Tom and Laurissa Heywood met at the former Rattle Owl restaurant in Micklegate in York - where Laurissa was restaurant manager and Tom head chef. Recommended reading:Now the couple, who run Pignut & The Hare in Scawton have been awarded an AA Five Star Restaurant and Rooms Gold Award, alongside a reconfirmation of their three AA Rosettes and AA Breakfast Award. We can’t wait to keep building on this foundation and welcoming guests to experience everything Pignut & The Hare has to offer.”Just last month the couple moved their restaurant and opened at the renowned Hare at Scawton under a new name, Pignut and The Hare. With 18 covers and four bedrooms, Pignut and The Hare is open for dinner Wednesday to Saturday evenings. Breakfast is served for staying guests, with rooms only available to book when dining at Pignut and The Hare.