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Award winning chef and TV star Tommy Banks has revealed plans to open a pop-up stall in THOR'S in Parliament Street – something that will allow him ‘showcase his signature flavours in a relaxed, festival-style setting’. Tommy achieved his first Michelin star at the age of 24 and owns three restaurants in North Yorkshire - The Black Swan at Oldstead, Roots in Marygate in York, and The Abbey Inn, Byland – and is a key part of the city’s culinary scene. RECOMMENDED READING: Tickets sell out in 20 minutes for BAFTA and Tony winner's York show Celebrity chef offers chance to try his award winning food in York at lower price This is his second stint on Parliament Street after running a pie stall at the Christmas Market last year.
The menu will feature familiar favourite items such as beef tartare (from The Black Swan at Oldstead), kimchi fried chicken (from award-winning pub The Abbey Inn, Byland), pies from the Christmas Market, and specialist cocktails such as the Tommy’s Turbo Shandy – a zingy, refreshing summer cocktail featuring locally foraged liqueur. Tommy said: “I’m really excited to be part of THOR’s this summer. York really comes alive in the warmer months, and it’s such a vibrant city, especially when the sun shines.
“Creating a menu for such a fun, food setting has been great – and we’re looking forward to bringing our bold, street-food flavours to THOR’s with subtle nods to my award-winning restaurants.” In addition to Tommy, York favourite YUZU Street Food will be returning with their Asian fusion street food offerings and food blogger York on a Fork will be bringing a rotating street food cabin to Parliament Street – something that will see a variety of surprise vendors and menus visit the city over the course of the summer. Tommy on the farm (Image: Provided) On the drinks side, THOR’S will also be launching brand-new slushie cocktails, inspired by sweetshop favourites, alongside karaoke, quizzes, ‘disco Saturdays’, and live acoustic sessions on Thursdays and Sundays, Amanda Monaghan, Director at THOR’S, said: “THOR’S has always been about bringing people together in amazing spaces – and this summer on Parliament Street, we really wanted to dial things up.
The food offering is something we’re incredibly excited about, and working with Tommy Banks and his team has been a real milestone for us. “Alongside a whole mix of street food talent, great drinks and our signature THOR’S party atmosphere – it’s shaping up to be our best summer yet. Full of flavour, fun, and unforgettable memories.
” THOR'S on Parliament Street opens Friday 23rd May and runs until 25th August and their Milner Hotel location opens Thursday 16th May – with more details to be announced soon..
