Pipe and Glass, South Dalton: 'I have a Michelin star - people peer into my supermarket shopping basket to see what I’m buying’
The chef-owner of the Michelin-starred restaurant Pipe and Glass says that while there is a lot of expectation when you have a Michelin star, you get used to eating ‘on the hoof’.
The Pipe and Glass, a restaurant with rooms in South Dalton, caters for meat-eaters, vegetarians and vegans and the building it is located in dates back to the 15th century.
James and Kate Mackenzie bought the premises in 2006 and less than four years later they achieved Michelin star status which they have maintained every year since.
A Michelin star comes with expectations that the family and I eat gourmet food every day, Mr Mackenzie told The Yorkshire Post.
“People who know you do peer into your supermarket shopping basket to see what you’re buying,” he said.
“But in reality, as every chef will testify, you get used to eating on the hoof whether it’s grabbing a quick sandwich or swigging a cold cup of coffee.
“In my kitchen at home you’ll still find classics, such as fish fingers, frozen chips and tins of beans.
“There is always a loaf or two of good fresh bread, not homemade, mind, and cheese in the fridge.”
Slow cooked meals are James’s family’s go-to dinners.
“Family favourites tend to be slow cooked casseroles, cottage pie etc,” Mr Mackenzie said.
“However busy we are though we can’t resist a good old roast dinner with lots of Yorkshire puddings and all the trimmings.
“With springtime upon us I do like to cook at home on the BBQ, whether that's some nice whole fish, marinated meats but especially slow roasting big joints of meat and firing up my pizza oven for homemade pizzas and flatbreads.”
Mr Mackenzie grew up in Filey on the North Yorkshire coast and has picked out his favourite places to eat during the spring season.
“Having grown up on the Yorkshire Coast in Filey there is nothing better when the sun is out than a drive out from South Dalton for a long walk on Filey beach with the family and our three dogs followed by some delicious fish and chips from The Coble Landing,” he said.
“A little closer to home is a little hidden gem, Atlas bakery and cafe in Pocklington, where they produce the best freshly baked breads like focaccia (my favourite) and sourdoughs.
“As well as generously filled seasonal selections of sando’s (massive sandwiches in Yorkshire speak) and lots of tempting sweet delights including a brilliant burnt Basque cheesecake, as well as great coffee, all to eat in or take away.”