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 […]
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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 […]
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Sam’s Chop House, Leeds
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 […]
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elysium, Leeds
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 […]
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The Botanist, Leeds
At the bottom of Leeds Trinity, tucked down in a corner just off Boar Lane, is The Botanist. People have been singing its praises far and wide, so there was a lot for it to live up to on my visit with my buddy, Laura. The look of the venue is gorgeous, welcoming and relaxed. […]
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Soul Kitchen at The Wardrobe, Leeds
The Wardrobe has always served food, but it has never been a place that has popped up on my radar for it. I went a few years ago, ahead of going to see Daniel Kitson at the West Yorkshire Playhouse, and the food was ok, but not particularly memorable. Pre-theatre diners have become the sole […]
On the outskirts of Leeds is Italian restaurant, Gusto. This modern restaurant is beautifully designed, and is built around a 200 year old olive tree that is decked with twinkling fairy lights. It’s an open, welcoming place that has a terrace perfect for summer afternoons and evenings. The wood burning stove is open to see, […]
Box Pizza recently launched a brand new takeaway product; the piadina! These are an Italian style flatbreads served up with sumptuous fillings. As an alternative to pizza, they are lighter and less calorific, which could be great for summer months. They come perfectly packaged in neat boxes and are served with salad leaves, so are […]
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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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 […]