Black Market’s New Menu, Launched and Reviewed

I first visited Black Market in November, not long after it opened. I was blown away by the food, service and ethos behind the place and gave it one of my best ever reviews, so when I received an invitation to sample their new menu I jumped at the chance. I was a little worried […]

Open House – Something For Everyone Every Month

Last year I did a series on Farmers’ Markets which I enjoyed a lot, but a few of them were quite full of art and craft stalls. Nothing wrong with that of course, but not many of the vendors were practising farmers. There is now a monthly event at Headrow House called Open House which […]

Let’s Do Lunch at Arch Cafe

As I keep saying over and over again, Leeds must be the best place in the country to find wonderful places to eat. Admittedly it has its fair share of clunkers as well but the good far outnumber the bad. I am not just talking about fine dining here but the full range of eateries. […]

Tenpin: Bowling Lanes and a Trip Down Memory Lane

The first time I ever went tenpin bowling was in 1963 at the Top Rank Lanes on Kirkstall Road, which had just opened.  I remember it well as I was 13 years old and more studious than athletic, so ended up being stiff for days afterwards.   The last time I went bowling was last […]

Let’s Do Lunch at East Parade Social

We were having one of those mild January days which, whilst not exactly tropical, was conducive to perhaps eating al fresco. I had read about the stunning views over Leeds City Centre from the roof garden of East Parade Social so I decided to check it out. It was closed!  I am not having the […]