LAB is found directly opposite First Direct Arena. The area surrounding it is fast becoming a popular spot. Gone are the times of furtively scurrying through the bit above the Merrion Centre, holding on tight to your bag with your phone in hand, ready to dial. It’s certainly busier, and there are more and more places opening […]
I’d heard many things about Bird and Beast in Leeds. Many good things. A restaurant focussing on just one thing; chicken, one of the humblest meats, so often ignored within restaurants. However, I’d also heard that it’s a restaurant that could be thought of as the new, independent, Nando’s. Do we really need (or want) a new Nando’s?! […]
Whenever anyone mentions Red’s True BBQ in Leeds city centre, there’s an element of awe in their tone. Their eyes widen, their voices hush, or they go to the other extreme, becoming high pitched and almost hysterical; THE RIBS!! So, although the language on Red’s website is tongue in cheek, it seems that they may have inadvertently created […]
Not many people use the full term Hamburger anymore, which is a shame. It always reminds me of one particular evening of my misspent youth. I was probably about 15, and had been out for a friend’s “civilised birthday meal” … Returning to my friend’s house we were all a little worse for wear, but none more […]
It was a few weeks ago now, but the memory lingers on happily in my mind… On a rare morning to ourselves, Mr M and I treated ourselves to a mid-morning breakfast / brunch out. Without a child. On our OWN. We went to Pooky & Grumps, which is a fabulous deli and cafe in […]
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 […]