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One of Leeds’ most loved sushi restaurants has just opened a second location in the city

Clementine Hall Clementine Hall - 4th November 2026

Because one Fern Modern Sushi wasn't enough, we've now got two.

And guess what? It's even better than the first.

Fern Modern Sushi located in the unassuming Central Arcade has become a firm foodie favourite after opening just a couple years ago.

Run by the wonderful Chef Fern, who you could say is somewhat of a local celebrity at this point, the restaurant is known for serving delicious sushi with the freshest fish possible and traditional Japanese dishes with modern flair.

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Full with hungry punters no matter the time of day, it's no surprise that Chef Fern has just opened Fern Modern Sushi 2.0 on Park Row.

This beautiful new space is serving up all the classic Fern dishes, from stacked donburi bowls and perfectly rolled sushi to miso glazed cod and hearty bowls of ramen.

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Different for this location, though, is their exclusive cocktail menu - so you can wine and dine to your heart's content.

The interior has also levelled up, complete with a huge open kitchen so you can pull up a chair and eat whilst watching the magic happen.

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And this isn't all that Chef Fern is up to, after opening Tori Nori on Vicar Lane a few months ago this will be her third restaurant in the city centre, and that is no easy feat.

She's even got another restaurant imminently opening in the Central Arcade which will be focused on traditional katsu dishes, and we wouldn't be at all surprised if she had something else lined up in the pipeline.

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Fern Modern Sushi 2.0 officially opens on 19 November, but is open now for soft launch with limited bookings.

You can find out more and book your table here.

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A pub in Leeds has been crowned the third best in Britain by The Good Food Guide

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A Leeds pub has been crowned one of the very best in the country by The Good Food Guide.

The trusted guide has just released its 100 Best Pubs in Britain list, and we're very chuffed with the results indeed.

Taking the coveted number three spot is our very own The Highland Laddie, a 100-year-old city centre institution that reopened in April 2025 in the hands of new owners Sam Pullan and Nicole Deighton.

These guys also run the Empire Cafe, so you just know it's going to be good.

Last year they soared straight to the top of the list and were crowned the best pub in the whole of Britain by the guide.

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This time, the Queen's Arms over in Eccles came number one followed by The Cow in Notting Hill.

We still think bagging third place is quite the achievement, and if you've visited The Highland Laddie yourself you'll know just how much of a special place it is.

Don't just take our word for it, The Good Food Guide labelled the Laddie as 'a true pub with a genuine community vibe'.

They also said: "Reenergised by the team behind the Empire Cafe in 2025, this is everything that a proper English pub should be – 'oh, and they have a mustard menu!'

"Inside, the Laddie ticks all the boxes, preserving the essentials of a traditional old-school boozer and maintaining a genuine sense of community while letting the good times roll. As for the food, it’s ‘both high-end and accessible’, pulling in ideas from all over, whether you fancy a freshly shucked Lindisfarne oyster, a keema toastie or an elevated ham roll with bread cooked over the coals.

"Dig deeper and you might find a lobster madeleine with Yorkshire chorizo butter, a treacle onion tart or pork schnitzel with two fried eggs. Club steaks are served by the inch, there’s no creative let-up when it comes to sides, and the nostalgia is ramped up with the likes of strawberry and Champagne trifle with ‘sprinkles’.

"But never forget that this is a self-proclaimed ‘drinkers’ pub’ dispensing everything from ‘properly served’ British brews and ’the best Guinness in Leeds’ to a staggering line-up of whisky optics."

You can read the full list here.

Read more: Inside Leeds’ newest cocktail bar inspired by 1970s Hollywood and Japanese listening bars

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Popular egg sandwich shop Egg & Co is opening in Leeds city centre

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This much loved breakfast spot do one thing and one thing very well...egg sandwiches.

And it may be a familiar name to some of you lot, as Egg & Co recently opened up on bustling Deansgate in Manchester as well as inside Cambridge Street Collective in Sheffield.

This will be their first site in Leeds, though, and we're very 'eggsited' about it...sorry.

If you've got been introduced to the wonders of Egg & Co yet, then allow us to fill you in on what to expect.

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From here, you’ll be able to grab their unbeatable breakfast sandwiches, where soft scrambled egg is piled into warm brioche buns.

There are a dozen or so breakfast butties on the menu here (yes, they do all feature egg), with other fillings ranging from beef patties to turkey bacon to caramelised onion.

And there’s more – sides here include truffle hash browns, curly fries, and chicken bites.

Of course it wouldn't be a breakfast spot without some caffeinated beverages as well, so we predict as with their Manchester site you'll be able to grab your morning coffee and matcha as well as freshly squeezed orange juice fresh enough to cure any hangover.

We don't know of the exact location yet, but we do know it'll be in Leeds city centre.

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Teasing the news on their Instagram, Egg & Co said: "LEEDS, WE’RE ON OUR WAY. You heard it right. Eggandco is heading to Leeds!

"Same eggs. Same fresh sandwiches. Same Eggandco experience. Just a new city to call home."

Of course, in true Leeds fashion, supporters flocked to the comments to show their excitement and demanding an extra clue on the exact location.

Egg & Co are keeping this under wraps for now, but we'll keep you updated as and when we know more.

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