Legacy at The Grand York reveals new culinary journey into the city’s history

Legacy at The Grand York is inviting diners to go on a journey of discovery to experience the city of York’s heritage through a revolutionary gastronomic lens.

‘Evolution Through the Eras’ a unique new dining concept, tells the story of York through three exquisite new menus, each one designed to celebrate a standout period of the city’s heritage.

The five-course Stone route travels back to the Roman era when York was born, bringing to life the city’s significance as the capital of the north. Water, a seven-course route, honours York’s 100 years of Viking occupancy while the nine-course Steel route celebrates the city’s industrial heyday and the transformative arrival of the railway.

Legacy at The Grand York’s team of expert chefs transforms into master storytellers, completing dishes at diner’s tables and debuting exciting new techniques. The ingredients, cooking methods and dishes get bolder and more adventurous as the centuries pass – with incredible, and sometimes unexpected flavours promised throughout.

For a curated journey through the selected era, each route can be experienced as a tasting menu with choices of some of the courses.

Whichever route guests choose to take on the culinary tour, there are dishes such as Binchotan grilled lobster – barbeque smoked lobster finished with a korma glaze and infused with miso– and fermented celeriac ‘nosotto’ with pearl barley, smoked onions and hen’s yolk. Dessert options are just as incredible with the likes of Annabel’s strawberry, shortbread, koshihikari and red pepper.

The new concept by Legacy at The Grand York has been crafted by executive head chef, Kevin Bonello, in partnership with head chef, Ahmed Abdalla.

Kevin Bonello says “At Legacy, York is more than simply our beloved home, it is our very essence. We are shaped by the city’s heritage, inspired by its pioneers, and honoured to tell its story – in a way that it has never been told before.”

“Our York ancestors had a flair for carving a new path and we are continuing their legacy. From new cooking styles to offering diners unrivalled choices while using as local produce as possible without compromising on quality, this is a first-of-a-kind experience. This is York’s story, told Legacy’s way.”

Renowned for the highest quality, locally sourced and seasonal produce, Legacy at The Grand York is a three AA Rosette-awarded restaurant and features in The Michelin Guide. It has a five-star home in York’s very best address; The Grand, York which was built in 1906 as the head office for the North Eastern Railway Company.

Kevin adds: “York’s industrial heritage is synonymous with great innovation, masterful engineering and beautiful architecture. At Legacy, we have always honoured it while lovingly preserving the Grade II listed features of our iconic building.

The new dining concept is a step beyond; every last detail has been considered, right down to commissioning the perfect local crockery to maximise the enjoyment of individual dishes. Evolution Through the Eras is a true love letter to York.”

‘Evolution Through the Eras’ is available from 22nd May 2024. All menus move with the seasons and can be tailored to tastes and dietary requirements. Prices start from £90.

For more information and to book a table at Legacy at The Grand York, visit their website.

Station Rise, North Yorkshire, York YO1 6GD – 01904 380038 | Get Directions

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