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Pancito Bread is a newly established, self-taught baker in York. Her business is based primarily on Instagram where she posts amazing pictures and videos of her creating, making you feel involved in the process. To order some bread you simply message her on Instagram of she has her WhatsApp in her bio on her Instagram. …
Possibly my favourite Chapel Hill institution, Merritt’s will never cease to satisfy me. With hands down, the best BLT in the business, Merritt’s is a long time favourite of Chapel Hillians and visitors alike. Nestled just off of UNC’s campus lies Merritt’s allowing it to have a lovely tranquil outside space and great parking. Their …
Located in Saxapahaw, “Left Bank Butchery is located in Saxapahaw’s former textile mill and serves the community that raises our delicious and sustainable meat. Our butcher shop is built on the foundations of supporting local agriculture, providing healthy food for our community, educating and engaging our customers in the many aspects of sustainable farming and …
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 …