Author Jill Turton

It might have his name above the door, but Marco’s New York Italian in Leeds is not quite the homecoming for the city’s most famous chef says Jill Turton.

It’s where Michelin star chef Tommy Banks likes to go on a rare night off. No wonder, says Jill Turton, Lockwoods of Ripon is the real deal.

It got off to a shaky start, but finally the food at the Cedar Court Grand is living up to its surroundings, says Jill Turton. Pictures by Gary Longbottom.

The Star Inn the City has just been given a revamp and it’s now the perfect showcase for Andrew Pern’s talents says Jill Turton.

The Star Inn the Harbour is Andrew Pern's latest project. A 160 cover fish restaurant to be housed in the former Tourist Information Centre in the heart of Whitb

With 16 cuts of meat to work through, vegetarians need not apply. Jill Turton takes on the gut-busting menu at Vaqueiros.

Mans Market in downtown Leeds promises Chinese food with a difference. Shame it lacks soul, says Jill Turton. Pictures by Simon Hulme.

Richard Johns has returned with a new restaurant Rascills near York. About time too, says Jill Turton, as he has been missed.

Skosh is the latest addition to York’s Micklegate and while the plates might be small it clearly has big ambitions says Jill Turton

There’s a new head chef at the Box Tree, Ilkley. Jill Turton finds out how he’s faring