Eat Out to Help Out Leeds Favourites

Here are ten of Gemma Bridge’s favourite Leeds restaurants taking part in the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme. This August, the Government has launched a scheme to encourage us all to eat out to support the hospitality sector. This scheme means that we can save 50% off our bill (up to £10) when eating […]
In conversation with Mina Kashmir of Cinnammmm

Living in the midst of a global pandemic is a challenging time for us all, but there are some people who are still able to realise their dreams. A knock on the door last month from neighbour Mina Kashmir resulted in us enjoying a delicious box of homemade Cinnamon Bons, along with the news that […]
Chophaus Has Re-opened – Better Than Ever

This week I was invited to go to Chophaus in Oakwood to try their new summer menu. I took a friend, but not before we had browsed Chophaus’ menu online, enough to tempt even the reluctant post-lockdowners to venture out once again. I cycled to the restaurant and was glad to see a bike rack […]
Saturday Smak – A Cultural Experience

I can’t count how many times I have driven past Smak on Kirkstall Road and promised myself one day I will try it. At my maturing age of 31 I now love trying cuisines from different cultures of the world. However, when I visited Krakow in Poland 8 years ago I’m embarrassed to say but […]
Tharavadu: Authentic Keralan Cuisine in Leeds

I was apprehensive about eating out after lockdown, and unsure whether it would be an experience I would enjoy. After nearly 4 months without eating out, dinner last night at Tharavudu, an authentic Keralan restaurant in the heart of Leeds, was a real treat. On arrival, we were asked to use the hand sanitizer, something […]