This has got to be one of the most exciting Sunday roast options around.
Whether you're seeking a new spot to enjoy the best meal of the week and tired of the usual selection of meat and two veg, or a cheese-lover looking for any excuse to dip anything into a gooey pot of fondue- the Cheesy Living Co. has got the ultimate new treat.
Starting this Sunday, you'll be able to grab a seat inside the Corn Exchange eatery at either 12pm or 2pm for a fondue Sunday lunch - and it's unlikely to be anything you've seen, or tasted before.
The Fondue Sunday Lunch is truly a feast for the senses. / Image: The Hoot Leeds
£20 per person gets you a fondue for two (or more) filled in the classic Swiss style with melted cheese, then your table is filled with roast dinner staples like rosemary potatoes dusted in paprika, half roasted garlic and of course, Yorkshire puddings.
Then you can build on your roast selection as you see fit to make up the ultimate roast dinner, adding a board of Lishman's cold cut roast ham and beef; honey roasted carrots and parsnips; stuffing balls or even a DIY cauliflower cheese offering to dip into the Alpine-style fondue pot and cover in as much cheese as possible.
After you've filled up on as much cheese-covered goodness as you can, dessert is served as a sharer warm quadruple chocolate cookie and squirty cream - a classic.
Half roasted garlic and roasted veggies. / Image: The Hoot Leeds
Selection of cold cut Lishman's meats. / Image: The Hoot Leeds
For those that can't get down on a Sunday, there's a much-loved alternative that the Cheesy Living Co. offer a delicious fondue serving Thursday’s at 7pm and then all day Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
The menu varies from the Sunday roast but offers the same gooey melting pot of Swiss cheese- and is a welcomed option for those looking to 'fondue' their dinner a little differently.
The Cheesy Living Co. has made a considerable stamp on the Leeds foodie scene after opening less than a year ago. Whether you met Jake and Soph at their Corn Exchange store or at a pop-up, you're likely to have sampled their selection of carefully-curated cheeses, meats and deli items around the city.
The team of two: Jake Fischer, the ‘big cheese’ and Soph Branowsky, Creative Director, set out to take on the cheese scene after finding a gap on the market for locally sourced products during lockdown, and haven't looked back since.
The Sunday fondue is just one example of the foodie offerings here.
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The pair continue to offer seemingly unlimited foodie options for cheese-lovers and for locals wanting to taste and support the work of Yorkshire independents, this is truly a one-stop-shop.
By night the indie store inside the Corn Exchange turns into a pop-up restaurant, with a host of activities to get involved in. Aside from the signature fondue nights, there's also cheese and clay workshops, fine dining support clubs or BYOW cheese clubs nights- and many of which include one-of-a-kind menus that are cooked up by some of the city's finest.
The 'A Night of Fine Dining' pop-ups with No Fixed Abode come highly recommended.
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To find out more about the brand new fondue Sunday lunch and bag yourself a fun-filled afternoon or evening of cheese-dipping goodness, visit the Corn Exchange eatery or visit book your trip on the Cheesy Living Co. website HERE.
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Inside FaceGym – Leeds’ newest facial fitness studio loved by celebrities
We hope you're ready for your workout, because FaceGym has landed in Leeds.
You may be wondering...what on earth is Facegym? And to be fair, you've got a point.
FaceGym, as they themselves describe it, a 'non-invasive fitness studio concept for the face' using high-intensity facial massage, hand manipulation, and electrical muscle stimulation technology to tone, lift, and sculpt the face without surgery.
Sounds pretty fancy if you ask us, and it feels just as fancy from the moment you step through the door.
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Unsurprisingly, it's loved by celebrities worldwide who are looking to get snatched and ditch their gua sha.
Currently occupying five standalone stores in London, one in Cambridge as well as a pop-up in Space NK in Selfridges Manchester, FaceGym will be opening this Friday 18 September inside the coveted Victoria Gate, taking over a 1,772 square foot studio.
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The space really does look like a gym, ditching the standard beauty salon aesthetic for an American-style gym interior complete with the iconic red FaceGym balls all over the place.
A signature sculpt costs £110 for a 45 minute treatment, so it's definitely a treat if you're looking to have skin that can reflect the sun and cheekbones for days.
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Angelo Castello, chief executive at Facegym, said: “We’re incredibly excited to bring Facegym to Leeds and to open in the beautiful Victoria Gate. The city has a thriving beauty, wellness, and retail scene, making it the perfect location for our next studio.
“We’ve seen growing demand from customers across Yorkshire, and we can’t wait to introduce even more people to the benefits of facial fitness.”
You can find out more and book a treatment at FaceGym via their website here.
The Leeds Supper Club bringing people together over incredible food
Clementine Hall
What started as a simple idea around food has grown into something much bigger for Leeds Supper Club.
The idea was born from a love of food and the idea that eating together can be about much more than what’s on your plate.
Rather than simply going out to a restaurant, Leeds Supper Club puts connection at the heart of its events, bringing people together to share incredible food and enjoy an evening in good company.
We had the pleasure of attending their most recent event where we had the most wonderful evening with founders Lizzie, Phillip and the rest of the club.
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This instalment was a very special one, as it was in collaboration with Knotfield Vine over in Horsforth.
I mean, it really doesn't get more scenic than this - we really felt like we'd been whisked away to the South of France rather than a Leeds suburb. But we wouldn't want it either way.
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What makes it a cut above the rest is the details. Every little detail has been thought out, from the low-lit, sexy lighting, hand-made name plates, live music and four courses of wonderful seasonal goodness made fresh.
From enjoying a glass of wine within the vines alongside a couple of nibbles to tucking into a three course meal around a candle-lit table, there's really nowhere else like it.
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The tagliatelle pasta with beef and whipped feta was a real highlight, and knowing Lizzie and Philip receive help on the menu and the cooking from all their friends made it taste that much sweeter.
By the end of it we'd had some delicious food, fabulous wine and shared even better conversation. And it's safe to say we left feeling a part of the club.
Keep an eye on their Instagram page here for all upcoming events.
Sophie Smith -
24th February 2023 
