Get ready to be transported back in time, as the glamorous Cut & Craft invites you to their elegant Collinson's Cafe Afternoon Tea.
There's nothing quite like an afternoon tea, there's just something about those dinky finger sandwiches and fresh scones with clotted cream that gets you feeling proper fancy.
And now, a restaurant in Leeds is hosting a specialist afternoon tea like no other that is set to transport you back to days gone by.
The Cut & Craft on King Edward Street is not only a lavish eatery serving up fantastic food and drink, but it also has some fascinating history behind it.
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The Grade II listed building, formerly known as Collinson's Cafe, was famously frequented by Wallace Hartley, the Band Master of the Titanic.
Using this unique affiliation, The Cut & Craft's beautiful interiors take inspiration from the elegance of the Titanic, and that is exactly what you can expect from their Collinson's Cafe Afternoon Tea.
Taking place on Thursday 1 August at 3pm, step onboard and be transported to the historic cafe that once stood in the same very spot.
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Kick things off with a selection of savoury sandwiches fit for a king, including oak smoked salmon with creme fraiche and dill, honey roasted ham and mustard mayonnaise, roast beef and horseradish and free range egg with heritage tomatoes.
You will of course then indulge in freshly baked scones served with tangy strawberry jam and thick clotted cream.
A selection of gorgeous dainty cakes will also be presented on the tiered stand, including lemon curd and strawberry tarts, coconut cream macaroons, toffee ganache choux buns and rich chocolate brownies.
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All served alongside your choice of hot tea or coffee, how sophisticated.
This is all for just £40 per person or you can even upgrade to a Cocktail Afternoon Tea for £50 or Champagne Afternoon Tea for £55. Simply because, why not?
Whilst you're dining in the beautiful atmosphere, a live string quartet will play the soundtrack to your afternoon - immediately transporting you to Collinson's Cafe in all of its glory.
The perfect opportunity to catch up with friends or family, and do something that little bit different.
And better yet, you can rest assured that your afternoon won't meet the same demise as the Titanic...
To book your table and to find out more, take a look at The Cut & Craft's website.
Popular pizza pop-up Edges Pizza has opened a permanent home in Leeds city centre.
Last summer you may have had the privilege to enjoy a slice of Edges Pizza at one of their many pop-up residencies across the city.
Their longest stint was at the sun-drenched roof terrace of Green Room, and it's safe to say their pizza went down an absolute treat.
Since then they've been a little quiet, but all for good reason. Edges Pizza has just opened a permanent new takeaway under the arches in Holbeck, and it's absolutely class.
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Owners Grace and Edge who are from Harrogate opened Edges two years ago, taking inspiration from trips to New York over the years.
They've completely transformed the space into a proper love letter to the big apple. It will operate mainly as a takeaway, but there is a small seating area where you can perch and tuck into your pie.
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The menu is perfectly curated, consisting of eight pizzas and three dips. And trust us, they are absolutely massive.
We opted for the American Hot with spicy pepperoni, banana peppers and parmesan as well as the mushroom pie topped with garlic creme fraiche and chestnut mushrooms.
Drizzled and dunked into moreish hot honey, it's rivalling some of the best pizza in the city.
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For now, grabbing a pizza from Edges operates through a pre-order system. Pre-orders open at 12pm the day before via their website, you can pick your collection time and then you simply have to rock up and get your pizza.
There's loads of parking available nearby and if there are any remaining slots available you can pre-order up to an hour before collection.
We've got a feeling they're going to very busy indeed.
Dishoom announces official opening date for new Leeds restaurant
Clementine Hall
It's the moment we've all been waiting for, Dishoom is coming to Leeds.
The whispers of Dishoom's arrival in Leeds city centre have been going on for a while now, but over the past few weeks it has started to feel very real.
Taking over the beautiful old Flannel's site on the coveted Vicar Lane, signs started to pop up for Dishoom and work was cracking on fast.
Well now, we have an opening date - and we don't have long to wait.
Dishoom Leeds will open on Monday 3 August, with guests being able to enjoy 50% off food during an initial soft-opening period, ahead of the official opening on Friday 14 August.
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As with every Dishoom café, the Leeds restaurant begins with a story. This one takes inspiration from the extraordinary true events surrounding the explosion of the SS Fort Stikine in Bombay Dock in April 1944, a wartime disaster that sent gold bars flying across the city.
Legend has it that some of the missing gold was never recovered. Some was discovered embedded in walls and rooftops across Bombay. Other pieces quietly disappeared into the hands of lucky citizens, melted into bangles or hidden away in drawers.
Dishoom Leeds reimagines the fortune made from the gold bars and guests will discover subtle references to the glamorous mid-century details through the interiors and artwork, giving playful nods to Bombay’s golden age.
With all day dining available, guests can dine on the beloved breakfast right through to late evening feasting, with the café will serve a lovingly curated menu of Bombay comfort food inspired by the city’s cafés, grills, street stalls and family kitchens.
Shamil Thakrar, co-founder, also known as Head Babu, at Dishoom, said: “Leeds is a city with tremendous warmth, creativity and character, full of people who know the value of gathering together over good food and drinks. Bringing Dishoom here has long been a dream for us.”
"The story behind this café is rooted in one of Bombay’s most extraordinary moments – the day gold bars fell from the sky after the explosion of Fort Stikine in 1944. Amidst the tragedy and chaos, there were also tales of unexpected fortune, human resilience and hopeful reinvention. We were captivated by this, and we cannot wait to welcome Leeds into the café that pays homage to the heritage of Bombay.”
Clementine Hall -
25th July 2024 
