I have lived in Leeds for years, and despite numerous friends singing the praises of Salvos I had never been. I was lucky enough to be invited to a tasting session there last week, and my high expectations were more than equalled. My favourite thing about Italian food, besides the amazing taste and simplicity of […]
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Mr M and I were invited to Blackhouse in Leeds, so enjoyed a rare treat of a meal out together without the youngling. Found just around the corner from the train station, Blackhouse is in a perfectly central location to meet for lunch, even on a work day. The venue is impressive, with lovely wooden […]
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Crafthouse, Leeds
Up on the fifth floor of Trinity Leeds, you’ll find the fabulous new restaurant, Crafthouse. It has a lift a little like Charlie’s great glass elevator, which shudders slightly, and whisks you up from the street to the rooftops, to enjoy some traditional British food while looking out over Leeds. The restaurant is incredibly sophisticated. It’s […]
Each year I bang on about how amazing fresh, locally grown asparagus is (see posts from 2011 and 2012), and this year is no different. Due to the cold weather, the season has been delayed this year, but with the recent sunshine the asparagus is now leaping out of the ground. I always go to […]
This competition is now closed. Ray-Ban’s Envision Tour Comes to Leeds I have ten free tickets to give away for the Leeds leg of the Ray-Ban Envision Tour taking place on Thursday 6th June at A Nation of Shopkeepers. Go to http://www.ray-ban.com/uk/neverhide/envision/envision-tour to enter your vision, giving you the chance to see it brought to live. Splashh […]
I was asked to try out the new menu at The Living Room in Leeds, so I donned my Mastershout game face and went along with a friend to chow down. The Living Room has a classic, clean facade and upon entering, you can see the piano and wooden furniture, lit by candles and soft […]
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Mrs Atha’s, Leeds
It took me a while, but I finally got down to Mrs Atha’s in Leeds city centre. It’s a beautiful cafe with such style to it that it is deservedly bustling with people, yet it still retains a relaxed and calm vibe. The ceiling towers high above giving space and air to what is a […]
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Rum Tasting at MOJO Bar, Leeds
I was invited along to a rum tasting in the very charismatic Rhum Room at MOJO Bar, in Leeds. I don’t know much about rum. I like to drink it(!), but have only ever really had it in Mojitos, although I am well practised at that; Mr M and I are the star tasters in a […]
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Horsforth Farmers Market, Leeds
Horsforth Farmers Market is one of the newest markets in Leeds, starting only last autumn. It’s such a treat to have a market right on my doorstep, bringing me the best of local produce. Tot and I always turn up early, which I’d recommend as this market gets busy. Something that’s extra fun about it […]
UPDATED INFO: This store has now closed, but the business still operates online and at fairs. Rebecca Jade’s Vintage opened in Horsforth last year. It’s like stepping back in time when you enter the beautifully designed shop. It covers items from the 1940s through to the 1980s, so whatever era you’re into, you’re bound to find […]