Cheese lovers assemble, because The Yorkshire Dales Cheese Festival is ready to return.
It just doesn’t get much cheddar than this.
Okay fine. Enough with the cheese puns, let’s get down to business.
If you’re a sucker for a good cheese board then you’re going to want to block off some time for this, because it's going to be un-brie-lievable fun. Ok we'll seriously stop it now.
Taking place from Friday 10 to Sunday 19 October 2025, The Yorkshire Dales Cheese Festival 2025 will celebrate the incredible produce of the Yorkshire Dales across local businesses throughout the National Park.
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This festival will welcome cheese lovers from all walks of life looking to enjoy some delicious food and drink whilst overlooking the breathtaking landscapes of the Yorkshire Dales.
The festival features over 50 local businesses hosting special events from cheesy tasting menus and pairing sessions to mark the occasion.
It will be a true celebration of local produce, from ales and gins to meats, breads and preserves.
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The festival throughout the National Park aims to celebrate the rich tradition of cheese-making and local produce in the stunning setting of the Yorkshire Dales.
Their website reads "The Festival shines a spotlight on the incredible producers and food and drink businesses in the Yorkshire Dales – cheese very much included! Local businesses in and around the National Park will be serving up special events, menus, and tastings to mark the occasion."
To find out more about The Yorkshire Dales Cheese Festival 2025, take a look at their website.
So grab your cheese-loving friends and get yourself down to The Yorkshire Dales Cheese Festival.
One of the city's best independents is expanding into a bigger premises.
Shokupan on Wellington Street is a proper little gem that food-lovers across Leeds will rave nonstop about if given the opportunity.
Husband and wife team Alan and Alison took inspiration from trips around the world to bring a taste of Japan to the city and over the past few years it's gained a loyal following.
They're famed for their delicious Japanese sandos made with pillow-like fluffy shokupan bread, stuffed with everything from crunchy chicken katsu and flavourful pork to fresh strawberries and whipped cream.
But it's not all just about sandwiches, they also serve rice bowls and katsu curries as well as small bites such as chicken karaage and octopus balls.
Their food is so bloody good, that they've had to find a better location and this time it's slap bang in the city centre on Central Road.
And they're joining brilliant company too, with the likes of House of Koko and Vinyl Grounds as neighbours.
Announcing the very exciting news to Instagram, Shokupan said: "You guessed right…we are moving to Central Road, LS1 6DE. We are nearly there…
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"All the building work is complete and now we are finishing off the decorating. You might also start to see some signage appearing over the next few days…It has been lovely seeing some of our customers dropping by to see us whilst we slowly lose our sanity.
"Powered on caffeine and determination! Not long to go before we can announce our opening date and welcome you through the doors."
We can't wait to check out the new space, keep an eye on their opening date here.
Cult favourite burger chain Burgerism is officially coming to Leeds this August
Clementine Hall
An award-winning burger chain is coming to one of Leeds' suburbs.
If you don't know Burgerism, then get to know.
The Manchester-based burger chain is known by many for its incredible smash patties and quick, reliable service.
Their concept is simple: good burgers made with quality ingredients and cooked fresh to order. Delicious.
And it's not just burgers, they've also got some great wings and fries available too with a range of homemade sauces on offer for dunking, drizzling and devouring. We're a particular fan of the buffalo wings with their garlic ranch dip.
The chain used to have a dark kitchen on the outskirts of the city where people could order via Deliveroo, however this closed down and since then there's been a Burgerism-shaped hole left in our foodie scene.
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Burgerism recently applied to move into a vacant shop unit in Meanwood at 605 Meanwood Road, seeking change-of-use planning permission for the former Papa Johns site which was previously only allowed to serve...well, pizzas.
And the plans have now been approved, which means Burgerism will officially be coming to Leeds. Hurray!
Burgerism's new takeaway will be walking distance from the The Meanwood Tavern, perfect for those looking for some post-pint burgers.
It will be strictly takeaway with no dine-in option available.
The brand-new Burgerism will employ 15 people from the local area with food being served between 11am and 11pm.
We'll keep you up to date as and when we find out more, but for now we're aware that Burgerism Leeds is set to open this August.
Clementine Hall -
8th October 2025 
