Since opening last November, Silver's Deli has made a name for itself for serving up the best sarnies in Leeds.
But these aren't just your average sandwiches.
Owner Chris has studied the art of New York-style subs for years, and has done us all a favour by bringing them to our humble city in West Yorkshire.
Freshly baked sub rolls as long as your forearm jam-packed with as much filling as humanly possible.
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Freshly sliced cold cut deli meats, handmade meatballs slathered in their secret recipe marinara sauce, and the famous prime brisket which is cured for over a week (yes, really) and slow cooked for hours so it's tender and just down right delicious.
If you're there before 11:30am, you'll be lucky enough to get your chops around one of their unreal breakfast buns.
Soft brioche buns stuffed with creamy cold-pan scrambled eggs, homemade sausage patties, hand crafted spicy mayo and caramelised onions.
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These bad boys blow McDonald's right out of the water and are good enough to cure any hangover (tried and tested).
Served alongside a coffee made with Dark Woods beans, we can't think of a better way to kickstart the day.
Silver's take pride in the quality of their ingredients and you can really tell.
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They make their own sausage patties using meat from the local butchers, they make all their own sauces and even bake their own cookies using their very own brown butter which takes a whopping two hours to make.
You'll see this is completely worth it once you devour one of those gooey pieces of heaven.
Most days you'll find queues out the door of this cool corner deli, with most people wanting to get their hands on 'The Salt Beef' - a sub roll which is quite frankly harder to get your hands on than a Glastonbury ticket.
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But everything at Silver's Deli is worth queueing for, especially the Sunday special which changes weekly and has previously featured a monstrous Sunday dinner sarnie and a naughty focaccia and fried chicken creation.
Located ten minutes out of the city centre in Bramley, this neighbourhood deli has taken the city by storm and we can certainly see why.
Leeds Christmas Markets is returning to the city centre in just a weeks time, and we've got everything you need to know.
This year, the markets are looking a little bit different than before as outdoor events company Thor’s Tipi have stepped up as the all-new operators of this Christmastime spectacular.
They're organising a market where 'even if you’re not from Yorkshire, you’re going to leave being from Yorkshire'.
Although Leeds locals already know that Yorkshire is 'God's Own Country', the Leeds Christmas Markets team are making sure that the county is represented through its food, drinks and wider stalls.
So, let's get into it...
Opening dates and timings
The Leeds Christmas Markets will kick off from Thursday 19 November and run until Wednesday 23 December. So that's almost five weeks of festivities flooding the city, and plenty of time for you to make the most of it.
The markets will be open 7 days a week, the exact timings are:
The main stalls and street food will be located at City Square, here you will also find the main Christmas tree and two THOR's bars.
Ice Cube at Millennium Square will also be making a return, here you'll find rides, an ice rink and more food and drink. This is separate to what is being run by THOR's this year, though.
There will be plenty of other festive activities taking place throughout the city throughout November and December, you can find out more and view the Leeds Christmas map here.
Food
Okay, now we can get onto the good stuff.
We all know that the highlight of the markets is the food, and this year there's going to be more independent and local trader than ever before.
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From Leeds' very own Italian street food restaurant Stuzzi to homemade mini tiramisu drawers, you're going to want to arrive feeling very peckish at these markets that's for sure.
The current full list of street food vendors at City Square is as follows:
Cut & Craft (steak and chips)
Beth Bakes Cakes (hot chocolate fudge cake)
Misu Tiramisu (mini tiramisu drawers)
Crumble pots (crumble)
La Grassa (Italian-American sandwiches)
Chocolate Circus (stacked hot chocolates)
Stuzzi (Italian street food)
Street Kings Bratwurst (traditional bratwurst)
Johnsons' Toffee (homemade toffee and fudge)
The Savvy Baker (sweet treats and hot cookie dough)
Irish spice bags
Churros
Drink
Closely following behind food, a good old tipple is what many of us venture to the markets for.
This year, alongside a few mulled wine stalls in city square, THOR's will be doing what they do best and opening two brand-new outdoor bars to really get you in the spirit.
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You can pick from a Scottish Highland Lodge and a Folie Ski Bar, both designed to welcome large groups with their own themed drinks and cosy interiors. You can read more about these bars here.
Not only that, but they'll be a specialist coffee trader as well as a matcha trader if you don't fancy anything alcoholic.
Shopping
The Leeds Christmas Markets isn't just about eating and drinking, it's also about browsing and shopping for those last minute Christmas gifts or gorgeous knick-knacks to decorate your home with over the festive season.
Here's your list of traders to buy gifts from at City Square:
Stump Cross (natural crystal jewellery, fossils and more)
House of the Trembling Madness (festive craft beer cans)
Real Markets Yorkshire (lots of goodies made in Yorkshire)
Yorkshire Print Company (Yorkshire-inspired artwork)
Paper Starlights (handmade paper lanterns)
Scents of Christmas (handcrafted decorations)
Kakuwi (homemade crafts sourced across India and Nepal)
The charming French bistro that’s been a Leeds favourite for over 30 years
Clementine Hall
Tucked away from the bustling streets of the city centre you’ll find a Leeds institution that has been serving diners since 1991.Â
You've probably walked past Sous Le Nez hundreds of times and not popped in.
But if we can convince you to do anything, it's to head down those unassuming stairs on Quebec Street and ask for a table.
Set in a cavernous basement, the space is full of nooks and crannies, and in a flash, you’ll be whisked away to the South of France with stellar service and white tablecloths to match.
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Their food is classic French cuisine done to an excellent standard.
We're talking indulgent French onion soup, rich pan-seared duck breast, juicy rump steak with silky peppercorn sauce and moule-frites served in a sauce good enough for drinking.
And if the food isn't enough to get you excited, then wait until you hear about the wine list.
Featuring over 300 wines, you'll find a tipple to suit every taste and every flavour on the menu.
As well as its a la carte menu, they offers it's menu du soir which is available until 6:45pm on weekdays and on a Saturday lunch time.
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It includes three courses including half a bottle of excellent wine per person. I mean, you really can't get better value then that, can you?
More recently, renowned food critic Jay Rayner praised Sous Le Nez for its fabulous food and we couldn't agree more. And if it's good enough for Jay, then it's certainly good enough for us.
This is the sort of spot that is full of regulars no matter the time of day, whether they’re stopping by for a quick lunch or indulging in their evening menu - it’s no surprise they’ve been a firm Leeds favourite for over 30 years.Â
You can find out more about Sous Le Nez and book your table here.
Clementine Hall -
11th April 2024 
