Christmas is in the air and our fridges are fast filling up. After all – ‘tis the season to eat, drink, and be merry. But amidst the mountain of Quality Street you’ll undoubtedly devour this winter, you’ll also want to inject a dose of goodness into your body. And you will definitely want to give […]
Local spotlight: Fork in the Rose As a combined café and florist, Fork in the Rose is a unique gem nestled in the heart of Newcastle. The café only recently opened but has quickly become a firm favourite for its delicious food and coffee, and beautiful floral surroundings. Plus, it’s dog friendly! We […]
Local spotlight: Robinsons Located in the centre of York, independent café Robinsons is a hotspot for residents and tourists alike. Since opening in 2016, owners Will and Bex have strived to source the best in local produce that has a short field-to-fork journey. We spoke to Will to find out more. How […]
Local spotlight: The Camberley & The Lodge Located in the town centre of Harrogate, The Camberley is a delightful small hotel offering guests fresh, homemade breakfast food as part of their stay. The hotel works with local providers to ensure the quality of produce matches the quality of its service. We talk to […]
Local spotlight: The Cycle Hub Cafe Are you a cycling fan? Then Newcastle’s Cycle Hub Café is the place for you. The café, bike hire facility and bike workshop offers a perfectly placed rest stop for – you guessed it – cyclists, as well as dog walkers, shoppers and anyone else who fancies a […]
Local spotlight: The Waterhouse Kitchen Situated in the heart of Darlington, in the covered market, The Waterhouse Kitchen is a lovely spot to watch the world go by. The café offers a range of tasty, homecooked meals and is steeped in history thanks to its origins in the market. We talk to […]
Local spotlight: Cooking Fantastic Offering everything from equipment to ingredients under one roof, Harrogate shop Cooking Fantastic provides customers with everything they need to become kitchen extraordinaires. We talk to owner, Tanya Umpleby. How long have you been open? 17 years. What is your favourite thing about running a small […]
Local spotlight: Hutchinson Hobbs Farm Shop Family business Hutchinson Hobbs prides themselves on bringing the best produce to the plate, working closely with local farmers to source the finest products. The farm shop, in Yarm, sells a variety of products and even offers regular food tastings for customers to try before they buy. […]
Local spotlight: Hobo Coffee House Since opening in early 2019, Hobo Coffee House on Yarm High Street has been providing the people of the town with a cosy spot to relax, spend time with friends and enjoy good coffee. We talk to owner, Lucy Bonnard-Spence. How long have you been open? […]
As a local business ourselves, at Acorn Dairy we’re passionate about helping others stand out. Small, independent businesses are the heart and soul of a community, and we’re proud to work closely with cafes, coffee shops, retailers and independent milkmen around the region to supply our products. In our new Local Spotlight feature, […]