An evening with Linton Kwesi Johnson at Howard Assembly Rooms
Gary Younge was the ideal person to interview Linton Kwesi Johnson. Both are accomplished wordsmiths, analysers of society and campaigners for justice. A clear mutual respect exists between the two men, which made for easy but informative conversation. The event at Howard Assembly Rooms, part of the Out of Many Literature Festival, was organised by […]
At Kino – MorMor Residency
Kino opened in July, on Vicar Lane, filling the space between the entrances to the Grand Theatre and Howard Assembly Rooms. A restaurant for the theatre was long overdue. I like to eat before or after a performance, but deciding where and working out itineraries can be difficult. Initially, Kino was offering a range of […]
Forde for Brunch and Lunch
The bottom of Town Street, Horsforth, is becoming a culinary centre. There are choices – Turkish, Malaysian, and burgers to eat while Little Monk Beer House and Once Upon a Vine offer drinks. Since December, Forde has added more good food and drink. Masterchef finalist Matt Healy was in the kitchen when we visited on […]
Sweet Saeeda
Kirkgate Market is becoming a destination for foodies. On heading to the food court, shoppers might notice a new business selling slices of pizza, or people eating great value oysters at the long established Hayes Seafood. Wander a bit further, around aisles of clothes, greengrocers and furniture, and you may be lucky enough to discover […]
A trip to Punjabi Heaven
To use the word Heaven when naming a restaurant takes confidence. Punjabi Heaven opened in Oakwood in May. Owned and run by Daljit Singh, a former chef at Cats Pyjamas, and his partner, Regina Santo, this is clearly a venture both are passionate about. We were met by Regina as soon as we approached the […]
