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.
Image: Grantley Hall
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.
Image: Grantley Hall
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…
Image: Grantley Hall
"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.
A Sheffield pizzeria has been named one of the world’s best in a prestigious global ranking.
Forbici, the restaurant where all pizzas are served with a pair of scissors, is the only northern pizzeria to be recognised at last week's Best Pizza Awards 2026.
The awards took place in Milan, and are said to be the Michelin equivalent of the pizza world.
Forbici was named as creating one of the world’s best pizzas, with its master chef recognised as one of the top pizza chefs in the world.
It’s one of just two UK pizzerias listed in the coveted top 100 this year.
Images: The Sheff
Forbici opened in Manchester back in 2024, and has since expanded across to lovely Sheffield on Millennium Square back in March.
It was also once named by Marco Pierre White as ‘the best pizza’ he’d ever had - quite an accolade.
Biga pizza dough at Forbici is slow-fermented to create a light, risen crust, before being topped with quality ingredients like San Marzano tomatoes and Italian produce.
It also has a lot of northern flavour, thanks to local specials like the Lancashire Hotpot – a pizza topped with crisps.
And all pizzas are served with scissors, inspired by the pizzerias of Naples, to be cut into quarters.
Master baker Davide Argentino is a fifth-generation baker from Napoli. While his family runs two bakeries on his behalf back home, Davide brings a true taste of authentic Neapolitan pizza to the UK.
Commenting on the recognition, Davide said: “It is a huge honour for Forbici to be recognised as one of the best pizzerias in the world.
“Baking has been in my family for five generations, so this is a really proud moment. In crafting Forbici’s signature dough we challenged convention pushing the fermentation process to the limit. Every bite reflects the patience, precision and expertise behind our approach.
“This recognition belongs to our entire team, whose passion, skill and commitment to the craft of pizza-making make Forbici what it is every day.”
An intimate Japanese katsu bar with only 15 seats is coming to Leeds city centre
Clementine Hall
Chef Fern is taking on another venture, and this time it's all about Katsu.
If you know anything about the Leeds food scene, then you'll know the absolute legend that is Chef Fern.
Her first restaurant, Fern Modern Sushi, is a firm favourite amongst locals and visitors alike. Known for their expertly crafted sushi made with only the freshest fish on offer.
Nestled in the Central Arcade, this hole-in-the-wall restaurant captured the hearts of many foodies since opening in 2024.
This year, Chef Fern set her sights on another restaurant on Vicar Lane.
Image: O Katsu
Tori Nori opened just a couple of months ago, a modern Japanese grill centred around the fiery robata where guests can watch the chefs cook everything from grilled fish to delicious yakitori skewers right in front of their very eyes.
Unsurprisingly, Tori Nori has also been a huge hit.
But there's just no stopping Fern as she goes on to open yet another restaurant in the city centre.
Introducing O Katsu, an intimate restaurant with only 15 covers serving premium katsu.
Katsu is basically a breaded, deep-fried piece of meat, seafood or vegetables. Served with steaming hot rice, shredded cabbage, miso soup and dipping sauces, it's nothing short of delicious and a popular meal enjoyed in Japan.
We don't know much abut the opening just yet, but what we do know is that it'll be located just opposite her first restaurant in the Central Arcade.
There will be no bookings, and the space will feature an open kitchen so guests can watch the magic happen.
One things for sure, if Chef Fern is involved you just know it's going to be brilliant. We'll keep you updated on the opening of O Katsu as and when we find out.
Clementine Hall -
17th July 2023 
