The Brew Society – A café, bar and restaurant in one
The Brew Society opened in 2018 as a collaboration project between friends who were keen to create a relaxing, indie coffee and beer house in the City Centre. This welcoming eatery and drinkery serves North Star single origin coffee in the day, and then as the evening draws in, 13 rotating micro brewed beer lines […]
Dapur Malaysia – Bringing Back Memories
In the absence of international travel I have been reliving past experiences through cuisine. This is an approach that Valerie Kolat, the chef and owner at Dapur Malaysia, wholeheartedly agrees with. For Valerie, cooking is a way to maintain her links with Malaysia and Kerala; to keep the memory of her parents and grandparents alive. […]
Oranaise Cafe – A Taste of North Africa
Oranaise Cafe on Otley Road opened its doors in 2002 and has ever since been a popular location for North African Cuisine. Despite cycling or running past almost daily, and hearing great things, I hadn’t eaten there, and since I am now on a mission to try all the independent cafes and restaurants in Leeds, […]
Kuala Lumpur Café: Bringing Malaysia to Headingley
I had been meaning to go to Kuala Lumpur Café, the unassuming Malaysian restaurant located in the heart of Headingley, since it opened its doors, so last week was my first visit. The cosy restaurant and friendly staff made the evening enjoyable and the unusual flavours and textures of Malaysian food on offer created an […]
Lupes Cantina: Mexican Dining in Leeds
After years of saying I wanted to go to Lupes Cantina, I finally made a trip over to the family-run Mexican restaurant on Cardigan Road this weekend with my foodie friend. After living in the deep south in the US, I was spoilt by incredible Mexican food on a near-daily basis, so it was high […]
