PORTAL NORTH. ISSUE 1 - Magazine - Page 60
TASTE
sensations
Our team of travel experts recommend a few of their favourite restaurants
to add to your list for 2026. From Geordie comfort food to Scandi sea昀椀sh,
you’ll discover plenty of local delights on the menu.
SKOF
3 Federation St, Manchester M4 4BF
Tom Barnes’ 昀椀rst solo restaurant is an emblem of the ongoing
transformation of Manchester’s Shudehill district, or NOMA as the
neighbourhood is now known. Without pomp, tablecloths or dress codes,
its laid-back attitude belies its Michelin-star status.
Expect: Sensational seasonal tasting menus, with British produce like
Orkney scallops and Sladesdown duck. Book two to three months
in advance.
££££
SKOF
skofmanchester.co.uk
THE PENNY BUN
THE KITCHIN
West Lane, Askwith, Near Ilkley, Yorkshire LS21 2JQ
78 Commercial Quay, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6LX
Part of the Denton Reserve on the fringes of Ilkley,
The Penny Bun celebrates Yorkshire produce. Many
ingredients are harvested directly from the reserve’s
own farms and walled gardens.
Edinburgh’s waterfront Leith district is home
to Tom Kitchin’s chic and welcoming Michelinstarred restaurant, serving modern British cuisine.
Enjoy spectacular views of Wharfedale from the
Terrace, or get cosy indoors for dinner, snacks or
cocktails amid the snug yet minimal interiors.
Expect: Five seriously stylish rooms if you want to stay
Showcasing quality produce from across Scotland,
from Newhaven lobster to Hebridean hogget, the
menu changes to re昀氀ect the season.
Expect: A choice of à la carte, set lunch and surprise
the night.
tasting menus with optional wine pairing. Book in
advance.
£££
££££
pennybunilkley.co.uk
thekitchin.com
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