YORK FOOD FESTIVAL

Sharmini can be seen doing a demonstration in our daily demo timetable on Saturday 18th and is also part of the Yorkshire Vision Curry Competition on Thursday 23rd - her Kerala Curry is to die for! And if you want to know how to make one of here curries, then you can ask her about her cookery courses at any of the above, or at her Finge event at the Cooking Rooms, Clifton Moor.

Yorkshire Community Foundation have more recently expanding to serve East Yorkshire, Kingston upon Hull and the Humber area. They are committed to improving the quality of people's lives and helping to build stronger communities for future generations.

The Grand is situated in the heart of York, a city of cultural heritage. Constructed on the site of the original North Eastern Railways Headquarters, the hotel revives the splendour of the Golden Age of travel, having been carefully restored to retain all of the original features of this stunning building.

The Grand, with its sweeping staircases, mosaic-tiled corridors, Whisky lounge, fully-equipped vaulted spa and exceptional attention to detail, is an ideal destination for those travellers wishing to enjoy five-star luxury in an accessible, warm environment.

Stall Holders include Wold Top Brewery, Bobo Lobo's, Great Heck Brewery, Sloemotion, Demijohn, York Beer and Wine Shop and Richmond Brewing Company.

Now you’ve read your copy of Chocolat, come and spend an evening with the author. Joanne Harris’ third novel, Chocolat, was made into an Oscar-nominated film starring Juliette Binoche and Johnny Depp. Since then, she has written eight more novels, most recently blueeyedboy, published in March 2010, as well as short stories and two cookbooks. Her books are published in over 40 countries and have won awards in Britain and overseas. Books will be on sale at this event.

Come and discover that with a bit of knowledge you can uncover a few hidden gems from Bordeaux. Jamie's knowledge of Bordeaux is exceptional with an encyclopaedic memory for Chateau, vintages and individual wines without any of the stuffiness or pretension often associated with fine wine merchants. While Karen regularly teaches budding French winemakers at the viticulture college in Bordeaux. Between the two we promise a fascinating, informative and relaxing evening of fine dining and fine wine. ?

To book, call 01904 634341

Stephanie is also, a lecturer at Leeds City College, and a selection of her colleagues and students will be assisting her on the night

This is first of two dinners to be held in the Dining Room of York Mansion House. Each dinner is cooked by a leading Yorkshire Chef and features the produce of a well defined small geographical area in Yorkshire.

> Starter: Holme Farm Venison Assiette

• Marinated smoked venison with Sand Hutton salad leaves and white truffle oil
• Crispy spice venison with homemade chutney
• Venison tartar with hard boiled quails egg and Henson's relish

Fish Course: Whitby turbot with creamy local leeks, fennel pollen wafer & champagne butter sauce
Main: Cannon of Nidderdale lamb with roasted seasonal vegetables, confit lamb shoulder, fondant potatoes and wild mushrooms
Dessert - Autumn fruit plate

• Cinder toffee apple cheese cake with ice cream
• Plum jelly
• Red wine poached pear and Ampleforth apple brandy sauce