For Excellent Food, and Great Choice, try out Whitby Restaurants - By: Tyler Oberhauser

Whitby on the North -east coast in the county of North Yorkshire is one of those places seen on the television, mentioned in magazines, heard about on the radio and featured in many brochures. It conjures up the image of a small fishing port steeped in history, cobbles in the harbour, the impressive Whitby Abbey imposing on the headland, seagulls swooping over the rooftops in search of a tasty titbit and the lingering scent of fish and chips, the infamous dish associated with the town.

However wonderful a picture this brings to mind, it is in fact a reality. The town has all the qualities to enjoy quality time spent here be it for pleasure or for day to day living. Many of the visitor who have holidayed here in the past are now relocating to 'live their dream'.

In response to the increased population and the rise in tourism, the number of restaurants opening their doors has risen accordingly.The term 'restaurants' encompasses those situated in hotels and public houses. The independent restaurants include many offering Asian cuisine, Italian, Seafood and typical English Style.

In these times of difficult economic restrictions it is heartening to see the restaurants of the town thriving. The upturn in the number of tourists visiting 'out of season' and the ability and desire of the local population to dine out more frequently, has helped the business turnover of the restaurants considerably.

In the run up to St. Valentine's day, the restaurants are busy advertising their menus for the Valentine weekend and the actual day itself. Imaginative menus are on display appropriately named for the occasion. For instance, 'Sweet lips sticky chicken' followed by 'Tender steak in true love blue cheese sauce' rounded off with 'Passionfruit ice-cream surprise'. Although it may sound corny, it all adds to the ambience.

Differing celebrations at other times in the year also make a difference in the way in which restaurants market their businesses. During the months of October and November, the town and the restaurants in particular, pay special attention to the events of the Gothic Weekends and Halloween. Premises are decorated in the traditional 'bats and vampires' regalia with many decorations featuring the regulatory colours of orange, black and green. It all adds to the fun and in no way detracts from the quality of the food on offer. The visitors who choose to visit at this time of year and for these particular events, appreciate the efforts made by the proprietors to enhance their premises in accordance with the festivities. Once again the menus are embellished in accordance with the theme.

Spring celebrations including Easter and Mother's Day are a time when the restaurant owners are mor or less guaranteed increased custom from not only the visitors but also the local population. Without the local population supporting the restaurants all year round, the workforce would not be gainfully employed 'out of season'.

Competition amongst the various restaurants ensures that the customer has an excellent choice of menu and surroundings. Some of the restaurants have a reputation that has reached across the country making the town a magnet for diners. Many of the establishments have won awards from accredited experts but there are still a number of the smaller businesses vying for custom whilst steadily improving their standards. 'Mighty oaks from little acorns grow' as the saying goes, and that is true of the many restaurants in the town of Whitby. The proud home of the humble 'fish and chips' has a much more extensive menu option nowadays.

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