Farsley’s Finest
Over the past decade, Farsley’s independent business scene has blossomed, largely due to the regeneration of Sunny Bank Mills, one of the most famous family-owned mills...
Veganuary in Leeds
At the turn of every year, almost every person decides it’s time to do better. Our resolutions range from being healthier to being kinder, and for those attempting both...
What’s Coming Up in Leeds
As we move into Autumn, the gatherings remain strong and many. Festivals of food, drink, music and other events, from the niche to the popular, frequent the upcoming mont...
The Best Mexican Food in Leeds
Mexico is a country deep in history, narrative and emotion. A place where native cultures have blended together for thousands of years, through struggle and celebration, ...
Flying The Leeds Nest
Since opening in 2014, Bundobust quickly became a cornerstone of the Leeds food and drink scene. Looking back now, the concept seems flawless and unfailing; a collaborati...
Unsung Heroes: Turkish and Tunisian
The landscape has widened and the city has expanded to include many lesser known worldly delights, we shine a light on some of the unsung cuisine heroes who have brought ...
Food Festivals Coming Up
The late Spring and early Summer have already brought with them an array of fab food events to Leeds. With longer days and lighter nights tempting folk from all around to...
Unsung Cuisine Heroes: Caribbean and Polish
You hear a lot about the big names of continental cuisine such as Italian, Indian and the newcomer Thai; but as we become more inclined to try new food groups, going out ...
In search of the perfect vegetarian menu
The movement in recent years towards a vegetarian diet or vegan living has become much more than a mere trend. Millions of Britons no longer eat meat products, with milli...
If I Like Bundobust, What Else Will I Like?
In the four short years since Bundobust arrived on a grubby little street in Leeds, it has made quite an impact. Back then, Mill Hill was a best avoided cut through housi...
Area Spotlight: a little more in Headingley
Earlier this year we put the area spotlight on Headingley: the Leeds suburb a couple of miles north of the city centre is celebrated as a worldwide sporting stadia and a ...
From Manhattan to the Merrion Centre
Union Square is a New York inspired bar and kitchen recently opened by Leeds First Direct Arena in the Merrion Centre, brought to you from the team at Queen Arcade’s Si...
LIVIN’Italy: Queste persone conoscono la loro cacca!
Look the title up, we’re too polite to write this in English but want you to know the truth!
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Street eating in Kirkgate Market
Kirkgate Market has been a mammoth location on Leeds’s map of food and shopping since it opened its doors in 1875. Over its impressive 144 year life-span, Kirkgate has ...
Spending the night? Spend it right…
Leeds is yours for one night, and one night only, so time is precious. If you want to avoid the four walls of your hotel room, our city has got haunts and hideouts for al...
Flipping Crépe! Introducing Cargo Crepe…
Leeds is truly a place of diversity. We encourage new flavours and welcome different cuIsines with open arms - and that’s exactly what we’re doing with Cargo Crepe, a...
The Cosy and the Quirky: 7 Christmas Dinners in Leeds
Christmas is filled with traditions, no more so than in the food we eat. There’s the turkey roast dinner, the sprouts, the mince pies, the pigs in blankets, the Boxing ...
Welcome to the underground: inside the new Leeds venue that’s bringing ALL the beer..
For over a decade, in a dark Leeds basement, stood a ragged alternative bar. Filled with city misfits, teenage bands and cheap lager, Carpe Diem had an oddball charm that...
Guess who’s back, back again….
Bundobust’s Sprout Bhajis. If you’re unfamiliar with these little beauties, you need to try them as trust us, they are a Christmas necessity!...
Meet Bears Pantry, the chameleon caterers!
Bears Pantry began in 2014 with the intention of bringing quality to any occasion. With flavour, with presentation and with service, theirs is a feast unlike any other, e...
Don’t forget your passport! A LIF 2018 recap..
Leeds Indie Food is a recent annual city showcase that arrived with an ambitious array of events, and this year continued to excel with pop-ups, collaborations, and gener...
Spark to a flame
Friday the 4th May saw the magical opening of Spark - the (new) York we have all been waiting for. Spark is an independent social hub which has been constructed with ship...
For the Love of Leeds with Manjit’s Kitchen
Manjit of Manjit’s Kitchen tells us about some of her favourite spots in Leeds...
Cooking Up Christmas
We braved the frost and spoke to the traders serving up in the warmth of Leeds’ independent halls and joints to hear why they do what they do, and the meaning of yuleti...
