There's a bar in Leeds doing bottomless brunch with gyros and chips and we are absolutely obsessed.
Forget eggs benedict and pancakes, when you're getting a bit boozy there's nothing like some solid carbs to help you on your way. Something that Tavassolis know all too well, it seems.
The casual bar and grill in the centre of Leeds are doing a brilliant new bottomless brunch offer that might just be our new favourite in the city.
Tavassoli's is really central to Leeds, neighbouring Wax bar and Sela bar on New Briggate / Image: Tavassoli's
Here, for £30 you'll get 90 minutes of unlimited cocktails, beer or prosecco - plus one of their famous gyros and chips of your choice.
Gyro choices are good for veggies and vegans as well as meat-eaters, with options like halloumi and falafel sitting alongside the more traditional pork and chicken.
All served in the classic Greek fashion, tucked inside pitta bread with salad, tomato, red onion and fries included, you can choose your own sauces from a selection of tzatziki, bbq, garlic mayo or sriracha.
There's a good range of gyros on offer whether you're a meat eater, veggie or vegan / Image: Tavassoli's
There's also a gluten-free option for those with extra dietary requirements.
Cocktail options, meanwhile, range from a Pink GnT (which is also available with lemonade) and a Mango Buck (made with mango vermouth and lemonade), to Woo Woos, Cuban Mules and a leath-sounding 'Pink Panther' cocktail made from passion fruit liqueur, Hoola hooch and Bruni gin.
It certainly sounds like a proper boozy affair. If you're not feeling the cocktails, though, you can always opt for beers like corona or budweiser, or go straight for a prosecco.
An independent açai bowl pop-up is opening a permanent cafe in Leeds city centre.
It seems the açai bowl trend isn't over just yet, and we're absolutely not mad about it.
The aesthetically purple frozen treat isn't just delicious, but is also known to have numerous health benefits making it guilt-free and the perfect post-workout pick me up.
You may remember Açai Social Club that opened as a pop-up in the Victoria Quarter last year, and now they're moving into a permanent spot in the city centre.
Run by a lovely husband and wife duo who have spent the last 15 months exploring cafes around the world, it's safe to say they know exactly what they're talking about.
Their açai is made with the very best ingredients, topped with the freshest fruit and sprinkled with their homemade granola - it doesn't get much better then that does it?
Announcing the very exciting news to Instagram, they said: "Açai Social Club is getting a home. Our very first store is officially on the way! We’ve been working behind the scenes to create a space that’s more about than just açai.
"What started as an idea is finally becoming something you can walk into…There’s still a lot we’re keeping under wraps for now, but we’re so excited to finally share the beginning of what’s to come.
"We can’t wait to open our doors and welcome you in. Your new neighbourhood social club, coming soon."
The exact location of the cafe and its opening date is still under wraps, but we'll of course keep you updated as and when we find out.
The Leeds Supper Club bringing people together over incredible food
Clementine Hall
What started as a simple idea around food has grown into something much bigger for Leeds Supper Club.
The idea was born from a love of food and the idea that eating together can be about much more than what’s on your plate.
Rather than simply going out to a restaurant, Leeds Supper Club puts connection at the heart of its events, bringing people together to share incredible food and enjoy an evening in good company.
We had the pleasure of attending their most recent event where we had the most wonderful evening with founders Lizzie, Phillip and the rest of the club.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
This instalment was a very special one, as it was in collaboration with Knotfield Vine over in Horsforth.
I mean, it really doesn't get more scenic than this - we really felt like we'd been whisked away to the South of France rather than a Leeds suburb. But we wouldn't want it either way.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
What makes it a cut above the rest is the details. Every little detail has been thought out, from the low-lit, sexy lighting, hand-made name plates, live music and four courses of wonderful seasonal goodness made fresh.
From enjoying a glass of wine within the vines alongside a couple of nibbles to tucking into a three course meal around a candle-lit table, there's really nowhere else like it.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
The tagliatelle pasta with beef and whipped feta was a real highlight, and knowing Lizzie and Philip receive help on the menu and the cooking from all their friends made it taste that much sweeter.
By the end of it we'd had some delicious food, fabulous wine and shared even better conversation. And it's safe to say we left feeling a part of the club.
Keep an eye on their Instagram page here for all upcoming events.
Georgina Pellant -
4th August 2021 
