The White Rose is Green!

A national accolade came the way of the White Rose Shopping Centre on 20 June.  The Centre was given the SCEPTRE Award for Energy Management, in recognition of its strong commitment to sustainability. Competition came from across the country, making the award even more special for this Leeds institution. So, what’s so special about White […]

Piece Hall, Halifax

I was recently asked to cover a street food event at the iconic Piece Hall in Halifax.  In common with a few other wonderful buildings in Halifax, such as Wade House Tower and the Square Chapel, it is not very well known outside of the town. Visit Yorkshire and other tourist organisations seem to concentrate […]

Chow Down at Piece Hall, Halifax

In keeping with our recent trend to include some events happening outside of the great City of Leeds, I was asked to cover Chow Down, a food festival held in Halifax. I lived just outside of the town for several years so jumped at the chance to go on a sentimental journey to a place […]

Wagamama at White Rose

It’s been a good two years since I’ve eaten at this popular Japanese chain restaurant, known for its quickly prepared rice and noodle dishes that are whisked away to long communal tables. I remember my first visit to Wagamamas when they opened their first Manchester venue at the Printworks way back in 2000. They now […]

Limeyard……..Bringing a Californian Vibe to Yorkshire!

I’ll be honest, I’d never heard of Limeyards ‘All Day California Kitchen’ restaurant prior to being invited along to their Blue Monday event to sample their new menu. Their Leeds venue at the White Rose Centre is their first and only Northern based restaurant, the other two being just outside London. Its kitchen serves up […]