2010 by cwildman

The Craven Arms, Giggleswick (formerly The Old Station) on the outskirts of Settle opened just before Christmas and I would guess has been under a cover of snow ever since!  Adrian Proctor, local Organic farmer from nearby Rathmell has refurbished … Continue reading →

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