Christmas is a time for giving but it’s important to treat yourself, too. Whether you’re looking to book a table over the festive season or want to plan ahead for something to look forward to in the new year, the following restaurants offer the last word in food thrills and luxury. These are meals you’ll remember for years.
FARM-TO-FORK FABULOUS
Housed in a handsome barn by Hadrian’s Wall in an area where chef-owner Cal Byerley’s family has farmed for generations, Pine is firmly rooted in rural Northumberland. Foraged and local ingredients complement those grown in Pine’s no-dig, organically managed kitchen garden and orchard, feeding into exceptional dishes of garum-cured beef or plaice, smoked scallop roe, horseradish and magnolia. Cal creates Pine’s tasting menu with
