Crown Point Hot Pot

My boyfriend and I recently headed over to the first and only Chinese hotpot restaurant in Leeds – Crown Point – which is located just across the road from Leeds University’s Parkinson Building. Chinese hotpot (火锅 huǒguō /hwor-gwor/ ‘fire-pot’), sometimes called Chinese fondue, is a very popular meal in China. Hot pot involves dipping raw […]

Jino’s Thai Café – a new home in Headingley

Jino’s Thai Café, an independent Thai restaurant, opened its doors in Headingley in 2003. It became a popular spot with students and local residents, serving tasty Thai food at an affordable price. Jino’s recently moved to a new location, but staying in Headingley, setting up home on North Lane, within a stones throw of Headingley […]

North Studio Leeds – a gym with a touch of class

North Studio is a ‘boutique wellness space’ in Roundhay, North Leeds. The studio offers a range of group classes and sessions for people of all abilities. I headed over to North Studio bright and early on Wednesday morning to take part in a 7am Run and Build workout, a combination of two of the studio’s […]

Harewood House Great British Food Festival

The Great British Food festival was at Harewood House for a four day extravaganza this June bank holiday weekend. In addition to good food and great music, the event enabled people from across the region to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee in a right regal setting. I visited the Food Festival in Roundhay Park recently, and […]