Leeds knows how to have a good drink. The city is home to award-winning mixologists creating cocktails you just can't get anywhere else. We've got some great bars here - some which are a little hidden and you have to go looking for them. From almonds in Greek olive oil at 2am to rum-spiked espresso …
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Blog Archive: A Food and Drink Guide to Split, Croatia
The Blog Archive Series is all about unearthing some of my blog posts from the past. This food and drink guide to Split in Croatia was written in August 2017. The Dalmatian coast of Croatia is synonymous with breath-taking scenery and stunning beaches. It’s paradise-like status often hides the fact that the country is also …
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Lupe’s Cantina Mexicana, Leeds: ‘A true hidden gem’.
Lupe's Cantina Mexicana is the ultimate destination restaurant, in my opinion. Situated on Cardigan Road, with cars racing past and a Milfords next door, the tiny, bright yellow family-run restaurant is a true hidden gem. It serves the most incredible Mexican food in Leeds (traditional family recipes from the Head Chef who was born and …
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A Food and Drink Guide to Amsterdam
I recently visited Amsterdam for a long weekend and absolutely loved it. Staying near the beautiful Oosterpark, we rented bikes, drank great beer and just spent time getting lost in central Amsterdam, walking up and down canals and over bridges, mesmerised by the rows and rows of surreal architecture. When we weren't doing that, we …
Soul Shack, Leeds: ‘This is exciting street food’.
It was late on a Saturday night. My clothes smelt like barbecue smoke, again. My hair reeked of it. Straight into the shower, clothes straight into the wash. Again. The reason? I'd eaten food from Soul Shack. Two weeks in a row that time - but it didn't matter that my favourite jumper smelt like Jerk …
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How do you take your hot chocolate?
“Would you like whipped cream with that?” “Yes, please”. “And a chocolate chip cookie on top?” “Um…YES”. It’s not every day you order a Baileys hot chocolate and get the option of having it topped with not just cream and marshmallows (I opted out of the latter) but also a cookie (courtesy of Sugar Spun …
Ox Club, Leeds: ‘I was back and we were going all out’.
You never forget your first Ox Club. It was back in 2015 when Headrow House (sister venue to Belgrave Music Hall and Canteen and more recently, Water Lane Boathouse) had just opened. Within its exposed brickwork walls, was a beer hall, cocktail bar, events space, two rooftops and a soon to open restaurant; Ox Club. To …
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