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The Yorkshire town is renowned for its foodie credentials, with independent shops and eateries producing unique and acclaimed products – all sourced locally from the area

Food lovers travel from far and wide to sample the culinary delights of this market town, renowned for its locally sourced produce and skilled artisan makers.

Throughout Malton, you’ll find an abundance of independent shops and eateries crafting distinctive and sometimes award-winning products. Numerous local restaurants and pubs serve up mouth-watering dishes prepared with ingredients sourced from the surrounding area – including seafood from the nearby coast, meat from the moorlands and organic vegetables.

Experience it all at Malton’s Monthly Food Market, where visitors can sample everything from artisan breads to locally crafted beers. Beyond the food, the town also hosts a vibrant marketplace brimming with gifts, homeware, clothing and antiques, ideal for a leisurely browse. The market runs every Saturday from 9am until 4pm, making for a perfect day trip.

The town offers restaurants serving nearly every type of cuisine, from Italian to Indian and classic English pub fare, but topping TripAdvisor’s rankings in Malton is the welcoming pub, The Royal Oak. One recent guest described their visit, saying: “Visited on a very dark, rainy evening and found a lovely, cosy pub with great food and fantastic service.

“The friendly pub atmosphere was made by a great landlord and happy local clientele. Wish we lived closer; would definitely recommend.”

Another highly praised establishment in the town is Forty Six, offering an array of small plates and delectable cocktails. One satisfied diner raved: “This is by far the best place to eat in Malton. The food is great; the staff are first class. I have visited a few times over the last few months and will be visiting again soon.”

For those with an insatiable appetite for culinary exploration, Malton Food Tours provides guided tours allowing you to savour a variety of flavours. You’ll get the chance to meet the passionate individuals behind the food, pop into artisan shops and eateries, and sample the produce firsthand on the second Saturday of every month.

Beyond its beloved gastronomic scene, Malton serves as an ideal base for exploring the breathtaking Yorkshire coastline and the nearby North York Moors National Park. History buffs will also enjoy a trip to the Eden Camp Modern History Theme Museum, a former prisoner of war camp that offers a fascinating journey back in time.

Visitors have praised it as “educational” and “interesting”, with one individual describing it as a “brilliant place full of history and knowledge of what happened in the war”. They added: “Another place we visited on our week in Yorkshire and another great place of history of the war.

“Each hut had so much insight into what happened during the war – a place I would highly recommend to visit.” Spanning 33 huts, visitors can gain a sense of life during the Second World War and appreciate its historical significance, all thanks to the family who made the decision to open this site to the public three decades ago.

A new study has named the ‘poshest’ city in Europe – and it’s a place you definitely don’t want to miss if you like the finer things in life

If you’re partial to a touch of luxury, there’s one destination that should be on your radar. Europe is home to many countries that appreciate the finer things in life, from the fashion-forward city of Milan to the wealth of Luxembourg.

However, according to fresh research from PrivateUpgrades, the ‘poshest’ spot of all is none other than Geneva in Switzerland. To determine the most luxurious city, the study analysed over 100 European cities, comparing their concentration of five-star hotels, Michelin-starred restaurants and golf courses per capita.

Each city was awarded a score out of 100, with Geneva bagging an impressive 98.3 on the posh scale.

The city boasts the highest number of golf courses per capita, at 7.36, and a density of 57 Michelin Guide restaurants and 18 five-star hotels per 100 square kilometres of the city area.

Often referred to as the ‘private banking capital of Switzerland’, Geneva is nestled on the country’s southern side, bordering France.

It’s the headquarters of the Red Cross, the World Health Organisation and the World Trade Organisation, reports the Express.

There’s no shortage of activities in this swanky city – even if you’re not rolling in dough. Geneva is conveniently close to the Swiss Alps and surrounded by stunning lakes and rivers ripe for exploration.

One must-see attraction in the city is the Old Town. With its labyrinthine streets, this walkable historical gem is ideal for a day of discovery.

While Geneva may be a costly place to visit, one way to cut costs is through transportation.

The city is compact and easily navigable on foot, so there’s no need to splash out on taxis.

Even better, many hotels offer a card that provides free public transport – just ensure you check if your chosen accommodation qualifies when booking.

If you’re keen to try one of the numerous Michelin Guide restaurants, Natürlich is an excellent starting point.

This contemporary bistro offers sharing plates with a focus on fresh and intriguing ingredients, like roast cuttlefish.

The wine selection is also impressive, and its location right on the River Rhône ensures a stunning view as you enjoy your meal.

We’ve reached the last month of the year, a time that zips by as we’re inundated with holiday music and decorations and discounts from seemingly every retail store we’ve ever purchased from. But it’s worth slowing down to appreciate the season, which typically involves a peaceful City of Angels as transplants empty out the last two weeks of the year.

And there’s still time to make tasty memories that you’ll carry into the new year, whether you’re opening a fresh advent calendar with Dandelion Chocolate or caviar inside, stopping by your favorite bar to sample new holiday-themed sips or gearing up for the annual 101 Best Restaurants reveal party at the Hollywood Palladium on Dec. 9.

Check out the list below for even more dining ideas this December, including a new Mar Vista restaurant from a local chef celebrity, a buzzy, modern British pub in Los Feliz and a peachy new option in the Century City mall.