Crown Hotpot: Round The Table Happiness

Jac Williamson and friends visit a Chinese restaurant with a surprising twist. The idea of going out to eat somewhere where you have to cook your own food isn’t one that necessarily appeals. I enjoy cooking, but going out for dinner usually means handing over the reins to someone else, someone who knows what they […]

Olive & Thai: Delicious Food With Excellent Service

Although Olive and Thai opened in spring 2023, I hadn’t noticed it until just last week, when I walked past and saw all the tables were full and there was a queue leading to the door. I was intrigued by this new (I then thought) Thai place. So, early on Saturday evening, I headed over […]

Fibre’s Special Offer – Tried and Tested

Fibre, located on Briggate, just under the landmark rainbow bridge, is one of Leeds’ longest running independent venues. In its almost 25-year history, Fibre has seen several upgrades and refurbishments, and now boasts 3 floors with lounge areas inside and out. By day (and early evening), Fibre offers a relaxing space to meet with friends, […]

200 Degrees: A New Menu and a Warm Smile

Aaron Mistry, the assistant manager of 200 Degrees Coffee on Bond Street, is wearing a bright shirt that pairs nicely with his tattoos. His imaginative body art comes as little surprise, considering his creative involvement in the franchise’s new and innovative spring menu. Aaron greets me with a smile, warm like the hues of his […]

Boojum Lands in Leeds – and you can’t miss it.

No – really – you can’t. It’s a glorious, welcoming splash of colour on Merrion Street that would be hard to ignore Mexican eatery Boojum has enjoyed huge success across Ireland and has now chosen Leeds for its first UK mainland location. In the Merrion Centre, in the heart of the City, it offers sit-in, […]