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.
A brand-new American-style diner serving smash burgers, hot dogs and thick milkshakes has opened at Leeds Bradford Airport.
We all know the holiday really starts as soon as you get to the airport, and Leeds Bradford Airport has a brand-new American diner to kick start it in style.
Welcome to Monty’s American Diner, the all-day dining destination bringing a taste of the USA to Yorkshire.
Located in the airport's departure lounge, this new spot is designed to give passengers somewhere to sit back and relax whilst enjoying a proper meal before jetting off.
And just like your classic American diner, there’s plenty on the menu to get stuck into.
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Early flight? Breakfast is available until 11am with options including fluffy waffles, French toast bites, chicken and waffles drenched in maple syrup as well as traditional cooked breakfasts and American-style bagels.
Those travelling later in the day can tuck into smash burgers, chicken wings, loaded hot dogs, gooey mac and cheese and even a BBQ platter complete with ribs, corn and wings.
There’s also a menu specifically designed for the little ones, featuring waffles, beans on toast and scrambled eggs on toast, alongside burgers, chicken tenders and mac and cheese throughout the day.
And if you fancy a drink before take-off, because it wouldn't be a trip to the airport without a tipple, Monty’s has that covered too.
There's freshly poured pints on offer as well as cocktails, or you can have the proper American experience with a 'hard shake' - their classic thick milkshakes but made boozy.
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The space has been decked out in style, so much so that you'll forget you're in Yorkshire and think you've popped into a diner on Route 66.
Classic booth seating, red neon signs, hanging globe lights, all complete with a retro jukebox which you can even pop a song on.
Open all-day long, from the first flight til the last, next time you're jetting off make sure to make Monty's part of your holiday routine.
You can find out more about Monty's at Leeds Bradford Airport here.
Beloved Leeds Malaysian cafe known for its authentic home cooking announces sudden closure
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A much-loved independent restaurant in Leeds has announced it will be closing its doors.
Kuala Lumpur Cafe opened its doors in Headingley in 2019 by Bart and Hirman, who wanted to bring authentic Malaysian cooking to the city of Leeds.
Throughout the years, they'd built up a reputation for their beautiful curries and vibrant street food dishes, all of which were made using Hirman's family recipes.
So much so, that in 2024 they opened a kitchen inside White Cloth Hall in the city centre when the Grade II listed food hall first opened.
Their kitchen sadly closed a year later, but their Headingley restaurant remained open serving the students and locals with their famous beef rendang, nasi lemak and more.
Sadly, Kuala Lumpur Cafe have taken to social media to announce that they will be closing their doors for good as of this Saturday 17 October.
Their statement reads: "Thank you to all our customers and team that made Kuala Lumpur Cafe possible across the last few years. After a long consideration, we have decided that our last trading day will be Saturday 17 October.
"If you have a booking after this date, we'll be calling you over the next few days to try to move it to an earlier date before we close.
"It's been our pleasure to serve Malaysian food to the community. Best regards, KL Cafe."
Of course, in true Leeds fashion, local businesses and customers flocked to the comments to express their sadness and show their support.
One comment reads: "Such a shame. This was genuinely the best Malay food I had outside of Malaysia. Will be missed greatly", whilst another thanks the cafe for "all the delicious food over the years".
If you want to visit Kuala Lumpur Cafe one last time, then you have until this Saturday to do so. Go and wish them a proper farewell.
Clementine Hall -
25th July 2024 
