Blue Pavilion: Culinary Theatre – Offering Delightful Food

I had been putting off visiting Blue Pavilion, thinking that the restaurant might be a case of style over substance. Yes, it is stylish, but it also serves well executed, delightful dishes. Two trips to China have made me hesitant to eat in Chinese restaurants in this country. They rarely live up to my memories. […]
Sixes: A New Headingley Bar Well Worth Another Innings

Sachin Tendulkar. Brian Lara. Joe Root. Ben Stokes. You can now add to that list:me and my mate Al. …..because we’ve become the latest cricket superstars to take the world by storm. Or, so it felt when we were smashing fours and sixes (and occasionally missing the ball completely) in the cricket nets that are […]
Northern Market’s First Birthday Bash: A Rare Night Out For One Couple

We were invited to a party—and for the first time in three years, we were both able to go. I know, it sounds lame as, but between having a baby during lockdown and then parenting a toddler and teenagers, there hasn’t been much chance to get out without at least one of the kids tagging […]
Flight Club and Electric Shuffle: More Than a New Winter Menu

I’ve just had the pleasure of attending the winter menu tasting at Flight Club and Electric Shuffle Leeds. This was a great experience, leaving me with not only a full stomach and plenty of laughs, but also a whole new appreciation for the combination of food, drinks and classic games with an interactive twist. The […]
Sakku Pinoy: A Taste of the Philippines

A Filipino restaurant is a rare thing in the North of England. We are fortunate that Sakku Pinoy has opened in Leeds. There has been a significant Filipino population in Britain for many years but there are relatively few restaurants serving the cuisine of the Philippines. Whilst food from across the world can be found […]