Fillet steak, truffle fries and garlic mushrooms all come highly recommended.
The Cut & Craft are known in York for their comfortable yet stylish bar and restaurant, but the popular eatery have now announced they will be opening another venue in Leeds later this year.
Work has now commenced on The Cut and Craft Leeds, with the restaurant sharing the occasional update on their Instagram page.
Their selection of craft beers, located just minutes from the York Minster have made this restaurant a firm favourite for anyone visiting the city.
There very little information about the specific details of the Leeds restaurant but visitors can expect the same beautiful interior and mouthwatering delights as their flagship York restaurant.
The York restaurant has received glowing online reviews, with the steaks and cocktails coming highly recommended ahead of their Leeds opening. / Image: Cut & Craft
Their signature flat iron steaks currently come from their in-house master butcher in York and leave nothing by empty plates and glowing reviews.
The new venture for the Cut & Craft is expected to be located in Victoria Quarter and it will certainly fit right in.
Think long hallways, high ceiling with a luxury hotel feel. A dimly lit bar will set the ambience for any intimate affair, with grand chandelier-eque fixtures sitting above velvet booths.
The bright flowers and pastel soft furnishings are perfectly in keeping with the existing bars and restaurants in the Victoria Quarter. / Image: Cut & Craft
The grandeur of the existing York venue is complemented perfectly by their drinks menu. There are a range of wines and cocktails where Moët Spritzers and Espresso Martinis are hidden on the menu amongst a range of sophisticated boozy drinks.
The Paradise in Yorkshire cocktail is a particular delight anticipated to make an appearance in their Leeds restaurant. Absolut Mango Vodka is shaken to fuse with Passoa, pomegranate, apple and passionfruit and sounds delicious.
Most inquisitive ale drinkers will be delighted with their Black Sheep ale, infused with sticky toffee pudding.
100% British burgers, oysters on ice with tabasco, craft chicken wings with succulent sauces are just some of the menus that get local foodies talking but it is their steaks that Cut & Craft are best known for.
Choose from premium steak cuts like rib-eye, sirloin and fillet, each aged for 30 days and sourced exclusively for the restaurant.
For more information visit the Cut & Craft website.
A newcomer to the Leeds foodie scene has been added to the coveted Michelin Guide.
You may remember back in April when a Leeds icon was reborn under a different name.
The Smithfield took over the site that was home to The Reliance for more than two decades, and it's safe to say it exceeded expectations.
The team transformed the site to its former glory, taking the site's exterior back to its memorable dark red. But the efforts to recapture the essence of the iconic old venue go way beyond that.
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The Smithfield, a collaboration between Crooked Brewing and Chef James Donovan, offers simple dining with seasonal food and natural wines.
It's the sort of place where you can rock up for a plate and a glass people watching through the huge window on North Street, or really get stuck into a sharing pie and chips with friends on a Saturday afternoon.
Either way we love it, and it seems we're not the only ones as The Smithfield has been added to the Michelin Guide just five months after opening.
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Announcing the great news to Instagram, The Smithfield said: "We’re very pleased and grateful to have been included in the Michelin Guide.
"To get this kind of recognition so early in our journey is a real honour, and one we certainly don’t take for granted.
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"Thank you to our wonderful guests for your continued support. Also, huge thanks to our brilliant team. The Smithfield is what it is because of your hard work, enthusiasm, energy and diligence. This recognition belongs to you.
"We’re just getting started, and our focus remains the same: creating a welcoming space for our community, serving food and drink we’re proud of, championing great British and local produce, and contributing our small part towards Leeds’ brilliant hospitality scene. The Smithfield."
Iconic Betty’s Tea Room wins gold at 2026 Great British Food Awards
Clementine Hall
Betty's Tea Room has been named among the nation's best by experts.
If you live in Yorkshire, then you will know about Betty's Tea Room.
Its a real institution at this point, known for their exceptional service, exquisite food, beautiful window displays and the iconic cake trolley.
We all know their products are top tier, but they've just had even more recognition at the 2026 Great British Awards.
Announced in London, Betty's won gold for their Yorkshire Shortbread Biscuits which were judged by Cherish Finden, internationally renowned pastry chef.
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Judging in the Sweet Biscuits category was led by Cherish Finden, best known as a judge on Bake Off: The Professionals.
She said: "A well-made traditional shortbread with a lovely buttery flavour, balanced sweetness and a subtle touch of salt that enhances the overall taste. The delicate, crumbly texture makes it particularly pleasant to eat.
"Overall, it is a very enjoyable and satisfying shortbread. I could eat the whole packet with a cup of tea."
Gavin Johnson, head of bakery operations at Bettys Craft Bakery, said: "We are incredibly proud that our Yorkshire Shortbread has been awarded a Gold Medal at The Great British Food Awards 2026.
"This recognition reflects the enduring values of Bettys, the finest ingredients, best quality, traditional craftsmanship and a deep connection to our Yorkshire roots.
"Most importantly, the award belongs to the talented bakery team, whose skill, passion and care go into making our Yorkshire shortbread every day.
"Their commitment to excellence helps ensure that our products reflect the heritage, quality and attention to detail that customers have associated with Bettys for generations."
Sophie Smith -
24th May 2021 
