Sunday Lunch at Mans Market is a Treat

Mans Market has been on my list of places to try for years, since I’ve heard brilliant things about the food and unusual eating experience. Thankfully, this weekend I was able to make that goal a reality when I went to Mans Market for Sunday lunch.  We battled the wind and made it to West […]

La Taberna – A Spanish Gem in The Heart of Leeds

La Taberna is a cosy, family-run restaurant serving traditional Spanish Tapas. Last night, my boyfriend and I had the pleasure of eating at this hidden gem of a Spanish eatery. I want to spread the word about La Taberna as we had the best evening – and I want others to be able to enjoy […]

Opera North’s Street Scene at Leeds Grand Theatre Until 28 February

Gemma Bridge cuts her opera-viewing teeth on Street Scene, Opera North’s latest production, at Leeds Grand Theatre – and finds herself in need of more. Street Scene, an opera by American composer Kurt Weill, has landed in Leeds. The production was first performed on Broadway in 1947 and since then has toured across the world.  […]

In Conversation With Aliss Oxley at Workshop

Workshop is an independent craft and sewing café in Headingley, visited by this writer many times for a slice of cake and a coffee.  I had wondered about joining one of the many craft workshops on offer, so on behalf of Leeds Living, I recently attended a fabulous macrame workshop there.  Last week, I went […]

Review: Power, Corruption & Lies – A Call Lane Venue

Power, Corruption & Lies is the latest bar to be added to the Leeds Akito Bar Group family, which also includes Oporto, Knaves Kitchen, Jake’s Bar & Still Room and Neon Cactus.   This cool new venue on Call Lane, which recently opened its doors to punters, offers an eclectic selection of cocktails, wines and sake alongside […]