Keeping it Local – With OWT’s Esther Miglio and James Simpson

Discovering another food gem in Kirkgate Market never fails to get my pulse racing.  Summer 2016 saw the opening of the indoor food court area, where some of Leeds’ now-favourite street food vendors first made an appearance. Since then though, new food vendors have been few and far between, despite the near-empty old butcher’s row, […]

In conversation with Jo Myers

The Greedy Pig, for many a Leeds favourite for the most important meal of the day, was one of the first places I visited following my move to Leeds over three years ago. I met Jo on this initial visit and she came across as a friendly, down-to-earth lady, and her passion for her food […]

Wagamama at White Rose

It’s been a good two years since I’ve eaten at this popular Japanese chain restaurant, known for its quickly prepared rice and noodle dishes that are whisked away to long communal tables. I remember my first visit to Wagamamas when they opened their first Manchester venue at the Printworks way back in 2000. They now […]

Keira’s Taco Tuesday at Laynes

I was excited for Taco Tuesday.  Not only was it my first 2018 Leeds Indie Food (#LIF) event, it was also the first time I’d eaten in Layne’s for a sit down meal. My usual association with this popular independent coffee house is a quick dash in for a flat white en-route to the train station, […]