Written by Ian Jones
This beautiful King Street restaurant specialises in high quality Middle East-meets-Mediterranean small plates.
One of Manchester’s most long-standing steakhouses. Grill On The Alley specialises in high-quality ingredients in a beautifully relaxed restaurant.
A bright, well-lit restaurant in Spinningfields, specialising in local produce and hearty dishes.
at The French
The French is one of Manchester’s most highly regarded restaurants. Head chef Adam Reid has a real grasp on what makes Manchester tick. A less fussy, more relaxed, and, at times, gloriously silly restaurant.
Round out your festival in style with Yorkshire Wine School at their Meet the Merchants Wine Fair.
From £20
The two biggest names in Indian street food team up for an evening to remember.
From £23.50
The Fun of Food is a family-focused interactive experience exploring the joys of food. Expect visual and unusual activities, all around your favourite ways to eat.
Free entry
The recently-relocated Harrogate restaurant Norse hosts an evening of Scandinavian inspired fine dining and culture at Leeds Corn Exchange.
From £8
A unique pop-up dining experience taking in working class culture and a seasonal tasting menu.
From £45
Leeds Dock is a creative waterside village, home to a vast number of businesses and shops.
Part of the effortlessly cool Duke Studios, Sheaf Street offers all kinds of interesting food and drink plus events and resident DJs.