J. Baker's

I stumbled across J. Baker’s on Fossgate in March 2008 when I stayed in York for a couple of nights. The highlight of a lunch was a Marinated Mackerel dish that was so good that I ended up ordering second portion rather than dessert. Since then, I’ve tried to visit fairly regularly. The menu focuses on seasonal food but so far I’ve been unable to time my visit to coincide with the mackerel being back on the menu. A couple of summer visits confirmed J. Baker’s as a favourite with my children too.

July 2010

Cheesecake Waterloo, Shallot Jam, Maple & Sesame Brittle

Chilled Vegetable Soup with Cucumber Sorbet

Nidderdale Crunchy Chicken Sausage, Red Gooseberry, Bruoche Vanilla

New Season Dales Lamb Rump & Sweetbreads, Saffron, Mint & Capers

Manchester Tart Reworked, Banana Custard, Frozen Raspberries, Coconut Cream & Macaroon

July 2011

Cured & Crunchy Sea Trout, Lilliput Capers & Cucumber Relish

Pulled Nidderdale Lamb, 50 Spices, Giant Couscous & Pine Nuts

Goosnargh Duck Breast, Sweet & Sour, Vanilla Salt & Golden Carrots

Pimms No. 1, Hairy Fig Lemonade Espuma, Cucumber Ice, Yorkshire Strawberries