Review: Dough in the City
As I’m sure that you’re all aware by now, Dough in the City is the new bar cum restaurant in New Briggate, downstairs from Vice and Virtue, and I was there to sample offerings from their new menu. Whereas Vice and Virtue is a fine dining establishment, Dough In the City is a relaxed bar […]
Attempting a New World Record at Split Studios
It’s not often that you get to witness the setting up of a new world record and even rarer that you are part of it. So, there I was having a quiet coffee and not disturbing anyone when I get a text from the editor of Leeds Living saying that he cannot take me for […]
The First Leeds Gin Fair
Saturday 13 April 2019 saw the first Leeds Gin Fair, brought to you by Sam Fish and Bruce Lerman, who gave us last year’s Rum Festival. Obviously a spirited pair. The kick-off time was 7.00pm and when I arrived shortly thereafter, the queue was snaking around the Corn Exchange as the event was a sell-out […]
In Conversation With Alan Lane
Alan Lane is Artistic Director and driving force behind the theatre company Slung Low, which was set up in order to facilitate large theatrical performances in spaces which are not normally used for such events. As they put it, ‘We make theatre adventures in unlikely places.’ Adam describes himself as a ‘forces brat’, having been […]
Let’s Do Lunch at Cantina
I have no idea as to where I ate this week. The name on the menu was Cantina, but the receipt states The Old Red Bus Station. After consulting the website for Cantina it looks as though they only open under their own name in the evening, but serve their food in the bar from […]
