Steak Night at Chez Mal Brasserie & Bar, Leeds
Just a stone’s throw away from Call Lane and a five-minute walk from Leeds Railway Station, Chez Mal Brasserie & Bar at Malmaison is housed in a characterful, historic Victorian building. Having undergone a strategic overhaul, the restaurant is making a comeback with a revamped interior and menu, and enticing offers every day of the […]
Caffeine Addict – A new coffee lovers’ haven at the heart of Headingley
As a specialty coffee enthusiast a seasoned home barista, I have sampled a myriad of caffeinated drinks, brewing methods and coffee beans. I make a mission out of finding the best coffee shops in town wherever I find myself, much to the chagrin of my friends, colleagues and travel companions, who insist there are only […]
Yoga Kula’s new Chapel Allerton Studio Space – a Yoga Sanctuary
Yoga Kula offers cutting-age studios inspired by the concept of yin and yang – the two opposing principles originating in Chinese philosophy. As Founder and Director Angela Sykes explained, yoga is about the balance between the two, which can be achieved by doing a bit of both depending on one’s needs. For those in need […]
Opera North’s Magic Flute (through the eyes of a first-timer)
Having only seen one opera before – Rigoletto at the Sydney Opera House – it is fair to say that I am an opera newbie with a skewed experience of this art form. As far as expectations go, I had close to none, walking into Leeds Grand Theatre for the opening night of Opera North’s […]
Northern Ballet’s Three Short Ballets – Reviewed
The Northern Ballet’s Autumn 2024 triple bill premiered on Friday night at Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre. The triple bill offers a refreshing mix of an acclaimed modern classical ballet and two world premières. The night opened with Rudi van Dantzig’s 1977 Four Last Songs, comprising four pas de deux – each offering a different take on […]
