restaurant reviews

The Cross Keys, Holbeck, Leeds

The Cross Keys, North Bar’s grown up sibling

It’s not often that I use twitter for something that’s actually useful, but I managed that small victory the other night when I booked a table at The Cross Keys in Leeds. It was all done quickly and easily, and without any fuss at all – they sorted things out and tweeted me a confirmation. [...]

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Rib Shakk, the Corn Exchange, Leeds

Rib Shakk, in the Corn Exchange, Leeds, part of the Anthony’s group of restaurants.

What do they serve, then? Clue’s in the name. Ribs…beef or pork, in various different incarnations, with various different sauces, all Southern US style along with other things like chicken wings, rib meat burgers and a token salad bar. Who is it aimed at? Rib Shakk is quite relaxed. It’s great for families, and isn’t [...]

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Create, Leeds

Create, Leeds

Rob said that he’d find us a restaurant. Normally, that’s a good thing, but this time he suggested this new place in Leeds that’s run by his old boss from his time at Harvey Nicks.  He described it as a bit relaxed, with plastic tables and chairs. Plastic tables and chairs weren’t what many of [...]

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Les Millésimes, Noyers-sur-Surein, Burgundy, France

Les Millésimes, Noyers, Burgundy, France

Noyers-sur-Surein is a place in the heart of Burgundy that’s famed for its mediaeval buildings and the ruined castle high on the hill overlooking the town. It’s a beautiful setting, a town of solid mediaeval architecture sat in the middle of the rolling Burgundy countryside. Seemingly along with all French towns, Noyers has its incredible boulangerie, a [...]

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