Food & Drink

Ambiente’s New Seasonal Specials

Ambiente Tapas, an independent tapas restaurant and sherry bar in The Calls is celebrating local produce with their new range of seasonal specials. Ambiente now works with local producers to highlight seasonal ingredients and local produce through their range of seasonal special dishes. These include a Heritage Tomato Salad and their perennial favourites, Padron Peppers, sourced from local chilli […] Leeds Living …


tamatanga – Fabulous Food and Fun Furnishings

One word sticks in my mind following my visit to tamatanga: vibrant. The furnishings are as bright and bold as the food. The outside colour scheme goes into overload, then jungle scenes and coloured lighting creating the first impression through the door. I am not usually a fan of highly decorated restaurants, particularly when they […] Leeds Living …


Gino D’Acampo Restaurant and Bar Opens in Leeds

The UK’s favourite Italian chef has unveiled his brand-new flagship restaurant in an iconic venue in the heart of Leeds today, located in the newly refurbished Marriott Hotel on Boar Lane. International restaurant designer Bernard Carroll has created bold new interiors unlike any other in Gino’s portfolio. Guests will be impressed by the 13 metre […] Leeds Living …


Chow Down: It’s Back – Bigger and Better

Chow Down returns with a new Urban Garden, new Chow Down Brunch and Taco & Tequila Festival. The new Urban Garden will be the largest garden in the City Centre. Chow Down will also feature an improved Tipple Cocktail Bar, a larger and tastier food selection, and new events like All Day Parties, Dog Social […] Leeds Living …


Introducing The Lowecal Lager to Leeds

‘The Löwecal’ is a premium session lager that packs an ABV% punch – but without the carbs. The lager was created by a Leeds-based team who believes in the power of balance and didn’t want a good time to come at the cost of good health. I spoke to co-founder Adam Cuthbertson about The Löwecal […] Leeds Living …


Green Room Opens a Winter Garden

It’s been a great 2022 for Green Room – and the latest good news is that they have today opened their Winter Graden alongside an expanded menu, all to encourage the festive mood. It’s an inspired way to fill the gap left by Leeds German Market, with a roof terrace now a cosy winter space […] Leeds Living …


Salvatore’s Bar & Street Kitchen

Salvatore’s has just opened in Headingley, 4 doors down from Salvo’s and taking over the premises previously occupied by Salumeria. The new third-generation family run bar will serve a wide range of drinks and selection of authentic Italian inspired street food, run by Chef Patron Salvatore Dammone the late Salvo’s grandson. Salvatore will continue the […] Leeds Living …


Sweet Saeeda

Kirkgate Market is becoming a destination for foodies. On heading to the food court, shoppers might notice a new business selling slices of pizza, or people eating great value oysters at the long established Hayes Seafood. Wander a bit further, around aisles of clothes, greengrocers and furniture, and you may be lucky enough to discover […] Leeds Living …


A Slice of Home

A Slice of Home – A Leeds-based family-run baking business A Slice of Home specialises in making and selling bakes for local cafes and businesses. The husband and wife team also creates bespoke celebration cakes for all occasions. I spoke to Edd and Ali from A Slice of Home about their North Leeds based business […] Leeds Living …


Almost Famous

Almost Famous – an all-American eatery in the heart of Leeds Almost Famous is an all-American burger and fries restaurant with branches in Leeds, Liverpool, and Manchester. The restaurant was launched because the founders wanted to create somewhere for people to enjoy ‘super juicy dripping down your arms no nonsense burgers’ made from prime cuts […] Leeds Living …