A stately home nestled in the Yorkshire Dales has opened an outdoor Whispering Angel terrace just in time for summer.
There's truly nothing better than sipping on a chilled glass of delicious rosé in the sunshine.
And of course, one of the best rosés out there is the elegant Whispering Angel, a summer staple amongst most al-fresco bars and terraces.
Grantley Hall, a stately home located along the River Skell in Ripon absolutely agree, and have opened up an entire terrace dedicated to the tipple for the summer.
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We're talking astonishingly beautiful floral arrangements, mint green furnishings and lashings of Whispering Angel available in the blink of an eye.
Just stepping onto this terrace will immediately make you feel as though you've been transported to a quaint town in the South of France, and we're absolutely here for it.
Open exclusively for the months of July and August, guests can enjoy the long summer evenings whilst drinking rosé and taking in the beautiful surroundings.
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And it's not just Whispering Angel guests can enjoy, they will also be serving wine from the rest of Chateau d'Esclans range, including Rock Angel, Chateau d'Esclans, Les Clans and Garrus.
So why not take a seat, relax and work your way through the delicious offerings from the Provence-based winery's collection - after all, it would be rude not to.
Posting to their Instagram page, Grantley Hall announced the opening: "Introducing The Whispering Angel Terrace, in collaboration with Chateau d'Esclans, exclusively available at Grantley Hall for the months of July and August…
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"The Riverside Bar, adjacent to the Norton Bar & Courtyard, has been transformed with a beautiful backdrop of seasonal floral décor, to transport you from the Yorkshire Dales to the south of France."
To find out more about the terrace and Grantley Hall, take a look at their website.
An independent açai bowl pop-up is opening a permanent cafe in Leeds city centre.
It seems the açai bowl trend isn't over just yet, and we're absolutely not mad about it.
The aesthetically purple frozen treat isn't just delicious, but is also known to have numerous health benefits making it guilt-free and the perfect post-workout pick me up.
You may remember Açai Social Club that opened as a pop-up in the Victoria Quarter last year, and now they're moving into a permanent spot in the city centre.
Run by a lovely husband and wife duo who have spent the last 15 months exploring cafes around the world, it's safe to say they know exactly what they're talking about.
Their açai is made with the very best ingredients, topped with the freshest fruit and sprinkled with their homemade granola - it doesn't get much better then that does it?
Announcing the very exciting news to Instagram, they said: "Açai Social Club is getting a home. Our very first store is officially on the way! We’ve been working behind the scenes to create a space that’s more about than just açai.
"What started as an idea is finally becoming something you can walk into…There’s still a lot we’re keeping under wraps for now, but we’re so excited to finally share the beginning of what’s to come.
"We can’t wait to open our doors and welcome you in. Your new neighbourhood social club, coming soon."
The exact location of the cafe and its opening date is still under wraps, but we'll of course keep you updated as and when we find out.
The Leeds Supper Club bringing people together over incredible food
Clementine Hall
What started as a simple idea around food has grown into something much bigger for Leeds Supper Club.
The idea was born from a love of food and the idea that eating together can be about much more than what’s on your plate.
Rather than simply going out to a restaurant, Leeds Supper Club puts connection at the heart of its events, bringing people together to share incredible food and enjoy an evening in good company.
We had the pleasure of attending their most recent event where we had the most wonderful evening with founders Lizzie, Phillip and the rest of the club.
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This instalment was a very special one, as it was in collaboration with Knotfield Vine over in Horsforth.
I mean, it really doesn't get more scenic than this - we really felt like we'd been whisked away to the South of France rather than a Leeds suburb. But we wouldn't want it either way.
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What makes it a cut above the rest is the details. Every little detail has been thought out, from the low-lit, sexy lighting, hand-made name plates, live music and four courses of wonderful seasonal goodness made fresh.
From enjoying a glass of wine within the vines alongside a couple of nibbles to tucking into a three course meal around a candle-lit table, there's really nowhere else like it.
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The tagliatelle pasta with beef and whipped feta was a real highlight, and knowing Lizzie and Philip receive help on the menu and the cooking from all their friends made it taste that much sweeter.
By the end of it we'd had some delicious food, fabulous wine and shared even better conversation. And it's safe to say we left feeling a part of the club.
Keep an eye on their Instagram page here for all upcoming events.
Clementine Hall -
17th July 2023 
