Last week saw us at Leeds Food & Drink Association launch our Grubstakers scheme (supporters of LFDA). It was an evening filled with WINE and Food Deliciousness, all hosted in the private dining room at Salvos. It was so exciting to get a group of our new Grubstakers together, as they were all there because […]
The New Inn is a country pub just outside of Leeds. It’s recently changed landlords, and with that change came new Head Chef, Karl Sowry (formerly of The Fleece in Otley). I hadn’t tried the menu before he took over, but last weekend, I went along with these two rascals to see what’s currently on offer. The […]
Myself and Darren Cronian (Bee Local Media) are running a workshop all about how to make an impact online to support your business. It’s in Leeds, 1 – 4pm, 8th May 2014. If you, or anyone you know could do with some support on this, then please have a gander! It’s going to be an informal, […]
I have been a little distracted recently, as I’ve been working on a new project with fellow food fan, Nick Copland. We’ve been setting up Leeds Food & Drink Association, which has the aim of promoting Leeds as a city that is passionate about great food and drink. It’s exciting times. We have incredible members […]
I love the concept of having a proper American diner in Leeds. Milkshakes and burgers on tap – relaxed, fun, grab-a-bite food that might make you feel a little like you’re in Grease or Happy Days. (Or maybe a more current and infinitely cooler programme that you might watch.) I was a bit overly excited […]
Having only been to Trio once before (rather late on a Friday night, after a party and before home), I didn’t realise that it even had a food offering, never mind that it is so strong. My impressions were somewhat limited and a little hazy… so when I was invited back to try some new dishes I […]
This year we banished all traces of turkey through the festive season and chose goose as our feasting centrepiece on Christmas Day. We ordered it weeks in advance from Swillington Organic Farm, which produces high quality, organic and free range meat that you know has been reared properly; animal welfare is at the core of […]
What’s better than Christmas? Christmas with CAKE. And when I say that, I am definitely NOT talking about your traditional Christmas cake. I can’t stand the ruddy stuff, which is annoying as I love all things festive. But festive bakes (mince pies, christmas pudding, stollen etc.) are just not for me. It’s ok though, there […]
I’d often heard Sam’s Chop House mentioned in and around Leeds, but had never been myself and wasn’t entirely sure what it was about. Looking at the website, I found out that “the chop house tradition is about hearty eating, good company, fine wines and ales”. Now, this is my type of place, and without taking a […]
A few weeks ago, elysium held a tasting evening for some of the food babbling bloggers in Leeds. elysium opened its doors a couple of months ago, and is found on Wellington St, just round the corner from Leeds train station. It’s a large, modern Italian restaurant, which also has a deli section open for […]