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This issue features the Chapter House, the shimmering bar of the recently refurbished Royal York Hotel. Claire Davies offers a Medieval Spiced Stuffing recipe to jazz up your Christmas dinner and introduce 'forcemeat' to the in-laws. Elly McCausland presents her Ultimate Beef Chilli recipe. This issue's drink profile is the Anchor Christmas Beer 2015 bottle. The Rattle Owl, Winner Winner and Curry Nights at the Deramore Arms are this issue's restaurant reviews. Bethan waxes lyrical on Turkey trouble while The Puboholic reckons he's found York's best Sunday Lunch. Take a read to find out where it is!TRANSCRIPT
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EDITOR’S LETTER
OPINION
THE PLACE OF TURKEY AT MY TABLE HAS COME INTO QUESTION OVER THE
PAST FEW YEARS.
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WATERING HOLES
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As I continue my search for the best Sunday lunch in York, we visited The Guy Fawkes Inn, sat in the shadow of York Minster.
What’s on offer?As the meat on offer changes week to week there is a specials board with the roasts on. Traditional Sunday Lunch; Beef, Lamb, or Chicken. And of course... homemade Yorkshire puddings. £10.95.
What worked?Almost everything. The beef was one of the nicest cuts of meat I’ve found on my search with no gristle to be seen and completely pink in the middle, it really was fantastic. Both the mash and the roast potatoes were full of flavour, although the roasties lacked that wonderful crisp shell that I’m finding so elusive. So many places take their Yorkshire’s to the very brink of being burnt but these were light and fluffy in the centre and a perfect crisp on top. The side dishes were plentiful and perfectly cooked, the cauliflower cheese was so filling it remained unfinished but the bright, crisp veg was the perfect accompaniment to the main course. Overall we were completely satisfied by the portions and the quality and would recommend this over and over.
What didn’t work?The dining room at The Guy Fawkes Inn is mainly candle lit with a couple of flame-effect bulbs scattered around (most of which are off). It’s was quite an effort to get the picture of the meal for this review without using a flash as the room is so dark. Although this would be fantastically atmospheric while drinking, I like to see what I’m eating, and it was just a step too dark for me.
Is it York’s Best Sunday Lunch?It’s the best so far all round.
SUNDAY LUNCH - GUY FAWKES INN High Petergate, York.By The Puboholic @Puboholic.
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Chocolate Supper ClubThursday, Friday & Saturday evenings
2 courses followed by our Cocoa House Hot Chocolate - £15.50 per person
3 courses followed by our Cocoa House Hot Chocolate - £19.50 per person
www.yorkcocoahouse.co.uk
VINCENT’S
COFFEE
At Vincent’s Coffee we are committed to ethical, sustainable coffee with no compromise on quality.
Our three blends offer a variety of subtle, carefully constructed flavours to suit any palate.
Great coffee, responsibly.
Shop online: VincentsCoffee.com
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CRAIG PROVIDES INSIGHT INTO THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE
SHAKER; FROM ICE VARIETIES, TO SELECTING THE FINEST SPRIGS OF
MINT TO GARNISH A DRINK.
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THE CHAPTER HOUSE IS A DIFFERENT WORLD TO
ESCAPE TO FOR A MOMENT OF INDULGENCE.
“I hope what we have done is offer people really flavoursome foods, wonderful wines and beers that just happen to be made without using animal products.”
Check out our cholesterol-free, vegan mayo...
1 measure of soya milk (unsweetened, check the ingredients, it needs to be just soya beans and water...)
Beat the milk with a stick blender. Slowly add three times as much sunflower oil. It will thicken at the last moment.Salt and lemon juice to taste.It’s that easy...
A multi-award winning eaterie established in 1998, EL PIANO specialises in plant-based foods that are naturally free from gluten. Using no nuts or seeds, other than sesame seeds, and ditching palm oil long ago, means EL PIANO is suitable for vegans, coeliacs, as well as people with many eating restrictions, making it, if not a special place, then an unusual one.
“I hope what we have done is offer people really flavoursome foods, wonderful wines and some beers that just happen to be made without using animal products, gluten, palm oil or nuts.” says founder Magdalena Chávez. “If we ‘bang the drum’ about special diets then I think this is as really about presenting food for all, including everyone, rather than limiting people’s interest in we do.” “We’re always looking to the next ‘thing’” says junior director Bob Jackson “and I reckon the sustainable issue is as much about how to sustain your staff as it is about the planet. Apart from getting meals and washing up plates, one of our main goals is to make our small part of this industry not just fun to work in, but well paid and one that offers a career path. ”
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EL TOQUE FINAL
THE FINAL TOUCHpostres, pan, salsas, sopas, cremas, chutnis y de el piano
el piano’s desserts, breads, sauces, soups, chutnies and afterthoughts
Magdalena Chávez
with
Mayra Marín Salazar & Florence Millett Sikking
todo vegano Y todo sin gluten
all vegan AND all gluten free
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restaurant, shop, cook school and B&B
www.el-piano.comTel: 01904 610676
A COOK SCHOOL and a Bed & Breakfast also operate from the same medieval building in Grape Lane, York.
With a thriving on-line shop, best-selling cookbooks, an increase in health and vegan awareness, as well as an eighteen year commitment to sustainability, EL PIANO continues to grow.
Open daily 11am -11pm (winter closing 10pm) Sundays from noon - 9pm.
For classes, shopping and B&B infosee
www.el-piano.com
Check out our cholesterol-free, vegan mayo...
1 measure of soya milk (unsweetened, check the ingredients, it needs to be just soya beans and water...)
Beat the milk with a stick blender. Slowly add three times as much sunflower oil. It will thicken at the last moment.Salt and lemon juice to taste.It’s that easy...
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SLOW COOKED SMOKY BEEF WAS FALLING APART. COMPANIONS
REPORTED THE CHICKEN AS SUPERBLY MOIST AND TASTY.
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WE INHALE A SUCCULENT SHAMMI KEBAB AND FRAGRANT BHAJIS, HAVING
ALREADY MADE TIDY WORK OF A TRAY OF PAPPADUMS AND HOMEMADE PICKLES.
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THE FISH WAS PERFECTLY COOKED
AND MUSSELS PROVIDED VARIETY.
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A DAY OUT IN…
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THE KITCHEN
