Our Handmade Collective – An Aladdin’s Cave of Handmade Treasures
Leeds is blessed with numerous historic Victorian arcades, built in the later decades of the 19th Century The Grand Arcade, built in 1897, is one of the oldest retail places in the City. It’s seen its fair share of dilapidation over the years and gained a somewhat seedy reputation amongst locals, with what some […]
Rosa’s Thai Cafe Impresses at Trinity
I was disappointed to hear some months back that popular Mexican street food place Cielo Blanco had closed its doors, owing to its parent company Leelex Limited going into administration. The premises had lain dormant since then, until Rosa’s Thai opened up in this prime location last month. It’s Rosa’s first venture out of London, […]
Mark’s Kitchen Takeover
How it all began – I first met Mark Smith when he catered for my nephew’s first birthday party back in March. His enthusiasm and passion for food seemed somewhat familiar. After developing a love of baking and cooking over recent years, Mark saw an opportunity at Palaço’s, Morley, and started a six-month stint helping out […]
Vice and Virtue Has Launched a New Menu
It’s been two years since I was last at Vice & Virtue, and that was to review their ‘cocktail in food’ menu. A lot has happened behind the scenes in the Vice Group since then. Dough Bistro in West Park closed its doors and moved to the premises next door to Vice & Virtue to […]
Review: Jamie’s Ministry of Food
I’ve walked past Jamie’s Ministry of Food (MOF), nestled in the heart of Leeds Kirkgate Market, on numerous occasions. Although it was clear that cooking lessons were held there, shamefully I never really understood what the place was all about. I was invited along on a surprisingly warm and sunny February afternoon to meet Manager […]
