Yorkshire Restaurants

Yorkshire is known for hearty food, though bacon-based breakfasts and lunches of pork pies do tend to pale fairly quickly. Increasingly, though, in the larger towns and cities, particularly in Leeds, a foodie culture of sorts has developed. Indian eateries (called "curry restaurants") can be very good in northern cities. Out in the countryside, pubs are your best bet for dining. Many offer excellent home-cooked food and locally reared meat (especially lamb) and vegetables. Roast beef dinners generally come with Yorkshire pudding, the tasty, light bread that is called a popover in the United States and Canada. It's generally served with lots of gravy. Be sure to sample local cheeses, especially Wensleydale, which has a delicate flavor and honeyed aftertaste.