A hotspot for upmarket Italian dining: Gino D’Acampo Restaurant and Bar
It’s one of those blustery, ‘shouldn’t-it-be-summer-already?’ evenings in late April, and I’m heading into the centre of Leeds to see what the fuss around Gino D’Acampo’s new opening is all about. With just a few weeks of service behind it, Gino’s brand-new Italian restaurant is part of the Marriott on Boar Lane and boasts a […]
Hey! Ho! Taco! Reviewed
Travel changes a person: it sparks the imagination; it motivates. This is exactly what happened to Kristian Walker, founder and owner of pop-up food business Hey! Ho! Taco! A trip to Los Angeles in 2019 inspired the idea of starting a taco and booze business in Leeds. After learning the basics when back in the […]
Exploring Flavours of India: A Review of Dastaan, Leeds
Coming into Dastaan on a rather cold and wet Leeds evening, I was grateful to be greeted by delicious smells and warmth. I was taken to my table and ordered a drink to sip on until my friend arrived. We both agreed that the best way to enjoy the food would be to order a […]
I am Döner: Bringing a Revolution in Kebabs
The Döner Kebab has a poor reputation. Paul Baron is challenging that perception with his award-winning, healthy and sustainable food. You don’t even need to like meat to enjoy these kebabs – there are great tasting vegetarian and vegan options. I met Paul in the Leeds City Centre branch of I am Döner on Infirmary […]
Rudy’s Arrives in Headingley
Rudy’s opened their first pizzeria in 2015, and since then they’ve been working hard to develop their Neapolitan pizzas. I had the pleasure of trying out their new restaurant in Headingley for myself. The table was booked for 5:45pm on Wednesday evening. I wanted a midweek treat and an opportunity to catch up with a […]
