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A top London chef is bringing a taste of the Caribbean to Roundhay
Forget winter warmers, transport yourself to the Caribbean through the cooking of top London chef Dom Taylor as he takes up residency at Chophaus, Roundhay.
Capture that feeling of eating in the winter sun with the new Caribbean menu from Chophaus.
Typically known as a steakhouse, the popular Roundhay restaurant have brought Dom Taylor, a top London chef, to provide guests with Caribbean food with plenty of flavour and soul.
Creating traditional island dishes, Dom will take up residency at Chophaus from Monday 29 November and the restaurant can't wait to see his menu come to life.
The popular chef visited Chophaus for a one night event but the restaurant "couldn't resist" bringing his flavours back to Rounday.
The new Caribbean menu is packed with flavour. / Image: Chophaus
Operation’s Director of Chophaus, Dale Wynter, explained:
“Dom has an incredible reputation and his food isn’t just about filling bellies (though it does that too), but it is about telling a story and letting people try Caribbean food who may not have had the opportunity before.
The menus are creative, yet traditional and it’s great that he will be introducing something new to the people of Leeds.
The flavours are amazing and the menu is sure to put a smile on everyone’s faces.”
The three-course menu will be a feast for the senses, with the likes of ackee and saltfish cakes with scotch bonnet mayo and jerk chicken skewers with plantain jam available to sample.
The classic curry goat and banana blossom stew are both set to be a firm customer favourite, given the effortless fusion of flavours transport you to a faraway Caribbean setting.
The leafy suburb of Roundhay will also host a range of traditional Caribbean dishes like rice and peas, chilli, coriander and lime dressed plantain.
The Caribbean menu will be available from Monday 29 November. / Image: Chophaus
Those with a sweet tooth can explore exotic flavours of sorrel and ginger jelly with a tropical fruit salad and pina colada tart, a pineapple and coconut take on the classic cocktail, on the dessert menu.
Speaking about the takeover, Executive Chef Dom Taylor says: “ With a Jamaican mum and St Lucian father, cooking Caribbean food evokes real nostalgia in me and I want to share that with other people.
I’m looking forward to the takeover at Chophaus. I think it will be a lot of fun. The food is traditional Caribbean food, but with my own personal twist so it’s definitely a little different to what you would normally expect to find at this particular restaurant. I’m sure everyone who comes along to the takeover will really enjoy it.”
The Caribbeanmenu comes with a set three-course price of £45, but vegans are able to dine for just £30.
One of Leeds' most iconic brands is expanding with two city centre openings.
Coffee lovers, you're going to love this one.
North Star Coffee Roasters are one of the early pioneers of specialty coffee in the North of England and among the UK’s first B Corp-certified coffee roasters.
They've been keeping the people of Leeds awake since 2013, and you'll find their coffee across the country as well as at their current city centre locations.
One of their brand-new locations inside the Victoria Quarter will be opening next Monday 1 June.
Their new kiosk will be located outside Jo Malone London and marks the brand’s third site in Leeds.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
To celebrate the launch, North Star will be giving away 50 free coffees a day from Tuesday 2 June until Friday 5 June - a total of 200 free drinks across the opening week. Customers will be able to claim any coffee from the menu, with one free drink per person available on a first come, first served basis, each day.
Their other new site is expected to be on Great George Street, and we'll keep you updated with any news on that one as and when we know more.
Speaking about the opening, Holly Kragiopoulos, Co-founder of North Star, said: “Opening a third site in the centre of Leeds feels incredibly special for us. Leeds has always been at the heart of North Star, so being able to bring our coffee into Victoria Quarter is a huge milestone.
"We wanted to celebrate by giving something back to the city and welcoming both loyal regulars and new customers with free coffee throughout our opening week.”
Inside Leeds’ new neighbourhood bakehouse from the team behind Silver’s Deli
Clementine Hall
Silver's Bakehouse is finally here, and it's just as fabulous as we'd hoped.
Just when you thought Leeds’ favourite sandwich spot couldn't get any better, they go and open a bakery.
Silver's Bakehouse has opened its beautiful pastel green doors today over in Farsley to queues of excited fans eager to get their first taste.
So, what's on offer at Silver's Bakehouse?
Images: The Hoot Leeds
Well, as masterminds of the almighty sandwich you'll be happy to know you can still get one here. However, their iconic sub sarnies have had an Italian makeover and are now served in fresh, springy sourdough which is baked onsite.
Elsewhere on the menu you'll find brown butter buttermilk brownies (try saying that three times), a range of delicious cookies, sausage rolls, soft amaretti biscuits and Dark Arts tiramisu.
There's also a fab selection of Italian drinks on offer in a swanky new fridge, as well as a coffee menu so you can pick a brew to go hand in hand with your chosen baked good.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
The interior is just as gorgeous, complete with yellow walls, red tiles and a mirror hanging above the baker's table so you can really see all the magic happen.
And trust us, it is magic.
There's a couple of benches outside so you can plonk yourself in the sunshine to enjoy your sarnie, which is what we'll be doing in this glorious bank holiday sunshine.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
You can really tell this is a proper labour of love, and Chris and the team have done a cracking job of keeping that Silver's spirit in there.
Go and say hello to congratulate them on this fabulous new opening, it's a great addition to Farsley and the Leeds foodie scene.
Sophie Smith -
16th November 2021 
