And yes, they taste just as amazing as they sound.
If you’re asking us, a chilled glass of wine and a packet of salty crisps is a better combo than Ant and Dec.
So when we saw that a wine bar in Leeds were serving charcuterie loaded truffle crisps, our hearts pretty much skipped a beat.
And of course, it's at none other than Rinse Natural Wine on Boar Lane. Duh.
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If you've been living under a rock and you haven't made it to Rinse yet then seriously, you need to get a wriggle on.
The younger sibling of Bottle Chop over in Headingley, this wine haven serve up all the natural wine imaginable alongside irresistible deli bits and Italian schiacciata sandwiches.
But it's their loaded crisps that have got us very, very excited indeed.
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It's basically all the best parts of a charcuterie board loaded generously onto a freshly-opened bag of Torres crisps.
Think freshly-sliced parma ham, sliced olives and pickles, lashings of parmesan and and proper helping of garlic aioli drizzled on top.
These crisps are the perfect vehicle to pick up all the goodness with, taking away all the faff of constructing your bite this brilliant invention does all the heavy lifting for you. You do still have to lift it to your mouth though, unfortunately.
Paired with a crisp glass of orange wine, we can't think of a better way to spend an evening. Or afternoon. Or morning?
So tell your mates and get nestled in Rinse's pastel pink paradise, we can assure you you'll never look the same at a grab bag pack of Walkers ever again.
Oh and if you're over in Headingley, they're also serving them up at Bottle Chop too. Legends.
Forget what you know about sausages, because Piper's Sheffield is changing the game.
There's no denying that us Brits love a good sausage.
It's a porky staple that crops up in our diet in numerous forms: sausage and mash, sausage rolls, sausage sandwiches - their versatility is truly inspiring.
But there's one person who loves them more than most, and that's the lovely Nick from Piper's Artisan Sausage.
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Located in Crosspool, Piper's is a sort of butchers/deli that specialise in, well, sausages.
They have an ever-changing menu of bangers that are inspired by recipes and flavours from across the globe.
From a roasted butternut squash sausage and a Vietnamese Nem Muong to a pepperoni pizza-inspired sausage, you'll never want to eat a Cumberland ever again.
They even stock a selection of veggie sausages so no one has to miss out on the sausage party (sorry, I had to).
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You can buy the sausages raw to take home, perfect for barbecue season if you ask us.
But they also make their own sausage rolls, sandwiches, sauces and plenty more, all using ingredients prepared in-house.
Nick and Libby also smoke their own ham in the back and make their own lasagna which is basically famous at this point, if you're not feeling sausages that day.
So if you're looking to stock up for your next BBQ or after trying something different with your mash, all whilst supporting a local business, then Piper's is the spot for you.
They're stocking high quality products unlike anything you'll find in a supermarket, and we're very lucky to have them here in our city.
An award-winning Leeds restaurant is now serving sandwiches from a street-side hatch
Clementine Hall
One of Leeds' top restaurants has unveiled a brand-new concept brilliantly named 'Here Comes The Bun'.
The Swine Bistro in Headingley is about as perfect as a neighbourhood bistro gets.
Run by husband and wife team Jo and Stu Myers, the cooking comes from the heart, with a menu focused on brilliant produce, seasonal flavours and sustainability. All served in a beautiful, cosy space with around 30 covers.
Back when they were located on North Street in the city centre, to survive during the dreaded lockdown they opened up a sandwich concept named 'Here Comes The Bun' (what a name by the way).
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The concept was simple, serving up delicious hot takeaway sandwiches all served in pillowy potato rolls made in-house.
And now the concept is back and better than ever, as Here Comes The Bun is now operating from a street-side hatch just moments away from their restaurant.
There's some core staple items as well as rotating specials meaning you'll be back week after week to find your favourite.
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On the core menu you'll find an absolutely stellar brekkie bun powerful enough to wipe out any hangover, and of course your classic fried chicken burger which is crispy, juicy and just downright perfect.
On our visit, the specials included a lamb merguez roll with a sausage patty, harissa mayo, chermoula and slaw as well as a chicken fried steak roll with country gravy.
Whatever the specials are, just know that they'll be absolutely class.
They're currently open every Friday and Sunday, and all you have to do is order via their website, turn up at the hatch, ring the bell and collect your buns. And as if by magic, you'll be treated to the best sandwich you've ever eaten.
Clementine Hall -
18th September 2025 
