Exploring Flavours of India: A Review of Dastaan, Leeds

Coming into Dastaan on a rather cold and wet Leeds evening, I was grateful to be greeted by delicious smells and warmth. I was taken to my table and ordered a drink to sip on until my friend arrived. We both agreed that the best way to enjoy the food would be to order a […]

Rudy’s Arrives in Headingley

Rudy’s opened their first pizzeria in 2015, and since then they’ve been working hard to develop their Neapolitan pizzas. I had the pleasure of trying out their new restaurant in Headingley for myself. The table was booked for 5:45pm on Wednesday evening. I wanted a midweek treat and an opportunity to catch up with a […]

Residence 74 – Treat Your Taste Buds

If you’re looking for a cozy and delicious breakfast or brunch spot in Headingley, Residence 74 is a must-visit. This charming new eatery offers a menu filled with scrumptious sweet and savoury items that are sure to please any palate. Residence 74 opened its first location in Cookridge in 2018. I was one of the […]

Introducing The Lowecal Lager to Leeds

‘The Löwecal’ is a premium session lager that packs an ABV% punch – but without the carbs. The lager was created by a Leeds-based team who believes in the power of balance and didn’t want a good time to come at the cost of good health. I spoke to co-founder Adam Cuthbertson about The Löwecal […]

The World of Independent Publishing

Ink Slingers – The First Farsley Literature Festival, included this panel event on its programme, so Sunday 30 October saw me at The Constitutional, a club offering comedy, theatre, spoken word and music. The independent publishing event brought together five panellists, each one a representative of independent publishers across the North of England, namely And […]