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 […]
Leeds Indie Food Festival – Dessert Dine Out with Noisette Bakery at North Star

Now don’t get me wrong; I’ve been known to go back for a second helping of desserts, and even thirds on occasions, but having an entire meal based around desserts, well that was a new one even for me! I jumped at the chance to review the Dessert Dine Out evening at North Star […]
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, […]
Leeds’ Bakery and Art Space : A Chat with Ellie Andrews from Cafe 164 and The Gallery at Munro House.

The recently revamped Cafe 164 has been serving speciality coffee, soup, sandwiches and cake to the people of Leeds since 2011, sharing its premises with The Gallery, an independent art and events space which exhibits work from local, national and international artists. I popped down to Munro House last Friday afternoon, post-lunchtime rush, to chat […]